Music notes: Apple, Furlong fests packed with tunes

Beats, treats at Apple Fest

Long Grove's Apple Fest - this weekend's autumn celebration of all things apple - comes with a side order of music. And local music, at that! Headliners Sixteen Candles (9 p.m. Friday), 7th heaven (9 p.m. Saturday) and Bella Cain (4 p.m. Sunday) close out the nights, but keep your ears open while you're perusing the cider-inspired delights for music from Hello Weekend, the Josh Bryant Duo, David Paige Band, the Gingers, Folkfled, Heartache Tonight and many more. See the full lineups and schedule at longgrove.org/festivals/apple-fest/. In downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road. $5 per day, $10 for a three-day pass. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Arlington goes the distance

Mount Prospect's "American Idol" Lee DeWyze and country musician Andrew Salgado from Darien bring their music home for Arlington International Racecourse's Furlong Fest. The weekend festival - which benefits the Autism Society of Illinois - features food, horse racing (Friday and Saturday only) and a full lineup of music, including Geneva-based Fire the Canon and Salgado on Friday; Chris Medina, Dennis Florine and DeWyze Saturday; and Trippin' Billies, the Thadeus Project and Mr. Blotto Sunday. At Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $5 per day, $10 for a weekend pass. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com. 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25

Party on Goose Island's block

Goose Island Brewery brings some great bands for its Urban Block Party this weekend. Friday's headliner, Against Me!, gets a lead-in from The Aggrolites, Beach Slang and Low-Cut Connie, and Saturday's headliner Dawes gets a little help from White Denim, Jr. Jr. and Chicago's own indie rockers Whitney. And don't miss the local stage, which features Akasha, Clearance and Robert Rolfe Feddersen Friday and Swimsuit Addition, Al Scorch and Meat Wave Saturday. All this music for just a $10 suggested donation per day, which you donate to one of five local charities. At Goose Island Brewery, 1800 W. Fulton, Chicago. $10 suggested donation. (800) 466-7363 or gooseisland.com. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, and 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24

LBC under the city lights

West suburban natives Stubhy Pandav and Adam Krier will spin special acoustic versions of some of their favorite Lucky Boys Confusion rock and punk songs at an intimate rooftop event on the riverfront at Chicago's Estate Ultra Bar. The hard-rocking Werewolves at Hour 30, Gallery-81 and Shawn Kellner open for the duo. At Estate Ultra Bar, 1177 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. $10-$15. (312) 523-4296 or events.wamilive.com. 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23

Chance's Magnificent Coloring Day

Chicago's own Chance the Rapper throws his own single-day music festival at the (currently still called) U.S. Cellular Field. A few of the artists planning to join him on stage for his Magnificent Coloring Day are Skrillex, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Tyler the Creator and Lil Wayne, plus other special guests. Tickets are sold out, but there are always ways to get your hands on a few. At U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., Chicago. chanceraps.com. 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24

'Nashville' night at Genesee

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen, stars of the TV drama "Nashville," bring the spirit and music of the city as they perform individually and as a duo at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre this weekend. At the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $43-$63. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24

Upcoming concerts

Josh Turner: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Country. $33-$53. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For information, visit geneseetheatre.com.

Stryper, Firehouse: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock, heavy metal. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Chyomin: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept 23, at Friendly Tap, 6731 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 484-9794 or friendlymusic.community

Sealed With a Kiss: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Ballydoyle Pub Aurora, 28 W. New York St., Aurora. Rock and pop covers. $7. (630) 969-0600 or sealedwithakisschicago.com.

Sonnie Badu with "An Evening of African Praise": 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Wheaton Christian Center, 610 E North Ave., Carol Stream. Gospel concert also features the Wheaton College Gospel Choir. African cuisine served at 4 p.m. before concert. $40 per person. (630) 653-1044 or wheatonchristiancenter.com.

Anne Hills: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 24, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles. Contemporary folk. Doors open at 7 p.m. $25. (630) 584-9443 or fineline.org.

Switchback, with guest Anna Fermin: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Lund Auditorium at Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, the award-winning duo of Switchback, play their brand of eclectic Celtic and Americana music. $23. events.dom.edu.

El Famous, TanZen, Contra, Bubbles Erotica, Welp: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Rock. $10-$12. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Mic One: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Hip hop. $35. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Stars of TV's "Nashville" perform country tunes from the show. $43-$63. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For information, visit geneseetheatre.com.

Tommy James and the Shondells: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $49-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Ron Sorin & The Blue Coast Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Chicago blues harmonica. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Luka at Afterlife, featuring Goodsex, Nikho, Gianni Blu, Brian Boncher, Dr. Drej, Starvincat and Mikey Yellow: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, EDM. Free before midnight. housemusicsavedmylife.com.

23rd Annual Festival of Pianos: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Northbrook Court, 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook. Classical, jazz, ragtime and patriotic piano music. Free. northbrookcourt.com.

James Garrett with "A Tribute to John Denver": 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in the theater at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Pop, country and more; musical tribute to John Denver. Tickets are $20 adults. Youth in grades K-12 are free with a paying adult. Concert is presented by the Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association. (847) 718-7702 or nscommunityconcerts.org.

38 Special: 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $49-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

El Famous, Cup Check, Speaking With Ghosts, Eighty Six Happiness, Action/Adventure: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Rock. $10-$12. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Jazz Consortium Big Band: 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Jazz, blues and rock. $5-$10. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Charlene Brooks with "Unforgettable Tapestry" concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Charlene Brooks sings the songs of legendary female artists Carole King and Natalie Cole. $25. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org,

Musical Monday with Sam Magdal: 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Buffalo Grove Park District's Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, Concert is sponsored by The Indian Trails Public Library. Magdal performs musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. Free, but registration is required at itpld.org.

David Bowie Nite with Space Oddity: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock; tribute to David Bowie. $29-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

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