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Local Live Music Recommendations for April 9-15
Free Range (Credit: Alexa Viscius)
Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
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Wednesday, April 9:
Fust, Merce Lemon, Sarah Weddle at Hideout. Sold out.
Subtle, heartfelt folk-rock and Americana from three phenomenal songwriters: one from North Carolina, the other from Pittsburgh, and the opener is Chicago’s own.
Taxidermists, National Photo Committee, B.L.I.X. at Schubas. Tickets.
This Massachusetts duo makes garage rock that was recorded in a literal garage.
Olive Avenue, Rain Garden, Sydcram at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
The ‘70s-inspired pop-rock project from Chicago’s Ryan O’Toole has a new album out this week called “Love Is a Dangerous Cat.”
Alan Sparhawk, More Eaze, Nat Harvie at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
The Low frontman takes his solo music to Pilsen for an intimate show “In the Round.”
Thursday, April 10:
Free Range, hemlock, Red PK at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The Chicago songwriter Sofia Jensen plays a release show for their excellent new LP “Lost & Found.”
Sadurn, Sleeper’s Bell at Hideout. Tickets.
A rising Chicago band opens for the Philadelphia indie-rockers.
The Weather Station, Sister Ray at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
Canadian artist Tamara Lindeman returns to Chicago on the heels of her new LP “Humanhood.”
Tindersticks at Athenaeum Center. Tickets.
The English alt-rockers will play a decades-spanning set in Lakeview.
Friday, April 11:
Ganser, No Men, NÜDE at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The explosive and experimental Chicago noise rockers are gearing up to release a new album.
Daryl Johns, Corn On My Dinner Plate, Sharp Pins at Martyr’s. Tickets.
The local opener on this bill just got a Best New Music designation from Pitchfork.
Saturday, April 12:
Cloakroom, Necromoon, Null at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
Midwestern rock music at its most pummeling.
Sam Blasucci, Julia Zivic at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
The Mapache frontman has a stunning and dynamic voice.
Sunday, April 13:
Pictoria Vark, Cusp, Prathloons at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The recent local artist celebrates the release of her new LP “Nothing Sticks.”
Monday, April 14:
The Namby Pamby, IONE, Hannah Frey at Empty Bottle. Free.
This 21+ free gig showcases an Indiana indie rock act.
