Recently announced shows

Following is a list of recently announced shows. Ticket prices do not reflect service or handling fees.

Alacranes Musical, Dueto Voces del Rancho, Mazizo Musical, Chicos de Barrio, Tierra Cali, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago: Mexican/duranguense/norteño. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Nov. 3 show are on sale now. $24. (312) 559-1212.

Death Ships, Paul Cary, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: indie/folk/pop rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 4 show are on sale now. $8. (866) 468-3401.

The Giraffes, Goes Cube, The Lusties, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: hard/punk/pop rock. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 show are on sale now. $8, $10. (866) 468-3401.

Liquid Soul, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine: jazz/funk. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 9 show are on sale now. $10. (312) 559-1212.

Three Rings of Naughty featuring I:Scintilla, Your Little Ponies, The Titmice, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: industrial/pop rock, with sideshow acts and circus/carnival-themed burlesque by Flesh Tones Burlesque and Eve's Parlor. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 15 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $10; proceeds benefit GirlsRock.org. (312) 559-1212.

The Why Store, The Bad Examples, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine: roots/pop rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 16 show are on sale now. $10. (312) 559-1212.

Simmering, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: pop rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 16 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $8. (312) 559-1212.

"Katt Williams: American Hustle," House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: Preview screening of the new film starring Williams in which the comedian heads to Hollywood for a series of pitches, then returns to Chicago for a stand-up performance. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Nov. 20 screening go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $10. (312) 559-1212.

Mr. Blotto, The Prodigals, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: jam/Celtic rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 21 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $10. (866) 777-8932.

Freddy Jones Band, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: roots/pop/jam rock; two shows added. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $25/Nov. 21 sold out. (312) 559-1212.

Fuel, Austin's Saloon and Eatery, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville: hard rock. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Nov. 24 show go on sale at 10 a.m. today. $22. (312) 559-1212.

Unwed Sailor, The Big Sleep, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: indie/progressive/post-rock. Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30 show are on sale now. $10. (866) 468-3401.

Billy Joel, Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates: pop/rock. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Dec. 1 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $51.50-$97. (888) 732-7784.

Gretchen Wilson, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Ind.: country. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Dec. 2 show are on sale now. $55. (312) 559-1212.

New Atlantic, Days Away, Charlotte Sometimes, Between the Trees, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: indie/pop/progressive rock/emo. Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 show are on sale now. $10. (866) 468-3401.

Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Shop Boyz, Soulja Boy, Lil Mama, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: R&B/hip-hop. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $39.75-$69.75. (312) 559-1212.

Spouse, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: indie/pop rock, Spottiswoode & His Enemies CD release. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Dec. 9 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $8, $10. (866) 777-8932.

Miracle on State Street 9 featuring Duran Duran, Pat Monahan, Sara Bareilles, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: new wave/pop/roots rock. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $50-$85; proceeds benefit La Rabida Children's Hospital. (312) 559-1212.

The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet: pop/rock/soul. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Dec. 15 show go on sale at 9 a.m. today. $35-$45. (815) 726-6600.

Indigenous, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: blues rock. Tickets for the 10 p.m. Dec. 15 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $20. (312) 559-1212.

Gabba Gabba Hey, Uncle Crusty, One Light Out, Full, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: tribute to the Ramones/punk. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Dec. 15 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $8, $10. (866) 777-8932.

The Delafields, Avalanche Rescue Team, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: roots/country/pop/indie rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Dec. 20 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $6, $8. (866) 777-8932.

2*Sweet, Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago: pop rock/punk. Tickets for the 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22 show are on sale now. $8, $10. (866) 468-3401.

Sister Hazel, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: pop/roots rock; second show added. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Dec. 29 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $25, $26.50. (312) 559-1212.

Umphrey's McGee, Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago: jam/progressive rock. Tickets for the 6 p.m. Dec. 29 (with The Wailers), 7 p.m. Dec. 30 (with Tortoise) and 8 p.m. Dec. 31 (10th anniversary concert) shows go on sale at noon today. $32.50, $65 for Dec. 31. (312) 559-1212.

Collective Soul, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: hard/pop rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Dec. 31 show are on sale now. $145, $150. (312) 559-1212.

Katt Williams, Arie Crown Theatre at McCormick Place, 2301 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago: comedy. Tickets for the 10 p.m. Dec. 31 show go on sale at 10 a.m. today. $50.50-$70.50. (312) 559-1212.

Switch, Justin Long, Santiago, James Amato, Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: DJ/house/electro. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Dec. 31 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $30, $35. (312) 559-1212.

Albert Cummings, Backporch Stage at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: blues. Tickets for the 10:15 p.m. Jan. 11, 2008, show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $15. (312) 559-1212.

Winter Carnival Masquerade Party featuring Voltaire, The Gothsicles, DJ Gill T, DJ 'Licious, DJ Brianne, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: folk/gothic/industrial rock, with gothic illusionist Ron Fitzgerald, costume contest, vendors and giveaways. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Jan. 12, 2008, show go on sale at noon Saturday. $20, $25. (866) 777-8932.

The Lee Boys, Backporch Stage at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: gospel. Tickets for the 10:15 p.m. Jan. 25, 2008, show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $12, $14. (312) 559-1212.

The Dirtbombs, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: rock/punk/soul. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Feb. 21, 2008, show go on sale at noon Saturday. $12. (312) 559-1212.

Matt Costa, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: pop/folk rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Feb. 22, 2008, show go on sale at noon Saturday. $16. (312) 559-1212.

-- Jeff Pizek