Dot Dot Dot to play at Austin's in Libertyville

Dance-rockers Dot Dot Dot, whose members hail from the Northwest suburbs, infuse all their concerts with an upbeat "party all night" attitude. You can get in on the fun this weekend in Libertyville.

Info: 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $8 to $10. Call (847) 549-1972.

Belting them outDuPage County native Cathy Richardson always puts on a good show, bringing her witty, hard-driving songs to life with a healthy dose of rock 'n' roll swagger and passion, even when she's unplugged. Richardson will play a solo acoustic concert in Chicago this weekend. Info: Richardson will perform with Wendy Colonna at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, Chicago. $15. Go to maynestage.com.Grunge livesAlice in Chains was one of the key bands in the "grunge"/alternative revolution of the 1990s. While its metal-inspired guitar attack could have come from any number of bands of that period, Alice distinguished itself with the haunting vocal work of singers Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell. Staley died in 2002, but the group has re-formed with new vocalist William DuVall, who adds his own distinctive style.Alice in Chains performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $58.13. Go to livenation.com.