Gary Hoey to play City Limits in Schaumburg

Best known for his hit cover of Focus' "Hocus Pocus" and the soundtrack for the documentary "Endless Summer II," guitar hero Gary Hoey's style straddles hard rock, surf and blues. He's also released three "Ho! Ho! Hoey" holiday albums, so don't be surprised to hear some seasonal songs. Lockport-based guitarist Kevin M. Buck opens with his band.

Facts: 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg. $15. (847) 524-9910.

Aaron Neville and the Neville Quintet

Neville had his first hit with "Tell It Like It Is" in 1966. His career's since touched on jazz, soul, country, gospel and Cajun music, as well as those dentist office pop duets with Linda Ronstadt. This jazz-oriented tour, featuring his brother Charles on saxophone, spotlights songs from his pair of Christmas albums.

Facts: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. $53-$72. (708) 235-2222.

Don't Call Us No Wave Fest

Repetitive, atonal, challenging, experimental ... this was the artsy "no wave" faction of New York's early punk scene. The spirit lives on in this two-day local skronk fest, featuring a number of classic Chicago no wave contributors. Mentally Ill, End Result and Ono play Saturday, with Lovely Little Girls, Silver Abuse and Flophouse on Sunday.

Facts: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10 per day, $16 two-day pass. (773) 281-4444.