Music notes: Andrew Salgado brings country to Skokie
Fresh country in Skokie
Up-and-coming country singer Andrew Salgado has opened for some of country music's biggest stars, including Clint Black, Carrie Underwood and Toby Keith, and Friday he'll spin his youthful energy and fresh take on country music at the Skokie Theatre. His performance will be a blend of traditional country songs and some of his new original music. Comedian Mike Ostrowski kicks off the show. 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Tickets are $25. (847) 677-7761 or SkokieTheatre.org.
Sample SEMPLE at Fuel Room
Keith Semple started his musical journey in Ireland but was drawn to the States by Chicago's music scene. After a stint as lead singer of 7th Heaven, he created SEMPLE — a team of talented local musicians including Johnny Jannotti, Drew Johnson and Charley Bredrup, all with suburban ties — where he could focus on his own original music. SEMPLE brings its alternative rock to Austin's Fuel Room this weekend. 10 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Tickets are $8; (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
Catch Maroon 5 in Chicago
Is Adam Levine poised to take over the world? Sure seems like you can't escape him if you wanted to, with all of his musical, TV and movie dabblings. Thursday, March 19, he takes over the United Center with the Maroon 5 World Tour 2015, along with MAGIC! and Rozzi Crane. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the United Center, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $29.50. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.
Fred Eaglesmith's Traveling Steam Show with Tif Ginn: 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. Rock. $20. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Chris Tomlin: 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Willow Creek Community Church, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Christian music. $20-$25. (847) 765-5500 or itickets.com.
Chicago Q Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Classical. $10-$15. For advance tickets, call (847) 415-4121 or visit stevensonfoundation.org.
Howard Jones: 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Small Potatoes: 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Folk duo Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, known as Small Potatoes, perform their #8220;Celtic to Cowboy#8221; repertoire. Free. Register online at barringtonarealibrary.org.
Andrew Salgado: 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Country. $25. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org.
Arrival From Sweden with #8220;The Music of ABBA#8221;: 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Pop, rock, musical tribute to ABBA. $25-$75. ticketmaster.com.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra with #8220;Carnival of the Animals#8221; concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. $5 children and $8 for those ages 16 and older. Premium prices at the door on Saturday, March 14, are an additional $5 per ticket. For tickets, call (630) 941-0202 or see elmhurstsymphony.org.
Hope College Symphonette: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Presbyterian Church of Palatine, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Orchestra music. Free. (630) 248-0377 or palatinepres.org.
Solas: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Irish-American band performs a multimedia concert. $32. elgin.edu.
Alabama Shakes: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Rock. $39.50. ticketmaster.com.
Tributosaurus Becomes Van Morrison: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Wire Chicago, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Show also features the Trinity Irish Dancers. $20-$50. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
The Rat Pack is Back: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tribute to legendary performers Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. $25.50-$95. ticketmaster.com.
Palatine Concert Band's Winter Concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Classical and more. $5-$8. (847) 359-2474 or palatineconcertband.org.
Bassist Rufus Reid at College of Lake County's 38th Annual Guest Artist Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at CLC, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Reid performs with CLC's Monday Night Jazz Ensemble. $7-$8; free for kids younger than 18. clcillinois.edu.
North Suburban Wind Ensemble: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Tickets at the door cost $5. comed128.org.
Robby Kreiger: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock guitarist was formerly a member of The Doors. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Gary Mullen and The Works with #8220;One Night of Queen#8221;: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Rock; musical tribute to Queen. $25-$65. ticketmaster.com.
The Wailers, Rusted Root: 8 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Phil Vassar: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $33-$48. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com.
#8220;From Birth to Burial Tour#8221; with 10 Years, Otherwise, The Glorious Sons and Luminoth: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at H.O.M.E. Bar (House of Music and Entertainment), 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Alternative metal and more. $12. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.
Maroon 5: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Pop, rock. $29.50-$125. ticketmaster.com.
#8226; Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with the venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.