'Local' rock 'n' roll
‘Local' rock 'n' roll
Scott Lucas emerged from the suburbs of Lake County and formed one of the Chicago area's most acclaimed rock acts, Local H. With help from original bandmate Joe Daniels and current one Brian St. Clair, Lucas has amassed a devoted following for his smart, tough songs and energetic live shows. Local H plays on their home turf this weekend to celebrate “Local H's Awesome Mix Tape #1, an EP of covers that includes songs originally performed by Pink Floyd and the Jesus Lizard.
Saturday, Oct. 16, at Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee, Lincolnshire. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $12. Call (847) 541-4700.
Eclectic ‘Beach' songs
Gorillaz, a unique musical project spearheaded by British rocker Damon Albarn and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett, released the eclectic, challenging and truly excellent album “Plastic Beach this year, and now the group hits Chicago. Gorillaz shows are known to be mind-blowing, so this might be one to catch.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine, Chicago. $49.50 to $95. Go to ticketmaster.com.
‘Come sail away...'
Chicago stadium-rock band Styx returns to the stage, but without singer Dennis DeYoung, whose vocals put a distinctive stamp on the group's big hits from the 1970s and '80s. Still, who can resist songs like “Lady and “Come Sail Away?
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $55-$80. Go to ticketmaster.com.