Music notes: Rising country star Andrew Salgado plays Darien Friday
Country comes to town
Darien native Andrew Salgado is making a name for himself in country circles, not only for his youthful take on country standards but also for his fresh spin on the genre and his own original blend of tunes. He returns home to Chuck's Cafe for a party to celebrate his new album release. Join him for a live interview before the show, as well as a meet-and-greet session with fans, on Friday. 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Chuck's Cafe, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien. The event is by invitation only, so visit andrewsalgado.net or find him on Facebook to get on the guest list.
Wherefore art Romeos?
If a party is what you seek, then hit Austin's Fuel Room Saturday for the Modern Day Romeos. With an extensive knowledge of a wide range of music, the Romeos are experts at getting guests moving, whether it be through their rockin' medleys, audience participation games or the band's own original tunes. 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Petersen Road, Libertyville. Tickets cost $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
ECC hosts 'Voice' finalist
Nicholas David, the season three finalist on NBC's "The Voice" whose songs sound like Decemberists hits by way of Aaron Neville, brings his skills to Elgin on Saturday. See the Minnesota-born singer-songwriter as he expands on his soulful repertoire on the stage at Elgin Community College's SecondSpace Theatre. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Tickets cost $25. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts.
Concerts
The Community School of the Arts (CSA) at Wheaton College presents "Handbells, Harp and Guitar" concert: 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, in Wheaton College's Pierce Memorial Chapel, corner of Washington and Franklin Streets, Wheaton. Free. (630) 752-5567 or visit wheaton.edu.
Bobby Herrold: 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. $11-$14. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Spirito! Singers with "Homeland" concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets are $23. Visit spiritosingers.org.
George Clinton and Parliament: 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. R&B and more. $19-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
John Fullbright and Hardin Burns: 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Folk. $20. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Erik Lauren & The Blue Blood Sinners: 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn, Blues, rock. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Semple: 10 p.m. Friday, May 15, Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The chorus celebrates the works of composer Stephen Sondheim. $25-$50. Visit northshorecenter.org.
Gino Vannelli: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock, pop, jazz and more. $25-$89. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Slim Cessna's Auto Club: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Modern Day Romeos: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Rock. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
Buffalo Grove Encore! Singers: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Broadway tunes and more. Free. Registration is required. Register at vapld.info, by calling (224) 543-1485, or in person at any public service desk in the library.
Jazz Community Big Band: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, The Glendora House, 102nd and Harlem Avenue, Chicago Ridge. $20 at door. Free admission for students with an ID. To reserve tickets, call (708) 672-3561. Visit illianajazz.com.
The Illinois Brass Band Presents "Brass Triumphant": 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Program features tenor horn soloist Paul Bennett of the Fairey Brass Band of England. $6-$12. Visit illinoisbrassband.org.
Northwest Symphony Orchestra's "Pops Concert": 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Children under age 14 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets available at the door. (847) 965-7271 or northwestsymphony.org.
Paul Revere's Raiders: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
John Michael Coppola with "A Jersey Voice: Sinatra to Springsteen and Everyone in Between": 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Madden Theatre-North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. $30-$35. Visit northcentralcollege.edu.
Blue Water Kings: 8 p.m. Sunday, May 17, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. Chart classics, funk grooves, soul, swing/jazz to current top 40 and dance hits. For information, call (773) 478-4408, or visit abbeypub.com.
Julie Butler Chanteuse in "I Could Keep On Singing: A Tribute to Judy Garland": 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $15. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org,
Judas Priest: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Heavy metal, rock. $33.75-$127.75. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.