Music notes: From Motley Crue to Maggie Speaks

<h3 class="briefHead">Come alive</h3>

Aurora's Downtown Alive! series lights up Friday night with Chicago favorite Maggie Speaks at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Since 1997, Maggie Speaks has been packing the dance floor with its energetic rock covers of songs from the '50s to today. Toss in Catfight as an opening act, and you've got a night of deliriously fun local star power. $3; (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7

<h3 class="briefHead">Comedy songs</h3>

See what kind of witty and funny music Lahna Turner makes when the comedian and songwriter performs this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two-menu purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8; 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9

<h3 class="briefHead">Strong musical roots</h3>

Lombard's Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard, is packing the joint with blues, from the down-home Delta variety to bluegrass to ragtime and the jazzy. The Blues & Roots Jamboree features the skills of Devil in a Woodpile, Joe and Vicki Price, Scotch Hollow, Mississippi Gabe Carter and Lonesome Tony, in addition to a few more as-of-yet unannounced musical guests. $15; (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com. 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8

<h3 class="briefHead">An outdoor groove</h3>

Palatine's Groove Fest takes over the Fred P. Hall Amphitheatre at Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, Saturday, Aug. 8. Incoming Groove kicks off the night at 6:45 p.m.; Jackson Mud plays the blues at 7:45 p.m.; and Rough Draft closes the festivities with a set at 8:45 p.m. No food will be sold at the park, so pack your coolers and bring blankets or lawn chairs for the event. Free; (847) 380-0248 or roughdraftrocks.com. 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8

<h3 class="briefHead">Metal men</h3>

Heavy metal band Mötley Crüe brings The Final Tour "All Bad Things Must Come to an End" with guests Alice Cooper and The Raskins on Saturday to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $30.50-$1,382.72; $13-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8

<h3 class="briefHead">Jazz master</h3>

Jazz musician Ramsey Lewis performs in concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$75 pavilion seating; $10 lawn seating. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8

<h3 class="briefHead">TV vocals</h3>

See reality TV contests Nick Fradiani, Clark Beckham, Jax, Rayvon Owen and Tyanna Jones all sing in concert when the tour of "American Idol Live!" plays on Saturday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $32.50-$70. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8

<h3 class="briefHead">'Nightshift' men</h3>

If you love songs like "Easy," "Three Times a Lady" and "Brick House," then don't miss The Commodores in concert on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8

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

Maggie Speaks, Catfight: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Rock. $3. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com.

Harry Connick Jr.: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Pop, jazz and more. $90-$100, Lawn $38-$43. Sold out. ravinia.org.

Vanilla Fudge with Nazareth: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, Rock. $25-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Rock for a Kidney: 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 8, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Benefit concert for Rick Bontkowski, a 1986 graduate of William Fremd High School in Palatine, who needs a kidney transplant. Performing bands include AWOL and BMW. Other events include a silent auction, food, raffles and more. Tickets $45. Tickets can be purchased online at itrulycare.com/events/rock-for-a-kidney, reserved by email, or limited tickets available at the door. For questions about event, or to make donation or purchase a ticket via cash or check, send email note to rockforakidney@gmail.com.

Groove Fest: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheatre at Community Park, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Performing bands include Incoming Groove at 6:45 p.m., Jackson Mud at 7:45 p.m. and Rough Draft at 8:45 p.m. No food will be sold at the park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Free. (847) 380-0248 or roughdraftrocks.com.

Tim McGraw, Chase Bryant and Billy Currington: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. General admission sold out. VIP tickets available for $239.25. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Motley Crue: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Metal rock. Tickets start at $30. For information, visit ticketmaster.com.

Corpo Musicale Olgiatese (Italian Concert Band): 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Show tunes, movie themes, opera, classical and contemporary. Vocalists will accompany the 65-member orchestra. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets suggested. Free with $2 parking fee. cantigny.org.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra with "Classic Ramsey Lewis" concert with Ramsey Lewis on piano: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $25-$75. Lawn $10. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

The Commodores: 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Arcada Theater, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Lucky Boys Confusion w/My Canadian Girlfriend and The Run Around: 9 p.m. Aug. 8, BaseCamp Pub & Eatery, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $12. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

Harpeth Rising: 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Towner Green, 132 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Folk, roots, bluegrass, and rock. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating. Free. visitlonggrove.com.

Diana Krall: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Jazz. $85-$95. Lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5000 or ravinia.org.

Hillbilly Rockstarz: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Fishel Park, Grove Street, Downers Grove. Country. Food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Free. dgparks.org,

Whiskey Jam at Country in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. Guests can visit food and beverage tents on the parks great lawn. Free. rosemont.com.

Andon Davis Trio: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Wire Chicago, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

Tom Sharpe World Music: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Outdoor concert. Picnics welcome. Free. (847) 526-6225 or wauclib.org.

Eric Taylor and Nathan Bell: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Grassroots, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $20. (847) 732-0922. grassrootsbarrington.com.

"Ladies Sing The Blues: A Billy Holiday Celebration": 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Jazz, blues and cabaret artists perform, including: Amy Armstrong, Elaine Dame, Kimberly Gordon, Jasondra Johnson, Frieda Lee, Liz Mandeville, Tecora Rogers and Jeannie Tanner. $32. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org,

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