Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for April 1-7
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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, April 1:
The Sunchokes, Midamerican Elevator, Kneafsey, Doc Mino at Schubas. Tickets.
“High Five” is this Lakeview institution’s $5 local show series. Save some money and see some Chicago talent.
Glen Hansard at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
This acclaimed and long-running Irish songwriter always brings a great show to Chicago.
Richard Dawson, Wendy Eisenberg at Constellation. Sold out.
Two phenomenal guitarists and songwriters.
Mei Semones, John Roseboro at SPACE. Sold out.
This multi-talented musician combines more genres than you can list off in a one-sentence blurb.
Thursday, April 2:
Golomb, Kitship, Wishbone at Hideout. Tickets.
Ohio’s coolest young rock band plays its first headlining show in the city.
Charlotte Cornfield, Max Subar at Schubas. Tickets.
This Canadian folk songwriter has a gem of a new LP in “Hurts Like Hell.”
The Format, Adult Mom, Ben Kweller at Salt Shed. Tickets.
Nate Ruess’ band pre-fun. (the band) makes a reunion tour stop in Chicago.
GWAR, Soulfly, King Parrot at Concord Music Hall. Tickets.
Expect props, fake blood, monstrous costumes and more at this Logan Square metal show.
Friday, April 3:
Lily Allen at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
This U.K. pop star blends devastatingly personal lyrics with stellar hooks. The first of two shows in the Loop.
The Hoyle Brothers at the Empty Bottle. Free.
If you think shows start too late in the night, head to Ukrainian Village for their longstanding honky tonk matinee residency.
Machine Girl, Sextile, Casper McFadden at Salt Shed. Tickets.
Brooding and abrasive dance music at a venue along the river.
Kishi Bashi, Bayonne at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
The folk-pop maestro and loop pedal extraordinaire celebrates 10 years of his album “Sonderlust” in Pilsen.
Saturday, April 4:
Lily Allen at the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
This U.K. pop star blends devastatingly personal lyrics with stellar hooks. The second of two shows in the Loop.
Honestly Same at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
A cutting-edge local experimental band plays two sets at a whiskey distillery.
McClusky, Pile at Metro. Tickets.
Two excellent punk bands team up in Lakeview.
The Last Dinner Party, Florence Road at Salt Shed. Tickets.
The U.K.’s buzziest band plays a headlining show in Chicago.
The Belair Lip Bombs, dust, Laveda at the Empty Bottle. Sold out.
Soaring power-pop from a rising Australian band.
Sunday, April 5:
Free Range, TV Buddha, Kitship, Uniflora, Current Union TM, Niko Kapetan, more at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The future of Chicago’s indie rock music scene celebrates a new compilation album of its vibrant youth community.
Kelly Moran at Constellation. Tickets.
The experimental keyboardist and composer plays the venue best suited to her music.
zzzahara, Bleary Eyed, Future Nobodies at Subterranean. Tickets.
If you like shoegaze and infectious indie rock, head to Wicker Park on Sunday.
Tuesday, April 7:
Skullcrusher, June McDoom, h. pruz at Old Town School of Folk Music. Tickets.
A trio of excellent folk singers team up for a gig in Lincoln Square.
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