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Please see yesterday’s Weekend Reminders post for events taking place this weekend.

This event should have been included in yesterday’s post: Joe Shanahan, who runs the popular Metro and GMan Tavern venues in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, will show off his DJ finesse when he spins punk, funk, soul, and a bit of disco from 3:00 to 7:00 pm tomorrow at GMan. In a recent Facebook post, Shanahan noted he’ll have, “plenty of ground to cover as well as a nod to the classics.”

Tickets are now on sale for two Jeff Tweedy outdoor solo acoustic shows at FitzGerald’s Outdoors in Berwyn, IL. On September 24, his special guest will be Official Claire; and on September 25, his special guest will be Henry True.

“Casablanca,” an energetic song that immediately catches your ear, is the first single from an upcoming album of new material from Bangles founding member Susanna Hoffs. It’s available to download on various sites; the entire album, titled The List, is due out on September 18.

Vicki Peterson (another Bangles founding member) and John Cowsill of The Cowsills (and later The Beach Boys) have a month-long, six-date tour that will wrap on August 30 with a show at The Rhode Island Folk Festival in Riverside, RI. The duo recently announced three October dates: on the 10th in Port Arkansas, TX; the 11th in Austin, TX; and the 14th at Avenel, NJ.

Vicki Peterson fans can pick up a cool souvenir while helping to support a worthy cause by ordering a limited-edition tumbler she designed for Joey’s Song, an organization that supports epilepsy research. It’s available, along with other special items, on the official Joey’s Song website.

Amazing Heeby Jeebies, a Chicago-based band that combines garage rock and rockabilly while spinning tales of werewolves, mummies, and cannibals, will get the party started as the first band to perform at 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest. They’ll go on at 6:00 pm on the first night of the August 14 – 16 bash. Other scheduled acts over that weekend include Kid Kingston; Funkadesi; Tennis Court Oath; and Son Monarcas.

This year’s Hometown Celebration - A Benefit for The Lin Brehmer Scholars Fund at Metro will take place on August 16. The featured acts will be The Linburgers (Tributosaurus members Matt Spiegel & Curt Morrison); Dag Juhlin; Michael McDermott; and Heather Lynne Horton.

Local indie rock band Vinto Van Go will celebrate the release of its new record Charms And Trips on September 29 at Reggie’s Chicago, which is a bit south of the downtown area. Jem Records recording artists The Cynz from New York are also on the bill that night.

Sleater-Kinney and Fandiem have joined forces to support Sweet Relief, the non-profit organization that helps people in the music business cope with medical, age-related, and other hardships. Fans who donate to Sweet Relief via the official Fandiem website have a chance win a trip to Chicago and see Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair perform at The Salt Shed on September 17. The prize includes airfare and hotel accommodations, along with meeting the band backstage; having exclusive side stage viewing; and receiving a merch pack. Other stops on the tour include Los Angeles; Denver; Brooklyn; Philadelphia, and Boston.

Singer-bassist Herb Eimerman will perform original songs during a solo acoustic set at 3:00 pm at the On The Rocks venue at the Waukegan Harbor in Waukegan, IL on September 13. The band Hindsight will also perform that afternoon. One of songs Eimerman performs will likely be “Designed By You,” a new single he recorded with his grandson guitarist Gavin Eimerman. It’s now available as a free download on the Egomaniac Music Bandcamp page.

Los Angeles-based singer Juniper and her radio personality/musician father Michael Shelley have a gig coming up in Tokyo, Japan on August 30. Back in February of 2023, I posted a favorable review of Juniper’s She Steals Candy album, which featured her performing a mix of lost nuggets from the mid-1960s; along with covers of  The Bangles, The Go-Go’s, Amy Rigby, and other artists.

Kevin Lee And The Kings, long-time masters of melodic, hard-edged rock, will perform at Montrose Saloon on Chicago’s north side on August 13. Singer-guitarist Scott Niekelski, who’s launched a successful solo career in addition to fronting the popular Go Time! band, will serve as the opening act.

Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas, a new exhibition featuring The Pretenders vocalist-guitarist’s paintings, is now open tomorrow at the Harvey And Woodd gallery in Edinburgh, and will run through August 28th.

The Kinks: Brothers, a new exhibition created by Ray and Dave Davies of the band and artist Christian Furr, is now open at London’s Gibson Garage.

Montrose Saloon has done a splendid job hosting the annual International Pop Overthrow - Chicago for a few years now, so it’s no surprise the north-side Chicago venue has come up with its own multi-act festival. The End Of The Summer Music Fest will present 15 bands over the course of two nights—September 11 and 12. The participating acts include Kent Rose; Esmerelda’s Boys; Who’s This Mary?; The Bon Mots; Go Time!; The Thin Cherries; and The Spindles.

U2 has released a video of a new single titled “Street Of Dreams” that’s available to view on the Rock Cellar website. The song is showing up on radio stations such as WXRT in Chicago, and has a classic U2 arrangement and inspirational message about following your dreams. It’s an enticing preview of a full album the band promises will be released in the near future.

The Chicago-based Clinard Dance will present its Flamenco Quartet Project, a multi-faceted event that blends history and art within a flamenco format, at Evanston SPACE in Evanston, IL at 7:30 pm on August 10.  The performers will include jazz vocalist Joan Collaso, rapper King Mossa, flamenco percussionist Diego Alvarez, and flamenco dancer Wendy Clinard.

Marshall Crenshaw’s Fall 2026 Tour, with special guests Sarah Borges with Eric Ambel, will start October 27 in Toronto, ON and continue through November 23 with a concert in New York, NY. The tour will bring Crenshaw to The Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago on Halloween night.

An impressive variety of acts will be on hand when the Edgewater Music Fest is held on the weekend of August 28 – 30 at Broadway and Thorndale on Chicago’s north side. Ted Leo And The Pharmacists; NNAMDÏ; Maps And Atlases; Spitalfield; Mucca Pazza; Naked Brunch; Cult Canyon; Dianogah; and North By North are among the performers.

Lenny Kaye, whose impressive resume includes being a member of The Patti Smith Band; a successful producer; and a connoisseur of garage rock, will drop by the Gman Tavern in Chicago on September 18. As noted by Gman Tavern boss Joe Shanahan in a Facebook post, Kaye will promote his debut album and will be joined by onstage by local singer-songwriter Nora O’Connor.

The August issue of the splendid UK rock magazine MOJO (with The Rolling Stones on the cover) features journalist David Fricke’s extensive interview with Lenny Kaye, along with a lot of cool photos.

Chicago-based blues legend Buddy Guy’s massive Celebrate The Legend Tour continues this month with a busy schedule that includes shows in Nashville; Atlanta; New Orleans; San Antonio;and Dallas. Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday at Madison Square Garden on October 1; the tour runs through October 29. 

Issue #23 of Second Scene includes articles on The Monochrome Set; Joan As Police Woman; The Lemon Twigs; The Dream Syndicate; The Long Ryders, and numerous other bands, is available through its Bandcamp page. Led by editor-in-chief Tim Thomas, the Pittsburgh, PA indie rock music newspaper presents its reviews and articles within a colorful, eye-catching layout.

A trio of UK acts comprising Colin Blunstone of The Zombies; new wave stars The Fixx; and musician/producer Peter Asher will tour America throughout the month of September. The 19 stops will include New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis, MN; and Waukegan, IL.

Theater Of The Mind, the imaginative adventure crafted by David Byrne from Talking Heads and writer Mala Gaonkar, will run through August 30 at the Reid Murdoch Building at 333 N. LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago. Theater Of The Mind is a Goodman Theatre production.

Weekend Reminders

Weekend Reminders on Thursday posts focus on events that were previously mentioned on Broken Hearted Toy, and are taking place during the upcoming weekend. Plus, the occasional event taking place this weekend that has just come to my attention; record release info; or concert tickets going on sale.

Sleater-Kinney and Fandiem have joined forces to support Sweet Relief, the non-profit organization that helps people in the music business cope with medical, age-related, and other hardships. Fans who donate to Sweet Relief via the official Fandiem website have a chance win a trip to Chicago and see Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair perform at The Salt Shed on September 17. The prize includes airfare and hotel accommodations, along with meeting the band backstage; having exclusive side stage viewing; and receiving a merch pack. Other stops on the tour include Los Angeles; Denver; Brooklyn; Philadelphia, and Boston.

Depending on when you read this, you could still catch the Chicago-based psychedelic/power pop recording artists Hushdrops tonight at Liar's Club on Chicago’s north side with the hard-edged trio The Feeders, and Hues.

“Casablanca,” the energetic first single from an upcoming album of new material from Susanna Hoffs, is now available to download on various sites. The entire album, titled The List, is due out on September 18.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for two Jeff Tweedy outdoor solo acoustic shows at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn, IL. On September 24, his special guest will be Official Claire; and on September 25, his special guest will be Henry True.

Tickets are now on sale for Cheap Trick’s concert in Milwaukee on November 18 part of their All Washed Up Tour.

International Pop Overthrow - Los Angeles kicks off tomorrow night and will run through August 16 at the Redwood Bar and Corbin Bowl venues. Several acts, including Plasticsoul; Lori Garrote And The Chaos; Kerosene Stars; The Jeremy Band; and Rick Hromadka, will perform. The entire schedule is now available on the official IPO website.

As noted in a recent Facebook post from International Pop Overthrow founder David Bash, the IPO Vol. 27 compilation is now available for pre-order from Omnivore Recordings. The CD features several acts who have performed at IPO events around the globe.

Push Puppets will likely showcase songs from their 2025 album Tethered Together when they perform at Hey Nonny! in Arlington Heights, IL tomorrow night. The Chicago area band specializes in melodic, well-crafted indie rock.

Pravda Records recording artists The Handcuffs, Nathan Graham, Reilly Downes, and Nora O’Connor will perform an all-ages, free show as part of the Dovetail Brewery’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration this Saturday. The Handcuffs go on at 6:00 pm, and will have new t-shirts, vinyl and CDs for sale.

Long-time Chicago area musician Phil Angotti will bring his expertise in performing Beatles songs to the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, Michigan this Friday. The singer-guitarist will perform two sets of Beatles and Paul McCartney covers, as well as a few originals. Angotti will be accompanied by Blair Holmes and Tom Ryan, along with string duo Emily Nash and Chris Ferrer. The show starts at 7:00 pm Eastern time.

The FitzGerald’s venue in Berwyn, IL will present Still IL - A Tribute to The Smiths on the patio this Saturday at 7pm. The Still IL Facebook page describes the band’s mission as, “Celebrating The Smiths, Morrissey, Marr, Manchester and more via Chicago.” This is a free show, but reservations are encouraged.

Incoming

Montrose Saloon has done a splendid job hosting the annual International Pop Overthrow - Chicago, so it’s no surprise the north-side Chicago venue has come up with its own multi-act festival. The End Of The Summer Music Fest will present 15 bands over the course of two nights—September 11 and 12. The participating acts include Kent Rose; Esmerelda’s Boys; Who’s This Mary?; The Bon Mots; Go Time!; The Thin Cherries; and The Spindles.

Meanwhile, International Pop Overthrow - Los Angeles kicks off this Friday and will run through August 16 at the Redwood Bar and Corbin Bowl venues. Several acts, including Plasticsoul; Lori Garrote And The Chaos; Kerosene Stars; The Jeremy Band; and Rick Hromadka, will perform. The entire schedule is now available on the official IPO website.

As noted in a recent Facebook post from International Pop Overthrow founder David Bash, the IPO Vol. 27 compilation is now available for pre-order from Omnivore Recordings. The CD features several acts who have performed at IPO events around the globe.

The Handcuffs will perform an all-ages, free show as part of the Dovetail Brewery’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration this Saturday. The band goes on at 6:00 pm, and will have new t-shirts, vinyl and CDs for sale.

Long-time Chicago area musician Phil Angotti will bring his expertise at performing Beatles songs to the Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, Michigan this Friday. The singer-guitarist will perform two sets of Beatles and Paul McCartney covers, as well as a few of his own originals. Angotti will be accompanied by Blair Holmes and Tom Ryan, along with string duo Emily Nash and Chris Ferrer. The show starts at 7:00 pm Eastern time.

The Chicago-based psychedelic/power pop recording artists Hushdrops have a gig this Thursday at Liar's Club on Chicago’s north side with the Feeders, and Hues.

Tickets are now on sale for the City Winery Chicago shows The Seven Wonders: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac on September 22, and Rhett Miller with Reilly Downes And The Acid Cowboys on October 8.

The FitzGerald’s venue in Berwyn, IL will present Still IL - A Tribute to The Smiths on the patio this Saturday at 7pm. The Still IL Facebook page describes the band’s mission as, “Celebrating The Smiths, Morrissey, Marr, Manchester and more via Chicago.” This is a free show, but reservations are encouraged.

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Coming off a sold-out double bill with 21st century druid practitioners whitewolfsonicprincess this past Tuesday at Evanston SPACE, The Handcuffs have announced another Chicago area show. They’ll perform an all-ages, free show as part of the Dovetail Brewery’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration on August 8. The band goes on at 6:00 pm, and will have new t-shirts, vinyl and CDs for sale.

Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas, a new exhibition featuring The Pretenders vocalist-guitarist’s paintings, will open tomorrow at the Harvey And Woodd gallery in Edinburgh, and run through August 28th.

The Kinks: Brothers, a new exhibition created by Ray and Dave Davies of the band and artist Christian Furr, is now open at London’s Gibson Garage.

Lenny Kaye, whose impressive resume includes being a member of The Patti Smith Band; a successful producer; and a connoisseur of garage rock, will drop by the Gman Tavern in Chicago on September 18. As noted by Gman Tavern boss Joe Shanahan in a Facebook post, Kaye will promote his debut album and will be joined by onstage by local singer-songwriter Nora O’Connor.

The August issue of the splendid UK rock magazine MOJO (with The Rolling Stones on the cover) features journalist David Fricke’s extensive interview with Lenny Kaye, along with a lot of cool photos.

The Liverpool techno band Ladytron recently released its new album Paradises, and has concerts coming up December 15 in Manchester, December 16 in London, and December 17 in Glasgow. The Miki Berenyi Trio, led by the founding member of Lush, will be the special guest for the first two concerts; the special guest for Glasgow hasn’t been announced yet. 

The 93XRT Record Release Show for Michael McDermott and The Arsonists will take place on August 11 at GMan Tavern in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. The new album is titled Flowers From The Graveyard.

An upcoming album titled David Bowie - The Shel Talmy Recordings will feature previously unreleased material produced by the legendary Talmy back in 1965. The album will be available on September 18 in CD, LP, digital, and limited-edition vinyl formats. The release will also feature extensive sleeve notes by musician/music historian Alec Palao.

Singer-songwriter Jules Klee will no doubt perform her new single “He Don’t Know A Thing” when she opens for the double bill of West Texas Exiles and The Rusty Pickups this Monday at The Atchison venue in Bloomington, IL. “He Don’t Know A Thing” is a heartfelt country ballad with a genuine twang arrangement. 

The schedule for International Pop Overthrow - Los Angeles, which will run from August 7 through August 16, is now available on the official IPO website. Several acts, including Plasticsoul; Lori Garrote And The Chaos; Kerosene Stars; The Jeremy Band; and Rick Hromadka, will perform at the Redwood Bar and Corbin Bowl venues. The IPO website is a good way to discover new music since many of the participating acts listed have links to their Bandcamp pages.

As noted in a recent Facebook post from International Pop Overthrow founder David Bash, the IPO Vol. 27 compilation is now available for pre-order from Omnivore Recordings. The CD features several acts who have performed at IPO events around the globe.

“Designed By You,” a new single from long-time Chicago area bassist-vocalist Herb Eimerman and his grandson guitarist Gavin Eimerman, is now available as a free download on the Egomaniac Music Bandcamp page. Australian musician/indie label founder Joe Algeri produced the song, along with mastering engineer: Oleg “Yorshoff” Yershovindie.

U2 has released a video of a new single titled “Street Of Dreams” that’s available to view on the Rock Cellar website. The song is showing up on radio stations such as WXRT in Chicago, and has a classic U2 arrangement and inspirational message about following your dreams. It’s an enticing preview of a full album the band promises will be released in the near future.

Push Puppets will likely showcase songs from their 2025 album Tethered Together when they perform at Hey Nonny! in Arlington Heights, IL on August 7. The Chicago area band specializes in melodic, well-crafted indie rock.

Marshall Crenshaw’s Fall 2026 Tour, with special guests Sarah Borges with Eric Ambel, will start October 27 in Toronto, ON and continue through November 23 with a concert in New York, NY. The tour will bring Crenshaw to The Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago on Halloween night.

Clinard Dance, based in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, will present a Flamenco Quartet Project at Evanston SPACE in Evanston, IL on August 10.

Chicago-based blues legend Buddy Guy’s Celebrate The Legend Tour recently kicked off in Toronto, ON, and will run through October 29 with a concert in Memphis, TN. Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday at Madison Square Garden on October 1.

The 9th Annual Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on August 16 at Buddy Guy’s Legends venue in the south end of downtown Chicago. A post on the official Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame notes that tickets will only be sold in advance.

Issue #23 of Second Scene includes articles on The Monochrome Set; Joan As Police Woman; The Lemon Twigs; The Dream Syndicate; The Long Ryders, and numerous other bands, is available through its Bandcamp page. Led by editor-in-chief Tim Thomas, the Pittsburgh, PA indie rock music newspaper presents its reviews and articles within a colorful, eye-catching layout.

LaRue DeVille, an offshoot of long-time Chicago club band Red Wigglers, along with punk rock cover band Horse And Sparrow, will share a double bill at Double Clutch Brewery in Evanston on August 13. Both bands that night will feature vocalist Erica Loftus, whose impressive resume also includes The Right Tidys and The Collectors. There’s no cover charge.

A trio of UK acts comprising Colin Blunstone of The Zombies; new wave stars The Fixx; and musician/producer Peter Asher will tour America throughout the month of September. The 19 stops will include New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis, MN; and Waukegan, IL.

Custard Flux, AKA musician Gregory Curvey, will weave his prog music magic at a Chicago Alternafest! event at the Underground Lounge on August 15. Piper No; Oh My Lover; and Mystic Mulberry will also be on the Alternafest! bill.

This year’s Hometown Celebration - A Benefit for The Lin Brehmer Scholars Fund at Metro will take place on August 16. The featured acts will be The Linburgers (Tributosaurus members Matt Spiegel & Curt Morrison); Dag Juhlin; Michael McDermott; and Heather Lynne Horton. Brehmer will always be remembered as one of Chicago’s best-friendliest and knowledgeable radio personalities, especially for those of us who met him in person. It’s great to see this benefit taking place again.

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill’s month-long, six-date tour continues tomorrow in Mahomet, IL and wraps on August 30 with a show at The Rhode Island Folk Festival in Riverside, RI. Plus, the duo recently announced three October dates: on the 10th in Port Arkansas, TX; the 11th in Austin, TX; and the 14th at Avenel, NJ.

Vicki Peterson fans can pick up a cool souvenir while helping to support a worthy cause by ordering a limited-edition tumbler she designed for Joey’s Song, an organization that supports epilepsy research. It’s available, along with other special items, on the official Joey’s Song website.

Theater Of The Mind, the imaginative adventure crafted by David Byrne from Talking Heads and writer Mala Gaonkar, will run through August 30 at the Reid Murdoch Building at 333 N. LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago. Theater Of The Mind is a Goodman Theatre production. 

Upcoming concerts at the 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Riverside Park venue in Aurora, IL include UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell on August 9; The Beach Boys on August 14; and Poi Dog Pondering on August 15.

They started out with Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Spencer Davis Group respectively, and have gone on to create classic rock and roll in various ways over several decades. The Celebrating 2 Legends John Fogerty and Steve Winwood The Legacy Tour kicks off in Tinley Park, IL on September 3 and will include stops in Boston, MA; Atlantic City, NJ; Vienna, VA; and Charlotte, NC.

Weekend Reminders

Weekend Reminders on Thursday posts focus on events that were previously mentioned on Broken Hearted Toy, and are taking place during the upcoming weekend. Plus, the occasional event taking place this weekend that has just come to my attention; record release info; or concert tickets going on sale.

First, I’d like to welcome all those who’ve come to Chicago for the Lollapalooza music festival. Some of you might even be from other countries. Today’s post includes some suggestions to check out during your visit. 

 Lollapalooza opened today and will run through Sunday at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. The lineup includes Lorde; The Smashing Pumpkins; Sombr; Wet Leg; Suki Waterhouse; and Wolf Alice.

As noted here on previous posts, Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill have a month-long, six-date tour that kicks off tomorrow in Mahomet, IL and wraps on August 30 with a show at The Rhode Island Folk Festival in Riverside, RI. Plus, tickets go on sale tomorrow for the duo’s recently announced three October dates: on the 10th in Port Arkansas, TX; the 11th in Austin, TX; and the 14th at Avenel, NJ.

Stewart Copeland Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood And Other Adventures - An Evening Of Conversation With The Hall Of Fame Rock Star is coming to the North Shore Center in Skokie, IL tomorrow night.

Singer-songwriter Jules Klee will no doubt perform her new single “He Don’t Know A Thing” when she shares a double bill with singer-guitarist Andrew Hoyt at 5:00 pm at the Tiny Tapp and Cafe  (55 W. Riverwalk South) in downtown Chicago this Sunday. “He Don’t Know A Thing” is a heartfelt country ballad with a genuine twang arrangement.

“Designed By You,” a new single from long-time Chicago area bassist-vocalist Herb Eimerman and his grandson guitarist Gavin Eimerman, will be available as a free download tomorrow on the Egomaniac Music Bandcamp page. Australian musician/indie label founder Joe Algeri produced the song, along with mastering engineer: Oleg “Yorshoff” Yershovindie. Herb Eimerman describes the jangling pop song as “a celebration of music’s restorative power.”

Tickets are now on sale for the 93XRT Record Release Show for Michael McDermott and The Arsonists on August 11 at GMan Tavern in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood. The new album is titled Flowers From The Graveyard.

 Chicago-based musicians Phil Angotti and Friends will be backed by a string section during their Beatles tribute brunch at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn, IL this Sunday. The music starts at noon. These guys are masters at covering The Beatles, and a string section will make things even better.

Temp Wishes, a new band led by the perpetually busy Josh Chicoine of The M’s, will open for veteran guitarist Cory Hanson at The Hideout in Chicago this Sunday. Chicoine, along with fellow Temp Wishes members Edward Anderson; Colby Starck; and Glenn Rischke, recently recorded a single titled “Flash Fantasy.”

Chicago radio station WXRT’s Live From The XRT Concert Archives series continues tomorrow night at 9:00 pm with a May 16, 2001 concert performance by Buddy Guy at his Legends venue in Chicago. Live From The XRT Concert Archives can be heard on 93.1FM; 93XRT.com; and the Audacy app. on XRT show tomorrow on the radio?

Incoming

Lollapalooza kicks off this Thursday and will run through Sunday at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. The lineup includes Lorde; The Smashing Pumpkins; Sombr; Wet Leg; Suki Waterhouse; and Wolf Alice. There will also be Lollapalooza After Shows, including Wednesday night performances by The Smashing Pumpkins at The Riviera Theatre; and Wet Leg at The Vic.

If extra-long concert titles were against the law, he would be in trouble. Stewart Copeland Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood And Other Adventures - An Evening Of Conversation With The Hall Of Fame Rock Star is scheduled at the North Shore Center in Skokie, IL this Friday.

Tomorrow night’s Evanston SPACE double bill of Chicago indie rockers The Handcuffs and self-described 21st century druid practitioners whitewolfsonicprincess is almost sold out. The acoustic duo Scott & Odie will open at 6:15 pm. In a recent Facebook post, The Handcuffs promise to have their new t-shirts on sale as well as all of their records. A Facebook post from recording artists whitewolfsonicprincess states they’ll “be grooving our story songs about light and shadow and prayers to the natural world and the interconnectedness of all things.”

Alison Hinderliter is a longtime member of The Handcuffs, and she also performs with the classical trio Ghost Voice with Jeffrey Parker and Tom McGettrick. They have an album coming out soon, along with some live shows in town to promote it. Ghost Voice will perform at The Check Out on September 2, and The Hideout on November 13. 

John Cowsill and Vicki Peterson have a month-long, six-date tour that kicks off this Friday in Mahomet, IL and wraps on August 30 with a show at The Rhode Island Folk Festival in Riverside, RI.  Cowsill and Peterson will likely showcase songs from their Long After The Fire album, as well as material from The Bangles and The Cowsills.

Chicago-based musicians Phil Angotti and Friends will be backed by a string section during their Beatles tribute brunch at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn, IL this Sunday. The music starts at noon. These guys are masters at covering The Beatles, and a string section will make things even better.

Marshall Crenshaw’s Fall 2026 Tour, with special guests Sarah Borges with Eric Ambel, will start October 27 in Toronto, ON and continue through November 23 with a concert in New York, NY. The tour will bring Crenshaw to The Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago on Halloween night.

Clinard Dance, based in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, will present a Flamenco Quartet Project at Evanston SPACE in Evanston, IL on August 10.

Temp Wishes, a new band led by the perpetually busy Josh Chicoine of The M’s, will open for veteran guitarist Cory Hanson at The Hideout in Chicago this Sunday. Chicoine, along with fellow Temp Wishes members Edward Anderson; Colby Starck; and Glenn Rischke, recently recorded a single titled “Flash Fantasy.”