Sound check: Pino Farina headlines Durty Nellie's

Posted November 10, 2022 5:00 am

Brian Shamie

Escape with Pino Farina

Pino Farina's recent alt-rock single release "Microsun" plots a retreat to a simpler life away from the animosity of politics and the craziness of everyday life. Wrap up this election week by catching it live when the Pino Farina Band headlines Durty Nellie's, joined by Chicago-area Southern rock band Renegade Wildflower.

8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10. durtynellies.com.

Aranda at RocHaus

With "Recollections of a Painted Year," released this summer, in tow, Oklahoma rock band Aranda heads to West Dundee's RocHaus for a Friday night show. Alabama rockers Shallow Side ("Can You Hear Me," "Rebel") join the party.

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $15-$35. rochaus.com.

Punk in the 'burbs

Revisit the superstars of the Southern California punk scene of the '70s and '80s when Punk Fest brings Black Flag, TSOL (The Sounds of Liberty), The Dickies and Total Chaos to the Des Plaines Theatre next week.

7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $39. desplainestheatre.com.

Glen Phillips solo

With his new solo album, "There Is So Much Here," Toad the Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips has a lot to celebrate - including a new shift in perspective from loss to gratitude and love. Phillips plays a solo show at Chicago's City Winery next week.

8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $25-$35 at citywinery.com.

• Brian Shamie is a Daily Herald multiplatform editor and local music junkie. Email him at bshamie@dailyherald.com, find him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter (@thatshamieguy) or Instagram (@chicagosoundcheck). He also keeps tabs on the Chicago music scene at chicagosoundcheck.com.

Glen Phillips shares his new solo album, "There Is So Much Here," and more at City Winery Thursday, Nov. 17. Courtesy of Chris Orwig

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