Music notes: Victorian Halls hosts CD release party at Bottom Lounge
Victorian Halls' new release
Chicago indie-pop trio Victorian Halls dropped its second album "Hyperalgesia" Tuesday and is spending a few nights making sure you know about it. Catch the guys and their more mature sound as they celebrate the release of their album Saturday at Bottom Lounge, along with friends Flight Plan, Alone At Heart and Post Script. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. Tickets cost $10. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
Northwest of 59 and Ogden
Stubhy Pandav and Adam Krier of local rock band Lucky Boys Confusion will bring the band's catalog - and a new tune from the upcoming album - for an acoustic you-call-it show at Fitz's Spare Keys in Elmhurst Sunday. Bring your knowledge of LBC's pop-rock history and see how they carved a foothold into the suburban music scene. Longtime collaborators Swizzle Tree, as well as Johnny Kocher, Valo and Ronny Robinson, open. 5 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 N. York St., Elmhurst. Tickets cost $11 in advance, $14 at the door. (630) 379-5007 or fitzssparekeys.com.
Rivers flows to Rosemont
Mason Rivers - Naperville's answer to country rock - has been pleasing crowds in a few different incarnations since 2000, but founding member Kelly Ott stumbled back on the best recipe for the band, and renewed friendships along with it. Mason Rivers brings its energetic, twangy rock act to Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Rosemont Sunday. 9 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. (847) 678-0088 or countrybaril.com.
Other concert this week:
Andrew Combs with Rachele Eve: 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, at The Union, 129 W. Benton Ave., Naperville. Country, rock. $15 at the door. Free for those with North Central College ID. (630) 637-5106 or theunionnetwork.com.
Nate Grant: 9 p.m. Friday, May 22, at The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. $8-$10. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Miles Minor Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues, rock. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
New Kids on the Block with TLC and Nelly: 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24, at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Pop, rock. $20-$109.50. ticketmaster.com.
The Sea and Cake: 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. theportagetheater.com.
Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock, jazz, blues and pop. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Megon McDonough: "A Girl and Her Guitar": 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Standards, original compositions and more. $30. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org.
Lurrie Bell Band: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. Blues and more. General seating: $15. Seat reservation: Claim your seat between 8 and 9 p.m.: $20. (773) 342-0452 or rosaslounge.com.
Saturday June Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome. Free with paid $5 parking. cantigny.org.
The Orion Ensemble: Celebration: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South St., Geneva. Chamber music, jazz, folk and more. $26. orionensemble.org.
Jason Bonham with "The Led Zeppelin Experience": 8 p.m. Sunday, May 24, and 7 p.m. Monday, May 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; musical tribute to Led Zeppelin. $29-$95. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Downers Grove North and South Jazz Bands: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at Fishel Park on Grove Street, Downers Grove. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Downers Grove North High School. Free. Food and drinks available for purchase. dgparks.org.
Vernon Hills High School Spring Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Libertyville. Program features music from films including "Schindler's List," "The Lord of the Rings," "Inception," "Saving Private Ryan" and others. $3 adults; $2 students. (847) 932-2000.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra with "Classic Jazz - With Strings Attached!" concert: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Strings program features works by Gershwin, Duke Ellington and others. $7-$25. (630) 941-0202 or elmhurstsymphony.org.
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