Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Geese (Mark Sommerfeld)
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, Oct. 28:
Delicate Steve, Yellow Ostrich at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Two talented indie rock acts join forces for a weekday show in Ukrainian Village.
Alga, Adelaide, Sleep Tight Tiger at Hideout. Tickets.
Three Chicago bands on one bill.
Poolish, Glass Beagle, Growing Boys at Schubas. Tickets.
A Halloween covers show featuring the headliners playing songs by the Rolling Stones, and the openers offering their takes on the Byrds and One Direction.
Shakey Graves, Wild Pink at the Vic Theatre. Tickets.
The Austin folk-rocker is joined by a beloved indie rock band.
Thursday, Oct. 29:
Spread Joy, Body Shop, Goo, Crassostrea LLC, Elyse Johnson at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Several bands team up on a packed bill to help the punk headliners celebrate their new album.
The Tallest Man on Earth, Gwenifer Raymond at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
Intricate folk in Pilsen.
Friday, Oct. 30:
Sweeping Promises, Clickbait, Uniflora at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
Loud, fast-paced rock music in Ukrainian Village.
Taper’s Choice at Garcia’s. Tickets.
Tasteful and jam-minded rock in West Loop.
Quadeca, DERBY at Metro. Tickets.
See what the buzz surrounding this 26-year-old songwriter is about.
Saturday, Oct. 31:
Post Animal, GIFT at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
The hometown heroes return for two sold-out club shows in one night.
Geese, Easy Star All-Stars at Salt Shed. Sold out.
The hardest ticket in town. Lucky you if you got in.
Mucca Pazza at Color Club. Tickets.
This Halloween show from a sprawling music collective begins at 2 p.m.
Sincere Engineer at Cobra Lounge. Tickets.
The Chicago punk band performs a cover set as The Hives.
Marshall Crenshaw at Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets.
The veteran songwriter plays a show in Lincoln Square.
Sunday, Nov. 1:
Jeremiah Chiu, Josh Johnson at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
These two adventurous jazz artists are both celebrating new LPs.
Geese, Gwenifer Raymond at Salt Shed. Sold out.
The hardest ticket in town. Lucky you if you got in.
Radiator Hospital, Dusk at Beat Kitchen. Tickets.
The Philadelphia indie rocker gets an assist from a ripping Wisconsin rock band.
L7 at the Vic Theatre. Tickets.
Alt-rock icons mark their “Last Hurrah” as a touring act.
Monday, Nov. 2:
Beginningless, Jeremy Cunningham Special Quartet at Hideout. Tickets.
Another stellar jazz show featuring headliners Anna Butterss, John Raymond and Ben Lumsdaine playing selections from their forthcoming trio record.
Tuesday, Nov. 3:
SUSS, Luke Schneider at Hideout. Tickets.
A night of quiet twang and ambient country music.
Margaret Glaspy, Olive Klug at Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets.
Head to Lincoln Square for two premier rock and folk singer-songwriters.
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