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The Bangles recently posted two separate videos on their Facebook page; each with an Anglo twist. The July 30 clip shows Debbie, Susanna, and Vicki, and I believe I believe bassist Derrick Anderson, performing The Beatles’ touching ballad “Yes It Is” live on Chris Carter’s KLOS FM Breakfast With The Beatles show. As always, the harmonies are great. The August 5 clip is a U.K. version of the band’s Jules Shear-penned hit single “If She Knew What She Wants” that I’ve never seen before. Filmed in 1986 when Michael Steele was still onboard, it’s simultaneously more atmospheric and lively than the American studio performance version.

As reported by Maudlyne IheJirika in the Chicago Sun-Times, it’s looking more likely that the house where blues legend Muddy Waters spent many years of his adult life and recorded with other iconic blues musicians will be granted landmark status by The Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

 

Drummer Charlie Watts won’t be performing with The Rolling Stones on their upcoming U.S. tour, due to a recent surgery. The good news is he’s recovering nicely while his longtime friend Steve Jordan fills in for him.

If you like bands that playfully combine rockabilly and garage rock, you can get a double dose on the weekend of August 21 and 22. Amazing Heeby Jeebies have a gig at Montrose Saloon on that Saturday, and they’ll be at the Glenwood Arts Fest the next day. The Chicago-based band’s debut album Bad Feeling is a nonstop carnival ride through twangy guitars and Ary Paloma Jeebie’s spirited vocals.

Ary Paloma is also a member of The Beatelles, and the four-woman tribute band has an August 20 outdoor concert at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine.

The Glenwood Arts Fest will be marking its 20th Anniversary when it takes place on the weekend of August 20 through 22. In addition to Amazing Heeby Jeebies, the performing acts include musician/artist/Chicago music archivist Plastic Crimewave; Joanna Connor; White Mystery; Son Maracas; The Polkaholics; Funkadesi; Clickbait; and Monarchy Over Monday. In addition to the live music, the Glenwood Arts Fest will feature over 150 artists and open studios, as well as food and craft beer vendors.

Major stars from a variety of music genres will come together on the Great Lawn At Central Park August 21 to celebrate New York City’s re-emergence from the pandemic. Produced by the city, Clive Davis, and Live Nation, We Love NYC - The Homecoming Concert will include performances by Bruce Springsteen; Paul Simon; Jennifer Hudson; Andrea Bocelli; LL Cool J; Elvis Costello; Jimmy Fallon; Wyclef Jean; Patti Smith; and Rob Thomas with Santana.

Daryl Cloran’s swinging London interpretation of As You Like It will run from October 6 through November at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. The production will work several Beatles songs into the narrative. If you’re feeling a sense of deja vu, it’s because this particular take on the Shakespeare classic was scheduled to run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre earlier but had to be postponed. As reported by theater critic Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune, this version of As You Like It will be part of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s 2021-22 season.