Tickets on sale: April 8-15
Following is a list of recently announced shows. Prices do not reflect service fees.
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn: singer-songwriter/folk/blues. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Friday, June 3, show go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, April 8. $15. (708) 788-2118.
Joe Ely Band, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn: country/rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4, show go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, April 8. $20. (708) 788-2118.
Kid Rock, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 10100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park: rock. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, show go on sale noon Saturday, April 9. $29-$79. (800) 745-3000.
The Cars, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago: rock. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9. $49.50. (800) 745-3000 or jamusa.com.
Daniel Lanois' Black Dub, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago: alternative rock. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9. $20. (800) 745-3000 or jamusa.com.
Dark Star Orchestra, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago: rock/jam band. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9. $25. (800) 745-3000 or jamusa.com.
The Omega Moos, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago: Brendan Bayliss and Ryan Stasik of Umphrey's McGee and Jamie Shields and Darren Shearer of The New Deal. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9. $20. (800) 745-3000 or jamusa.com.
Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons, Henry Wolfe, How Far To Austin, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: bluegrass. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $10-$12. (877) 435-9849.
The Memorials, Armita, Model Strangers, Arma, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: alternative rock. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $8-$10. (877) 435-9849.
After School Special, Dorian Taj, Hobo and Boxcar, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: alternative rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Monday, May 16, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $5. (877) 435-9849.
DJ Francisco Guerra, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: alternative rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Friday, May 27, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $10. (877) 435-9849.
Pocketfulofscoundrel, Shiloh, Osh Wa, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: alternative rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Monday, June 13, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $5. (877) 435-9849.
Art Brut, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: alternative rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $15. (877) 435-9849.
Alien Queen: The Concert, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: alternative rock concert based upon the Scooty & JoJo rock show that spoofs the “Alien” films. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Friday, May 13, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $16-$30. (773) 549-4140.
Curren$y, Trademark, Young Roddy, Fiend, Corner Boy P, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: rap/hip hop. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Thursday, May 26, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $19. (773) 549-4140.
Teri Bristol vs. DJ Psycho-Bitch, Freddie Bain, Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: house/techno. Tickets for the 10 p.m. Friday, May 27, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $10-$12. (773) 549-4140.
Dajae, DJ Colette, Mixwell House, Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: house. Tickets for the 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28, show go on sale at noon Saturday, April 9. $10-$15. (773) 549-4140.
“Disney's Beauty and the Beast,” Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago: return engagement of the NETworks national tour based upon the hit 1991 animated feature. Tickets for the run from Wednesday, June 29, to Sunday, Aug. 7, go on sale at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 10. $18-$82.50. (800) 775-2000.
Peter Gabriel, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago: rock. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Monday, June 20, show go on sale 10 a.m. Monday, April 11. $45-$175. (800) 745-3000.
“Lies Chelsea Handler Told Me Tour with Heather, Josh and Brad,” Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: comedy. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, show are on sale now. $55-$75. (800) 745-3000.
Joe Bonamassa, Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: rock/blues. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, show are on sale now. $52-$88. (800) 745-3000.
Brothers Rage, Gurg, Drama Junkies, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: rock/jam band. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Monday, May 23, show are now on sale. $7. martyrslive.com.
Lying Delilah, David Hynes, Katie & Pat, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: rock. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, show are now on sale. $7. martyrslive.com.
Little Big Fat, Antioquia, Gunnelpumpers, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: funk/rock/jam band. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, show are now on sale. $7. martyrslive.com.
Silhavey, Niayh, Board of Governors, Tiny Magnets, Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago: rock. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, show are now on sale. $7. martyrslive.com.
Prolix, Gein, Dioptrics, Fineprint, Alfonz De La Mota M.I.A., Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: hip hop. Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, show are on sale now. $10, $12. (877) 435-9849.
SCUM, Insane Poetry, Prophetic Mindz, PsychoSoMatic, 2nsane, OMP, Hotbox boyz, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: hip hop. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Friday, April 29, show are on sale now. $10. (877) 435-9849.
War Brides, Via Verso, Istvan And his Imaginary Band, Old Painless, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: metal. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, show are on sale now. $8-$10. (877) 435-9849.
2011 US Air Guitar Championships, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: Chicago regionals competition for air guitar fans. Tickets for the 9 p.m. Thursday, May 12, show are on sale now. $12-$14. (773) 549-4140.
— Scott C. Morgan