The Live Music Event List
Welcome to the vibrant musical scene of Chicago and the North Shore! The Live Music Event List is a bi-weekly list that brings you the latest and greatest in live performances across the Chicagoland Area. From the bustling streets of downtown Chicago to the serene shores of the North Shore suburbs, music lovers will find something to delight their ears at every turn.
Compiled by a team of passionate music enthusiasts, The Live Music Event List showcases a diverse array of venues, from intimate jazz clubs to sprawling concert halls. Whether you're in the mood for some indie rock vibes in Wicker Park or craving the smooth sounds of blues in Evanston, or fantastic cover bands in Highwood, our list ensures you stay in the loop with the latest happenings. Keep an eye out for regular updates as we strive to provide you with the most up-to-date information on where to catch the hottest acts in town.
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June Events
Thursday June 26th
The Prissillas
Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, 6-8p
Senn Alan Band
multi-talented band, country, hip hop and rock
Wheeling Town Center, 6:30p
Classical Blast
https://www.classicalblast.com/ Concerts on Main, Petal Porchs Band Shell & Pavillion, 31 S. Prospect, Roselle 6:30-8p
Dancing Queen
Veteran’s Bandshell, 411 Maple Street, Mt. Prospect, 7p
The Boy Band night
Zion Park District, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, 7p
Angry Ankles
Free spirit jazz for kids, Food Truck Thursday’s
Jen Jensen Park, Ravinia District, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Nasty Snacks
8-piece funk band with horns, Food Truck Thursday’s
Jen Jensen Park, Ravinia District, 6-8:30p
Rhythm Rockets
Market Square, Lake Forest, 6:30p
Atomic Punks
Van Halen Tribute, Rockin’ in the Park, Rosemont Parkway Bank, Rosemont, 7p (with FREE fireworks after the show)
Sparks Fly a Taylor Swift Experience
Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, 7p
"Jazzman" Jeff
guitar instrumentals, LIBERTYVILLE FARMERS MARKET at Cook Park between Church Street and Cook Avenue in
Libertyville, 9a-1:00pm
Billy Elton
Viking Park, Gurnee, 7p
Focal Point
Willow Stream, Buffalo Grove, 7p
The Chicago Experience
Harmony Park, Campbell & Vail, Arlington Heights, 7p
The Jolly Ringwalds
William Brooks Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore, Antioch, 7p
Open Blues Jam
Wooden Nickel, Highwood, 8-11p
Open Mic Night
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W. IL Rte. 22, Lake Zurich, 7-11p
Friday June 27th
Newhouse
live energy show, funk, psychedelic, rock
Teddy O’Brian’s, Highwood, 8-11p
Desperate Bastards
Toadstool Pub, Highwood, 8pm
Chicago’s Own Piano Man
28 Mile Distillery, Highwood, 8-11p
Deadfest Band
Sundance Saloon, Mundelein, 7-10p
LJ Slavin
Irish Mill, Mundelein, 7:30p
Dixon Bandits
southern rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers & more,
Greentown on the Rocks, Waukegan, 7p
The Wind Gypsys
Madcats, Palatine, $5, 9p-midnight
South of Grand
classic rock, country, blues, Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
The Wayouts
Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, Palatine, 7:30p
The Roots
Ravinia, Highland Park, 7:30p
Bucket Number 6
Salt Creek Park District, Palatine, 7p
Face N Time
Community Park, Hawthorn Woods, 6:30p
Strawberry Fest
Downtown Long Grove
Red Panda Band
Harbor Brewing, Lake Villa, 7p
Andrew Blake Band
Oak Park, Main & Ottawa, Niles, 6:30p
Victor Brown Band
Macushla Brewing, 1520 E. Lake Ave, Glenview, 7-10p
Saturday June 28th
Bill Pantle
Sinatra Tribute, 28 Mile Distillery, Highwood, 3-6p
Easily Distracted
pop, rock, Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
The Insiders
Tom Petty Tribute Band, Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, 9p
Into the Heart
U2 Tribute
Madcats, Palatine, $8, 9p-midnight
Xside
(4:30p)
followed by
Jak Tripper
(7:30p)
Sundance Saloon, Mundelein, $5, 4:30p
Big Brothers Vinyl
Copper Fiddle Distillery, Lake Zurich, 8-11p
RoseHill Revival
Main Street Outfitters, Wauconda, 8-11p
The Luxmen
Toadstool Pub, Highwood, 8pm
Groove X
NOLA-infused funk, Wooden Nickel, Highwood, 8p
28 Days Band
28 Mile Distillery, Highwood, 8-11p
The Wise Guys
Teddy O’Brian’s, Highwood, 8-11p
Reckless
Lombard Cruise Nights with Car show, S. Park Ave, Downtown Lombard, 6p
U2 Into the Heart
Madcats, Palatine, 9p
Deadfest Band
Sundance Saloon, Mundelein, 8p
24K Magic & George Michael Reboot
Bruno Mars & George Michael Tributes, Rockin’ in the Park, Rosemont Parkway Bank, Rosemont, 7p
Sunday June 29th
Congrats to the City of Des Plaines for being the first local community to celebrate upcoming holiday with fireworks display. Oakton Community College, 1600 Golf Rd, approx. 9:15p
Roger That
Calif surf, British invasion, rockabilly
Wauconda Fest, Wauconda, IL 5:00-6:30p
North Shore Line
Floral Park, Deerfield, 6:30p
Mr. Meyers
Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour, Mundelein, 5p
ARRA
Sundance Saloon, Mundelein, $5, 2p
Expo 76’
Toadstool Pub, Highwood,2pm
Mr. Blotto
Teddy O’Brian’s, Highwood, 4:20p
Blooze Brothers
Devonshire Park 4400 Greenwood, Skokie, 7p
Blues Jam
Madcats, Palatine, 6:30-11p
Monday June 30th
Saturday June Band
classic rock & roll, Esplanade, Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 6:30p
The Four C Notes
Town Square Concerts, (rain date Tuesday’s), Schaumburg & Roselle Rds, Schaumburg, 6:45p
Monday June 30th
Saturday June Band
classic rock & roll, Esplanade, Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 6:30p
The Four C Notes
Town Square Concerts, (rain date Tuesday’s), Schaumburg & Roselle Rds, Schaumburg, 6:45p
July Events
Tuesday July 1st
Vat of Chocolate
First Tuesday’s, Wooden Nickel, Highwood, 7:15-10:15p
Open Mic
Madcats, Palatine, 7:30-10:30p
Open Mic Night
Grandpa’s, Glenview, 7:30p
Pierce Crask
on Tuesday nights
Celtic Knot Public House, 2022 Central Street, Evanston, 5 -7p
Open Blues Jam
Fritzy’s Tavern, hosted by Edgewater Rhythm & Blues Experience, 6156 N. Clark St, Chicago, 8-11p
Miss Jamie’s Farm then Generation
Village Green Park, Shermer & Meadows Rd, Inside if it rains, 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, 6:30, then 7:15p
The Mac Kenzie O’Brien Band
Independence Grove, Libertyville, $10 parking after 5p, FREE concert, 7p
Chris Greene Quartet
Jazz, Harbert Payne Park, 1135 McDaniel between Greenleaf and Crain, Evanston, 6-8p
Wednesday July 2nd
Jonas Friddle Trio
modern folk, Esplanade, Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 6:30p
The Chicago Diamonds
open for Florida-based
Dyer Davis Band
The Toadstool Pub, Highwood, (no music Everts Park this night), 6:30p
The Hair Band Night
Caboose Park, 37908 N. Fairfield Rd, Lake Villa, 7-8:30p
One of these Nights
The Arboretum of S. Barrington .100 W. Higgins Rd, So. Barrington, 6:30p
Highland Park Pops
every Wednesday weather permitting, Sunset Woods Park, Highland Park, 6-8p
Even Wednesday’s Open Jam
hosted by Earl Rosen, PS Pub, Wheeling 8-11p
Hot Pepper Jam
Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
Jam Night at Live Wire Lounge
(every Wednesday) 3394 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 8-12PM
What would Wednesday’s be without music, at Wooden Nickel, Highwood, Rotating hosts Scott and Joy make each jam special, 8p
Thursday July 3rd
Slippery When Wet
Bon Jovi Tribute, Rockin’ in the Park, Rosemont Parkway Bank, Rosemont, 7p (with FREE fireworks after the show)
LJ Slavin
(First Thursday’s) Grandpa’s Place, 1868 Prairie, Glenview, 7-9p
Ouray
Americana, Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, 7:30p
Wild Daisy
Proesel Park, 7055 Kostner, Lincolnwood, 7p
Open Blues Jam
Wooden Nickel, Highwood, 8-11p
Open Mic Night
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W. IL Rte. 22, Lake Zurich, 7-11p
Shanajam
@ Shanahan’s Food & Spirits, 1999 75th St, Woodridge, IL 7-10PM
Friday July 4th
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Bella Ouellette and Jonathan James
pop, rock and classics, Madcats, Palatine, $10, 9p-midnight
Rollover
Whiskey River, Glenview, 7:30p
Classical Blast
https://www.classicalblast.com/
Crystal Lake Fireworks/Lakeside Legacy Art, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, 4-6p tix info https://www.thedole.org/the-fest
Red Panda Band
The Backyard Bar and Marina, 614 Bald Knob Rd, Johnsburg, 3-6p
Saturday July 5th
Slavin & Trudell
Lincolnshire Art Fest, Lincolnshire, 1-5p
Taylor & Mane
Toadstool Pub, Highwood, 7:30p
Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead
Teddy O’Brian’s, Highwood, 8-11p
Northwest Corner
28 Mile Distillery, Highwood, 7:30-10:30p
The Wooden Nickels straight from their appearances at Highwood's Wooden Nickel, with Joy, Demetri, Sean, Mike and Chris, Copper Fiddle, Lake Zurich 8-9:30p
Odd Man Out
Copper Fiddle, Lake Zurich, 10-11:30p
Groove X
Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
The Billy Nixon Trio
Madcats, Palatine, $7, 9p-midnight
Vista Cruisers
Chicago culinary kitchen in Palatine 4-7 pm
The Happy Time Orchestra
featuring Howard Levy, Latin/jazz, Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, 7:30p
Chicago
Ravinia, Highland Park, 7:30p
Pino Farina Ban
(followed by Modern Day Romeos)
Crystal Lake, Lakeside Festival, 4p
Billy Elton
Al Larson Prairie Center, Schaumburg, no pets, if rain, limited seating indoors, 7p
Root Doctors
Sew Hop’d Brewery, Huntley.
Sunday July 6th
Vista Cruisers
classic rock and blues, Toadstool in Highwood 2-5 pm
Slavin & Trudell
Lincolnshire Art Fest, Lincolnshire, 1-5p
Los Perros Cubanos
Mt Prospect Lions Fest, Melas Park, 1500 W. Central, 4:30p
Rico Jams
Mt Prospect Lions Fest, Melas Park, 1500 W. Central, 8:30-10:45p
Hometown Stage
Palatine Hometown Fest, Madcats, Palatine, 12noon-9p
Rosehill Revival
Morton Grove Days, MG. 4-6p.
Wild Daisy
Village Green, Bluffinia concert, Lake Bluff, 6-7:30p
Open Mic
Madcats, Palatine, 6-9p
Monday July 7th
Generation
classic rock ‘n roll, Esplanade, Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 6:30p
The Wayouts
Town Square Concerts, (rain date Tuesday’s), Schaumburg & Roselle Rds, Schaumburg, 6:45p
Tuesday July 8th
Cadillac Groove
Harrer Pk 6250 Dempster, Morton Grove, 7p
Istavan and his Imaginary band then Blue Rose
Village Green Park, Shermer & Meadows Rd, Inside if it rains, 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, 6:30, then 7:15p
Good Clean Fun
Old Town Park, Bloomingdale, 7p
Gizzae, reggae, Independence Grove, Libertyville, $10 parking after 5p, FREE concert, 7p
Classical Blast
https://www.classicalblast.com/ Sounds of Summer, Wallace Bowl, Sheridan & Michigan, Wilmette, 7-8:30p
Radio Free Honduras
Latin/Americana, Leah LoMar Park, 1411 Mulford St, Evanston, 6-8p
Open Mic
Madcats, Palatine, 7:30-10:30p
Open Mic Night
Grandpa’s, Glenview, 7:30p
Pierce Crask on Tuesday nights
Celtic Knot Public House, 2022 Central Street, Evanston, 5 -7p
Open Blues Jam
Fritzy’s Tavern, hosted by Edgewater Rhythm & Blues Experience, 6156 N. Clark St, Chicago, 8-11p
Even Tuesdays Jam
hosted by Mike, Kevin and Marc
Wooden Nickel, Highwood, 7:30-10:30p
Wednesday July 9th
Luciana Antonio Quartet
Brazilian Jazz, Esplanade, Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 6:30p
Vista Cruisers
classic rock and blues, celebrate Highwood market, Everts Park, 6-9pm
Deadfest Band
(every second Wednesday), 28 Mile Distillery, Highwood, 7-10p
No Turn on Red
Jackman Park (inside Park Center if it rains), Glenview, 7p
Dave Spector Band
blues/rock, Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, 7:30p
Judson Brown duo
Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lake Rd, Lindenhurst, 7-8:30p
Serendipity
The Village Green, between Library and Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, (inside library if raining), Skokie, 7-8:30p
Hi Infidelity
The Arboretum of S. Barrington .100 W. Higgins Rd, So. Barrington, 6:30p
Trippin Billies
Dave Matthews Tribute, Hubbard Woods Park 939 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, 7p
Semple
Arbortheatre, 50 S. Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills, indoors in case of rain, 7p
AH Community Band
North Park School Eastman & Evergreen, Arlington Heights, 7p
Highland Park Pops
every Wednesday weather permitting, Sunset Woods Park, Highland Park, 6-8p
Even Wednesday’s Open Jam
hosted by Earl Rosen, PS Pub, Wheeling 8-11p
Hot Pepper Jam
Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
Jam Night
Live Wire Lounge, (every Wednesday) 3394 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 8-12PM
What would Wednesday’s be without music, at Wooden Nickel, Highwood, Rotating hosts Scott and Joy make each jam special, 8p
On The Air
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W. IL Rte. 22, Lake Zurich, 7-10p
Thursday July 10th
Smoking Fish Band
Wheeling Town Center, 6:30p
BROADWAY THEME NIGHT
Highland Park Players, Children’s Theatre Co., & Uptown Music Theater, Food Truck Thursday’s, Jen Jensen Park, Ravinia District, 4-7:30p followed by
Movie in the park showing of “Hairspray,” sponsored by the Park District of Highland Park, Food Truck Thursday’s, Jen Jensen Park, Ravinia District, 8p
Listen to the Music
Doobie Brothers Tribute
Rockin’ in the Park, Rosemont Parkway Bank, Rosemont, 7p (with FREE fireworks after the show)
Tributosaurus becomes The Who
Martyr’s Chicago, 7p Tix: www.martyrslive.com
Disco Circus
Viking Park, Gurnee, 7p
The Compleck rock
William Brooks Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore, Antioch, 7p
"Jazzman" Jeff
guitar instrumentals, LIBERTYVILLE FARMERS MARKET at Cook Park between Church Street and Cook Avenue in Libertyville, 9a-1:00pm
Valius
Petal Plaza Downtown Roselle, 6:30p
Trippin Billies
Dave Matthews Tribute, Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, 7p
Roger That
Market Square, Lake Forest, 6:30p
Lady A
Zion Park District, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, 7p
Yzk
Harmony Park, Campbell & Vail, Arlington Heights, 7p
BillyElton
Veteran’s Bandshell, 411 Maple Street, Mt. Prospect, 7p
Hello Weekend
Proesel Park, 7055 Kostner, Lincolnwood, 7p
Kaleidoscope Eyes
Beatles Tribute, Memorial Pavilion, 2200 Lee St, Des Plaines, 6-8p
Jon Rand
Phil’s Beach, Wauconda, 7p
Chicken Bone
Fountain Square, 1603 Orrington Ave, Evanston, 7p
Open Blues Jam
Wooden Nickel, Highwood, 8-11p
Open Mic Night
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W. IL Rte. 22, Lake Zurich, 7-11p
Shanajam
@ Shanahan’s Food & Spirits, 1999 75th St, Woodridge, IL 7-10PM
Friday July 11th
Dave Matthews Band
“Deer Creek,” Noblesville, IN -always worth the drive
Brett Ratner Band
Toadstool Pub, Highwood, 8pm
The County Line Jam Band
Teddy O’Brian’s, Highwood, 8-11p
HI Infidelity
Heritage Park, Wheeling Park District, 7-9p
Vista Cruisers, Main Street Outfitters, Wauconda, 8-11pm
Slavin & Trudell
Strawberry Moon, Wauconda, 7-10p
Saturday June Band
Community Park, Hawthorn Woods, 6:30p
Billy Elton
Oak Park, Main & Ottawa, Niles, 6:30p,
In Spite of Ourselves
Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
Bottled Blues
Madcats, Palatine, $5, 9p-midnight
Tributosaurus becomes The Who
Martyr’s, Chicago, 8p, Tix: www.martyrslive.com
Reelin’ In the 70’s
the music and story of FM Radio in the 70’s, Lyric Theater, 12952 S. Western Ave, Blue Island, 7:30p
Saturday July 12th
Dave Matthews Band
“Deer Creek,” Noblesville, IN -always worth the drive
Hi Infidelity
Wheeling Park District, Wheeling, 7p
Birchwood
80’s, 90’s Rock, Whiskey River, Glenview, 8-11:30p
Eric Butler
acoustics, FREE, Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, 4p
The Flat Cats
swing/jazz, Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, 7:30p
dec8de
Toadstool Pub, Highwood, 8pm
Victor Brown Band
Teddy O’Brian’s, Highwood, 8p
Illinois Brass Band
Al Larson Prairie Center, Schaumburg, no pets, if rain, limited seating indoors, 7p
Petty Betty
Kenicky’s, Richfield, WI, 6-10p
Rollover
Legion Fest post 42, 1030 Central Ave, Evanston, 6p
Hillbilly Rockstarz
Lombard Cruise Nights with Car show, S. Park Ave, Downtown Lombard, 6p
SlaveGarden
Madcats, Palatine, $5, 9p-midnight
Big Brother’s Vinyl
Elks Lodge #1526, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, 7-10p
Sunday July 13th
See Alice
(and be sure to visit with Jack & Barb up for their annual migration from Florida) Toadstool Pub, Highwood, 2-5p
Valius
Village Green, Bluffinia concert, Lake Bluff, 6-7:30p
Miss Jaimie then Rosie and the Rivets
Devonshire Park 4400 Greenwood, Skokie, 7p
Louie in the Middle
Floral Park, Deerfield, 6:30p
The B-Side Band
Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour, Mundelein, 5p
Rollover
Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest, 4p
Blue Grass Jam
Madcats, Palatine, 6-9p
Monday July 14th
Kaleidoscope Eyes
The Beatles Tribute, Esplanade, Botanic Garden, Glencoe, 6:30p
Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band
Town Square Concerts, (rain date Tuesday’s), Schaumburg & Roselle Rds, Schaumburg, 6:45p
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