Concerts Jan. 3-9: Mr. Blotto, Modern Day Romeos and more
Friday, Jan. 3
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3-4, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Jon Gram on Friday and Brent Pocock on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Trapper Schoepp: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Singer/songwriter. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Alfonso Ponticelli, Flamenco & Beyond: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $20-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass: The Stevie Swing Band: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz crooner Stevie Swing and his band perform a free show. Two drink or equivalent requested. desplainestheatre.com.
The Procrastinator's Ball Featuring Mr. Blotto: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Hard rock, original rock, Southern rock, folk music and country rock. $19-$29. arcadalive.com.
Sonic Soul: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Blues. $20-$25. themusicvenue.org.
The Braymores with Sun Queen: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Tickets start at $15. 3dsideouts.com.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3-4, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Brad Smith on Friday and Lynn Nardelli on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, Jan. 4
The Bad Examples: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. With special guest Phil Angotti. $15. heynonny.com.
The 1985: Totally ’80s Music Tribute: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A tribute to ’80s rock, pop, new wave, rap and metal, covering artists like Prince, Journey, Madonna, Poison, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Blondie and more. $19-$29. arcadalive.com.
Chris Greene Quartet Album Release Show: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Jazz incorporating elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, blues and reggae. $20-$25. themusicvenue.org.
An Evening With Christian Lopez & JD Eicher: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Americana and pop. $20-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Modern Day Romeos: 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. From Motown to classic-rock treasures, metal anthems, and top hits from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.
Sunday, Jan. 5
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of David Bowie and More for Kids: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. A family concert series featuring songs created by iconic rock musicians for families with kids 10 and younger, along with games, movement and stories. $15. thaliahallchicago.com.
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience: 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Taylor Swift tribute. $39-$59. desplainestheatre.com.
David Bowie Birthday Bash featuring The True Believers: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. David Bowie tribute. $15. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Monday, Jan. 6
Mark Walker: Brazilian Jazz Project: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz. $15-$20. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Women’s Jazz Festival: 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Jan. 7-11, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Each day begins with a $10 Happy Hour show at 4 p.m., followed by a 7:30 p.m. show featuring two acts. The lineup includes: Alyssa Allgood at 4 p.m. and Katie Ernst and Brooklynn Skye at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7; Margaret Murphy Brown and her band at 4 p.m. and Judy Roberts and Bobbi Wilsyn at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8; the Jeannie Tanner Quartet at 4 p.m. and JoAnn Daughtery and Sarah Marie Young at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9; Elaine Dame and her band at 4 p.m. and Typhanie Monique and Alysha Monique and the Family Divine at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10; and a happy hour group led by Julia Danielle at 4 p.m. and bands led by Marion Mallard and Tammy McCann at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Festival passes are $190-$240; $50 for students. heynonny.com.
Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With Yorkville High School. $10. themusicvenue.org.
Rock ’N Ravioli: All New Indie Night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Performers include Charles Oxbow, Weekend Water, Saddleman, and Shameless Waters ft. Izzy. $10. arcadalive.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass: All New Indie Night: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Performers include Drew Tianis & The Stray Dogs, Karmick, Krononaut and Rammen. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
The Leadership Anthem: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Stephen Kohler shares insights from his new book, “The Leadership Anthem: How Listening Like a Musician Creates Strong Performances,” blending interactive lessons with live performances. Each ticket includes a copy of the book. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Alongside Harold with special guest Audio Goblin: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Americana and experimental electro. $15-$18. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass: Free Blues Show: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Featuring Brandye Phillips as Tina Turner and the R&B Divas. Two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.