Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
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Thursday, April 17:
Circuit des Yeux, FACS, Kinsella & Pulse at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
Two Chicago acts—the experimental songwriter and the veteran post-punk outfit—celebrate the release of two new and critically acclaimed albums.
Mogwai, Brainiac at Metro. Tickets.
The long-running Scottish post-rock band returns to Chicago. While their atmospheric songs are gorgeous and expansive, they can get loud. Bring earplugs.
Friday, April 18:
Jeff Tweedy at the Vic Theatre. Tickets.
The Wilco frontman’s beloved annual benefit shows will feature acoustic songs and rarities.
Saturday, April 19:
Jeff Tweedy at the Vic Theatre. Tickets.
The Wilco frontman’s beloved annual benefit shows will feature acoustic songs and rarities.
Kishi Bashi with the Chicago Philharmonic at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
The talented songwriter, violinist and loop pedal maestro will team up with the city’s orchestra.
Todd Day Wait, Brandon Good at Hideout. Tickets.
This Nashville songwriter is a treat: classic country with ample twang and charm.
Dim, Accessory XL, Mute Duo at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Not to be confused with the two-piece screamo band, this local shoegaze group makes full use of their guitar pedalboards.
Sunday, April 20:
Lake, Advance Base, Wuji Bop at Hideout. Tickets.
The Washington pop band headlines a show featuring local songwriter Owen Ashworth.
Tuesday, April 22:
Renee Reed, Andrew Sa at Judson and Moore. Tickets.
This Louisiana songwriter pays an ode to her Cajun roots with haunting and stunning folk songs.
Mercury Rev, Liz Lamere at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The Buffalo rockers are in their fourth decade of writing boundary-pushing songs.
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