Music notes: Vince Neil joins Arcada rock circus

Neil brings Crue to Arcada

Best known as the unmistakable voice of Motley Crue, Vince Neil has had a long and storied history with the band. He brings the hits of the Motley canon to Ron's Rock 'N Roll Circus II at the Arcada Theatre. It's a night of hard rock rounded out by the Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow. The lineup also includes '80s-'90s metal rockers KIX and Chicago rock band Enuff Z'Nuff for an evening of PG-17 entertainment at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16

Catch Bobaflex at Brauerhouse

Elk Grove Village's Brandon James and his hard-rocking Jimi Falls join the lineup at Brauerhouse when metal band Bobaflex ventures to the Chicago area. Chicago's Two Ton Anvil contributes its genre-jumping blend to the lineup, joined by Fools' Brew's driving Midwest metal. At Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$13. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com. 9 p.m. Friday, July 15

Burn, Werewolves at Cubby Bear

If you're looking for some solid Chicago rock 'n' roll, head to the Cubby Bear Friday when Big City Burn takes the headlining slot with their driving guitars and strong vocal work. Michigan's Vandalay checks in on the lineup, along with the groove-rocking, soulful originals from Werewolves at Hour 30 and Americana-tinged rock from the Trick Shooter Social Club. Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 15

Two big fests, one big weekend

Some of the indie and rock scenes' biggest stars will be heading to the Chicago area in the next few days. The Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park showcases some of the most entertaining pop and indie artists making the rounds today. My recommendation: If you want spectacle and artistry, don't miss Broken Social Scene Friday night. Also, Chicago Open Air debuts at Toyota Park, heavy with some of the best metal and hard rockers out there, including locals Disturbed, Chevelle and Ministry.

Pitchfork Music Festival: July 15-17 at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago. pitchforkmusicfestival.com. Tickets start at $65, $165 for three-day passes.

Chicago Open Air: July 15-17 at Toyota Park, 7000 Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. chicagoopenair.com. Tickets start at $69.50; $149.50 for three-day passes.

Upcoming concerts

Chuck-A-Roo & the Fabulous Memories at Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Rock, blues, jazz. Free. vhw.org.

David Allan Coe: 8 p.m. Friday, July 15, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Country. $22-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Lee DeWyze: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill, 431 W. Boughton, Bolingbrook. $20. (630) 679-1994 or tailgatersgrill.com.

The Levins: 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 15, Two Way Street Coffeehouse, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Contemporary folk. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $7 suggested donation. (630) 969-9720 or twowaystreet.org.

Harry Hmura Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Laid Back Festival, featuring Gregg Allman, Peter Frampton and others: 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $25-$99.75. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Air Supply with Blood, Sweat & Tears: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. Gates open at 6 p.m. Pop, rock. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Orange Star: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Quigley's irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson St., Naperville. Acoustic pop. (630) 428-4774 or quigleysirishpub.com.

IndigoSun, Brother Rage, Marmaletta: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Jam, rock. $10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Lewis Copeland and Sunfallen: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16, Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country, rock. For ages 21 and older. $10. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

Afterlife featuring DJ Icey and Keith MacKenzie: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. Free before 11 p.m. (773) 278-4646 or housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Tom Chapin and Friends: Noon Sunday, July 17, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Kids' concert. $5-$10. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Rita Coolidge: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 17, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St Charles. Rock. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Mulligan Stew at Capannari's Concert in the Park: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Emmylou Harris: 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock, country. $95-$115, lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Dixie Crush: 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, Lake in the Hills Airport, 8407 Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills. Celebrate the Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation Department's 20th anniversary with free concert. Country. (847) 960-7460 or lith.org.

Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cheap Trick: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $26.25-$120.25. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Eric & Kathy's Concert For The Kids: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Singer-songwriter Ben Rector and Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat perform acoustic selections of their hit songs. Event is hosted by 101.9 FM The Mix hosts Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart to raise funds to benefit the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Free admission. rosemont.com.

Illinois Brass Band: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Classical, jazz and pop. Free. illinoisbrassband.org.

Bryan Adams: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $21-$95.95. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

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