Music notes: Black Sabbath taking a bow at the United Center
After nearly five decades making music, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler are writing the final chapter of the Black Sabbath story as they embark on their #8220;The End#8221; tour, visiting Chicago's United Center Friday, Jan. 22, for the first of two local shows. (Their second trip through town puts them at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in September.) California rock band Rival Sons opens the night of hard rock and spectacle. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tickets start at $35. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com.
Imaginative breed
The suburbs are a breeding ground of talent, a fact to which The Roalde Dahls can attest. Three friends who took on the challenge of making standout electronic-based music, the Dahls channel a calming energy with their unique build of rock, one that's emotional without being saccharin and energetic without being overwhelming. They headline a gathering of like-minded experimental musicians #8212; Dream Council, Blue Cloud and Arrange for Use #8212; at Quencher's Saloon. 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Quencher's Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago. $5. (773) 276-9730 or quenchers.com.
7 Minutes in Berwyn
Pop-punk rock band 7 Minutes in Heaven already has some national touring cred under its belt, but this weekend the trio is hanging in the suburbs with Marina City, a pop-rock band with ties to the far west suburban scene. The pairing is inspired, with 7MIH sporting upbeat, catchy hooks and singalong lyrics, and Marina City skating along the sharp edge between stylish, melodic pop and driving punk rock. Virginia rockers Broadside, Berwyn's Aiming for Average and Chicago's Belmont join the pair for the all-ages show. 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
Flutist Scott Metlicka: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Arts in Bartlett, 215 S. Main St., Bartlett. Concert will be followed by a reception with refreshments. Metlicka is a member of the Elgin, Rockford and South Bend symphonies and principal flutist for the Wisconsin Philharmonic. He teaches flute at Elgin Community College. $10-$20. Contact art@artsinbartlett.org, or call (630) 372-4152.
In Threes, Jeff Brown the New Black, The New Switcheroo: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Schuba's, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Pop, indie rock. $10; (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Gypsy Jazz band. Free. (847) 272-6224 or northbrook.info.
Black Sabbath: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $35-$159. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Air Supply: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pop, rock. $39-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.
Swearwords, Valentiger, Steve Leaf The Ex Pats, Ladders: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Indie pop. $10; (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
Rule 22, She Likes Todd, This Obsession, The C-Sides: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Punk. $7-$10; (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
No Alternative: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $5. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.
Corey Dennison Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6, (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
Jamie Lono Noble Heart: 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Mickey Finn's, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Acoustic. Free; (847) 362-6688 or mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.
Artemis Singers with #8220;Wildest Dreams#8221; concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Ethical Humanist Society, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. The group share their visions about social justice, the environment, feminism, empowerment, love and passion. The nonprofit Artemis Singers specialize in performing music written or arranged by women. Suggested donation of $15 in advance and $20 at the door for adults. Tickets for seniors age 65 and older and for children age 12 and younger are a suggested donation of $10. (773) 764-4465 or artemissingers.org.
American English with Brandon Bennett and #8220;Elvis My Way#8221;: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $25-$50. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For information, visit geneseetheatre.com.
#8220;Michael Jackson Live Tribute#8221;: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $22.50-$150. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Ekoostik Hookah, Thinner Teed: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S. State St., Chicago. Psych rock and blues. $7-$10; (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Hip Pockit: 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $5. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.
The John Hersey Steel Band: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Prospect Heights Library, 12 Elm St., Prospect Heights. Select group of Hersey High School percussion students perform various styles of music from Caribbean to classical. Free. Register by calling 847-259-3500 ext. 35, visiting the information desk, or online at phpl.info.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road., Elmhurst. Baroque selections. $32 adults; $30 seniors; $9 for students. Group and family rates are also available. Tickets at elmhurstsymphony.org or by calling (630) 941-0202. There is an additional $5 per ticket charge for tickets purchased at the door.
DuPage Symphony Chamber: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, First United Methodist Church of Lombard, 155 S. Main St., Lombard. Classical. A complimentary reception with light refreshments follows program. $8-$15. dupagesymphony.org.
Contra, Tanzen, When Night Falls, Gatsby, If Looks Could Kill, Arcane Framework: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rock. $10; (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com. Music Of The Baroque: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Baroque, classical. $38-$75. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.
Violist Rose Armbrust Griffin and pianist Daniel Paul Horn: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Wheaton College's Pierce Memorial Chapel, corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Program features sonatas and other works for viola and piano. Tickets are available only at the door and cost $10 for general audience and $5 for seniors older than 60. Admission is free to students and Wheaton College ID holders. (630) 752-5099 or wheaton.edu.
NeW bEAt FUNd, Colours, Victorian Halls: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Indie rock. $10.11. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
TheyCallMeBiz, Lever, Civil Youth, Kid Cousin, FaceTime Police: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Reggie's, 2109 S. State St., Chicago. Hip hop, jam, rock. $10; (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra with violinist Rachel Barton Pine: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge. Classical. $20-$25. (847) 692-7726 or parkridgecivicorchestra.org.
Sugar Blue: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. $10-$15. For ages 21 and older. Blues, jazz and more. (773) 342-0452 or rosaslounge.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.