Music notes: B-52s fly into St. Charles' Arcada Feb. 12

<b>Punk-era partyers</b>

I defy anyone to feel blue after listening to a classic single by the B-52s. "Rock Lobster," "My Own Private Idaho," "Roam," "Love Shack" - these songs and more combine the offbeat sound of the band's native 1970s New Wave scene with danceable, high-energy pop melodies. The group will get the party started in the suburbs next week. 7<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $79. Go to </span>oshows.com<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">. </span>

<b>Still rockin'</b>

The Marshall Tucker Band has been going strong for more than 40 years now. The group, which brought country and gospel influences to its earthy rock sound, scored some big hits in the 1970s, including "Can't You See" and "Heard It in a Love Song." Founder and singer Doug Gray has kept the group active ever since, and the band will perform this weekend in the suburbs. 8:<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill, 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Tickets start at $25. Go to </span>tailgatersgrill.com<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">. </span>

<b>Alt-country star</b>

Jason Isbell became known as a gifted songwriter during his stint with the country-rock revivalist band, the Drive-By Truckers. Now he's come into his own as a solo act. His stellar 2013 album, "Southeastern," earned raves and helped him grab the Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year prizes at last year's Americana Music Awards. Isbell's songs are witty and poignant, and he brings them to life with a warm, expressive singing style. Isbell performs in Chicago next week. 7<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $39.50. Go to </span>cso.org<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">. </span>

<b>Concerts this week</b>

Neil Donnell with "Tribute to James Taylor": 7 p.m. Feb. 7, and 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $38-$45. (815) 338-5300 or woodstockoperahouse.com.

Pat McCurdy: 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Cabaret and more. $5. durtynellies.com.

DuPage Symphony with "Gallic Glory" concert: 8 p.m. Feb. 6, and Feb. 7, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville. The North Central College Concert Choir and Women's Chorale join the DuPage Symphony Orchestra to present Poulenc's "Gloria." Soprano Sarah Wolfson is the featured soloist. $12-$35. Tickets at dupagesymphony.org or by calling the NCC box office at (630) 637-7469.

Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress: 9 p.m. Feb. 6, Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Rock cover band. $8, (847) 549-1972 or ticketweb.com.

Marty Sammon Band: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6.(708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Rumor Hazit: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Bannerman's Sports Grill, 858 S. Route 59, Bartlett. For information, visit bannermanssportsgrill.com.

Led Zepagain: 6 p.m. Feb. 7, The Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Rock; a Led Zeppelin tribute band. $10. theportagetheater.com.

Gunner's Daughter: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. Rock. $8. (773) 478-4408 or visit abbeypub.com.

Natalie Cole: 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Latin music. $75-$95. Visit northcentralcollege.edu.

The Family Stone and The James Brown Experience: 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $15-$49. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

New Philharmonic with "Ravel and Rachmaninoff" concert: 8 p.m. Feb. 7, and 3 p.m. Feb. 8, McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Classical. Features pianist Winston Choi. $46. Visit atthemac.org.

Peter Mulvey: 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple St., Hinsdale. Folk/rock. $16-$18. Visit acousticren.com.

Steve Justman with "The Music and Influence of Pete Seeger": 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Folk. Free. Register by calling (847) 259-3500, Ext. 35, going online to phpl.info, or by visiting the library's information desk.

Chris Vallillo and Fritz Klein with "From the Prairie to the Presidency, the Music of Lincoln's Lifetime": 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Free. Visit lislelibrary.org.

Ensemble SDG: 4 p.m. Feb. 8, Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Admission is $18 for adults and is available at the door only, via cash or check (no credit cards). Children under age 16 are free. Visit libertyprairie.org/earlymusic.

HYMN FEST 8 "God is My Rock!" concert: 4 p.m. Feb. 8, Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Annual festival is hosted by the 45-voice Chancel Choir, with singers from neighboring churches. Event features anthems and original compositions by British church musician, Paul Leddington Wright. Leddington Wright (Coventry Cathedral, and the BBC Songs of Praise, England) will lead choir and congregation in a singalong of favorite hymns. Freewill offering. gccmusic.org.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra with "Americana" concert: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Patriotic tunes and more. Program features baritone Wayne Messmer. Tickets start at $20. Free admission for veterans and active military members. Free for ages 18 and under. (847) 692-7726 or parkridgecivicorchestra.org.

The B-52's: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. New wave, rock. $79-$125. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Prairie Brass Band: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Christian Liberty Academy, 502 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, $10. prairiebrass.org.

<i>Information is provided by the entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings visit dailyherald.com/calendar. </i>