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Music notes: Catch Blue Oyster Cult classics

<h3 class="briefHead">(Don't Miss) Blue Oyster Cult</h3>

The long story of Blue Oyster Cult started with some casual jamming in upstate New York and brought forth the hard-rocking metal monster we know and love from such hits as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burnin' for You." In more than 40 decades, the lineup has shifted and the catalog has bloomed, but the essence of the Cult remains strong. Catch the classic rockers as they play the Arcada Theatre, paired with the Chicago 6 - a rock and blues band featuring former Chicago Bears players Dan Hampton, Otis Wilson and Steve McMichael, along with John McFarland, Matt Kammerer and Ed Kammerer. At the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Friday, March 25

<h3 class="briefHead">Poke in Elmhurst</h3>

Elmhurst-based rock band Poke has been together for six years, but the members have more than 100 collective years of experience under their belts. These guys know how to rock. Catch them as they toss elements of rock, jazz, blues and country in the blender for a fun performance. Rhythm Giants lead the charge with covers of '90s alternative rock. At Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 N. York St., Elmhurst. $5. (630) 379-5007 or fitzs.publishpath.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26

<h3 class="briefHead">Upcoming concerts</h3>

Kevin Pollack: 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Acoustic classic rock. $10. (773) 278-1830 or reservations.davenportspianobar.com.

Jeff Walski: 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, The Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Classic rock. No cover. (847) 639-9468 or brokenoar.com.

Shannon and the Clams, Gazebos, Bleach Party: 9 p.m. Friday, March 25, Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Rock, punk. $15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Giles Corey's Stoned Soul: 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 South Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Michael Ross & The Boss 8 Ensemble with A Tribute to Nat King Cole: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Musical tribute to Nat King Cole, along with special tribute to Natalie Cole. $40. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org.

Austin Jones, Run 2 Cover: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Pop. $15-$18. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Gallery 81, Leonov, Oceans and Oceans, Emergency Exit: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Alternative, punk. $10. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

Uli John Roth: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

The Fat Babies Orchestra with pianist Kris Tokarski: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Jazz. $10, (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Two Tones: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, The Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. No cover charge. (847) 639-9468 or brokenoar.com.

Afterlife, featuring Nikho, Goodsex, Shut em Down, Stevenson Roberts, Danny Digable, Delusive and Gianni Blu: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, dance. $5; free before 11 p.m. (773) 278-4646 or annexnightclub.com.

Easter Cantata: 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27, Brentwood Baptist Church, 588 Dara James, Des Plaines. Annual Easter cantata is a musical and narrative presentation of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Free. (847) 298-3399.

"Easter Sunday Soul Brunch" with Temika Moore: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 27, City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Soul, jazz, R&B, gospel and more. $12-$22. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

Pianist Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming: 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, $10-$70. For tickets and information, call (312) 263-3049.

David Shaw with Van Ghost: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Rock, acoustic and more. $18-$30. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.

Elmhurst rock band Poke plays Fitz's Spare Keys Saturday, March 26. Courtesy of Poke
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