Music notes: Rock out to 50 years of The Who at Allstate Arena
Who are you?
The Who, the acclaimed British rock band, is celebrating 50 years together with a tour of North America. You can catch the legends as they make a local stop at the Allstate Arena along with a visit from Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $49.50 plus fees. (847) 635-6601 or ticketmaster.com.
Ministry of metal
Al Jourgensen has been making music as Ministry for nearly 35 years (with a short break from 2008 to 2011). While the musical genre has shifted and the cast of characters has rotated and fallen away, Ministry remains a draw on the metal scene. Catch Jourgensen as he brings the band back to Chicago, its old stamping grounds, on its “From Beer to EternaTour.” 9 p.m. Friday, May 8, at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Tickets start at $83.34. (312) 923-2000, houseofblues.com or livenation.com.
R34L Mystery ...
Luis Dubuc — better known as indie pop's Mystery Skulls — visits 1st Ward Events along with Chicago's own electronic artists R34L and Edamame for a night of live electronica and dance music that'll get you moving. 9 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at 1st Ward Events, 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door. (773) 537-4441 or 1stwardevents.com.
No Humperdinck!
Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck's Saturday, May 9, show at the Genesee Theatre has been cancelled because of illness. Refunds are available at your point of purchase. (847) 263-6300, geneseetheatre.com or ticketmaster.com.
Concerts
College of Lake County Spring Choral Concert: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at CLC, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. More than 100 singers from four CLC choirs — the Choir of Lake County, CLC Singers, Chamber Singers and Gospel Choir — perform. Due to the quiet nature of many of the selections, program is not appropriate for children under the age of 3. Admission $3-$4. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu.
The McCartney Years: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; musical tribute to Paul McCartney. $19-$49. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Tom Russell: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. $28-$30, (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Under The Streetlamp: 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock, Motown, doo-wop and more. $20-$40. Visit ticketmaster.com or geneseetheatre.com.
Santah: 9 p.m. Friday, May 8, The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago. Rock. $10-$12. (773) 478-4408 or abbeypub.com.
Tributosaurus Becomes Sting: 9 p.m. Friday, May 8, Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Rock; tribute to legendary performer Sting. $20-$50. (708) 669-9473 or visit wireismusic.com.
Pistol Pete Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem, Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Sixteen Candles: 10 p.m. Friday, May 8, Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Pop/rock, featuring songs from the 1980s. $8. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com.
Spektral String Quartet: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Northfield, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. Classic and contemporary chamber music. Refreshments served, following performance. Free and open to public. Donations welcome. (847) 446-8335.
Quiet Riot, Y&T and Hellion: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $19-$59. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Mike T. Lewis with “A Tribute to Hank Williams”: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. Country; tribute to legendary performer Hank Williams, Sr. Free. (630) 971-1675 or lislelibrary.org.
Bronx Wanderers at “Mother's Day Sock Hop”: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock, oldies and more. $19-$35. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
The Who, with Joan Jett & The Blackhawks: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Rock. $49.50-$154.50. Visit ticketmaster.com.
“An Evening Celebrating The Who,” with Pete Townsend and Eddie Vedder: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Rock. $100-$1,000. (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.