Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for June 11-17
The Bug Club (Provided)
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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Thursday, June 12:
Florry, Lily Seabird, Glass-Beagle at Schubas. Tickets.
Two of the finest folk-rock bands from the East Coast and one rising act from Chicago.
Edging, Bushfire, Snuffed, Consensus Madness at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Self-described “Landscaper punks from Chicago” headline this multi-band bill.
Action Bronson at Ramova Theatre. Tickets.
The Queens rapper and travel show host makes his way to Bridgeport.
Friday, June 13:
Cabeza De Chivo, Conjunto Primitivo, Perro Mundo at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
One of the city’s best live bands combines Latin grooves and psychedelia.
Caroline Rose at Sleeping Village. Sold out.
An evening with the charming songwriter who put out a Bandcamp-only album this year.
Smino at Salt Shed. Tickets.
This St. Louis rapper spent his formative years honing his craft in Chicago.
Saturday, June 14:
The Tubs, National Photo Committee, Joe Glass at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Jangly riffs, sunny vibes and anthemic choruses radiate from this Welsh band.
This Will Destroy You, Jesse Beaman at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
The influential post-rockers make a trip to Lincoln Park.
Samantha Crain, Quinn Christopherson at Schubas. Tickets.
This Choctaw singer-songwriter has toured with your favorite Americana act.
Sunday, June 15:
Yuma Abe, Astrachan, Head at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The Japanese crooner was excellent live the last time he played the Ukrainian Village dive.
Hooveriii, Cairo Jag, Junegrass at Hideout. Tickets.
Heady grooves and celestial psych are happening in Bucktown.
Monday, June 16:
Dean Wareham, Chris Forsyth at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
The former Galaxie 500 frontman has a solo show in Lincoln Park.
Tuesday, June 17:
The Bug Club, Omni at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Welsh garage-pop and Atlanta post-punk make up this stellar bill.
Perfume Genius, urika’s bedroom at Vic Theatre. Tickets.
One of indie’s best performers takes the stage in Lakeview.
