Music notes: Last Fling, North Coast fill the weekend with tunes

Pre-fall Fling

The '90s are alive and well with the Main Stage headliners at Last Fling, the Naperville Jaycee's last big bash of the summer. At 5 p.m. Saturday, catch Rusted Root when the band takes you for a trip down alternative rock alley. Toad the Wet Sprocket follows at 6:30 and the BoDeans at 8:30. Sunday, the Sugar Ray “Summerland Tour” is in the spotlight, featuring Sponge at 6:35 p.m., Lit at 7:15 and everclear at 8:05. Also, don't miss Friday's line up of One of These Nights (a tribute to the Eagles and its members solo work) and Foreigners Journey, a Foreigner and Journey tribute band. And Monday is We Love Our Country Day, featuring the Hillbilly Rockstarz at 3 p.m., Adam Wakefield (of NBC's “The Voice”) at 4:30 and Alabama artist Jamey Johnson at 6. Main stage acts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, no cover; 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, $35-$125; 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, $35-$125; 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, $30-$125. At Rotary Hill, 500 Jackson Ave., Naperville. (630) 961-4143 or lastfling.org.

Musical Coast

This weekend packs a high-energy punch when the North Coast Music Festival brings some of the hottest pop, indie and electronic artists to Chicago's Union Park. Headliners include Odesza and indie radio darlings Grouplove on Friday, Bassnectar and Logic on Saturday, and the award-winning house producer Zedd and area prog-rock stalwarts Umphrey's McGee Sunday. Also, clear your schedule for the infinitely adorable Matt and Kim when they play their fun, pop-flavored hip-hop Sunday night. And be sure to save some local love for sets by Chicago's own funky soul rockers Nasty Snacks on Friday, Bucky Fargo and The Trap House Saturday and CZBoogie Sunday afternoon. Starts at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Single-day passes are $70 for Friday, $80 for Saturday and $60 for Sunday; three-day passes start at $179; VIP packages are also available. See ticket and schedule information at northcoastfestival.com.

Daughtry at Festival Park

Fifth-season “American Idol” finalist Chris Daughtry made music before his big TV break, and he's certainly stayed on it since. Not long after his cut from the show, the Southern rocker formed the Billboard and American Music Award-winning Daughtry, which has rolled out four albums (with a fifth on the way) and played on high-profile tours with Puddle of Mudd, 3 Doors Down and the Goo Goo Dolls, among others. Catch the band at an outdoor show as part of the Grand Victoria Casino summer concert series, supported by Hinder and Dishwalla. 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. $30-$85. (847) 931-6100 or grandvictoriacasino.com.

Guided by Pollard

After a brief two-year retirement, Ohio's musically prolific, lo-fi Guided by Voices is back on the scene, led by longtime indie rocker Robert Pollard. In addition to working on a new album, GBV is again playing live shows, including Saturday's visit to Chicago's Metro. Indie rock band Broncho and Evanston's Split Single join what should be a rowdy party. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $36. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com.

'End' of an era?

Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne promises the yearlong “The End” tour is really the end for Black Sabbath, and as the band nears nearly five decades of unforgettable music and spectacle, it might very well be true. Either way, catch the legendary rock gods when they visit the Chicago area with California rock band Rival Sons. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $20-$166; VIP and meet-and-greet packages are also available. (708) 614-1616 or tinleyparkamphitheatre.com.

Upcoming concerts

Gray Rock at Hawthorn Woods Summer Concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Rock. Free. Food vendors on-site. vhw.org.

“Faces of Elvis,” featuring Shawn Klush, Cody Slaughter and Jake Rowley: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Elvis Presley tribute artists perform musical tribute to Presley. $10-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Big City Burn, Sugar Free Guns, Tara Terra, Lever, Scotch the Filmmaker: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. Hard rock. $12-$15. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com.

The Loop Luau with Sammy Hagar & The Circle and Sammy's Beach Bar Rum: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive, Chicago. Rock. $20-$150. (312) 540-2668 or livenation.com.

“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash”: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Musical tribute to legendary artist Johnny Cash. $38. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

Fletcher Rockwell: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Americana rock. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

The Head Honchos: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues, rock, funk and soul. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Show Me The Money 5 with Gill, Mad Clown, Dok 2 and others: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. South Korean hip-hop artists perform. $60-$200. ticketmaster.com.

Bonnie Raitt: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $95-$135. Lawn seats $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Fairview: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3., at Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 N. York St., Elmhurst. Rock. (630) 379-5007 or fitzs.publishpath.com.

Ralph Covert's Acoustic Army: 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, Side Bar Music Room at FitzGerald's Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10 at door only. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Croatia Squad at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. Nu disco, house. $10. housemusicsavedmylife.com.

Sunday Funday Sunset Sessions featuring Kings of Class, Armour, Who Cares, Cross, Short Bus, Stevenson Roberts and Johan Franzn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Potter's Place Mexican Kitchen and Cantina and 2-9 Martini Lounge, 29 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Free cover. (630) 355-9165 or pottersplacenaperville.com.

Jose Feliciano: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Latin, soft rock. $49-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

O.A.R.: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$75. Lawn seats $33-$38. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.

Black Sabbath “The End Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Rock. $29.50-$166. (708) 614-1616 or livenation.com.

Deacon Blues: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Rock; Steely Dan tribute band. $25-$35. (312) 733-9463 or citywinery.com.

Gin Blossoms: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Alternative rock. $39-$49. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Ozomatli: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. For ages 21 and older. $20 general admission; $40 balcony. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $27.50-$37.50. thechicagotheatre.com.

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