Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Bleary Eyed (Credit: Nichole Miller)
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, August 27:
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Reverend Billy & The Stop Shopping Choir at Northerly Island. Tickets.
His last local show was canceled at the last minute, but even at 79, the songwriting legend is always worth the wait.
JP Harris, Brandon Good at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
The Nashville troubadour has charm, wit and bite to his classic country songs.
Pile, NNAMDÏ, Krill 2 at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
Signed to the local label Sooper, these veteran post-punks are still as great as ever with their new LP “Sunshine and Balance Beams.”
Thursday, August 28:
Sleeper’s Bell, Feller, Joe Glass at Schubas. Tickets.
A great local showcase in Lakeview.
Turnpike Troubadours, Old Crow Medicine Show at Salt Shed. Tickets.
Two popular pickers team up for an outdoor show in Bucktown.
Oasis, Cage the Elephant at Soldier Field. Sold out.
This is the hardest ticket in town. Congrats if you got tickets.
Friday, August 29:
Bleary Eyed, Daundry, Yours Mookie at Schubas. Tickets.
One of the best young shoegaze bands headlines this show.
Shannon Lay, Meerna, Fran at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
Want incredible songwriting? This is your ticket.
Eric Slick, Drumming Bird at Navy Pier. Free.
The Dr. Dog drummer heads to the lake for a free show that starts in the early evening.
The Beaches, Hello Mary, Brennan Wedl at Salt Shed. Tickets.
If you go, get there early for Brennan Wedl.
Saturday, August 30:
Spread Joy, Choncy, Body Shop at Cole’s. Tickets.
One of the city’s most frantic, chaotic and likable punk bands headlines this Logan Square dive bar.
Boys Noize, Tenashee at Outset. Tickets.
The headliner just played United Center with Nine Inch Nails but is already back for this Arc aftershow.
The Lumineers, St. Vincent, Lake Street Dive at Soldier Field. Tickets.
I can’t believe the band behind “Ho Hey” is headlining football stadiums.
Sunday, August 31:
Hudson Freeman, Mike Kota, Samuel Aaron at Color Club. Tickets.
This under-the-radar songwriter makes intimate and heartwrenching indie rock.
Monday, September 1:
Weedeater, Left Lane Cruiser, Adam Faucett at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
The North Carolina doom metal band, not the gardening power tool.
Tuesday, September 2:
Pearl & The Oysters, Family Junket at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
Sleek, ‘70s-inspired pop music in Avondale.
