Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Bruce Hornsby (David McClister)
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, Sept. 30:
Steve Lacy at Aragon Ballroom. Tickets.
This summer, the “Bad Habit” singer put out a new album called “Oh yeah?” The first of two shows in Uptown.
Olof Dreijer, Ariel Zetina at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
The Swedish DJ, producer and member of The Knife goes solo with this club tour.
The Linda Lindas, VIAL, flowersatherfeet at House of Blues. Tickets.
These precocious punks are growing up.
Automatic, Accessory at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
Two stellar acts team up in Ukrainian Village — the first of two sold-out shows.
Thursday, Oct. 1:
Steve Lacy at Aragon Ballroom. Tickets.
This summer, the “Bad Habit” singer put out a new album called “Oh yeah?” The second of two shows in Uptown.
Militarie Gun, Softcult, Shady Nasty, Dazy at Metro. Tickets.
Rowdy, anthemic punk in Lakeview.
Automatic, Accessory at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
Two stellar acts team up in Ukrainian Village — the second of two sold-out shows.
Friday, Oct. 2:
Boy Harsher, Choir Boy, Evanora Unlimited at Metro. Tickets.
Electronic music at its most brooding and danceable.
DJ Shadow, Open Mike Eagle at the Vic Theatre. Tickets.
Joshua Paul Davis celebrates 30 years of his groundbreaking album “Endtroducing.....”
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at Salt Shed. Tickets.
The Grateful Dead’s catalog lives on with this excellent cover band.
Mastodon, Deafheaven, Alcest at Riviera Theatre. Tickets.
Metal titans join forces in Uptown.
Saturday, Oct. 3:
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at Cahn Auditorium. Tickets.
Head to Evanston to see a songwriting legend.
Buzzcocks, Mind’s Eye, the Effigies at Park West. Tickets.
This English punk band formed 50 years ago.
The Chicks at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
One of the most popular country trios of all time takes the stage in the Loop. Night 1 of 2.
Souled American at Judson & Moore. Tickets.
Quiet folk that takes the songs into unexpected places.
Sunday, Oct. 4:
Andy Stott, Carrier at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Cerebral electronic music in Ukrainian Village.
Bright Eyes at Metro. Tickets.
The band last played this venue in 2007.
The Chicks at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
One of the most popular country trios of all time takes the stage in the Loop. Night 2 of 2.
Half Gringa, Matt Gold at the Hideout. Tickets.
Izzy Olive’s incredible folk songs meet the local guitarist’s jazzy compositions.
Krill, Patter at Schubas. Tickets.
The East Coast DIY legends are a Chicago band now.
Tuesday, Oct. 6:
Kelela, keiyA at the Vic Theatre. Tickets.
Recommended if you like mononymic songwriters that start with a K.
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