Music notes: blink-182, Bryan Adams bring tours to town

Something's coming

A glut of touring shows are making their way through Chicago and the suburbs this next week. Here are a few of the highlights:

Channel your inner 23-year-old when pop-punk rockers blink-182 come to town with A Day to Remember and All American Rejects: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $93. tinleyparkamphitheatre.com.

Matthew Sweet may be sick of himself, but his fans won't be when he's joined by Material Reissue at the Park West: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. $25. (773) 929-5959 or jamusa.com.

Wisconsin and Illinois country rockers Bella Cain stop by Libertyville on their way up the Top 40 charts: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.

Country crooner Brad Paisley heads to Tinley Park with opener Tyler Farr: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets start at $36. tinleyparkamphitheatre.com.

Night Ranger brings a night of classic rock to St. Charles when they play the Arcada Theatre: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

The second incarnation of Buckcherry rolls into town with Candlebox and Sons of Texas: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Savor the best days of your life with Bryan Adams, when he plays Chicago's Northerly Island: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $59. (312) 540-2668 or pavilionnortherlyisland.com.

Rock Elmhurst's Block

Head to Elmhurst City Centre to send off summer with a musical bang. Elmhurst's Rock the Block Party, at York and Schiller streets, is a family-friendly street festival featuring local fare and fun musical acts. Friday's lineup includes Valentine Bennett at 4 p.m., Erik Donner at 5 p.m., Top Shelf Lickers at 6 p.m., The Waiting Game at 7 p.m. and headliners Lucky Boys Confusion at 8:45 p.m.; Saturday's lineup includes the School of Rock at 11 a.m., American English at 2 p.m., Run Forrest Run at 4:45 p.m., ARRA at 6:30 p.m. and Sixteen Candles at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free; food and drink tickets are available for purchase. elmhurstcitycentre.com. 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10

The great (and local) Gatsby

After a summer including stints on Milwaukee's Summerfest stage and at Chicago's venerable House of Blues, Plainfield-based rock band Gatsby is looking at another big gig: playing with Boston metalcore band Ice Nine Kills at Berwyn's Wire. Gatsby's driving hard-rock foundation - created by vocalist Dominik Pascente, guitarists Eric Holada and Ricky Sutton, Dan Scofield on drums, and with special guest Brian Johnson of Marina City on bass - is a solid local addition to the evening, which also includes San Diego's post-hardcore Secrets, New York metal-based Sylar and more. At Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $13-$15. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14

Upcoming concerts

8 Miles South at Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Southern rock. Food vendors are on site for every concert. Free. vhw.org.

“The Official Blues Brothers Revue”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and musical director Paul Shaffer present this live concert show. Program combines the comedy and hits from the original 1980 film “The Blues Brothers,” and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel, and soul music. Hear Blues Brothers classics such as “Soul Man” and “Sweet Home Chicago.” Tickets $45; stage tables $50. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

Hotel California: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Eagles tribute band. $10-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

The Belvederes, The Velvet Jimis, Bama Lamas: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Fitzgerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Rock. $8. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

The Bank Notes, Hitsleep, Riversnakes, Squid Pro Quo: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Reggae, rock, ska. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

J.B. Ritchie Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Bella Cain: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Country rock. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.

Kings of Class: 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Five Roses Pub, 5509 Park Place, Rosemont. Ladies free all night. (847) 233-0077 or fiverosespub.com.

Chicago Philharmonic with “The Wizard of Oz” concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, in pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Watch the classic 1939 film play on a large screen, while the orchestra plays the film's score. $25-$50. Lawn $25. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Brad Paisley: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Country. $30.25-$60. livenation.com.

Lake Forest Symphony with “Eroica” concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Classical concert is a tribute to the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. $15-$59. (847) 295-2135 or lakeforestsymphony.org.

Joe Felisko and Eric Noden in Concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Acorn Coffeehouse, 216 N. Main Street, Wheaton. Blues, roots. $10. acorncoffeehouse.com.

Armaan Malik: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $35-$250. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

In the Flesh, Animation: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Tailgaters sports Bar and Grill, 431 W. Boughton, Bolingbrook. Rock. $10. (630) 579-1994 or tailgatersgrill.com.

Killing gods, Dear Dario, Furious Frank, Three Unassisted: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. Hard rock. $10. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.

Pat Smillie Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, Rhythm and blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Mike Vale at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. No cover before 11 p.m. (773) 278-4646 or housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Picosa: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook, Oak Brook. Mixed chamber ensemble Picosa presents a program of classical masterpieces and jazz. Tickets are $10-$25. High school students and younger are free, and accompanying parents receive a discounted ticket of $10. For tickets, visit picosamusic.com.

Night Ranger: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St Charles. Hard rock. $49-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Acoustic Tuesday Concert: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Genesis at the Crossroads with “Saffron Caravan: Universal Love” concert: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Hear world music from artists from across the globe, including the United States, Iran, Cuba, Israel, Brazil, Afghanistan and other countries. $20-$40. VIP tickets $100. Tickets at gatc.org.

Little River Band with Ambrosia: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock, country. $29.50-$79.50. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Visit geneseetheatre.com.

Bryan Adams: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, First Midwest Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $21-$95.95. livenation.com.

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