Music notes: Cheap Trick just wants you to want them

Mommy's all right

For over 40 years, Rockford's Cheap Trick has sustained the popularity of some of its most winning songs, including the ever-catchy “I Want You To Want Me,” the power-pop fantasy “Dream Police” and the earworm-worthy “Surrender.” (Is it safe to bring up the band's '80s resurgence with “The Flame” yet?) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees pay a visit to Waukegan's Genesee Theatre Saturday, March 11. VIP and meet-and-greet packages are available. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $47.50-$110; $175 for VIP package; $300 for meet-and-greet package. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11

Spiritual jams

The Allstate Arena hosts the 2017 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, featuring some of the best and brightest in contemporary Christian music. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Crowder headlines the event, which also includes sets by Britt Nicole, Tenth Avenue North, Andy Mineo, “American Idol” finalist Colton Dixon, Thousand Foot Krutch and tour creators NewSong. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $10. (847) 635-6601 or jamtour.com. 7 p.m. Friday, March 10

Don't Panic!

Brendon Urie has been slinging clever lyrics in his distinctive vocal style with his pop rock band Panic! at the Disco since 2004. Catch the spectacle when the “Death of a Bachelor” tour comes to the Allstate Arena with MisterWives and Saint Motel in tow. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $81. (847) 635-6601 or rosemont.com/allstate/events/. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11

Leapin' Leprechauns!

Get a jump on your St. Patrick's Day revelry when electronic producer and musician Steve Aoki headlines the B96 Lectric Leprechaun dance party Wednesday, March 15, at the Aragon Ballroom. Aoki will be joined at the booth by Northbrook house duo Krewella, electronic artist Cash Cash and Canadian DJ Grandtheft. Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $55. (773) 561-9500 or aragonballroom.org. 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15

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Bursting forth from suburban Elmhurst, garage-punk band The Orwells has certainly turned up the volume with its third full-length release, “Terrible Human Beings.” Catch the new songs when the band returns to its old stamping grounds to play with The Walters Thursday, March 16, at Chicago's Metro. (Read our interview with The Orwells at dailyherald.com.) Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $22. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16

Concert highlights

Winter Jam 2017 with Crowder, Sadie Robertson, Newsong and others: 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Christian music. $10 at door. Parking is $15-$20 (cash). rosemont.com.

PriMary, Markit Eight, The Struggs, Element: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Nappy Roots: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Basecamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Hip-hop. $10-$15. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

Leo Kottke and Keller Williams: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. Folk. (773) 929-5959 or parkwestchicago.com.

EGi., Soap: 9 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Prog rock. $10-$15. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Steady Holiday: 9 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $18-$20. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

Christian Collin Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

“Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen” at Dominican University's Annual Trustee Benefit Concert and Gala: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Lund Auditorium at Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. Benefit concert and gala raise funds for scholarship support. $47-$87. Visit events.dom.edu.

Cheap Trick: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock. $47.50-$110. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit geneseetheatre.com.

BritBeat, a Beatles tribute band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Rock, pop. Musical tribute to the Beatles. $30. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

Alexis J. Roston with “Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady Of Song”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in Maggie Atcher Theatre at Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Jazz and more; tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. $23-$25. villageofschaumburg.com.

BoDeans: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $39. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Mark Dvorak: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Acorn Coffeehouse at the Burning Bush Art Gallery, 216 N. Main St., Wheaton. Folk. $10. (630) 393-1247 or acorncoffeehouse.com.

Replay: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Peggy Kinnane's, 8 N. Vail, Arlington Heights. Acoustic, classic rock. $5. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.

Mike & Joe: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Rock covers. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Twenty Over: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Chicago Loop Sports Bar and Grill, 7 W. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood. Rock and country covers. $7. (630) 830-2565 or chicago-loop.com.

Elmhurst College Symphonic Band and Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble with annual Winter Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel at Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Free. Classical, songs from films and more. elmhurst.edu.

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 12, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Motown. Tickets start at $39. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Dervish, We Banjo 3: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $28-$30. (773) 728-6000 or oldtownschool.org.

Ariana Grande: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $29.95-$249.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Milky Chance - WKQX No Dough Show: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Indie rock. Free, but online registration at 101wkqx.com guarantees entry. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

McHenry County College's St. Patrick's Concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Irish music and dance. Performers include the McNulty Irish Dancers and MCC music instructor Pat Gaughan, with her duet partner L.J. Slavin, performing Irish favorites. Free. (815) 479-7814 or mchenry.edu/artevents.

B96 Lectric Leprechaun with Steve Aoki, Krewella, Cash Cash and Grandtheft: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Electronic. Tickets start at $55. (773) 561-9500 or aragonballroom.org.

Brett Young: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Free, but waitlist is available. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

JC Brooks Band at Two Brothers Artisan Brewing 20th Anniversary: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. $20 per person; includes a dinner buffet. twobrothersroundhouse.com.

The Orwells, The Walters: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $22. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com.

Maluma: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Latin. For ticket information, visit ticketmaster.com.

Electric Six, Residual Kid, Black Actress: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Rock. $13-$15. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

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