Music notes: Big & Rich hits Austin's Fuel Arena
Local country show
Country-music duo Big & Rich (named after its members, Big Kenny and John Rich) will play a show in the suburbs this weekend. The group released a new single, “Look at You,” earlier this year. It is slated to appear on a forthcoming studio album, the band's fifth.
Saturday, Feb. 22, at Austin's Fuel Arena, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Tickets start at $25. Go to fuelarena.com.
Beatles singalong
As part of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' appearance on American television, the Arcada Theatre is hosting a special singalong screening of #8220;A Hard Day's Night,#8221; the classic and influential musical film from the Beatles and filmmaker Richard Lester. The event will include a preshow concert by the Ralleys and other activities.
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $15, $25. Go to oshows.com.
More country sounds
Grammy-winning trio Lady Antebellum is one of the most successful acts in contemporary country pop. The band delivers catchy melodies, slick production and just enough twang to keep its country-music cred intact. The group is performing in the suburbs next week.
7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $35. Go to ticketmaster.com.