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Joe Walsh And Friends will present VetsAid - The Concert For Our Veterans on January 29 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Walsh, whose resume includes performing with James Gang; The Eagles; and on his solo recordings, will be joined by special guests Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Other acts helping out include The Killers; The War On Drugs; and St. Vincent.

The wolf has definitely survived. Los Lobos, the Grammy Award winning alt rock band from East Los Angeles, is currently celebrating their 50th anniversary. They’ll perform at City Winery Chicago on December 16 and 17; as well as at The Arcada in St. Charles, IL on December 18. The hard-hitting midwest rockers Backyard Tire Fire will be the opening act for all three of these gigs.

Super Creeps, the Chicago-based David Bowie tribute act, will share the bill with the Gang Of Four tribute act Damaged Gods at the Gallery Cabaret on November 21. Damaged Gods goes on at 8:30 pm, followed by Super Creeps at 10:00 pm. Gallery Cabaret is located at 2020 N. Oakley.

International Pop Overthrow - Toronto will bring 20 live acts to The Painted Lady venue this Friday through Sunday. I must confess the only one I’m familiar with is the globe-trotting, always impressive Dave Rave, who has the 9:15 pm slot on Saturday. But one of the good things about IPO gigs is they cast a spotlight on local talent in various cities, and introduce them to the rest of the world. You can find links to most of them on the official International Pop Overthrow website.

EXPO ’76, one of the most fun and unpredictable cover bands around, will be back at their beloved Simon’s Tavern on Chicago’s north side tomorrow night. The adventure starts at 8:30 pm. 

Long-time Chicago country/rock band Urban Twang will likely perform selections from their modestly titled Greatest Misses album when they perform at Uncommon Ground Lakeview on November 28. Local singer-songwriter Paige Kizer, who recently released her album Unconditional, will open with an acoustic set.

A Song For Gram Parsons - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration takes place tomorrow night at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. The performers will include Emmylou Harris; Elvis Costello; The Black Crowes; Grace Potter; Jim Lauderdale; and “Cosmic Accompaniment  by Beachwood Sparks.” In addition to celebrating Parson’s 2026 induction, the event will be a benefit for the Friendly House Foundation and Backline organizations.

Colvin House, the historic landmark on Chicago’s north side will be the scene of time travel entertainment this Thursday. 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.

Solo jazz guitarist Tony Richards will perform at the Basil Leaf Cafe on Chicago’s north side this Thursday night from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Keyboards player Alison Hinderliter, a longtime member of Chicago indie rockers The Handcuffs, also performs with the classical trio Ghost Voice with Jeffrey Parker and Tom McGettrick. They have an album coming out soon, along with a live shows at The Hideout this Friday.