Sound check: Observing With Annie launches Silvie's residency

Residency with Annie

South suburban alternative rock band Observing With Annie hit the gas hard with the spring release of its full-length album “Holiday,” bringing emotionally driven rock to showcases throughout the city and Western suburbs this summer. While the album and the band's previously released self-titled EP passionately deliver intriguing stories with a powerful blend of lyricism, music and imagery, the band is already working on some new releases, due out soon. In the meantime, catch Observing With Annie's energetic live performance when the band launches a four-show residency at Chicago's Silvie's Lounge this weekend, joined for the first show by art rock band Pete Willson & the Rooks and funky soul-inspired licks courtesy of Danger Pony. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. $10. (773) 871-6239 or silvieslounge.com.

Flowtone at Skyline

Host Aaron Williams kicks off this month's edition of the Skyline Concert Series with an acoustic set at 8:30 p.m., followed by Matthew Wilke of Blameless Lake, Jarred Mason from The Kings Rising, the alternative rock duo Social Que and progressive pop-rockers Flowtone. Catch a night of up-and-coming original music and find a new favorite. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at BaseCamp Pub and Eatery, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $6. (331) 777-4712, basecamppub.com.

Rock plus pups

Pitch in Saturday to help those who help our furry friends at Active! Dog Daycare's Rock Out for Rescues Dog Fest. The afternoon, open to friendly dogs and their owners, features a build-your-own-taco bar, craft beers from Revolution Brewing and musical performances — Dee Ginicola at 2 p.m., Decades Undercover at 2:45 p.m., an acoustic set by Ryan Powers at 4 p.m. and punk rock from Take the Reins at 4:45 p.m. — as well as games, pet adoptions and a raffle/live auction. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit Peace 4 Pits, a Chicago-area rescue and foster organization. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Active! Dog Daycare, 2550 W. Diversey, Chicago. $35 online, $45 at the door, $40 at the door with unopened dog food, toy or treat donation. (773) 278-7003 or chicagoactivedog.com.

Red, red wine for later

If you thought you were going to see UB40 in Waukegan this Saturday, you might want to think again. According to the Genesee Theatre, the band's tour is being rescheduled for a new date TBA due to a delay in the release of the 40th anniversary album. Check the website at geneseetheatre.com for details or refund information, or call (847) 263-6300.

Big tickets

• Chayanne's “Desde El Alma” Tour: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $178. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

• Sting and Shaggy: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $112. (844) 425-5923 or aragonballroom.org.

• Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, Lauv: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $65. (800) 745-3000 or soldierfield.net.

Concert highlights

Cloudmouth, Moore, Quiet Cove, Bret Koontz: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org.

Zao, The Atlas Moth, Yashira, Ikaray: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15-$18. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

September Mourning, Kaleido: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $15-$20. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

Michale Graves, Argyle Goolsby, Nim Vind, DJ Carrie Monster: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $12-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

8-bit crEEps, Stardusk Encounters, The Night Smokes, Decent Sequels: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Moe's Tavern, 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $5. (773) 227-2937 or facebook.com.

Fruition, Daniel Rodriguez) of Elephant Revival): 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $17.50-$20. (773) 404-9494 or martyrslive.com.

Sixteen Candles: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Blue October: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Hitsleep, Breakfast Beer, OD Jo, Papi LeGusta: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at GMan Tavern, 3740 N. Clark St., Chicago. $10-$12. (773) 549-2050 or gmantavern.com.

Rebel Soul Revival: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Every Mother's Nightmare, Teeze: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $20-$25. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

'90s Dance Party with Fool House: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. 7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Paul Revere's Raiders, Mitch Ryder and Peter Rivera: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Vicious Circle, The Live Ones: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

The Throwbacks: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Galati's Hideaway, 800 Feinberg Court, Cary. (847) 516-3663 or galatishideaway.com.

The Bank Notes: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at The Uptown, 12 W. Burlington Ave., Westmont. Free. (630) 969-4717.

Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15-$18. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

A Friend Called Fire, Via Clara, Invisible Cartoons: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at GMan Tavern, 3740 N. Clark St., Chicago. $10. (773) 549-2050 or gmantavern.com.

The Gingers with Kevin Lee and the Heartbeats: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. $5-$10. (847) 749-0253 or homebarchicago.com.

Eric Burdon and The Animals: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Opium Death, Triguna, Children of Dismay: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

MC Chris “MC Chris is Dead Tour” with Dual Core, Lex the Lexicon Artist: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $16. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Telltale, Thrift Store Halo, Blind Leaders: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

Young Culture, If Only, If Only, Tiny Kingdoms, Kennedy, Weighted: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $10. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.

System Restore, Hybrids, Avenues: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

David Paige: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Miller's Ale House, 1300 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 598-1090 or millersalehouse.com.

There Goes the Neighborhood, Charles Longo, Luminissi, Krush, Butl3r, Glowstix: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. Free. (630) 876-9600 or cairoalehouse.com.

Richard Marx: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $69-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Joey Landreth Trio, Dowd & Drew: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

“Basstory” with Dave Ellefson (from Megadeth), Wrath, Green Death: 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $12-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Boy Band Review: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $8-$10. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.

• Brian Shamie is a Daily Herald multiplatform editor and local music fanboy. You can follow him on Twitter at @thatshamieguy. Listen to Brian's “2018 Chicago Sound Check Vol. 7” Spotify playlist for a sampling of some of the local bands he's written about recently for the Daily Herald.