Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Feb. 11-17
Mato Wayuhi + Black Belt Eagle Scout (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, Feb. 12:
Jana Horn, James Elkington at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
The self-titled new album from this Brooklyn singer-songwriter is already one of the year’s best.
The Rural Alberta Advantage at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
Despite what their name suggests, this Canadian indie rock band was formed in Toronto.
Friday, Feb. 13:
Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers at Empty Bottle. Free.
At 5:30 p.m., every Friday, cut a rug in Ukrainian Village with the weekly early evening residency of local honky tonkers.
Feller, Hazel City, TV Buddha at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Two local acts celebrate new albums. Get there early for Hazel City, the solo project of Twin Peaks and Grapetooth’s Clay Frankel.
Cult Canyon at Gman Tavern. Tickets.
Laurel Canyon-inspired tunes from a Champaign native.
Drink the Sea at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
Featuring members of R.E.M., Screaming Trees and Them Crooked Vultures.
Saturday, Feb. 14:
Lola Kirke at Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets.
The indie pop artist will perform at the Lincoln Square venue’s Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets.
The veteran indie rocker Alec Ounsworth will perform a stripped-down piano set at the Lincoln Square venue’s Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall.
Sunday, Feb. 15:
Derrick Carter, Analog Soul, Patrice Scott, Michael Serafini, more at Smartbar. Tickets.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an all-night set of house music from local legends.
Edging, Robot Civil War, mail., Griefeater, The Darkhorse Collective, Cusp, more at Beat Kitchen. Tickets.
An all-day punk festival benefitting the National Immigrant Justice Center.
Black Belt Eagle Scout + Mato Wayuhi, Ailani at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
This excellently curated show is presented by the Center for Native Futures.
Monday, Feb. 16:
Hannah Sandoz, Giant Pit of Glass, Bug Charmer at Empty Bottle. Free.
A free night of local music in Ukrainian Village.
Tuesday, Feb. 17:
Rio Kosta at Schubas. Sold out.
The LA band makes a stop in Lakeview.
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