Music notes: Give in to the Villains

<h3 class="briefHead">Villainous engagement</h3>

Even villains like to rock. For almost five years, V Is For Villains has been showing the nation its version of what "world domination" would sound like. The Des Plaines and Elgin-based electronic industrial rock band formed by brothers Nicholas (Mr. Agitator) and Jonathon (Fallon Flynn) Santiago has been playing revered Chicago venues such as Metro and the House of Blues, as well as bringing down the house at conventions across the country. With their comic book personas, stylish and energetic stage shows and costumes lovingly crafted by musician and seamstress Analise Rahn (Vex), the trio's highly-stylized performances have been taking over eardrums (and then the world?) wherever they play. Catch the show at Bottom Lounge when they team up with (the diabolical) Vent to Atmosphere, (the probably evil) Lowcountry and (the more than likely nefarious) Rotten Mouth. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St., Chicago. $10. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19

<h3 class="briefHead">Mojo Mardi Gras bash</h3>

Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies channel the fun and fiesty southern Louisiana traditions of Cajun and Zydeco music in a powerful stage show, packed with fiery fiddle and raucous accordion performances. They bring all the punch of a Mardi Gras party to St. Charles' Arcada Theatre Friday, so come prepared to celebrate. Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25-$39. (888) 695-0888 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19

<h3 class="briefHead">Pound of Flesh at Penny Road</h3>

Former Ministry member Darrell James and his electronic hard rock band Pound of Flesh is coming back to town as part of Penny Road Pub's Industry Night. Pound of Flesh has been a while in the making, as James, Steven McIntosh, Al Stehman and Michael X. Christian took their time perfecting their sound, but their recent album, "Refills," showcases that attention to detail, with remixes of tracks off 2014's "Pills." Catch them as they play with Radio Creeps, Grainshifter and Deadnation. Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. $7. (847) 428-0562 or pennyroadpub.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20

<h3 class="briefHead">Upcoming concerts</h3>

Lecrae: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Wheaton College's Edman Memorial Chapel, Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Christian, hip-hop. $25-$40. Limited number of VIP tickets are $75 each. (630) 752-5181 or wheaton.edu.

EXO Planet #2 - The Exo' Luxion: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Pop, rock. $75-$195. Visit ticketmaster.com.

Tropixplosion steel drum band: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Lakeside Legacy Arts/The Listening Room, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, Caribbean party band. $18-$23. (815) 455-8000 or lakesideartspark.org.

Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone and The Buckinghams: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Pop, rock. $29-$75. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For information, visit geneseetheatre.com.

MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies Mardi Gras: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25-$100. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

The Dead Woods, Victories, Rocket Cathedral: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Rock. $5-$7. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

The Lauren Wolf Band, Big City Burn: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at The Original Mother's, 26 W. Division St., Chicago. Rock, blues. $5. (312) 642-7251 or originalmothers.com.

Christian Collin Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Rockin Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Magnetic West: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 N. York St., Elmhurst. Roots rock, Americana. $3. (630) 379-5007 or fitzs.publishpath.com.

Kings of Class: 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Five Roses Pub, 5509 Park Place, Rosemont. Free. (847) 233-0077 or fiverosespub.com.

Lee DeWyze, Wakey Wakey: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Q Bar, 2240 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. Acoustic selections, alternative rock and more. $15-$50. (630) 893-9346 or visit qbarglendaleheights.com.

Credence Clearwater Revisited: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Classic rock. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Josh Caterer, 6'10, Aaron Williams Band: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Acoustic rock, rock. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Howard & The White Boys: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Funky blues and more. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Afterlife featuring Sharam Jey with Alex Bentley-Dean, Kings of Class, Nikho, Intermodal and Carmen Fiorentino: 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Annex, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. Electronic. Free before 11 p.m. (630) 291-5986 or housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Peter Oprisko with "Fabulous Frank" concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, Musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. Free. Register by calling (847) 259-6050 or online at rmlib.org.

Verlon Thompson: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. Call (847) 602-8882 for reservations. $10-$15. Concert is sponsored by the Lake County Folk Club. Visit thelakecountyfolkclub.org.

DuPage Band: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, Classic and contemporary rock. Free. (630) 529-3120 or mybpl.org.

Frankie Ballard: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. $25. Visit joesliverosemont.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.