Incoming

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is now offering Induction Ceremony Programs through its online shop, according to a post on its official Facebook page. Programs from several years are available in “Limited quantities for a limited time.” I quickly went to the RRHOF shop and purchased the 2010 version, which features ABBA, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, The Hollies, and The Stooges. It’s priced at $50, but I noticed other versions, such as the one with Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith, and Van Halen, are going for $100.00. Each cover has its own unique design. By the way, I’m still waiting for the RRHOF to include The Hollies in its line of Inductee t-shirts.

Ralph Covert, who led The Bad Examples through a rousing set this past Friday at Fitzgerald’s, will return to the Berwyn venue next Tuesday, November 21 for as a solo acoustic performance as part of a Songwriter Round Night. Phil Angotti and Jenny Bienemann will perform as well. 

The Minus 5 will perform A Birthday Celebration For Neil Young featuring the music from his years on the Reprise record label this Wednesday at the Mississippi Studios venue in Portland, Oregon. Special guests will include Debbi Peterson from The Bangles, Steve Barton from Translator, and Jenny Conlee from The Decemberists.

Push Puppets, a band that hails from my hometown of Palatine, will be showcasing songs from their Allegory Grey album at Hey Nonny in nearby Arlington Heights this Friday. 

The Spanish concert promoter Houston Party Music will celebrate its 25th Anniversary by presenting The Music Of Big Star Tour this Wednesday through Saturday in Barcelona, Madrid, Gijón, and Valencia. Original member Jody Stephens will perform, along with Mike Mills from R.E.M.; Chris Stamey from The dB’s; Jon Auer from The Posies; and Pat Sansone from Wilco. The Sadies will be special guests each night.

The Randolph Holiday Market will take place this Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Over 100 vendors will be selling housewares, clothing, art, and gifts. The event takes place indoors.

The new documentary The Stones And Brian Jones from Magnolia Pictures and award-winning British director Nick Broomfield will have its general release this Friday at theaters and for home viewing. The 93-minute Stones And Brian Jones features interviews with numerous musicians and previously unseen archival footage. 

Chicago-based power pop trio Thrift Store Halo’s latest release, the six-song EP Live And Unlearn is now available on Bandcamp in digital and CD format. 

TV station WTTW is the lead sponsor for CICFF40 - FACETS’ 40th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, which runs through November 19 at Facets on Chicago’s north side. The festival includes animation, live-action, and documentaries for ages 2 through 18.

Shiiine On Weekender 2023, which is being billed as “An Indoor 3 Day Festival With Accommodation Included,” will be held this Saturday through Sunday at the Butlin’s Minehead Arena in Somerset, England. Scheduled acts include The Wonder Stuff; Inspiral Carpets; The Primitives; Martin McAloon Of Prefab Sprout; Miki Berenyi Trio; and Stereo MC’s.

The Ripleys, a covers band whose repertoire includes tunes by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and U2, has a gig coming up at the Toadstool Pub in Highwood this Saturday night.

Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO, the indie musician’s Electric Light Orchestra tribute album, will be released next Friday, November 17 in CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats.

Big Brother’s Vinyl, a band that specializes in classic rock songs that are somehow overlooked by most other cover bands, will perform this Friday at Peggy Kinnane’s in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s new tropical take on William Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night—complete with Bob Marley and Sting songs—has drawn enthusiastic reviews from Sheri Flanders in the Chicago Sun-Times and Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune. It runs through November 26 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.

The Unswept band will bring its catchy and clever tunes to the Gallery Cabaret on Chicago’s north side on November 18.