Recently announced shows
Following is a list of recently announced shows. Ticket prices do not reflect service or handling fees.
Emerson Hart, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: pop rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. April 2 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $15. (312) 559-1212.
Jason Mraz, Bushwalla, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: pop/folk rock/hip-hop, with magician Justin Kredible. Tickets for the 7 p.m. April 9 show go on sale at noon today. $30. (773) 549-4140.
Estelle, Backporch Stage at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: R&B/hip-hop. Tickets for the 8 p.m. April 9 show are on sale now. $12.50, $14. (312) 559-1212.
Malpais, Little Brazil, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: indie/pop rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. April 15 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $8. (312) 559-1212.
Tokio Hotel, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: hard/pop rock/emo. Tickets for the 6 p.m. April 18 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $23, $25.50. (312) 559-1212.
Bassnectar, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago: electronic/dance/hip-hop. Tickets for the 11 p.m. April 19 show go on sale at 10 a.m. today. $20. (312) 559-1212.
Driftless Pony Club, Parts for All Makes, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: indie/pop rock. Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. April 19 show are on sale now. $8. (866) 468-3401.
Chelsea Handler, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan: comedy. Tickets for the 8 p.m. April 24 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $29.50. (312) 559-1212.
Andrew "Dice" Clay, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago: comedy, seated show. Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. April 25 show go on sale at 10 a.m. today. $54.50. (312) 559-1212.
Hi-Fidel, Yoome, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: hip-hop. Tickets for the 9 p.m. April 27 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $5, $7. (866) 468-3401.
Cartel, State and Madison, Danger Is My Middle Name, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: pop rock/punk/emo. Tickets for the 6 p.m. April 30 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $15, $18. (312) 559-1212.
Alter Bridge, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago: hard/pop rock. Tickets for the 7 p.m. May 2 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $24.50, $26. (312) 559-1212.
The Hard Lessons, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: indie/pop/hard rock. Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. May 2 show go on sale at 10 a.m. today. $10. (866) 468-3401.
Funkadesi, Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago: Indian/reggae/funk. Tickets for the 8 p.m. May 9 show are on sale now. $15, $18. (312) 559-1212.
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Ind.: R&B/soul. Tickets for the 8 p.m. May 10 show are on sale now. $66. (312) 559-1212.
Augustana, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: pop/roots rock. Tickets for the 7 p.m. May 13 show go on sale at noon today. $16, $18. (773) 549-4140.
Blind Melon, Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago: pop/roots/hard rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. May 15 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $16, $18. (773) 549-4140.
Old Time Relijun, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago: indie/blues/experimental rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. May 20 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $8, $10. (866) 468-3401.
Zero to Sixty, Four Star Alarm, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: punk/pop rock. Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. May 23 show are on sale now. $8. (866) 468-3401.
Van Halen, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: hard rock; rescheduled show. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. May 30 show are on sale now. $49.50-$149.50; tickets for April 3 will be honored. (312) 559-1212.
Iron Maiden, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: heavy metal. Tickets for the 7 p.m. June 11 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $39.50-$59.50. (312) 559-1212.
Raven-Symoné, Mitchel Musso, B5, Clique Girlz, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: "Pajama Party," pop/dance/R&B/hip-hop; pajamas encouraged. Tickets for the 7 p.m. June 13 show go on sale at 11 a.m. Saturday. $29.50-$49.50. (312) 559-1212.
Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago: pop/rock/soul. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. June 20 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. $39.50-$74.50. (312) 559-1212.
The Detroit Cobras, Les Sans Culottes, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: punk/soul/pop/rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. June 21 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $15. (312) 559-1212.
Drench, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago: hard rock. Tickets for the 9 p.m. June 26 show go on sale at noon Saturday. $7. (312) 559-1212.
"Weird Al" Yankovic, Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 and U.S. 30, Merrillville, Ind.: pop rock/hip-hop/comedy. Tickets for the 8 p.m. July 5 show are on sale now. $37. (312) 559-1212.
Lollapalooza 2008, Grant Park, Lake Shore Drive and Monroe Street, Chicago: "Early Bird"-priced tickets for the Aug. 1-3 event go on sale Tuesday. Performers and ticket prices to be announced. lollapalooza.com.
-- Jeff Pizek