Music notes: Super Happy Fun Club debuts new tunes Saturday

Posted June 10, 2015 5:30 am

Brian Shamie

Super Happy Fun Club will debut some new music at their Beat Kitchen show Saturday, June 13. Courtesy of Dave Rentauskas

<h3 class="briefHead">Get Super Happy at Beat Kitchen</h3>

Downers Grove native Stubhy Pandav and his band the Super Happy Fun Club play a set at Chicago's Beat Kitchen, debuting new material from their upcoming album. Local rockers The Lifeline, St. Louis alternative rockers Clockwork and Tinley Park's Ship Captain Crew open the night.

<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $12. (773) 281-4444 or </span>beatkitchen.com<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">.</span>

<h3 class="briefHead">Jimmy Nick rocks Brauerhouse</h3>

Southern rocking Jimmy Nick brings his bluesy tones to Lombard's Brauerhouse with his band Don't Tell Mama Friday. Nick, who grew up playing famous clubs in Chicago, pairs with the talented Joel Baer, Ben Thompson and Lowell Todd for a set of intense, smoky blues rock you won't forget.

<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">9 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or </span>brauerhouse.com<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">.</span>

<h3 class="briefHead">Simplistic Urge takes a bow</h3>

What started off as an album release show is now a farewell set for the suburbs' Simplistic Urge. After 12 years together, members of the band are releasing their final album at Fitz's Spare Keys in Elmhurst before heading to separate projects, so come celebrate along with Consume the Divide, 7 Corners, The Heroine and El Famous.

<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Fitz's Spare Keys, 199 N. York St., Elmhurst. $8. (630) 379-5007 or </span>eventbrite.com<span class="x BTO fact box text bold">.</span>

<h3 class="briefHead">Concerts</h3>

Island Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, Converse Park, E. State Road, Island Lake. Pirates Over 40 band performs. Family friendly concert. Bring chairs, blankets, food, and refreshments. Free, Visit villageoflislandlake.com.

Rush: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $45-$175. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

American English: 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. pop, rock; musical tribute to the Beatles. Free. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparkdistrict.com.

Romeo Santos: 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Bachata, Latin tunes and more. $45-$125. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Valaksa, Radar: 9 p.m. Friday, June 12, Wire Chicago, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

BoDeans: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, RiverEdge Park, Aurora, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Rock, pop, American roots tunes. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Soprano Christine Steyer with "So You Want To Be a Diva?" concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Opera, cabaret and more. $22. (847) 677-7761 or visit skokietheatre.org.

Omar Coleman Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Voice of Song:: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park. Program of Jewish choral music. Features compositions by Chicago composers and others. $20-$36. For tickets, contact Michael at mamitzen@sbcglobal.net; Monica at musm47@aol.com or call (847) 297-5745. Free parking.

Ken Dix and the Soda Jerks: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a night of music. (847) 392-2277 or visit capannaris.com.

Heart: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Rock. $41.50-$176. (888) 508-1900 or grandvictoriacasino.com.

Boogie Wonderband: 8 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Neo-funk, disco and more. $10. (630) 962.7000 or oshows.com.

Dave Rudolf's Rhythm Concert: 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Interactive musical show for families. Free. (847) 526-6225 or wauclib.org.

Imagine Dragons: 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, Rock. $29.50-$69.50. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Mount Prospect Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, Lions Memorial Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. The Kids R' Us band performs. Concert takes place rain or shine. Bring blankets and chairs. Free admission. Visit mppd.org.

Celtic Woman: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Female vocal ensemble that performs a mix of Celtic, new age, and adult contemporary music. $32-$99. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Gipsy Kings: 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Traditional flamenco, pop and Latin rhythms. $70-$80. Law seats $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Bette Midler: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock, pop and more. $45-$175. (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.

Suburban rock band Simplistic Urge is releasing an album at its final show at Fitz's Spare Keys in Elmhurst Saturday, June 13.

Jimmy Nick and Don't Tell Mama play at Lombard's Brauerhouse Friday, June 12.

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