Music notes: Pet Symmetry goes Subterranean
Pet Symmetry goes Subterranean
When Evan Weiss from the indie emo band Into It. Over It. joined forces with Dowsing's Erik Czaja and Marcus Nuccio, they busted out on the Chicago indie scene with Pet Symmetry. The guys have an energetic and fun take on what they call geekmo (Get it? Geek emo?) pop, but they play with reckless abandon, aiming to keep you from getting comfortable plopping them into a specific genre. Pet Symmetry plays an album-release show at Chicago's Subterranean Friday, May 29, along with Annabel, Lifted Bells and Joie De Vivre. 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $8 to $10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Arcada's Parsons Project
Alan Parsons' storied career as a musician and sound producer has brought him in touch with legendary performers like The Beatles through recent notables like ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro. Parsons brings his Alan Parsons Live Project for a ... um ... live performance at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Friday, May 29. 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $49. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Aurora's country muse
Aurora singer-songwriter Kevin Presbrey has been playing the Chicago scene since the mid-2000s, first with his alternative quartet Painkiller Hotel, but recently as a solo folk artist. His songs tap into a purely Midwest vibe and a country tone, complemented by his soulful guitar skills. Presbrey has a few upcoming appearances: Friday, May 29, at Reserve 22 at the Village Links of Glen Ellyn; Sunday, May 31, at Bub City in Chicago; and Thursday, June 4, at Q-Bar in Plano. 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Reserve 22, 485 Winchell Way # 1, Glen Ellyn; (630) 469-5550 or villagelinksgolf.com/reserve-22. 12 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Bub City, 435 N. Clark St., Chicago; (312) 610-4200 or bubcitychicago.com. 9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Q-Bar, 11 W. John St., Plano; (630) 552-7663 or q-barandgrill.com.
Concerts
Drake: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rap. $39.50-$129. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Alan Parsons Live Project: 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. $49-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Rachelle Ferrell: 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, The Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Jazz, pop. $45-$75. (773) 283-7244 or theportagetheater.com.
Classic Albums Live presents "Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon": 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St., Joliet. Rock, pop. Live re-creation/performance of the classic album by Pink Floyd. $20.50-$52.50. (815) 726-6600 or rialtosquare.com.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $39-$250. (847) 649-2222 or searscentre.com.
The Western Elstons: 9 p.m. Friday, May 29, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. Honky tonk, western swing and rockabilly. $10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Battle of the Bands: 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock and more. Seven bands battle for a $1,000 championship prize. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Visit geneseetheatre.com.
7th Heaven: 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, H.O.M.E. Bar (House of Music and Entertainment), 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Rock. $10. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.
In the Flesh: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Rock; Pink Floyd tribute show. $20-$25. Visit lakesidelegacy.org.
Eric Lambert and Chris Walz: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Maple Street Chapel, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Folk, bluegrass, blues, and more. $15. (630) 627-0171 or maplestreetchapel.org.
Herman's Hermits, starring Peter Noone: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Joe Filisko and Eric Noden Trio: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Folk. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Piano Man: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Pop, rock concert features songs from legendary artists Elton John and Billy Joel. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets welcome. Free with paid $5 parking fee. Visit cantigny.org.
Libido Funk Circus: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Fishel Park, Grove Street, Downers Grove. Disco, rock and more. Free. Refreshments available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. Visit dgparks.org.
Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Cook Park - Wauconda Park District, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. K Michael Band. Rock. Free. (847) 526-3610 or visit waucondaparks.org.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.