Music notes: Carrie Underwood brings 'Storyteller' to Rosemont
Underwood at Allstate
2016 CMT Music Award nominee and 2005 "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood has succesfully made the crossover from country to pop, drawing fans of both genres along the way. Not only does her music cover a broad spectrum, but the multi-faceted Underwood has made the jump from the musical stage to the small screen with guest appearances on television and a starring role as Maria on 2013's NBC production of "The Sound of Music Live!" She brings her fun and fanciful style and songs from her most recent album, "Storyteller," when she comes to Rosemont Tuesday, May 17, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $51. (847) 635-6601 or rosemont.com. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17
AM Taxi's mixtape
Nearly a decade ago, suburban natives Adam Krier and Jason Schultejann took a step sideways from their Lucky Boys Confusion roots to focus more on solid Chicago rock with AM Taxi. The new sound, which now includes Jay Marino on guitar and the drum skills of Chris Smith, pulls from nostalgia and adulthood on the Chicago scene, focusing on that place where life isn't quite the idealistic haven you expected it to be. The band's new "Semi-Confessional (Mixtape)" paints a clear picture of that feeling, enhanced by some intensely local details. Featuring cameos from Genevieve Schatz (formerly of Company of Thieves), Sublime's Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and iconic folk-rocker Ike Reilly, the new EP also shares work by and is something of a tribute to the late Joe Sell, LBC's guitarist who passed away in May 2012. Hear the new songs, which will be distributed the night of the show on that perfect mixtape medium, the cassette tape, when AM Taxi is joined by Crosstown, The Scissors and Blood People at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $5. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 13
Benatar belongs
The four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind the hits "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love is a Battlefield," among others, brings her intrepid style to the Genesee Theatre for "A Very Intimate Acoustic Evening With Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo." Benatar's unforgettable sound dominated the airwaves in the '80s and '90s, and she's been consistently touring since, adding to her fan base with her personable style and fun live performances. Singer-songwriter Todd Kessler, a staple on the Chicago music scene, opens with music from a new solo album awaiting release later this year. At the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$95. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 13
Scott Stapp rocks Austin's
Known for his distinctive tones, former Creed singer Scott Stapp was one of the more notable voices making up the palette of modern rock music in the 2000s. Overcoming a somewhat turbulent personal life, Stapp splits his time between devoting himself to outreach programs to help others and his solo musical career. Catch him when he performs at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville. $25-$115. (847) 549-1972 or fuelroom.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 13
Upcoming concerts
Aterra Tale, Arsenal Road, Dragonfly Red, Cetan Clawson: 9 p.m. Friday, May 13, Brauerhouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. Rock, alternative rock. $5-$8. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Suburban Cowboys: 10 p.m. Friday, May 13, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Country covers. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Sneezy, Lay Down Loner, Red Jr., Namorado: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Fusion rock, indie rock. $12-$22. (773) 489-3160 or doubledoor.com.
Twista, Mic One, Gee Dubb Beasto, Kat Fantasma: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14, The Loaded Buffalo, 2061 W. Maple Ave., Mundelein. Hip-hop. $20-$99. (847) 949-0858 or loadedbuffalo.com.
Otto Mann, Western Settings, Lost Years, The Bigger Empty: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Quenchers Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Punk. $8. (773) 276-9730 or quenchers.com.
The Crane Wives, Wild Skies, Jared Rabin: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Indie-folk, Americana. $10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
Afterlife featuring Snowmass, Arvii Mala, Goodsex, Sean Strange, Nikho and more: 10 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5, free before midnight. House, EDM. (773) 278-4646 or annexnightclub.com.
The Dead Woods, Draft Week, The Flips: 8 p.m. Sunday, May 15, Township, 2200 N. California Ave., Chicago. Rock. $8. (773) 384-1865 or townshipchicago.com.