Music notes: Knuckle Puck, Simple Plan rock Warped Tour
<h3 class="briefHead">Get punked at Warped Tour</h3>
Catch alternative rockers We Came As Romans and A Simple Plan, synthpopsters Metro Station and a whole lot more as the Vans Warped Tour rolls into town Saturday, July 25. Don't miss south suburban punk rock band Knuckle Puck as they take another step up the musical ladder. 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $39.50; vanswarpedtour.com.
<h3 class="briefHead">Party for a cause</h3>
House Music Saved My Life is helping save those in need when it kicks off its 2015 charity sessions by taking over the weekly Afterlife dance party at Grand Bar Whiskey Lounge Saturday, July 25. The party will feature the talents of resident DJs Tsunami, GoodSex and Robert Nikho, as well as a slate of guest DJs including Augie De La Rosa, B. Hebda, Bobby De Maria, DJ Wonder Dog and more. Proceeds from the party will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Grand Bar Whiskey Lounge, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Chicago. No cover, but donations are requested; grandbarchicago.com or housemusicsavedmylife.com.
<h3 class="briefHead">Bicoastal blend</h3>
Ska/pop punk rockers 9 Spot and acoustic singer-songwriter Justin Yates open for the ska/surf rock stylings of Philly/Cali boy Mike Pinto at Lombard's Brauerhouse July 25. Pinto layers his native East Coast wit over his newfound West Coast chill vibe for an earthy reggae-tinged sound that eschews clichés. Meanwhile, Richmond's Justin Yates has been honing his guitar skills as he plays throughout the suburbs, but the cool depth of his vocals and lyrics is the true star of his performances. 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Suite 13, Lombard. $10/$12; (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
<h3 class="briefHead">Concerts</h3>
Naper Nights Community Concert Series: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Fortunate Sons (Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute) and Daryl Stuermer of Genesis and The Phil Collins Band play Friday. See Think Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute) and a choreographed light show on Saturday. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. No outside food or beverages allowed. Admission is $15 adults and seniors; $10 kids 4-12; free for members and kids younger than 4. napersettlement.org.
Steely Dan: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, in the pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $103-$123; lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.
Rock The Yacht: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Rock/pop concert features Little River Band, Ambrosia, Player, Stephen Bishop and Robbie Dupree. $35. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.
BTS (Bangtan Boys): 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. ticketmaster.com.
Giles Corey's Stoned Soul: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues, soul, rock. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
The Hot Jazz Alliance: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Jazz. $10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Marco Antonio Solis: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Latin music. $42-$122. ticketmaster.com.
Denny Diamond: 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the band shell at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Pop/rock; Neil Diamond tribute. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Free with paid $5 parking fee. cantigny.org.
Tony Orlando: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pop and more. $49-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra with "Play It Again, Marvin!: A Marvin Hamlisch Celebration": 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$75; lawn $10. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.
Anderlik, Otto & Church: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bring a picnic dinner and lawn chair. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.
Walker Country and Mockingbird Sun at Country in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Free. rosemont.com.
Rico at Events in the Plaza Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road (Route 137), Libertyville. Rock. Pack a picnic or buy dinner and beverages at the cafe. $6 per vehicle after 5 p.m. lcfpd.org.
Graham Nash: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pop, rock, folk and more. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Shania Twain: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Country. $49.50-$150. ticketmaster.com.
Palatine Concert Band: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free. (847) 359-2474 or palatineconcertband.org.
Final Say: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Carol Stream Town Center, 910 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Rock. Concession service begins at 6 p.m. Free. facebook.com/vilofcarolstream.
Lisle Community Band Concerts in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Concert features music of the big bands. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Refreshments will be available to purchase. In case of extreme weather, concerts are held in the Lisle Senior High School auditorium at 1800 Short St. Free. lislecommunityband.org.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.