Music notes: Cooled Out Babies, Van Goghs rock Debonair

<h3 class="briefHead">Babies, Van Goghs go Debonair</h3>

If the Beach Boys joined an indie band and played Lollapalooza, it'd probably sound a bit like the Cooled Out Babies. The songs off their 2014 album, "Emotional Crimes," are a fascinating blend of modern-day lyricism, harmonies that evoke songs I heard growing up, and fuzzed-out production and jangly percussions straight out of the modern indie scene. The band pairs perfectly with The Van Goghs, local rockers who dabble in throwback classic rock sensibilities while holding true to modern indie sounds, particularly on their epic "Higher to the Sun." Post-punk indie band I Lost Control opens the night at Debonair Social Club, 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. (773) 297-7990 or debonairsocialclub.do312.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20

<h3 class="briefHead">Tommy sings the blues</h3>

Tommy Castro - a six-time Blues Music Award-winner from the San Francisco Bay Area - puts the fun and funky in the blues. Crank it up and you'll see that his songs bear the standards of traditional fiery blues but take a more soulful approach, with smooth lyrics and melodies you feel rather than just hear. He and his critically acclaimed band The Painkillers bring jams from their new album, "Method to My Madness," to rock FitzGerald's Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, Friday. $20. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20

<h3 class="briefHead">Starstruck, PGS reunite</h3>

A lot can change in 10 years. Location. Career trajectory. Hair color. But imagine picking up a guitar again and rebuilding a musical connection you left behind nearly a decade ago. That's exactly what's in store Wednesday, Nov. 25, when two local bands - rockers Starstruck (originally from the Lombard area) and pop rock band PGS (with members hailing from Elmwood Park, River Grove, Schiller Park and a stand-in bass player from Elk Grove Village) - share the stage for a dual reunion show at the Cobra Lounge. Punk rockers Burn Rebuild will also be releasing their newest album, "Losing Grip," and Chicago pop-punk band Post Script open for the set. Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $10-$15. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25

<h3 class="briefHead">Upcoming concerts</h3>

Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $24-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Cooled Out Babies, The Van Goghs, I Lost Control: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Debonair Social Club, 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Indie rock. (773) 297-7990 or debonairsocialclub.do312.com.

The Accidentals: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Old Towne Pub and Eatery, 40W290 La Fox Road, St Charles. $5. Visit otpwasco.com.

Fletcher Rockwell: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Quigley's Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson St., Naperville. American rock. No cover. (630) 428-IRSH or quigleysirishpub.com.

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Blues rock. $20. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Ron Sorin & The Blue Coast Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 South Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues, harmonica. $6. (708) 484-3610, harlemavenuelounge.com.

Rumor Hazit: 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W Lake St, Bartlett. Rock. For information, call (630) 830-7200 or visit cadranch.com.

Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Blues and more. $15 Advance; $20 at the door. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org.

Glen Hansard: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Folk, rock, Irish tunes and more. $39.50-$49.50. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.

Julian Bliss Septet with "A Tribute to Benny Goodman": 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, Swing, featuring tunes from the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. $25-$40. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu.

Christopher Cross: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pop, rock. $39-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

The Mizzerables, Horrible, Death and Memphis, This Obsession: 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Quencher's, 2401 North Western Ave., Chicago. Break:Hunger fund-raiser to raise food, money and awareness for the hungry. Rock, punk. $10. (773) 276-9730, quenchers.com or phantomnote.com.

Lake Forest College Lyrica presents The Core Barbershop Quartet: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. $10-$25. lakeforest.edu.

Harpeth Rising: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Maple Street Chapel, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Folk, roots, classical bluegrass and rock. $15. (630) 627-0171 or maplestreetchapel.org.

Xtension Chords: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect. The Prospect High School Boys' a cappella Ensemble, One-Stop, also performs. Freewill offering taken. (847) 439-0950 or trinitymp.org.

Knuckle Puck, Seaway, Sorority Noise, Head North: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Double Door, 1551 N. Damen Ave., Chicago. Pop punk. $15-$18. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com.

Christopher Cross: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Pop, rock. $33-$73. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Visit geneseetheatre.com.

Robbie Fulks, Mini Mekons: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Folk. $10. (773) 227-4433 or hideoutchicago.com.

Local H, JIP: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, Q Bar, 2240 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. $15-$30. Alternative rock. (630) 893-9346 or qbarglendaleheights.com.

Carl Palmer with "The Legacy of Emerson, Lake & Palmer": 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$59. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Starstruck, PGS, Burn Rebuild, Post Script: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. Rock, pop punk. $10-$15. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.

Expo '76: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, Rock. Family show. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

T-Pain, Miss DJ Meg, Kings of Class: 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Rap, house, DJs. $25-$45. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

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