Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Wednesday, July 15: Noah Kahan, Gigi Perez, Annabelle Dinda at Wrigley Field. Tickets.It might be July, but it’s “Stick Season” this week in Wrigleyville. Youbet, Doc Mino at Schubas. Tickets.See one of indie rock’s most exciting bands at a small Lakeview club.
Thursday, July 16:
Bitchin’ Bajas, Natural Information Society at Constellation. Tickets.This stacked show is a preview of September’s “Sound & Gravity” music festival.
Marcos Valle, Daniel Villarreal at Millennium Park. Free.A perfect night of sunny grooves downtown. Thursday, July 16, Saturday, July 18, and Monday, July 20: Rush at United Center. Tickets.The iconic Canadian rockers reunite with a new drummer. Thursday, July 16, Friday, July 17, Saturday, July 18, Sunday, July 19 and Tuesday, July 21:
Jeff Rosenstock at Metro. Tickets.This punk mainstay is playing nine shows in Lakeview. These are the first five gigs. Check the listings for openers. Friday, July 17: Tobacco City, V.V. Lightbody at Kilbourn Park. Free.The best free summer concert series is at a cozy Northwest Side park. Paul Simon at Ravinia. Tickets.It’s hard to think of a venue better suited for the folk and pop music icon. The first of two shows. 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.
Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18:
Paul Simon at Ravinia. Tickets.It’s hard to think of a venue better suited for the folk and pop music icon.
Saturday, July 18:
The Cactus Blossoms at Robert’s Westside. Tickets.Tasteful Americana in Forest Park.
Sunday, July 19:
Lucy Dacus with the Chicago Philharmonic, Ratboys at Millennium Park. Tickets.Yes, the Boygenius songwriter is playing with an orchestra and one of Chicago’s best bands. Pedro the Lion, Advance Base at Sleeping Village. Tickets.Two like-minded veterans of indie, alternative and folk music join forces for a show in Avondale. Park Hills Circle at SPACE. Tickets.The Alaskan-Irish and Chicago-based singer Maris O’Tearney just released a lovely new album called “All of a Sudden.” Tuesday, July 21: Styrofoam Winos, Tobacco City, G’Nite at Hideout. Tickets.Probably the best indie rock gig of the week.
