Music notes: DMX packing the party at BaseCamp

Up in here, up in here

DMX, the hard-core rapper who won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop-Artist in 2000 and 2001, is still a commercial powerhouse. He brings his hits, including his most notable “Party Up (Up In Here)” and “Ruff Ryders Anthem,” to BaseCamp Pub Friday, April 14, for an Afterlife ALT premium event. BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $35. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com. 7 p.m. Friday, April 14

Walking in ... Chicago

If Marc Cohn's Grammy-winning love letter “Walking in Memphis” doesn't pop into your head every time you think about Tennessee's River City, you clearly didn't listen to enough radio in the early '90s. He brings that hit and his whole catalog to City Winery, one of Chicago's classiest places to catch a live show, for two nights Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15. Americana singer Clarence Bucaro joins him both nights. City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $40-$55; Saturday is sold out, but there is a waiting list for tickets. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15

Addicted to the city lights

Twenty years in, the boys of Lucky Boys Confusion aren't boys anymore - the house parties are quieter, the memories from the corner of 53 and Ogden are faded and a world-weary maturity has set in. But the music is still a blast. The band's newest album “Stormchasers” has already drawn tremendous local buzz from its two recent singles, “It's After Midnight” and “Sun In My Eyes.” The guys from DuPage are celebrating the album release ­- their first in nearly 10 years - at a sold-out show at the House of Blues Saturday, April 15; that's only the first of what promises to be a busy summer of performances for LBC, so keep your eyes open. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Sold out, but if you try, you can find a few tickets available from secondary sources. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com. 8 p.m. (doors at open at 6:30) Saturday, April 15

All in!

The All-In! Halsted's Music Mile features seven bars and venues along Chicago's Halsted Street between Armitage and Diversey. They're teaming up for a one-night indoor music festival Thursday, April 13. Hop from show to show to catch an eclectic mix of acts with drink specials and reduced or no cover. Check the site or the individual venues for more details: aliveone, The Store, Tonic Room, B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted, Kingston Mines, The Wild Hare or Four Star Lounge.

Concert highlights

Dead to Fall, Blood In Blood Out, La Armada, Rooks, Mexican Werewolf: 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Reggies Rock Club, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $15. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.

Mike & Joe: 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Trophy Room, 170 W. Ontario, Chicago. $10-$15 (plus fees). (312) 600-6920 or trophyroombar.com.

The Young Vines, Crystal Killers, Guardsmen, Panic Switch, Coyote Man: 8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Mutiny, 2428 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Free. (773) 486-7774 or themutinychicago.com.

Emblems, Ballroom Boxer, August Hotel: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at The 1st Ward at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago. $7-$32. (773) 537-4440 or chopshopchi.com.

7th Heaven, Six to Midnight: 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. $10. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

Good Blackened Friday (Metallica Tribute): 10 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

MilkMoney, Peter Joly Group: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Free. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Red Light Compliance, Band of Silver, Stellar West: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $8. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.

Parasites, 13-Monsters, Neon Bone, Hairlips: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. $10. (630) 876-9600 or cairoalehouse.com.

SEMPLE: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $7. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

Michale Graves, THX Collective: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$12. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5; free before midnight. (630) 291-5986 or afterlifechi.com.

Them Dead Poets, Secret Walls, Dear Dario, Blacklist Regulars, Andy Metz: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

Weedeater, primitive man, Of Wolves, Salvation: 8 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $14-$20. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

The Flaming Lips, Cherry Glazerr: 8 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. $45-$145. (773) 275-6800 or rivieratheatre.com.

Mr. Blotto & Old Shoe: 9 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $15-$20. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Saliva, OUTDrejas, Non Exotic: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. (847) 428-0562 or pennyroadpub.com.