Music notes: Shawn Mendes brings swoons, tunes to Rosemont

Teen beats

Canadian heartthrob-on-the-rise Shawn Mendes got an inauspicious start as a Vine star, where he posted 6-second snippets of covers of famous tunes on the video-sharing app. Just a few years later, the soon-to-be-18-year-old is slinging his own pop-heavy tunes, such as the ridiculously catchy “Stitches,” now in front of throngs of screaming youngsters (and most likely their folks). His world tour, with hand-picked opener and friend James TW, hits Rosemont this weekend. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $38. (847) 671-5100 or rosemont.com.

Good vibrations

The Beach Boys merged hearty harmonies with bouncy surf rock in a way few other bands could at the time. They pair up with the masters of Motown R&B and funk, The Temptations, for a night of legendary music at Aurora's RiverEdge Park. The show is sold out, but we all know there are ways around that. 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $45, but sold out. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com/.

Rockin the Cabin

Lake County's hard-rocking Greywall's dark and complex songs heavily channel Tool at its percussion-driven best, never more than on the metal-esque “Wait” and “Babies.” But if you're expecting a singly influenced sound, you'll be surprised when they slow it down for the beautifully melodious and almost ballad-like “Skies.” Greywall pairs with the solid and catchy rock of Werewolves at Hour 30 at KC's Cabin in Spring Grove Saturday. The local lineup also features Lake Zurich's The Z Chord; The Mississippi Stranglers from McHenry and Wauconda; and Kenosha's The First Rule. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at KC's Cabin, 309 IL Route 173, Spring Grove. $8. (815) 675-2205 or kcscabin.com.

Upcoming concerts

Summer Stomp Music & Camping Festival: Noon Friday, Aug. 5, to noon Sunday, Aug. 7, at McHenry Extreme Sports and Event Park, 1911 W. Fernview Lane, Holiday Hills. $80 for the weekend; $50 for Saturday only. mackeyshideout.com.

Second Time Around at Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Food vendors are on-site. Free. (847) 438-5500 or vhw.org.

Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Grafelman Park, 4th and Main streets, West Dundee. Caribbean/reggae. Free. dtpd.org.

Doo Wop Project: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Music of the 1950s to today. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Shawn Mendes: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $38. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Purple Xperience: Prince tribute, led by Dr. Fink: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to legendary rocker Prince. $19-$59. Kids younger than 15 are $10. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Pistol Pete Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

The Falconaires Orchestra at 1940s USO-Style Dance: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Main Hall at Historic Methodist Campground, 1250 Campground Road, Des Plaines. Luis Galvez will perform hits from Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Julio Iglesias and others. The orchestra plays tunes made famous by Benny Goodman, Xavier Cugat, Harry James, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller. Advance tickets are $8; pay $10 at the door. Order tickets Monday through Friday at (847) 207-9438. Visit facebook.com/falconairesorchestra.

Gwen Stefani: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $19.95-$99.95. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Alan Jackson: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Country. $55. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Bryan Ferry, Laura Pergolizzi: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $38-$90. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Kiss Family Night (tribute) with Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; Kiss tribute band. $25. Kids ages 15 and younger are $10. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Marianas Trench: 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Taste of Lincoln Avenue festival, at Lincoln and Fullerton streets, Chicago. $10 admission at gate. Visit tasteoflincolnchicago.com.

The Kidz Bop Kids: Life of the Party Tour: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $35. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Anderlik, Otto & Church at Capannari's Concert In The Park: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Capannari Ice Cream, 10. S Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bluegrass, blues, acoustic. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Dolly Parton: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $115-$150; lawn seats $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Rascal Flatts: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $30.75-$60.50. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Joel Crouse and Levon at “Country in the Park”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Food and beverage tents will be on the park's great lawn. Fireworks follow concert. Free. rosemont.com.

Josh Groban: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. $37.75-$159.75. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

Barbra Streisand: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $99-$510. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Meghan Trainor: The Untouchable Tour: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27.95-$57.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Libido Funk Circus at Carol Stream Summer Concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Ferraro Town Center, Gary Avenue at Lies Road, Carol Stream. Soul, funk and disco. Food and beer concessions begin at 6 p.m. Free. carolstream.org.

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