Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Jan. 21-27
Shame (Jamie Wdziekonski)
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, Jan. 21:
Chris Corsano/Steve Marquette/Macie Stewart Trio, Secret Duo at Color Club. Tickets.
Finom’s Macie Stewart continues her January residency on Wednesday in Old Irving Park, promising a duo set with a “secret” co-headliner. Who could it be? Whoever it is, Stewart’s a must-see act every time.
Thursday, Jan. 22:
Moontype, Sleeper’s Bell at Gman Tavern. Tickets.
Two excellent indie rock bands from Chicago. Part of Tomorrow Never Knows Fest.
Perfume Genius, Gregory Uhlmann, Gay Meat at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
This Los Angeles-based artist tries his explosive live show in a duo format.
Mykele Deville, Illville Vanguard at Schubas. Tickets.
A veteran Chicago rapper makes a headlining stop in Lakeview.
Cate Le Bon, Frances Chang at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
This Welsh songwriter has produced albums by Wilco and Dry Cleaning and sold out this Pilsen theater for her solo material.
Friday, Jan. 23:
Bad Bad Hats, Smut, Modern Nun at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
The headlining Minneapolis band celebrates a decade of their debut album, “Psychic Reader.”
Olivia O., Astrobrite, Daundry at Schubas. Tickets.
Olivia Osby, one half of the Atlanta rock duo Lowertown, headlines a TNK Fest show in Lakeview.
Shawnee Dez, Lilla Sol at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
This Chicago R&B crooner was featured on “Chicago Tonight” in 2023. Part of TNK Fest.
Saturday, Jan. 24:
Tobacco City, Good Flying Birds, Mass Text, This House Is Creaking, more at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The Empty Bottle’s annual benefit show for reproductive health and abortion access features a stacked roster of musical talent.
Cassandra Jenkins, Sima Cunningham, Eli Winter at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
Two locals kick things off for the excellent headlining act. Part of TNK Fest.
Sunday, Jan. 25:
Shame, GHOSTWOMAN at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
England’s best young post-punk band returns to the Pilsen venue.
Anastasia Coope, Autobahn, jetski at Color Club. Tickets.
An intimate night of left-field and experimental music.
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