Concerts Feb. 21-27: Air Supply, Parmalee, LoCash and more
Friday, Feb. 21
Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by James Moore on Friday and Kim Schaefer on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Piazza, 85 Executive Drive, Aurora. Rock/alternative with special guest Tres Moustache. Tickets start at $19.79. piazzaaurora.com.
Trippin Billies: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. Dave Matthews tribute with Ear Dose, Cornelius and the Sled Dogs. Tickets start at $20. rochaus.com.
Molchat Doma: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $52.50. saltshedchicago.com.
Shawn Maxwell: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Saxophonist Maxwell performs with Traughber Junior High School. $15-$20. themusicvenue.org.
The Special Consensus: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Bluegrass. $20-$45. heynonny.com.
Air Supply: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Classic soft rock. $59-$89. geneseetheatre.com.
The Music of Chicago: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With Danny Seraphine, the original drummer of Chicago, and Jeff Coffey of CTA, with special guest Dennis Tufano, formerly of the Buckinghams. $49-$99. desplainestheatre.com.
Sons of Cream: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The music of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, performed by Eric and Jack’s sons Kofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce and Ginger’s grandnephew Rob Johnson. $39-$69. arcadalive.com.
Studio 64: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Old School dance party with DJ Kardiak. No cover. arcadalive.com.
Stay Tuned: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Music from ’70s and ’80s classic rock to ’90s alternative. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.
Turbulence & Burrita Burrona: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. The “Very At Your Level Tour.” Tickets start at $58. joesliverosemont.com.
Nightcap Music: 9:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Jon Allegretto. Free. heynonny.com.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Mr. Dave Music: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Family-friendly daytime concert. $15-$25. themusicvenue.org.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Talking Heads and More for Kids: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. A family concert series that allows kids to play and sing while listening to classic rock songs. $15. thaliahallchicago.com.
Dixon’s Violin: 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Visionary violinist improvises on a five-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live, one-man symphony. $20-$35. heynonny.com.
Tennessee Whiskey Chicago: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Rochaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. With Tuesday Night Music Club, Jim Duncan and Wildwood. Tickets start at $17. rochaus.com.
Windy City Elvis Tribute Artist Competition: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The 13th annual contest for Elvis tribute artists. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.
Parmalee: 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. “Fell in Love With a Cowgirl Tour.” $15-$30. joesliverosemont.com.
The Dead Bolts: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Rock, with Telescreens and The Courts. $20. thaliahallchicago.com.
Icons of Country: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert. $24-$44. arcadalive.com.
Latin Rock Night: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Tribute to Heroes del Silencio, Soda Stereo and Caifanes. $20. themusicvenue.org.
Yuridia: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “Sin Llorar USA + Canada 2025 Tour.” Tickets start at $140. rosemont.com/theatre.
Mellencougar: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. John Cougar Mellencamp tribute. Tickets start at $5. 3dsideouts.com.
Deathpact: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Electronic, with special guests JAWNS b2b FrostTop, and AUSTERIA. Tickets start at $30. jamusa.com.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Kodo: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The master drummers of Kodo explore the boundless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum. Tickets start at $39. cso.org.
Tab Benoit: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues guitarist’s “I Hear Thunder Tour.” $69-$99. desplainestheatre.com.
Tuff Taylor: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Taylor Swift tribute. $20. joesliverosemont.com.
Elaine Dame: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. CD release party for “Reminiscing: A Journey Through Jazz and Nostalgia.” $20-$30. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Shout Section Big Band: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Big band and swing dancing. $20. themusicvenue.org.
Monday, Feb. 24
Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton: 6 and 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Pop. $27-$62. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Pete Ellman Big Band: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With DeKalb High School. $10. themusicvenue.org.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Scheduled performances include The Drew Tianis Band, Ab Lag, The Capra Brothers Band and David Nekola Band. $10. desplainestheatre.com.
Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. R&B and jazz. $35-$80. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Rock ‘N Ravioli Indie Night: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Scheduled performances include Leroy Winn Power Trio, UR Mom, Shukin and the Ramblers, and wht.rbbt.obj. $10. arcadalive.com.
Jim Brickman: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Pop songwriter, pianist and radio host. $59-$99. desplainestheatre.com.
Sinatra ’55, “In The Wee Small Hours”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Gary Thomas, joined by special guest vocalist David Edelfelt, brings to life the magic of Frank Sinatra’s first masterpiece album, “In The Wee Small Hours.” $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Night of Jazz IV: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. The Batavia High School Jazz bands present their fourth annual Night of Jazz. $10. themusicvenue.org.
Brendan James: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Pop. $22-$37. evanstonspacemusic.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz Show: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. An evening of Jazz with Stevie Swing. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Chris Greene Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Jazz with elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, the blues and reggae. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Thursday, Feb. 27
LoCash: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. $15. joesliverosemont.com.
STRANGELOVE: The Depeche Mode Experience: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Piazza, 85 Executive Drive, Aurora. Tribute to Depeche Mode. Tickets start at $31.09. piazzaaurora.com.
Bourbon ‘N Brass Delta Blues Night: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Celebrate the Delta Blues with an all-star musical lineup including Downtown Charlie Brown Band, Donna Herula and John Primer. $5, two drink or equivalent minimum requested. desplainestheatre.com.
Chloe Kimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Alt-country. $15-$35. heynonny.com.
Leslie Mendelson and Goldpine: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Alternative folk and Americana. $15-$25. evanstonspacemusic.com.