Music notes: Palatine's Milk N Cooks hit the decks at Durty Nellie's

<h3 class="briefHead">Time for Milk N Cooks</h3>

Palatine twins James and Paul McElwain started playing the decks at the University of Illinois in Champaign before breaking into the Chicago scene as Milk N Cooks. While their house originals and remixes have earned them slots at 2014's Spring Awakening Music Festival and this year's Summer Camp back in May, recent moves have also put them on the national stage. Watch for the upcoming premiere of their "Closer" video featuring Lyon Heart. The guys are returning to their hometown Saturday for a night of dance music bound to get Durty Nellie's moving. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Get a Taste of the T's </h3>

Plain White T's, the alternative rock success story from the Lombard and Villa Park area, is visiting home as part of a national tour when they headline at the Joliet Memorial Stadium during the Taste of Joliet Sunday, June 28. The T's had been playing together for nearly a year when their previously released "Hey There, Delilah" caught fire and launched them to national fame. The guys are touring in promotion of their recently released album "American Nights." 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 Jefferson St., Joliet. $5 for general admission; $20 for front section reserved. tasteofjoliet.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Finn's likes Ike</h3>

Libertyville's own Ike Reilly Assassination returns to the suburbs for a hometown show at Mickey Finn's Monday, June 29. Singer-songwriter Ike Reilly and his band ­- featuring the talents of David Cottini, Phil Karnats, Pete Cimbalo and Adam Krier - channel the folksier side of rock 'n' roll with a bit of the blues on their new album, "Born On Fire," which will be available at the show. They're joined by Libertyville indie rockers The Tribe for a night of all-ages music. 6 p.m. Monday, June 29, at Mickey Finn's Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $25. (847) 362-6688 or mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

<h3 class="briefHead">Concerts</h3>

John "Dr. John" Rebennack: 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $29-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Howard and The White Boys: 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6, (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Bloomingdale Music Fest: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. Local indie band perform throughout the day. Guests are invited to bring food, nonalcoholic beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs. A craft/activity table and tie-dyeing supplies will be available for families (while supplies last); participants must supply their own apparel for tie-dyes. Performing bands include Auditory Communication, Breaking Ice, Cadence, The Magnifiers and more. Free admission. Visit bloomingdaleparks.org.

Chapter 1: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bring a picnic dinner; lawn chair for seating. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Ember Oceans: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Indie rock/pop. $8. durtynellies.com.

Dead Horses band at Bluegrass in the Gallery: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Elevate Gallery & Studio, 535 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Bluegrass, acoustic and more. $25 per person; $10 students with ID. Doors open 7 p.m. Soda, beer and wine available by the glass. Visit elevate-creative.us.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, outside of the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Classical and more. Tickets are $12 in advance; $18 the day of show. Cantigny members pay $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Children ages 7 and younger are free. Purchase tickets at cantigny.org, or call (630) 260.8162.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, with Sonny Landreth: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. $36-$136. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Don Felder: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; former lead guitarist of the Eagles. $49-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Scarlett Fever: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Centennial Park, 1909 Burr Oak, Arlington Heights. Rock cover band. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No dogs; no alcohol. Call the hotline at (847) 577-3003 ext. 1. Visit ahpd.org. Free.

The Bobby Sanders Orchestra at Big Band Dance and Concert: 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, For singles and couples. Admission is $15 per person. For information, call (847) 392-0918.

U2: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Monday, June 29 and Thursday, July 2, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $65-$275. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Juilliard String Quartet: 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, in the Martin Theatre at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Classical. $40-$60. Lawn $10. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

Sammy Arriaga and CAM at Country in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, MB Financial Park at Rosemont, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, Country. Free. Visit rosemont.com.

The Flat Cats at Events in the Plaza Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Independence Grove, 16400 W Buckley Road (Route 137), Libertyville., Pack a picnic or buy dinner and beverages at the cafe. $6 per vehicle after 5 p.m. Visit lcfpd.org.

The Doobie Brothers: 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $70-$80. Lawn $33-$38. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

Pink Martini and Aimee Mann with The Von Trapps: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $55-$65. Lawn $33-$38. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

Blondie, Melissa Etheridge: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $70-$80. Lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

The Neverly Brothers at Aurora's Concerts in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, McCullough Park, 128 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Rock, pop. Free. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.