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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.

Mr. Blotto will play the Procrastinator's Ball on Friday, Jan. 3, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Courtesy of Mr. Blotto

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 will perform on Saturday, Jan. 4, at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. Courtesy of Jim Newberry, Waterdog Music

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.

The Chris Greene Quartet will hold an album release show on Saturday, Jan. 4, at The Venue in Aurora. Courtesy of Ozzie Ramsay Photography

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 will perform on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 3D Sideouts in Island Lake. Courtesy of Modern Day Romeos

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

Alyssa Allgood will open the Women’s Jazz Festival, which runs Tuesday through Saturday, Jan. 7-11, at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. Courtesy of Hey Nonny

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.

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