You may have seen him performing at Lollapalooza this summer. Joe Pug is here to preview his performance at the Chicago Country Music Festival this weekend in Grant Park. Listen to Joe Pug's "Hymn 101"

After critical acclaim in New York, the musical "The Marvelous Wonderettes" strolls into Skokie at Northlight Theatre. We interview the creator and have a performance.

We have a live performance tonight from a Chicago pharmaceutical sales rep turned gospel star, Brian Courtney Wilson. Brian's MySpace page

The lakefront turns into one giant musical fiesta this weekend. We have a performance from a venerable local act taking part in the Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival. Guest: Son del Viento Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

Cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio talks about her latest project, Expressions of Artistry, and performs in our studio. Guest: Sara Sant'Ambrogio Watch the complete video of Sara playing George Gershwin's Summertime

They helped create some of the most popular music of the last 40 years. We have a live performance from Bob Marley's legendary back-up band, The Wailers. Guests: Aston Barrett, Elan Attias BobMarley.com Windy City Ribs Festival: Wailers play on Friday, 08/14 Music Blogging Hive Mind on The Wailers

Chicagoan and self-proclaimed "porch pop" musician, Dick Prall performs live in studio. Guest: Dick Prall Additional Resources Listen to songs and get more info at Dick Prall's blog Schubas, where Dick performs every Monday in August

The TV series American Idol has turned out some mega pop music stars--even if they didn't win the contest. Will Chicago's Leslie Hunt be next? She was a finalist on the program, and performs for us tonight.

In August, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace is presenting a new production of Cabaret. Two of its stars, Zarah Mahler and Jim Weitzer, perform selections from the smash hit musical. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace

The Chicago band Treaty of Paris burst onto the scene with an odd and popular music video in 2007. They perform their energetic brand of pop-punk live in our studio. Wicker Park Fest, where Treaty will perform on July 25 WEB EXCLUSIVE: 2007 "Waking Up the Dead" music video

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Sen. Roland Burris not running for another term; Lisa Madigan decides not to run for governor or the U.S. Senate; the never-ending state budget battle rages on; a cemetery scandal is unearthed by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart; Michael Jackson's memorial seen around the world; Is Sam Zell finally ready to unload the Cubs?; Chicago's downtown condo market tanking; and the Cubs and Sox ready for the All-Star break. Guests:

Tonight, the Grant Park Music Festival begins its 75th season. We have a live performance from a group of singers from the Festival.

Cathy Richardson performs live in the studio and tells us about her new gig with Jefferson Starship.

See and hear the hammered dulcimer in an entirely new light -- or perhaps for the very first time. We have a performance from the Chicago native known as the "Jimi Hendrix" of this unique instrument. Dulcimer Fest Max ZT

We have a performance from some heavenly singers from a small South Side church. They recently won a national competition and were crowned "the best church choir in America." Acme Missionary Baptist Church Chicago Gospel Music Festival

He began his career in the 1950's and has been causing trouble ever since. We have a performance from Chicago's underground R&B bad boy, Andre Williams.