Big Jay McNeely

One thing we take great pride in at the Reader is covering the huge variety of musical genres Chicago hosts and cultivates—whether it’s a Bridgeport loft show on the fringes of experimental noise or a megaconcert at Allstate Arena where everyone learns how to shuffle, Soundboard is going to find it. And this week’s no different. So before you get to cleaning the grill and making gallons of sangria, take a look at some of the shows on deck through Sunday: