Music notes: Robbie Fulks hits country with wile, wit at Fitzgerald's
Fulks on folk
Singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks has called Chicago home for just more than 30 years, and in that time he's developed a reputation for his unique take on country and folk music. A master of the genre, Fulks deftly maneuvers his way around the clichés and addresses the tropes with dark humor and snark but also a sincerity, a mix not often achieved in the genre. Enjoy his wiliness at Fitzgerald's. 9 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Fitzgerald's Night Club, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Tickets cost $15. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Seattle style
Salvage some ripped jeans and dig out your flannel shirts for A Tribute to Seattle at Durty Nellie's. The night will include plenty of '90s-era alternative rock from Pearl Jam Tribute, Smells Like Nirvana and Seattle Soundz, an Alice In Chains tribute band. It's a 21-and-over grunge-tastic celebration, but chances are you're of age if you still have the right vintage flannel. 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. General admission tickets cost $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Steve Winwood
Steve Winwood may not be as ubiquitous as he once was on the airwaves here, but he's still rolling with it with new albums and performances. The British import — who made a career out of populating '80s mix tapes with songs about the finer things, the high life and a gal named Valerie — brings his award-winning catalog to the Chicago Theatre for a night of guitar rock. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Tickets start at $32.50. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.
Concerts
College of Lake County Gospel Choir with the Chatham Choral Ensemble of Chicago: 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, C-Wing Auditorium at CLC, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Gospel music. $3-$4. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu.
Deana Martin: 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Jazz and more. $20-$35. Visit northcentralcollege.edu.
Local H: 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, H.O.M.E. Bar (House of Music and Entertainment), 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Alternative rock. $7. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.
The Orchestra with former members of The Electric Light Orchestra: 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Steve Winwood: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Rock. $32.50-$99.50. Visit thechicagotheatre.com.
Wheaton College Symphonic Band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Wheaton College, Edman Memorial Chapel, northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Tickets available only at the door. $5-$10. Visit wheaton.edu.
Jonathan Byrd and Sally Barris: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Maple Street Chapel, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Folk, Americana. (630) 627-0171 or visit maplestreetchapel.org.
Morris Day and The Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $29-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
The Lakeside Singers with “Song & Dance” concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Classical, jazz, pop and more. $10-$35. (630) 600-5100 or visit lakesidesingers.com.
Red Rose Ragtime Jazz: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Ragtime, jazz, Dixieland and more. $30. (847) 234-6-6- or gortoncenter.org.
Oak Park Concert Choral with “A Tribute to Paul Bouman and Carl Schalk” concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 W. Division St., River Forest. Baroque, romantic and 20th century works will be featured. $10-$18. (708) 383-4742 or oakparkconcertchorale.org.
John Flynn: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, The In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Acoustic folk, roots. Event is sponsored by the Lake County Folk Club. $5-$12. (847) 602-8882 or visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. country rock, rockabilly. $15-$75. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Wheaton College Percussion Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, Wheaton College's Edman Memorial Chapel, at northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Tickets available only at the door. $5-$10. Visit wheaton.edu.
Howlin' Rain: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. Rock. $12. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $69-$125. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Trace Adkins: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Country. $29-$125. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Poi Dog Pondering: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Classic Cinemas and the Education Foundation of Downers Grove School District 58 host a fundraising evening with concert by Poi Dog Pondering band. Tickets for this 21-and-older event are $58; $95 for VIP seating. Purchased at eventbrite.com. Call (630) 968-0219 or visit classiccinemas.com.
Pizzle: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. Hip-Hop. $10. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Allen Wronko Band: 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. For information, call (847) 678-0088, or visit countrybaril.com.
Schwag: A Grateful Dead Experience: 9 p.m. April 23, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. Rock; tribute to the legendary Grateful Dead. $13. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
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