SEPTEMBER
tuesday 9/8
Atos Trio 
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th, 773-702-8068.
Busdriver Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $10.
Jypsi Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $12, $10 in advance, 18+.
Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Depreciation Guild, Cymbals Eat Guitars Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $15, $13 in advance. 
Psychedelic Furs, Happy Mondays House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $26.50-$28, 17+.
wednesday 9/9
Caroliner, Chris Corsano, Thrones, Haptic Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Apoptygma Berzerk Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $20.
Chicha Libre 9 PM, Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Every Time I Die, Bring Me the Horizon House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $16.50-$18.
Imelda May Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, $12.
Britney Spears Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont, 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212, $39.50-$495.
Twelves Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-4140, $12, $10 before midnight.
thursday 9/10
Deer Tick, Jonny Corndawg Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, $13 in advance, 18+.
John Hammond SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $20-$34.50.
Andy Moor & DJ/Rupture, Hanne Hukkelberg, Lucky Dragons Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Most Serene Republic, Still Life Still Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12, $10 in advance.
friday 9/11
Amazing Baby Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $10, 18+.
Coco Rosie Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $20.
Calvin Harris (DJ set) Vision, 632 N. Dearborn, 312-266-1944 or 888-512-7469.
KC & the Sunshine Band House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $36.50-$38.
Mars Volta Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 312-276-1235 or 888-512-7469, $33.50, 17+.
The Minus 5, Baseball Project, Steve Wynn IV Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, $20, $18.50 in advance.
Joe Pernice Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15.
Ramona Falls Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, 773-278-1500, $7.
Yacht, Menace Ruine, Burning Star Core Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
saturday 9/12
Agalloch, Subarachnoid Space Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $15, $12 in advance, 17+
Bloodshot Records 15th Anniversary with Alejandro Escovedo, Scott H. Biram, Waco Brothers with Rico Bell, Bobby Bare Jr., and others Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433 or 773-604-5300, $10 suggested donation.
Brothers Past Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
Junior Brown FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn, 708-788-2118 or 866-468-3401, $20.
Cave Singers, Lightning Dust Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Doro Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $16.
A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Ovo, Ty Segall, Mountains Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Kyle Hollingsworth Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, $17, $15 in advance.
Matt & Kim, Amanda Blank Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Todd Rundgren Park West, also 9/13, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $70.
Regina Spektor, Little Joy Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, 312-462-6300 or 312-559-1212, $38.50.
Matthew Sweet & Susan Hoffs 7 and 10 PM, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $42.
U2 Soldier Field, also 9/13, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, 312-235-7000 or 312-559-1212, 9/12 is sold out, $32-$252.
sunday 9/13
Ani DiFranco Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora, 630-896-6666, $39.
Edguy Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $22.
Hoots & Hellmouth, Annie & the Bee Keepers Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12, $10 in advance.
Phantom Orchard featuring Ikue Mori & Zeena Parkins, Subarachnoid Space, Woods Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Michelle Shocked SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $26-$38.50.
monday 9/14
Pet Shop Boys Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, 312-462-6300 or 312-559-1212, $49.50-$102.50.
tuesday 9/15
Paul Burch Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $10.
Drones Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12, $10 in advance.
Proclaimers Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $20, $18 in advance.
wednesday 9/16
Billy Talent, Poison the Well, American Taxi Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $16.
Ra Ra Riot, Princeton Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, sold out, 18+.
Starfucker Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $8.
thursday 9/17
Family Force 5, Breathe Carolina, Cash Cash House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $13-$17.
Little Boots Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Pat Martino Jazz Showcase, through 9/20, 806 S. Plymouth, 312-360-0234.
friday 9/18
Buckethead The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $25, $23 in advance.
Cheb I Sabbah, Red Baraat Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, $12.
Circulatory System, Nesey Gallons Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, 773-278-1500, $12.
Health, Picture Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $10.
Mike Herrera’s Tumbledown, John Nolan Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $12, $10 in advance.
Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $20.
Owen Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $12, early show is all-ages.
World Music Festival Over several venues, through 9/24, 312-742-1938.
saturday 9/19
Alice in Chains House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23, 17+.
Richard Buckner Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $14.
Clarks Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $15, 17+.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235, $30.
Lou Gramm Joe’s, 940 W. Weed, 312-337-3486 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Hey Mercedes Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Toby Keith, Trace Adkins First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, I-80 & Harlem, Tinley Park, 877-598-8698, $34-$74.
Sondre Lerche Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15.
Ida Maria, Ladyhawke, Semi Precious Weapons Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $18.50.
Ellis Paul & Ari Hest SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $20-$34.50.
Sleeping at Last Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Brooke Waggoner Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $10, 17+.
sunday 9/20
Blk Jks, Fool’s Gold Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $12, 18+.
Hugh Cornwell Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $15, $12 in advance.
Forro in the Dark, Jair Oliveira Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, $12.
Fruit Bats, Iran Schubas, also 9/21, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $14, $12 in advance.
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band United Center, 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4500 or 312-559-1212, $65-$98.
Wavves Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, 773-278-1500, $10.
Wavves Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $10.
monday 9/21
Antlers Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $10, 17+.
Blk Jks, L’Orchestre Super Vitesse Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433 or 866-468-3401, $12.
tuesday 9/22
Enanitos Verdes, Monte Negro House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $35-$38, 17+.
Porcupine Tree, King’s X The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, sold out.
These Arms Are Snakes, DD/MM/YYYY Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $10, 17+.
wednesday 9/23
Ani DiFranco The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $41.
Dynamites Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Obituary, Goatwhore, Krisiun Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $25.
Phoenix, Chairlift Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 773-561-9500, $21.
Shwayze, Paradiso Girls House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $15.50-$17.50.
Thursday, Fall of Troy, Young Widows Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $20, $18 in advance.
thursday 9/24
Claudia Acuna Jazz Showcase, through 9/27, 806 S. Plymouth, 312-360-0234.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 888-512-7469 or 773-276-1235, $35-$40.
Killdozer, Urinals Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $18, $15 in advance.
Joshua Radin, Gary Jules House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $17.50-$20.
Jack Rose Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433 or 866-468-3401, $10.
Sunny Day Real Estate Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, sold out.
Paul Thorn Band FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn, 708-788-2118 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Tobacco Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $8.
Wisin y Yandel Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont, 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212, $32.50-$77.50.
friday 9/25
. . . And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Secret Machines Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $15.
Bell X1 Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Brandi Carlile, Angel Taylor House of Blues, also 9/26, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $21-$23.
Chairlift, Micachu & the Shapes Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15, early show is all-ages.
Dear Hunter, Empires, Felix Culpa Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Mike Gordon Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $25, 18+.
Miike Snow, Jack Penate Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Scout Niblett Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
Owl City, Kate Havnevik, Unicorn Kid Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $16, $14 in advance.
The Soft Pack Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, 773-278-1500, $10.
Son Volt The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $25, $21 in advance, 18+.
Steeleye Span Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $28.
Stratovarius Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $32.50.
Sara Watkins, Greencards Dominican University, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, 708-524-6942, $20-$26.
Weakerthans Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $20, $17 in advance, 18+.
saturday 9/26
Built to Spill, Disco Doom The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $25.
Clutch, Wino, Lionize Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $23, $20 in advance, 18+.
Death, Rough Francis Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Down Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $26.
Extra Golden Hideout, also 9/27, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433 or 866-468-3401, $12.
The Honorary Title, Good Old War Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Immortal Technique Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, I-80 & Harlem, Tinley Park, 877-598-8703, $40-$75.
Lyric Opera Puccini’s Tosca starring Deborah Voight Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker, 312-332-2244, $33-$400.
New Model Army, The Bomb Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
Pink, Ting Tings Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont, 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212, $39.50-$59.50.
Rural Alberta Advantage Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Lea Salonga The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center, Hammond, 866-711-7463 or 312-559-1212, $40-$95.
Sleepy Sun, Assemble Head in Sunburst Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, 773-278-1500, $8.
Allen Toussaint Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $28.
sunday 9/27
Bajofondo Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $20, $18 in advance, 18+.
Karla Bonoff SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $22-$34.
Children of Bodom, Skeletonwitch House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $25.50-$28.
Grizzly Bear, Beach House Metro, also 9/28, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $25, 9/28 is 18+.
Koffin Kats, Curtains! Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $12, $10 in advance, 17+.
Thee Oh Sees, Fresh & Onlys Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12, $10 in advance.
Os Mutantes Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $25, 17+.
Soulsavers featuring Mark Lanegan Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $18.
That 1 Guy Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $12, 18+.
monday 9/28
The Academy Is . . ., Mayday Parade, Set Your Goals, Secret Handshake House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $13-$16.
Chain & the Gang Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $10, 17+.
Jay Reatard, Nobunny, Hunx & His Punx, Box Elders Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
tuesday 9/29
Van Morrison Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State, 312-462-6300 or 312-559-1212, $65-$350.
White Lies 6:30 PM, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20.
wednesday 9/30
Dragonforce 5:30 PM, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23-$25.
Moby The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $35.
Streetlight Manifesto, Outernational Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $16.
OCTOBER
thursday 10/1
Buju Banton House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $26.50-$28, 17+.
Destroyer 666, Chasm Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $20.
Manic Street Preachers Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $22.50.
Mickey Factz, Dada Life, Red Wire Black Wire Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $15, $13 in advance, 18+.
Sea Wolf, Port O’Brien Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $14, $12 in advance.
She Wants Revenge, Kill Hannah The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $23.
Andrew W.K. & Calder Quartet Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, 773-472-3492, $25.
Wovenhand, DRMWPN Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $12.
friday 10/2
Anti-Pop Consortium Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $10.
Natalie Cole The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center, Hammond, 866-711-7463 or 312-559-1212, $40-$60.
Tina Dico Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $14.
Juliette Lewis Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
PJ Morton, Jessie Boykins Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $25, $20 in advance.
Phosphorescent Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
saturday 10/3
Brand New, Manchester Orchestra Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 773-561-9500, $25.
Fever Ray Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $25, 18+.
Five Finger Death Punch, Shadows Fall V Live, 2047 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-5483 or 312-559-1212, $20.
John Gorka & Alice Peacock 4 and 7:30 PM, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $25.
Jamey Johnson Joe’s, 940 W. Weed, 312-337-3486 or 312-559-1212, $17.
Kinky Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235, $20.
KMFDM House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23-$25.50, 17+.
Mirah Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $14, early show is 18+.
Monotonix Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $15.
Pierced Arrows Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $10.
Signal Path Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
sunday 10/4
The Bravery The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $19, 18+.
Kid Koala Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $20, $18 in advance, 18+.
Living Colour Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $20.
Mono, Maserati Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
Stryper, Flight Patterns House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23-$28.
Ten Out of Tenn Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12, 18+.
monday 10/5
Teenage Jesus & the Jerks, Daily Void Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $20.
Erin McCarley, Landon Pigg Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15, early show is all ages, late show is 18+.
Lyric Opera Gounod’s Faust Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker, 312-332-2244, $33-$207.
Why?, Au, Dark Dark Dark Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15.
tuesday 10/6
Lydia 7:30 PM, Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-340, $10.
Om, Lichens Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Revolting Cocks, Jim Rose Circus, Blownload House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $26-$28, 17+.
Yo La Tengo The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $24.
Youth Group Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $10.
wednesday 10/7
All That Remains, Lacuna Coil, Maylene & the Sons of Disaster House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $18-$20.50.
Ian Anderson The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $70.
Butthole Surfers, the Bomb Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $24.
Colbie Caillat, Howie Day Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 773-275-6800 or 312-559-1212, $27.50.
Faust Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $20.
Hocico, Caustic, Critical System Error Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $23, $18 in advance, 18+.
Andrew McMahon Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway, 773-472-3492, $25.
Kylie Minogue Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235, $75.
Vienna Teng SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $18-$34.
These United States Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $10, 17+.
thursday 10/8
MC Chris, Whole Wheat Bread Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
Decemberists, Laura Veirs & the Hall of Flames Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 773-275-6800 or 312-559-1212, $30.
Maxwell, Common United Center, 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4500 or 312-559-1212, $20-$150.
7 Seconds, Das Kapital Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $15.
friday 10/9
Aggrolites, Deal’s Gone Bad Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
Gojira Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $13.
Japandroids, Coathangers Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Mat Kearney, Diane Birch House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23-$27.
LTJ Bukem featuring MC Conrad Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-4140, $15.
Ryan Montbleau Band Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $15, $12.50 in advance.
Murder City Devils, Dead Milkmen, Riverboat Gamblers Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235, $25.
Naked Raygun, No Empathy, Wax, Rights of the Accused Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20.
Leon Redbone Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $28.
Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler Allstate Arena, also 10/10, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont, 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212, $20-$49.50.
saturday 10/10
Aggrolites, Beer Nuts, Cobra Skulls Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
Califone Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, 312-397-4010.
Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $22, $20 in advance.
Dead Milkmen, Teenage Bottlerocket, Teen Idols 6:30 PM, Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20.
EOTO, Sub Swara Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $17, $15 in advance, 18+.
Loney Dear, Asobi Seksu Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
NOFX, Cock Sparrer, 88 Fingers Louie, Street Dogs, Youth Brigade, Shot Baker Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235, $25.
Paramore, Paper Route House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $27.50.
Portugal. The Man, Hockey, Drug Rug Schubas, also 10/11, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Slick Idiot Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $15, 17+.
Strike Anywhere, Polar Bear Club, Crime in Stereo Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Telefon Tel Aviv, the Race Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433 or 866-468-3401, $10.
They Might Be Giants The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $24.
sunday 10/11
Box Elders, Fresh and Onlys Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433 or 866-468-3401, $8.
Cock Sparrer, Lower Class Brats, Flatfoot 56, Fear City Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $22.
Hanson, Hellogoodbye House of Blues, also 10/12, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $29-$31.
Horrors, Crocodiles Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Screeching Weasel, Alkaline Trio, Pegboy 5:30 PM, Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235, $25.
Christian Tetzlaff Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000, $32-$109.
monday 10/12
Kylesa Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $14, $12 in advance.
Bob Mould Band Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20, 18+.
Orquestra de Sao Paulo featuring Evelyn Glennie Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, 312-334-7777, $45-$75.
Wax Tailor Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $14, $13 in advance.
The Twilight Sad, Brakes Brakes Brakes, We Were Promised Jetpacks Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $12.
tuesday 10/13
Relient K House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $16-$18.
Lucinda Williams Park West, through 10/15, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $35, 18+.
wednesday 10/14
Gary Allan House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $33, 17+.
Jolie Holland 9 PM, Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15.
Mumiy Troll 8 PM, Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $20.
School of Seven Bells, Magic Wands Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $12.
thursday 10/15
Dinosaur Jr, Lou Barlow & the Missingmen The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $25, 18+.
Mike Doughty Schubas, also 10/16 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $22, early show and 10/16 are sold out.
Islands, Jemina Pearl Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Times New Viking Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $8.
friday 10/16
Philip Glass Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, 312-280-2660, sold out.
Gossip Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20, $18 in advance, 18+.
Le Loup Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $10.
Amy Millan Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Rhett Miller Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $20, 18+.
Jeff Mills, Common Factor Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-4140, $20, $15 before midnight.
Me’Shell Ndegeocello Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $30.
Rodrigo y Gabriela Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 773-275-6800 or 312-559-1212, $35, $33.50 in advance.
UFO House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $39.50-$41.50.
saturday 10/17
Blackmore’s Night House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $24.50-$37.
Captured by Robots Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $12, $10 in advance, 18+.
Cro-Mags, Merauder, Death Threat Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $25, 17+.
Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $14, $12 in advance.
Dethklok, Mastodon, Converge Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 773-561-9500, $31.75.
Bill Frisell Trio Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, 847-895-3600.
Grand Archives Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
B.B. King Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora, 630-896-6666, $59-$89.
Keller Williams Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $23, 18+.
sunday 10/18
Beast Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $12, $10 in advance, 18+.
Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, the Maine Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 773-275-6800 or 312-559-1212, $26.50.
Vicente Fernandez Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont, 847-635-6601 or 312-559-1212, $39-$135.
Richie Havens Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $28.
Mutemath House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $21-$23.
Brad Shepik Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont, 773-935-2118.
Wilco, Tortoise UIC Pavilion, also 10/19, 525 S. Racine, 312-413-5740 or 312-559-1212, 10/18 is sold out, $39.50.
monday 10/19
Dodos, Ruby Suns Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
Sunset Rubdown Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $18.
tuesday 10/20
Marc Broussard SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $28-$40.
Shonen Knife, White Mystery, Dials Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15.
wednesday 10/21
Get Up Kids, the Life and Times Metro, also 10/22, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $26, $23 in advance, 10/22 is 18+.
Mindy Smith Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, 773-463-5808 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
thursday 10/22
Samantha Crain & the Midnight Shivers Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $8.
Kraak & Smaak, Fort Knox Five Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $15, 17+.
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, 312-902-1400, $39.50-$77.
Tuck & Patti SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $25-$40.
friday 10/23
Airborne Toxic Event, Henry Clay People Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $17.50.
Drummer Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $12.
Will Hoge Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Jackopierce SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $30-$44.50.
Los Lonely Boys Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $38.
Ludo, Ha Ha Tonka Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Moonspell, Samael Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Pretty Lights Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $20, $18 in advance, 18+.
Say Anything, Eisley The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $20, $16.50 in advance.
Venetian Snares Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $20, $15 in advance, 17+.
Yonder Mountain String Band, Danny Barnes House of Blues, also 10/24, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23-$28, 17+.
saturday 10/24
David Bazan, Say Hi Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15, 18+.
Joe Bonamassa The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $34-$47.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $25.
Arlo Guthrie Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee, Waukegan, 847-263-6300 or 312-559-1212, $35-$60.
Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, sold out.
Lawrence Arms Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $16.
Lucero Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $16, 18+.
Chuck Wicks Joe’s, 940 W. Weed, 312-337-3486 or 312-559-1212, $12.
sunday 10/25
Chuck Ragan, Austin Lucas, Jim Ward Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $15, 17+.
Raveonettes, Black Angels Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $18, 18+.
monday 10/26
Atlas Sound, Broadcast Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
The Damned Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $23, $20 in advance, 18+.
Ingrid Michaelson Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $20.
A Place to Bury Strangers, Dead Confederate, All the Saints Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $12.
tuesday 10/27
Kelly Clarkson Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, 312-559-1212m, $49.50-$59.50.
Miley Cyrus, Metro Station United Center, 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4500 or 312-559-1212, $38.50-$79.50.
Gaslight Anthem, Murder by Death, Loved Ones House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $18-$20.
Insane Clown Posse Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $25.
Lyric Opera Verdi’s Ernani Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker, 312-332-2244, $33-$207.
wednesday 10/28
Mae, Deas Vail, Jenny Owen Youngs Reggie’s Rock Club, 2105 S. State, 312-949-0121 or 866-468-3401, $15, $13 in advance.
Mum Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $18, $15 in advance.
Osso, DM Stith Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15.
thursday 10/29
Leonard Cohen Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, 312-559-1212, $49.50-$250.
David Gray, Lisa Hannigan Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, 312-902-1500, $39.50-$65.
Powerman 5000 Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $15.
Richard Thompson & Loudon Wainwright III The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $35, 18+.
friday 10/30
Celtic Thunder Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, 312-559-1212, $39.50-$59.50.
Chromeo, Crystal Castles, Boys Noize Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-227-7595, $35, 17+.
Dan Deacon, Nuclear Power Pants Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie, 866-468-3401, $10.
Dave Holland, Vijay Iyer Trio Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000, $18-$70.
Mason Jennings House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $19.50-$22.
Monsters of Folk with Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward, and Mike Mogis Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, 312-902-1500, $36-$51.
Needtobreathe, Alternate Routes Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $16, $14 in advance, 18+.
Poster Children Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $14, $12 in advance.
Tim Reynolds & TR3 SPACE, 1245 Chicago, Evanston, 847-492-8860 or 866-468-3401, $20-$36.
Rob Thomas The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center, Hammond, 866-711-7463 or 312-559-1212, $45-$80.
saturday 10/31
Federico Aubele Schubas, also 11/1, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15.
Disco Biscuits, Glitch Mob, Holy Fuck Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, 312-902-1500, $28-$48.
Ponys, A/V Murder Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $12.
Warsaw Village Band Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $22.
NOVEMBER
sunday 11/1
Devil Makes Three Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont, 773-281-4444 or 866-468-3401, $12, 17+.
Pacifica Quartet & Dmitry Kouzov Madel Hall, University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th, 773-702-8068.
Queensryche Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago, Joliet, 815-726-6600, $36.50-$72.
monday 11/2
Roger Daltrey House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $73-$78.
tuesday 11/3
Pinback, Homosexuals Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $18, $16 in advance, 18+.
wednesday 11/4
Simian Mobile Disco, Phenomenal Handclap Band Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20, $18 in advance, 18+.
thursday 11/5
Stefon Harris Jazz Showcase, through 11/8, 806 S. Plymouth, 312-360-0234.
Mountain Goats, Final Fantasy Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $20, 18+.
Umbrella Music Festival with Bobby Bradford, Akira Sakata, Joe McPhee, Matthew Shipp, Guus Janssen, Hans Koch, Frank Gratkowski, and others Over several venues, through 11/8, umbrellamusic.org.
friday 11/6
Bassnectar House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $22-$28, 17+.
Black Crowes, Truth & Salvage Co. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 773-275-6800 or 312-559-1212, $44, $42.50 in advance, 18+.
Hollywood Undead, Atreyu Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, 773-561-9500, $25.75.
saturday 11/7
AFI Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, 773-275-6800 or 312-559-1212, $28, $26 in advance.
Black Heart Procession, Bellini Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $15, 18+.
Mustard Plug, Toasters, Voodoo Glow Skulls Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $15.
Rakes Subterranean, 2011 W. North, 773-278-6600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
Earl Scruggs Band Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $42.
William Elliott Whitmore Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, 773-489-3160 or 312-559-1212, $14, $12 in advance.
monday 11/9
Skinny Puppy House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $27.50-$30, 17+.
thursday 11/12
Ray LaMontagne Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress, 312-902-1500, $29.50-$49.50.
Peter Bjorn and John Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $22, $20 in advance, 18+.
friday 11/13
John McCutcheon Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $22.
Vader Pearl Room, 19081 Old LaGrange, Mokena, 708-479-5356 or 312-559-1212, $18.
saturday 11/14
Asylum Street Spankers Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $25, $20 in advance.
Don Byron Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, 312-280-2660.
The Fab Faux The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $60.
Infected Mushroom House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $26, 17+.
Shrinebuilder Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $15.
sunday 11/15
Dengue Fever Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln, 773-728-6000, $20.
Skillet House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $23-$25, 17+.
monday 11/16
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000, $56-$199.
wednesday 11/18
Brother Ali, Evidence, Toki Wright Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $15, 18+.
friday 11/20
Deadmau5, Burns Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee, 773-276-1235 or 888-512-7469, $22, 17+.
Ian McClagan Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499, $15.
Mother Hips, Backyard Tire Fire Schubas, also 11/21, 3159 N. Southport, 773-525-2508, $15, 11/21 is 18+.
saturday 11/21
Pat McGee Band Park West, 322 W. Armitage, 773-929-5959 or 312-559-1212, $25, $20 in advance, 18+.
Brian Setzer Orchestra Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee, Waukegan, 847-263-6300 or 312-559-1212, $39-$59.
sunday 11/22
Lyric Opera Janacek’s Katya Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker, 312-332-2244, $33-$207.
monday 11/23
All Time Low, We the Kings, Hey Monday, Friday Night Boys House of Blues, also 11/24, 329 N. Dearborn, 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212, $19-$21.
wednesday 11/25
Kaskade featuring Haley Metro, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $26, $21 in advance, 18+.
friday 11/27
The Big Pink, Crystal Antlers Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 773-276-3600 or 866-468-3401, $13.
The Jesus Lizard Metro, also 11/28, 3730 N. Clark, 773-549-0203, $25, 18+.
Lotus The Vic, 3145 N. Sheffield, 773-472-0449 or 312-559-1212, $25, $20 in advance, 18+.
saturday 11/28
O’Jays, Whispers Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 & U.S. 30, Merrillville, 219-791-1234, $70-$80.
monday 11/30
Melt-Banana Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake, 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401, $12, 18+.
Listings compiled by Kevin Warwick