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 17:
Memory Card, imy3, The Philadelphia Eagles, Cambodian SIM Card at Empty Bottle. Tickets.The headliner is one of Chicago’s most exciting indie rock bands. The Strokes, Thundercat, Hamilton Leithauser at United Center. Tickets.An eclectic lineup of beloved artists plays an arena show. Thursday, June 18: The Hotelier, Graham Hunt at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.The emo band celebrates 10 years of their album “Goodness” in Lincoln Park. Mikaela Davis at SPACE. Tickets.The jam band-adjacent harpist mines just as much from Sheryl Crow as the Grateful Dead on her latest album. Friday, June 19: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Grace Potter, Jonah Kagen, Lily Fitts, Lucero, Mo Lowda and The Humble, more at Winnetka Music Festival. Tickets.This North Shore music festival has become a destination for folk, Americana and more. The Hoyle Brothers at Empty Bottle. Free.Want a matinee show? This honky tonk residency is always on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and always free.
Saturday, June 20:
Father John Misty, Petey USA, Ben Kweller, Futurebirds, Jonah Kagen, Lauren Watkins, Bayonne, V.V. Lightbody, more at Winnetka Music Festival. Tickets.This North Shore music festival has become a destination for folk, Americana and more. Greg Mendez, Scarlet Rae at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.This Philadelphia songwriter’s songs are lucid, vulnerable and stunning. Rosalía at United Center. Tickets.The Spanish pop star makes another arena stop in the city.
Prewn, Pearl Sugar at Schubas. Sold out.
This incredibly talented cellist and indie rocker has Illinois roots.
Monday, June 22: Shelia E., Melody Angel at Millennium Park. Free.A chance to see an adventurous pop music legend for free downtown.
Tuesday, June 23:
Hazel City, Maxwell Blast at Sleeping Village. Tickets.Fresh off nine consecutive sold-out nights at Thalia Hall, the Twin Peaks guitarist plays a solo show in Avondale.
