Music notes: Eddie Money rocks the Arcada

He's still ‘Money'

Eddie Money enjoyed a long reign on the charts during the 1970s and 1980s with his uniquely radio-friendly brand of meat-and-potatoes rock. If you were around during that time, it's likely that you sang along to “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Think I'm in Love” at least once. Money will appear in the suburbs this weekend.

8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29 to $55. Go to oshows.com.

Guitar virtuoso

George Lynch established his rock-guitar cred with a stint in the hard rock/heavy metal band Dokken during the 1980s. After leaving the group, though, Lynch continued to explore different musical directions with his guitar, leading to the formation of his new band, The Lynch Mob, and some solo releases. He's now working on a collection of unreleased and rare tracks from throughout his career. The Lynch Mob is making a stop in the suburbs this weekend, along with Enuff Z'Nuff, a hard-rock outfit from the south suburbs, and Bang Tango.

8:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets start at $20. Go to viper-alley.com.

Band to watch

One of the more promising debuts of the last year was “Crooner,” the first full-length record from Elgin-based power trio The Love Shots. “Crooner” is loaded with driving, punk-flavored rock that often displays a fondness for classic '50s/'60s pop. The group has played all over Illinois in support of the album, and a few shows in the suburbs are coming up, including a March 15 date in Woodstock, a March 29 date in Streamwood and a March 31 date in Wheaton. The Love Shots seems like a band that could break through at any moment, so it might be worth it to check them out now. For more on “Crooner” and full details about upcoming shows, go to the band's website, theloveshots.com.