Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
Wednesday, May 27: Elizabeth Moen, G’Nite at Empty Bottle. Free.A free, 21+ concert previewing Do Division Fest with a talented local singer-songwriter headlining. Thursday, May 28: National Photo Committee, Lifeguard, 2w33dy at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The music blog Post Trash said the local twangy indie rock headliners could be the “best bar band in America.” Belle & Sebastian, U.S. Girls at Salt Shed. Tickets.The long-running Scottish indie pop band plays their debut album, “Tigermilk,” in full, alongside select hits from their catalog. Joshua Ray Walker, Cecilia Castleman at Schubas. Tickets.This country crooner has a powerful voice, which will effortlessly fill this tiny Lakeview club. Paper Wings, the Montvales at Judson & Moore. Tickets.Gentle roots and folk from a talented duo. Friday, May 29: Wild Pink, Spitalfield, Elizabeth Moen, more at Do Division Free. $10 suggested donation.With programming curated by the Empty Bottle and Subterranean, Do Division is one of Chicago’s best street festivals. Belle & Sebastian, U.S. Girls at Salt Shed. Tickets.The long-running Scottish indie pop band plays their breakthrough second album, “If You’re Feeling Sinister,” in full, alongside select hits from their catalog. Jeff Tweedy at Vic Theatre. Tickets.The Wilco frontman’s annual benefit shows will feature fan-requested rarities and an intimate acoustic performance. The first of two nights. Saturday, May 30: Pete and Bas, Rockie Rode, Glyders, Delivery Boys, Junegrass, Lip Critic, more at at Do Division Free. $10 suggested donation.With programming curated by the Empty Bottle and Subterranean, Do Division is one of Chicago’s best street festivals. Jeff Tweedy at Vic Theatre. Tickets.The Wilco frontman’s annual benefit shows will feature fan-requested rarities and an intimate acoustic performance. The second of two nights. Mekons at Hideout. Early show tickets and late show tickets.The local country-punk pioneers are double-booked on Saturday: with one show at 4 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31: Wombo, Nico Segal, Starcharm, Rich Jones, more at Do Division Free. $10 suggested donation.With programming curated by the Empty Bottle and Subterranean, Do Division is one of Chicago’s best street festivals.
Tuesday, June 2:
Kevin Morby, Liam Kazar at Metro. Tickets.The Kansas City songwriter brings a Chicago folk-rocker to show the city songs from his excellent new LP “Little Wide Open.”
