Plan ahead: Little Big Town hits Ravinia, prog rock bands in Aurora

Posted May 28, 2019 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Symphonic launch

Carlos Kalmar conducts the opening of the Grant Park Music Festival with soloist Benjamin Beilman performing Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 on Wednesday, June 12. Also on the concert bill is music by Tchaikovsky and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $26-$99 front reserved seats; free admission for lawn seating. (312) 742-7647 or grantparkmusicfestival.com. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12

Townies

Country music returns to Ravinia Festival when Little Big Town shares a concert bill with Jillian Jacqueline on Friday, June 28, at 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $135-$150 pavilion seating; $49-$54 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28

John Lodge, bassist for the Moody Blues, is on the roster for "The Royal Affair Tour" at RiverEdge Park in Aurora Saturday, July 6. Associated Press, 2018

Prog rockers

Fans of prog rock bands Yes and Asia won't want to miss the "Royal Affair Tour," which also features John Lodge of The Moody Blues and drummer Carl Palmer of many bands including Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Atomic Rooster. See all these acts on Saturday, July 6, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $29 general admission; $39-$299 reserved seating and VIP tickets. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6

Article Comments

Article Categories
Entertainment Music Performing Arts

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.