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Guitarist-vocalist Johnny Marr, who has found success performing with The Smiths, as a solo artist, and as a guest with a few well known bands, will release the catchy new single “Spin” tomorrow. As noted on his website, the song is a teaser for an upcoming solo album.

An Evening With Steve Dawson, which will celebrate the Chicago-based singer-songwriter’s 35 years of performing, is set to take place on October 11 at Evanston SPACE in Evanston, IL. His Facebook page promises “a few very special guests.” I remember first meeting Dawson and his wife Diane Christiansen back when they performed with the Stump The Host band.

This year’s SummerFest in Milwaukee, WI has concerts taking place tomorrow through June 20; June 25 – 27; and July 2 – 4. Performers include Echo And The Bunnymen; Alejandro Escovedo; Modern English; The Dream Syndicate; The Roots; Kim Gordon; Little Feat; Old 97s; Sons Of The Silent Age; Muse; Spoon; Gin Blossoms; BoDeans; The Jayhawks; Soul Asylum; and Spin Doctors.

The Meadowlark Lemons will showcase songs from their recently released self-titled debut album at Fitzgerald's Sidebar in Berwyn, IL this Friday. The Chicago-based quintet creates a mix of jazz, funk, and soul that’s particularly impressive on “Meet Me At The Sidebar,” “The Laughing Heart,” and “Little Funky Wolf.”

The Telepaths and whitewolfsonicprincess, two Chicago indie rock bands that include singer-guitarist-songwriter James Moeller, will share a double bill at Phyllis’ Musical Inn this Saturday night. The music starts at 9:00 pm, Phyllis’ Musical Inn is located at 1800 W. Division Street.

The folk-rock/acid folk-rock trio Esmerelda’s Boys, which has been picking up gigs on the Chicago club scene since forming last spring, will be part of a double bill with vocalist-guitarist Pierce Crask tomorrow night at Montrose Saloon. Esmerelda’s Boys recently started recording at the Loft Studio in Saline, MI, and expect to release a single some time this summer.