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Dave Davies of The Kinks has given us some of rock’s best guitar riffs and no doubt has a wealth of stories to share. We’ll all get a chance to experience them when his autobiography Living On A Thin Line comes out on July 7. The Kinks broke up long ago, but like his brother Ray, Dave continues to perform and record. I saw his current band a few years back at the Lincoln Avenue Street Fair, and it was an amazing show.

Graham Nash comes to the Chicago area for two sold-out shows tomorrow and Saturday at SPACE in Evanston. On his last visit—at the Athenaeum Theatre—he performed with guitarist-vocalist Shane Fontayne and keyboards player-vocalist Todd Caldwell. The three of them crafted an impressive selection of Nash’s solo stuff, a few Hollies tunes, and several Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young gems.

Cherish The Ladies, the five-woman band that’s been playing Irish music since 1985, has a gig this Saturday, March 26 at the Irish American Heritage Center on Chicago’s northwest side. Flute and whistle player Joanie Madden leads the festivities with a quick sense of humor, and the group’s mix of traditional and original songs is always engaging. Saturday’s show starts at 7:00 pm; ticket prices range from $30 to $50.

Put a smile on the world's face. The World Comedy Expo will offer 27 shows this weekend at The Annoyance Theatre, Den Theatre, Laugh Factory and The Second City. In addition to comedic performances, the event include panels and workshops. Tomorrow’s Touring Internationally panel at The Den Theatre is free, but the other shows run $20 each. See the website for the full listing.