Acoustic pop at Party in the Park

Catchy popChicago native Dave Tamkin specializes in folky, acoustic pop that isn't afraid to get people dancing. He and his band will perform at the Party in the Park at Arlington Park racetrack, making for a good start to the Fourth of July weekend.3 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights. $8. Go to arlingtonpark.com.Roots musicSoul, country, r b, rockabilly, blues and straight-up rock 'n' roll: It's all American music, and it will all be featured at the 30th annual American Music Festival that runs throughout the weekend. More than 30 bands will play on three stages at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, including such notable acts as Jon Langford's Skull Orchard, the Joe Ely Band, the Blasters and Susan Cowsill. Check in for some true down-home musical entertainment.Runs through Sunday, July 4, at Fitzgerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and at noon Saturday and Sunday.) $30 on July 2, $35 July 3-4. For full schedule, go to fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.Rush deliveryLegendary prog-rock band Rush will perform its passionate, bombastic brand of rock 'n' roll during a two-night stay at Chicago's Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island.7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 7, at Charter One Pavilion, 1300 S. Lynne White Drive, Chicago. $49.50-$134.50. Go to ticketmaster.com.