Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Wednesday, June 3: G’Nite, Elijah Berlow, Midamerican Elevator at Schubas. Tickets.The project of prolific drummer and musical collaborator Fiona Palensky, a Mississippi native who is now a great addition to Chicago’s music scene. Thursday, June 4: Bursting, Temps, BirdHands, Utility at Sleeping Village. Tickets.The headliners are a local punk supergroup featuring members of Stress Positions, Thou, C.H.E.W. and more. Friday, June 5: Widemouth, Free Range, Sleeper’s Bell at Schubas. Tickets.This local folk outfit just dropped a gorgeous new album called “No Gasoline.”
Cabeza de Chivo, Vatos Tristes at Thalia Hall. Tickets.See what this “Psychotropical” band from Chicago is all about. Orillia, Max and the Fellow Travelers, Glass Beagle at Gman Tavern. Tickets.Want to see the future of Chicago’s twangy indie rock? Head to Wrigleyville. Saturday, June 6:
John Moreland, Joe Pug at Old Town School of Folk. Tickets.Two singer-songwriter staples team up in Lincoln Square.
Sunday, June 7:
Sports Boyfriend, Living Thing, Airport 77 at Empty Bottle. Tickets.“Nothing Assumed” is this Ukrainian Village venue’s concert series catered to sober people with nonalcoholic drinks, like-minded talent and community. Goran Ivanovic at SPACE. Tickets.This Croatia-born, Chicago-based guitarist is a virtuosic instrumental talent.
Monday, June 8:
Prathloons, Hannah Frey, Able Baker at Empty Bottle. Free.Every Monday, the Ukrainian Village dive hosts a free show of excellent talent.
James Blake, Swavay at Salt Shed. Tickets.The U.K. electronic music crooner makes another stop in the city. Tuesday, June 9: Nora O’Connor at Hideout. Tickets.The veteran local songwriter continues her Tuesday residency throughout June. Willi Carslile, Futuretime String Band at SPACE. Tickets.Cerebral folk music in Evanston.
