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The annual Square Roots festival takes place this Friday through Sunday in Lincoln Square (4400 – 4560 Lincoln Avenue) on Chicago’s north side. Bob Mould, Guided By Voices, and Dehd are listed as the headline acts, and there’s a wealth of critically acclaimed performers involved. The lineup includes Lilly Hiatt; !!! (CHK CHK CHK); Hayes Carll; The Cactus Blossoms; The O’My’s; The Altons; and ÉSSO. The suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids, and $20 for families.

Kevin Lee and The Kings have an outdoor gig coming up this Thursday, July 7 on the dock at Montrose Beach. The Chicago-based quartet will be playing high-energy, guitar-driven rock and roll from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Songs from their impressive new Lightning Strikes EP will likely being included in the performance.

NOTE: The first annual Third Coast Surf Fest, scheduled for Waukegan Harbor on July 9 has been cancelled “due to circumstances way beyond our control” according to an update on the event’s official website. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders and vendors.

The Handcuffs will be the official house band and backing band when Thanks, Doll: A Celebration Of Cynthia Plaster Caster takes place this Thursday, July 7 at Metro. The event will feature Jon Langford and Sally Timms from The Mekons and Waco Brothers; Chris Connelly from Ministry and Revolting Cocks; Suzi Gardner from L7; Bobby Conn; Martin Court from P.I.L; Tennis Court Oaths; and other acts.

The Spindles will be performing under the name The Everly Lovers this Sunday afternoon, July 10, as part of the Orland Park Library’s Summer Concert Series. They’ll play an hour’s worth of Everly Brothers tunes, as well as hits by acts who were inspired by Phil and Don.

This past Sunday’s Chicago Tribune carried a heartfelt article by Associated Press writer David Bauder about Olivia Harrison’s new book Came The Lightening - Twenty Poems For George. Bauer quotes Harrison explaining that she wrote the book about her late husband “because he was a good guy. And I want people to know . . . these things.” Based on the article, it’s clear she shares a lot of fascinating and entertaining information in the 104-page Came The Lightening. It’s available from the esteemed Genesis Publications for $35.