Y&T to play at Barrington's Penny Road Pub
Y&T, a beloved Bay Area hard-rock band that dates back to the 1970s, recently put out its first full-length record in 13 years, "Facemelter." This weekend, suburban fans get a chance to see this band tear through the record's songs live, and hear a slew of other hits from Y&T's long successful career.
InfoL Y&T performs with Icarus Witch, Friction and Slam Bang on Friday, July 30, at the Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. Doors open at 6 p.m. $15. Go to ticketweb.com.
New Jersey heroesIf you told me back in the mid-'80s that 25 years later, Bon Jovi would be bigger than ever, I would have laughed. I guess the joke's on me! The New Jersey pop-metal legends bring their wind-in-the-hair anthems to Chicago's Soldier Field for two shows this weekend.Info: 7 p.m. Friday, July 30, and Saturday, July 31, at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. $36.50 to $500. Go to ticketmaster.com.Jazz masterDavid Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who has won international acclaim for the way he blends jazz with funk and rock, will play in Naperville this weekend. Info: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $40-$50. Call (630) 637-SHOW.