Music notes: Catch the tunes at Long Grove Summerfest
Summer in Long Grove
Long Grove's Summerfest is just around the corner. While it typically is a haven for summery strawberry treats, it also has a good range of local musical talent. Catch sets by Mount Prospect folk rocker Dennis Caravello (the 2014 winner of the Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition), Aurora's Kevin Presbrey, long-standing local jam band Mr. Blotto, EDM/power-pop rockers Frisky Taylor and more. See visitlonggrove.com for the full weekend schedule. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, in downtown Long Grove. Tickets cost $5 each day or $10 for a three-day pass (available online only). visitlonggrove.com.
Rev up for Motoblot
Motoblot 2016 rolls into Chicago's Cobra Lounge this weekend, and it's drawing some of the area's best punk, rock and ska with it. Chicago punk rockers Naked Raygun headline the three-day music and hot rod festival, which also features Droids Attack and Black Tusk, plus many other local bands including Flatfoot 56, the North Avenue Stompers, The Crombies, Death and Memphis, The Beer Nuts and more. Don't miss the ride-in motorcycle and hot rod show and the Miss Motoblot pinup contest. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, June 24; noon to 3 a.m. Saturday, June 25; and 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday, June 26, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. Single-day tickets cost $12 each; $30 for a VIP weekend pass. (312) 226-6300 or motoblot.com.
Passion Pit Party
Massachusetts' indie-electronic wizards Passion Pit take the headlining slot at the World's Largest Block Party at Old St. Pat's Church. JD McPherson and Chicago's own 7th heaven also join the party, which helps to raise funds for community outreach with food, raffles and a bags tournament. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the UIC festival lot, 1145 S. Morgan St., Chicago, between Taylor Street and Roosevelt Road. $30-$90. (312) 831-9369 or worldslargestblockparty.com.
Selena Gomez on tour
Multiplatinum singer and actress Selena Gomez is shedding her childhood persona and tackling meatier and more adult issues with her latest album, “Revival.” Catch her when she brings her worldwide “Revival Tour” to Chicago's United Center. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tickets start at $40.50. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com.
Upcoming concerts
Kool & the Gang: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, River Edge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $45. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.
Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, Ravinia, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock, folk, blues, gospel and more. $130-$160. Lawn seats $49-$54. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Megon McDonough with “Show Folk” concert: 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Folk music of the 1960s and beyond, including tunes made popular by Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Janis Ian and others. $30. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org.
Frank Bang & The Cook County Kings: 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Gavin DeGraw, The Fray: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $70-$90. Lawn seats $38-$93. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Jimmy Buffett: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $36-$136. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.
Selena Gomez: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Rock. $40.50-$100.50. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra with “American Salute!”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Cantigny Park, 1 S. 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ravinia-style outdoor concert. Lawn seating; chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. $30-$35. dupagesymphony.org.
Willie Nelson & Family with special guest Kris Kristofferson: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25, River Edge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $50. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. SOLD OUT.
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers: 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $25. fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
90s Night with Foo Fighters and No Doubt: 9:30 p.m. June 25, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. For ages 21 and older. $8 in advance; $10 at door. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Zydeco Voodoo at Capannari Concert in the Park: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic dinner; lawn chairs for seating. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.
B96 Summer Bash with Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor and others: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $70. For information call (800) 745-3000, or visit ticketmaster.com.
The Adam Ezra Group at Independence Grove Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, Millennia Plaza Amphitheater at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Roots/rock. Parking is $6 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days. Cars are turned away when parking is full. To learn if parking is full or if a concert has been canceled due to rain, call (847) 968-3497. Pack a picnic, or purchase food on-site. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. lcfpd.org.
Michael Bolton: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$125. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
M&R Rush at “Rockin' in the Park”: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, MB Financial Park at Rosemont, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Rock. Musical fireworks display after every show. Free. rosemont.com.
Wheaton Municipal Band with “Red, White and Blue Through and Through” concert: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.