The Melvins play double door

Grunge prototypesWhen Nirvana broke open the alternative rock scene back in the early 1990s, they and a lot of the bands that followed started name-dropping the Melvins. The Washington group specialized in slow, heavy and crunch rock 'n' roll, a mix of Black Flag and Black Sabbath. The Melvins soon landed a (short-lived) major-label deal of their own, and they continue to make music this very day. The band is now touring behind its recent record, "The Bride Screamed Murder." 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. $25. Go to doubledoor.com.The blues, uncorkedCorky Siegel, a master of the blues harmonica, combines traditional blues with elements of classical music in his Chamber Blues ensemble, which comes to the suburbs this weekend. Siegel is a treat to see live, so put this on your calendar.8 p.m. Saturday, June 26, in the Ramsey Auditorium inside Wilson Hall at Fermilab, located near the intersection of Kirk Road and Pine Street in Batavia. $20. Call (630) 840-2787.Keep swingingThe John Burnett Orchestra, directed by John Burnett, morning host on 90.9 FM WDCB - Public Radio from the College of DuPage, brings the sounds of 1940s big-band swing music alive for a contemporary audience. 6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Fitzgerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. Call (708) 788-2118.