Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 11-17
Julia Jacklin (Izzie Austin)
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, Nov. 11:
Hovvdy, Christian Lee Huston at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
Winsome, harmony-heavy folk rock in Pilsen.
Angel Bat Dawid, Magic Malik, Richard Comte, Nick Macri, Toma Gouband at Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets.
World Music Wednesdays is a “weekly showcase of world music and dance,” and this installment features a mixture of Chicago-based and French jazz musicians. It’s free, but there’s a $10 suggested donation.
Marci, Chillona at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
TOPS’ singer Marta Cikojevic goes solo in Avondale.
Great Lake Swimmers, Colleen Brown at SPACE. Tickets.
Canadian folk mainstays make a stop in Evanston.
mary in the junkyard, Lefty Parker at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
An adventurous breakout band from London heads to Ukrainian Village for their second-ever Chicago show.
Thursday, Nov. 12:
Improvement Movement, Jalen Reyes at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Expect gorgeous harmonies and intricate folk-pop songs.
Disaster Kid, Sara Geist, Julian Saunders at Hideout. Tickets.
A collection of promising local talent joins forces at a cozy venue.
Hiss Golden Messenger, Sam Amidon at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
Folk rock journeymen team up in Pilsen.
Charles Wesley Godwin, Tyler Nance at Salt Shed. Tickets.
Like country? Trek to the Shed on Thursday.
Friday, Nov. 13:
Ami Taf Ra and Kamasi Washington at City Winery. Early show tickets and late show tickets.
The acclaimed vocalist and saxophonist are touring their collaborative and spiritual LP “The Prophet and the Mad Men” with four shows in two days in the West Loop.
The Pink Stones at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
Rip-roaring country rock at a whiskey distillery.
Danny Brown at Outset. Tickets.
The Detroit rapper travels to the Elston Corridor.
Saturday, Nov. 14:
Ami Taf Ra and Kamasi Washington at City Winery. Early show tickets and late show tickets.
The acclaimed vocalist and saxophonist are touring their collaborative and spiritual LP “The Prophet and the Mad Men” with four shows in two days in the West Loop.
Babehoven, Shoulderbird at Beat Kitchen. Tickets.
The New York state-based headliners have a new album called “I See Them, I See Me” that’s among the year’s best.
The Afghan Whigs, Night Moves at Metro. Tickets.
Alt-rock icons make another stop at the Lakeview institution.
Grateful Shred at Park West. Tickets.
Arguably the best Grateful Dead cover band books a gig in Lincoln Park.
Julia Jacklin at Riviera Theatre. Tickets.
This Australian songwriter is a keen lyricist who can devastate and uplift with her stunning folk rock songs.
Francis of Delirium, Kitship at Subterranean. Tickets.
Indie rock from Luxembourg.
The Menzingers, Hot Water Music, Weakened Friends at Salt Shed. Tickets.
Pennsylvania punk heroes play a massive show.
Sunday, Nov. 15:
Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam, Johanna Samuels at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
A collaborative set from members of the Walkmen and Vampire Weekend.
Tuesday, Nov. 17:
Other Lives, Kelcey Ayer at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
The Oklahoma folk-rockers reunite for a tour.
LUCY, God’s Wisdom at Schubas. Tickets.
The latest project of Cooper B. Handy visits Lakeview.
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