Music 3: Fat Joe, Corky Siegel and Maxwell

Bronx in the 'burbs

Fat Joe, a Latino rapper from the South Bronx in New York City, brings his gritty tales of urban street life to Waukegan this weekend. He's touring in support of his upcoming new album, "Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2)," which is due out on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Fat Joe will perform Friday, Oct. 2, at the Sundance Saloon, 300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan. Doors open at 9 p.m. $25. Call (224) 627-5832 or (847) 887-0858.

Music genre-blender

Corky Siegel, a world-renowned master of the blues harmonica, combines traditional blues with elements of classical music in his Chamber Blues ensemble, which comes to Schaumburg this weekend. The group will perform with Howard Levy, another harmonica master. Siegel is a treat to see live, so put this on your calendar.

Corky Siegel Chamber Blues will play with Howard Levy on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $20. Call (847) 895-3600, or visit prairiecenter.org.

Maxwell's house

Maxwell arrives in Chicago next week in support of his latest slice of smooth R&B, "BLACKsummers'night." Rapper and Chicago native Common opens.

Maxwell will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $20-$150. Call (312) 455-4500 or visit unitedcenter.com.