Music notes: Revisit the '90s with Gin Blossoms, Blues Traveler
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Even though they had been kicking around on local stages for nearly five years, it took nearly a year for the Gin Blossoms' 1992 single “Hey Jealousy” to make the charts. But once it did, the band exploded, following it up with a steady string of hits, including “Mrs. Rita,” “Found Out About You,” “Until I Fall Away,” “Follow You Down” and “Til I Hear It from You,” ensuring that almost every time you flipped on MTV, you'd get a chance to catch the gang (assuming you didn't stumble into a “Real World” or “Beavis and Butthead” marathon). The lineup has changed (tragically in one case), but they are still playing their hits. The Gin Blossoms joins Blues Traveler for a night of '90s nostalgia at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$75. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27
Breaking the Silence
Chicago's own Veilside again joins the fight against autism with the 9th annual Breaking the Silence fundraiser at Durty Nellie's Sunday, April 23. A $10 admission fee (children 12 and under get in free) gets you an afternoon of music featuring Electric Revolution, Kevin Lee & the Kings, Candid, Chyomin, Stellar West and Veilside; VIP tables are also available. All proceeds go to benefit not-for-profit autism awareness organizations in Illinois. Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10; $100 for VIP table for four. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 23
Billy Bob on the mic
Ten years and seven albums since its formation, rockabilly band The Boxmasters is rolling across the country. The lead singer? None other than actor Billy Bob Thornton. (Who knew he could sing?) Catch the show when the band is joined by Wilmette singer-songwriter Chris Karabas. Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $10 general admission, $50 for balcony. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23
Concert highlights
Shiny Penny, The Linden Method, Lost Years, Break Up Lines: 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Rock, pop-punk. $6-$8. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Laura Stevenson, Typesetter, Sincere Engineer: 9 p.m. Friday, April 21, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Wild Skies, The Youngest: 9 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $10. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.
Shoeshine Boy Productions 17th Anniversary Party featuring Revolt Coda, Workout Music, Out for Hours, Passing Ships, Eagle Trace: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. $12. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Charlie Foxtrot: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
Emanation XII featuring Von Drum (Danny Van Duerm), Alex Sokol and Metal Tongues (Quin Kirchner and Elliot Bergman from Wild Belle): 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Century Mallet, 1770 W. Berteau Ave., Chicago. $5-$10 suggested donation. (773) 248-7733 or centurymallet.com.
Happy Time, Thinner Teed: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $8. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.
Koopa & Los Mysterios, The Dirty Mules: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $5-$8. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com
Twenty Over: 10 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Lamplighter Inn, 60 N. Bothwell St., Palatine. $3. (847) 991-2420 or lamplighters.com.
Le Youth at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5-$10. (630) 291-5986 or afterlifechi.com.
The Purple Xperience: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; musical tribute to Prince. Tickets start at $39. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Rock, country. $10-$50. For ages 21 and older. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
Michael W. Smith's “The Revolution Tour” with Jordan Feliz, Nathan Tasker: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Christ Community Church, 37W100 Bolcum Road, St. Charles. $20-$50. (630) 485-3300 or ccclife.org.
August Hotel, Capital Soirée, Kullers: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock, blues, pop. $39.50-$75. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For information, visit geneseetheatre.com.
Allie X, K.I.D.: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $15-$20. (773) 525-2501or lh-st.com.