Music notes: Genesee readies for the guitars of Warrant, Dokken, Firehouse
Metal at the Genesee
You couldn't flip radio stations during the 1980s and early '90s without getting sucked in by some metal-influenced glam-rock or hair-metal anthem. Prepare to have your face melted by the screaming guitars and powerful vocals of Dokken, Warrant and Firehouse when three of the most prevalent bands of the era come together for one big show. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$79.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4
SEMPLE heads H.O.M.E.
Keith Semple is no stranger to the spotlight. With a musical journey in his native Ireland, a stretch as lead singer of 7th heaven and a recent appearance as a contestant on “The Voice,” he's proven he has the skills and the drive to stay in it. Check out the voice made to headline a rock arena (and the personality to match) when he plays with his band SEMPLE, including the talents of Highland Park's Drew Johnson, West Chicago native Johnny Jannotti and Valentine Bennett of McHenry. H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. $10 at the door. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com. 10 p.m. Saturday, March 4
Kings back on the road
Southern rock's Kings of Leon heads back to Chicago for a makeup show after postponing a January appearance due to an illness. Tickets for the rescheduled Jan. 23 show will be honored when the band brings its eclectic mix of hits and “The Walls Come Down ...” tour to Chicago's United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tickets start at $29.50. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8
Good news for the blues!
Congratulations go out to Chicago treasure Mavis Staples, pianist Henry Gray and guitarists Willie Johnson and Magic Slim for nomination into the 2017 Blues Hall of Fame, announced Monday, Feb. 27. The induction ceremony, which will be held Wednesday, May 10, at Memphis' Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts and Education, will also honor Latimore, Johnny Copeland and more. For more information on the Blues Foundation, visit blues.org.
Concert highlights
An Evening with The Belvederes: 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Rediscover Records, 9 S. Spring St., Elgin. Free. (847) 961-8445 or rediscoverrecords.com.
Stephen Pearcy (of RATT), Enuff Z'nuff: 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Kelroy, Them Dead Poets, Colin Morris Trio, Mike Flood & Co., Maddie Rabin: 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
The Giving Trio: 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at FitzGerald's (side bar), 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Free. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Zoofunkyou, Hail Cassius Neptune, Virginia Violet & The Rays, Groovy Louie & The Time Capsules: 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $10. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.
Six Speed Tranny: 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $5-$7. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Mungion, Chachuba: 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
American English: 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $12. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Orange Star: 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Bannermans Sports Grill, 858 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett. Free. (630) 213-2400 or bannermanssportsgrill.com.
Jefferson Starship: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago. $60-$65. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Flatfoot 56, The Crombies, Mickey Rickshaw, Turnspit: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $13-$15. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
The Radio Dept., GERMANS: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $15-$20. (312) 526-3851 or thaliahallchicago.com.
Veilside, Boneshaker, Wrecked, Lynch: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Thinner Teed, North 41: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Mackey's Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry. (815) 363-7040 or mackeyshideout.com.
Modern Day Romeos: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $7. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
D-Unity at Afterlife: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5-$10. (630) 291-5986 or afterlifechi.com.
Rebel Soul Revival, Dirty Water, Matthew Kopecky: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $5. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Terrapin Flyer: 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Free with RSVP, $8 at the door. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.
.38 Special, Uncle Kracker: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$69.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.
Psychostick, Lords Of The Trident: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$13. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.