Music notes: Catch 'Summer' with Don Henley

Henley at Ravinia

My earliest memory of Don Henley's music was hearing his hit "The Boys of Summer" on a family camping trip. I was only 10 and wasn't yet aware of the Grateful Dead, so the line about seeing "a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac" sent my mind in all sorts of strange directions. Now that I know the extent of Henley's musical expertise - as a founding member of The Eagles, his work with Stevie Nicks and his extensive solo catalog - I realize his music has been a part of my life all along. (Rest assured, just a few years later the Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" was one of two albums in my very first CD purchase.) Henley hits the Chicago area for two shows at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug 14 and 15, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. $44-$155. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Explore Reggae Fest

The return of Toots & the Maytals is the big news coming out of the Reggae Fest camp, and for good reason: The band hasn't played Chicago since 2010 and hasn't played on the big stage at all since 2013. But that shouldn't overshadow the rest of the lineup - including Lee "Scratch" Perry, Iration, Derrick Morgan, The Prizefighters and more - curated by the music fans over at Subterranean. Head over to Addams Medill Park Saturday for a day full of reggae, ska and world music while helping a good cause; 20 percent of the profits will be donated to local non-profit organizations. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Addams Medill Park, 15th Street and Loomis, Chicago. Tickets start at $45. reggaefestchicago.com.

Get moving with Invisible Cartoons

They call it Smile Rock. And if their performance at last weekend's Homegrown Arts & Music Festival is indicative of a typical show, fans of Invisible Cartoons are in for a treat. The Aurora-based band's sound is fun, fresh and funky, and frontman Chris Shern's dance moves, high-flying vocals and shouts of encouragement are positivity personified. Plus the band packs home-baked cookies for their shows. Catch yourself a smile when they bring their groove to Grover's Grill & Bar in Fox River Grove this weekend. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Grover's Grill & Bar, 412 Northwest Hwy., Fox River Grove. No cover. (847) 829-4780 or groversgrillandbar.com.

Toto's return

"It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you." Is it stuck in your head yet? "Africa," arguably pop-rock band Toto's most catchy hit, may overshadow other songs such as "Hold the Line" and the Grammy-winning "Rosanna," but it's just one of many songs in the band's catalog. Hear Toto tap into a 14-album collection (spanning nearly four decades) on the Arcada stage Saturday. 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $69-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Wanderers play Martyrs'

Near-rustic-style fiddling leads off The Way Down Wanderers' recent self-titled album, immediately introducing listeners to the spoken-word lines and Americana stylings to come. And when the soaring harmonies join the party, the youthful energy and richness of the Peoria-born band lie exposed, all emotional lyrics and satisfying melodies. The current Chicago-area residents are playing a showcase of their modern folk at Martyrs', joined by the flat-picking Idea Garden and progressive roots-rockers Still Shine. 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 404-9494 or martyrslive.com.

Upcoming concerts

Zydeco Voodoo: Noon Friday, Aug. 12, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Traditional New Orleans music, rock, blues and more. Free. (630) 529-3120 or mybpl.org.

Toby Keith: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Country. $25.25-$89. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Liverpool Legends Salute to the Beatles: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock, pop. $10-$59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Ghost Ryder: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Veterans Park, Route 176, Island Lake. Music for all ages. Bring chairs and/or blankets for seating. Guests are welcome to bring food. Free. villageofislandlake.com.

New Philharmonic: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Lakeside Pavilion at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Professional orchestra in residence at the MAC performs classical and Broadway tunes, along with songs from films and more. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Band Called Catch: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Alt-rock. Free. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.

Ode, Sayers, Midwest State of Mind: 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Rock. $7-$12. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Erik Lauren & The Blue Blood Sinners: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues, rock. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Milk N Cooks (Back 2 School Bash): 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Five Roses Pub, 5509 Park Place, Rosemont. House. $5. (847) 233-0077 or fiverosespub.com.

Chapter 1 at Capannari's Concert In The Park: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Free. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com.

Air Force Band of Mid-America with "Roots in Blue" concert: 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Fifty-piece band performs rock, blues, folk, country and more. Free with paid $10 parking fee. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

Sianvar, My Iron Lung, Save Us From The Archon, Riddle House: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Post-hardcore. $12-$14. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Journey, The Doobie Brothers: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Hollywood Casnio Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Rock. $27-$147. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Harpeth Rising: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 1000 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Chamber, folk, classical and more. Free. (847) 490-7015 or parkfun.com.

Johnny Mathis: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $45-$95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Toto: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St Charles. Rock. $69-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Joe Marcinek Band, Janis Wallin, Pete Koopmans, Steve Molitz: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Teddy O'Brian's, 432 Sheridan Road, Highwood. $10. (847) 926-4475.

Ship Captain Crew, Tiny Kingdoms, The Linden Method, On A High Wire: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Indie rock, pop-punk. $5-$8. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

Hitsleep, Avon Dale, Ember Oceans: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. Rock, synth-rock. $8-$10. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.

Dennis Caravello and Sandy Eide: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Mac's on Slade, 117 W. Slade St., Palatine. Acoustic. No cover. (847) 907-9621 or macsonslade.com.

Tony Bennett: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $91-$101. Lawn seats $34-$39. (847) 366-5100 or ravinia.org.

Afterlife featuring Nora En Pure, Tsunami and B.Hebda: 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House. $20. housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Don Henley: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, and Monday, Aug. 15, Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Rock. $105-$155. Lawn seats $44-$49. Call (847) 366-5100 or visit ravinia.org.

Pitbull: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $29.95-$139.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Bacon Brothers: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 18, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Rock. $70-$80. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

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