Local Live Music Recommendations for Feb. 26-Mar. 4

Josh Terry | February 26, 2025, 5:00 am

SML (Credit: Joyce Kim)

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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Friday, February 28:
Stuck, Edging, Luggage at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Three of Chicago’s best punk bands play Chicago’s best punk venue.

Hamilton Leithauser at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
The raspy-voiced frontman of the indie rock band the Walkmen plays two sold-out solo shows at Old Town School of Folk’s Mauer Hall.

Saturday, March 1:
Hamilton Leithauser at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
The raspy-voiced frontman of the indie rock band the Walkmen plays the second of two sold-out solo shows at Old Town School of Folk’s Mauer Hall.

Model/Actriz, The Slaps, Accessory, blood club, Will Galvan, and more at Thalia Hall, Tack Room, and Punch House. Free.
This multi-room music festival is happening at Thalia Hall and starts at 4 p.m. It’s also totally free.

Sunday, March 2:
SML at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The experimental jazz band had one of 2024’s best albums.

Regina Spektor at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
The beloved and adventurous pop songwriter plays three sold-out shows in Pilsen.

Monday, March 3:
Regina Spektor at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
The beloved and adventurous pop songwriter plays the second of three sold-out shows in Pilsen.

Destroyer at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
The wordy and thoughtful Canadian songwriter Dan Bejar has a new album out in March called “Dan’s Boogie.”

Tuesday, March 4:
Regina Spektor at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
The beloved and adventurous pop songwriter plays the third of three sold-out shows in Pilsen.

Modern Color, Webbed Wing, Milly, Garage Sale at Cobra Lounge. Tickets.
Expect loud guitar riffs and powerful rock music at the West Loop mainstay.

Twain, Esther Rose at Schubas. Tickets.
These two excellent acts stretch the boundaries of Americana and indie rock.

Feller, Lonnie, National Photo Committee at Subterranean. Tickets.
A chance to see a rising local indie rocker headline a Wicker Park venue.