Music notes: Dive into synth-pop Ember Oceans at Nellie's
High-energy Ember Oceans
The Palatine indie popsters of Ember Oceans bring a freshness to the recent resurgence of '80s-colored rock. Last year's self-titled “Ember Oceans” has the band channeling Walk the Moon's modern synth-rock style, at its best on the expressive and emotional yet high-energy “Karma.” Catch the hometown guys - Freddy Tyler Paul, Joe Cox, Parker Simonaitis and Sean Groebe - when they play an all-ages show at Durty Nellie's with Minneapolis' John Chuck & The Class. 7 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
American music
FitzGerald's is rolling out its 35th Annual American Music Festival, a rollicking four-day collection of Americana and roots rockers on three stages. Join the party, where you can dive deep into the genre with great acts like Robbie Fulks, Parker Millsap, Toronzo Cannon, The Belvederes and more. See fitzgeraldsnightclub.com for the full lineup, schedule and ticket information. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30; 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 1; 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2; and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
You know his name
Soundgarden was one of the first major bands to burst out of the Seattle grunge scene in the early '90s, with its trailblazing sound and anthems of the disaffected. Since then, guitarist Chris Cornell has toyed with different side projects - including Temple of the Dog, supergroup Audioslave and “You Know My Name,” his contribution to the 2007 James Bond film “Casino Royale” - all bearing the mark of his distinctive hard-edged but expressive vocals. Hear him when he brings his “Higher Truth Tour” to Ravinia Festival this weekend. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Tickets start at $38; dinner packages are available. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Shake your booty
Spend your Sunday with your boogie shoes on when the kings of disco KC and the Sunshine Band bring all their classic dance hits - “Shake Your Booty,” “Get Down Tonight” and the like - to Aurora's RiverEdge Park. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.
Upcoming concerts
Indigo Girls, Mary Chapin Carpenter: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, $55-$65. Lawn $33-$38. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
ODDITY, Revolt Coda, The Bank Notes, Squid Pro Quo: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Alternative rock, jam, ska. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Miles Minor Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
V is for Villains, El Famous: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Electronic rock. $10. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
Def Leppard: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Rock. $29.50-$125. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.
Modest Mouse, Brand New: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 2, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $35.99-$59.99. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.
Steve Miller Band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $75-$85. Lawn $33-$38. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Dave Tamkin: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Grassroots, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. Pop, rhythmic-acoustic rock. $5. All ages. davetamkin.com.
“Weird Al” Yankovic: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 2, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.
Afterlife, featuring Andy Ponce, Sax Taxi, Kings of Class, Jay Lugz, GoodSex, Richie Olivo and Lake Shore Disco: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, EDM. Free before midnight. housemusicsavedmylife.com.
6th annual Red, White and Booze Bash, featuring Kings of Class, Nikho, Bentley Dean, DJ Akib, DJ Hectic, DJ Starkill and DJ Cross: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Potter's Place and Two-Nine Martini Lounge, 29 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. No cover. EDM, house. (630) 355-9165 or pottersplacenaperville.com.
Zydeco Voodoo: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Pavilion Gazebo, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Traditional New Orleans music and popular rock. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Rain site is in the pavilion gym. Free. (847) 437-9494 or elkgroveparks.org.
Denny Diamond: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 3, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Neil Diamond tribute artist. Free; fireworks follow the concert. rosemont.com.
KC & the Sunshine Band: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway St., Aurora, Rock, pop. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.
Got 7: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $65-$215. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Limited Edition Big Band at Wauconda Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, on the grounds of the Wauconda Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Picnic baskets welcome. Free. waucondaparks.com.
Lisle Community Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Pop, classical. Free. (630) 853-6196 or lislecommunityband.org.
Wheaton Municipal Band Concert Fanfares and Freedom: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton. Guest Soloist Master Gunnery Sgt. Peter Wilson-violinist from the United States Marine Orchestra joins Scott Boerma, director of bands at Western Michigan University and the Wheaton Municipal Band for concert. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.
Christopher Kale Jones in “Darin”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Jones presents a musical tribute to legendary singer Bobby Darin. $45-$50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.