Incoming

The Third Eye, a book of personal photographs George Harrison took of his fellow Beatles in the years 1963 – 1969, goes on sale tomorrow. It features over 200 photographs compiled and curated by Olivia Harrison, along with her essays, and comments from George.

Singer-guitarist Phil Angotti’s annual John Lennon birthday tribute will take place this Friday at Martyrs’ on Chicago’s north side. As with Ellis Clark and Ary Paloma’s My Sweet George George Harrison birthday bash at that same venue each February, Angotti’s Lennon tribute involves local musicians doing a terrific job of covering Beatles band and solo material. This year, Angotti’s special guests will be Plastic Orwell Band (members of Chicago’s indie rockers The Handcuffs); Sports Boyfriend; Steve Dawson; and famous Beatles pal Billy J.Kramer. The fun starts at 7:30.

Dave Davies of The Kinks will bring his current revue Dave Davies: Kinks Songs and Stories to the City Winery Hudson Valley venue in Montgomery, NY on October 6 and to City Winery Boston on October 13. Dennis Diken, a founding member of The Smithereens, will be helping out on drums for both shows.

Old 97s lead vocalist and frequent solo artist Rhett Miller will perform at City Winery Chicago with Reilly Downes and the Acid Cowboys this Thursday. Miller released the new single “Wasted Time” last month.

Alt rock bands Young Fresh Fellows and Dot Dash will share a bill on October 18 at Hank Dietle’s Tavern, a venue that’s been around since the 1950s in Rockville, MD.

An Evening With Steve Dawson, an event celebrating the Chicago-based singer-songwriter’s 35 years of performing, will take place this Sunday at Evanston SPACE in Evanston, IL. He’ll be joined by special guests Jason Adasiewicz; Jason Roebke; Diane Christiansen; and Alton Smith.

The Who’s Tommy - The Musical North American Tour kicks off tomorrow in Cleveland, OH and will wrap up in San Antonio, TX on June 6, 2027. It will be an ambitious endeavor that includes a February 16 – February 28 run in Chicago. I saw this show at The Goodman Theatre a while back, and it’s truly an Amazing Journey.

Colvin House, the historic landmark on Chicago’s north side will be the scene of time travel entertainment on November 12. That’s when it will feature the double bill of the 21st Century Druid Music/Celtic Blues of whitewolfsonicprincess and the jazz and swing from the 1930s through 1950s of Angry Ankles. The ticket price is $23.18.

Souvenirs - 80 Years Of John Prine, a four-day event, will kick off this Thursday at the Chicago Theatre. Members of Prine’s band will perform, along with Steve Earle; Ratboys; Jon Langford; Kathleen Edwards; Alynda Segarra; Amos Lee; Shemekia Copeland; Josh Ritter; Margo Price; and The Cactus Blossoms. Actor John C. Reilly will serve as host. All proceeds from Souvenirs will benefit the Prine-inspired Hello In There Foundation.

Famous In The Future, a skits and music comedy group with several years of experience on the local theatre scene, will present YippieFest 2026 this weekend at The Cornservatory venue on Chicago’s north side. As in previous years, the counter culture event will offer puppets, dance, performance art, and a few acoustic music sets. 

Vicki Peterson of the Bangles and John Cowsill of The Cowsills (and later The Beach Boys) have been touring in support of their Long After The Fire album for much of 2026, and will continue this Saturday in Port Arkansas, TX and Sunday in Austin, TX. 

The Kung Fu Necktie venue in Philadelphia, PA has a double bill coming up this Saturday featuring the Lower Wolves band performing early R.E.M. songs (1982 – 1987) and the Bright Paper Werewolves band performing Guided By Voice songs.