Music notes: Durty Nellie's hosts Ember Oceans' EP release

Posted January 02, 2015 5:00 am

Matt Arado

Local band Ember Oceans will celebrate the release of its EP, “Horizon,” with a show at Durty Nellie's in Palatine. courtesy of ember oceans

Local rockers

Suburban band Ember Oceans will celebrate the release of its new EP, “Horizon,” with a show Sunday in Palatine. The band delivers a striking brand of indie-pop, complete with guitars and dreamy synth lines. The scheduled opening band is the Moondogs. 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. Go to durtynellies.com.

For the kids

Justin Roberts, the Chicago-based musician who's one of the darlings of the preschool-pop scene, will perform two shows with bandmate Liam Davis this weekend in Barrington. Roberts' music is witty and vibrant enough for the little ones while also being catchy enough for the parents in the crowd. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Seating is limited. For information, go to barringtonarealibrary.org.

Looking ahead ...

One of January's key rock shows is just around the corner: the Bloodshot Records 20th Anniversary Concert at Metro. Bloodshot, based right here in Chicago, is known coast to coast for its commitment to raw, honest country and rock 'n' roll music. The 20th anniversary show will include performances by label stalwarts like Lydia Loveless, Bobby Bare Jr., Jon Langford and others. This promises to be as raucous a show as you can imagine. Get your tickets now! 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $21. Go to metrochicago.com.

Bloodshot Records, the Chicago-based rock/country/punk/bluegrass label owned by Rob Miller and Nan Warshaw, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a star-studded show at Metro Jan. 10. courtesy of bloodshot records

Lydia Loveless, the acclaimed young alt-country star, will perform at the Bloodshot Records 20th Anniversary Concert at Metro Jan. 10. COURTESY OF PATRICK CRAWFORD/BLACKLETTER

Bobby Bare Jr. will bring his witty songs and no-holds-barred live attack to the Bloodshot Records 20th Anniversary Concert at Metro Jan. 10. COURTESY OF joshua black wilkins

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