Bluesman Brooks to play Elgin Roadhouse

Posted March 09, 2010 10:00 pm

Matt Arado

Ronnie Baker Brooks, son of Chicago blues icon Lonnie Brooks, has carved out an acclaimed solo career after spending years in his father's band. He plays in the suburbs this weekend in support of his latest record, "The Torch," which sees him adding funk and soul elements to his electric Chicago blues sound.

Info: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Main Event, 200 Prairie St., Elgin. $10. Go to roadhouseelgin.com.

Peas back in townFergie and, um, those other guys who make up the megapopular pop/hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas will be rapping, dancing and gyrating on the Chicago stage this weekend.Black Eyed Peas perform with Ludacris and LMFAO at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $49.50 to $89.50. Call (312) 455-4500 for ticket information or go to ticketmaster.com.Mood musicThe Moods, a group that brings the best of '60s pop and Motown harmonizing back to life, appear in the suburbs this weekend to show off some serious vocal stylings.Info: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Clearwater Theater, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $10. Call (847) 836-8820 or go to clearwatertheater.com.

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