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Mastodon team up with blues rockers Eagles of Death Metal and local instrumental trio Russian Circles for a head- banging evening of monstrous riff-age. à Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave (773-561-9500, jamusa.com). May 13 at 7:30pm; $37.50–$42.50.


Vince Staples +


Kilo Kish A clear-eyed West Coast MC, Staples eschews the glitz of mainstream hip-hop for biting critiques of life as a semi-famous rapper, backed by sinister beats from the likes of Kanye West mentor No I.D. and electro crooner James Blake. à Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549- 4140, metrochicago.com). Mar 18, 19 at 8pm; $25.


(773-525-2501, lh-st.com). Apr 9 at 8pm; $12.


John Mayer Before he hits Wrigley Field with


members of the Grateful Dead this summer, notorious guitar soloist and facial contortionist Mayer stops by the United Center to play with his blues-rock trio. à United Center, 1901 W Madison St (ticketmaster.com). Apr 11 at 7:30pm; $45.75–$99.75.


The Zombies A part of the original British


Invasion, the Zombies mark the 50th anniversary of its psych-pop classic Odessey and Oracle with a performance of the entire album. à Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851, thaliahallchicago.com). Apr 13 at 8pm; $42–$58.


Chaz Bundick meets the Mattson 2 +


Madeline Kenney Toro y Moi mastermind Bundick teams up with jazz-fusion savants the Mattson twins to form a psych-rock power trio,


channeling the cosmic grooves of Sun Ra. à Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (773-276-3600, emptybottle.com). Apr 22 at 9pm; $15.


Tycho


Graphic designer and analog synth wiz Scott Hansen specializes in meticulously produced instrumental electronica, blending post- rock crescendos with the atmosphere of downtempo trance and house music. à Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773- 275-6800, jamusa.com). Apr 28 at 8pm; $35.


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The xx + Sampha Sprucing up its sparse indie pop


with horns and Hall & Oates samples, British trio the xx wields an expanded palette on its new album, I See You, without sacrificing any of its intimacy. à Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave (773-561-9500, jamusa.com). May 1 at 6:30pm; $49.50.


Deadmau5 Rodent-eared EDM mascot Joel


Zimmerman (a.k.a. Deadmau5) debuts an upgraded version of his signature cube DJ booth and his latest batch of slick progressive house tracks at a pair of Aragon Ballroom raves. à Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave (ticketmaster.com). May 4, 5 at 9pm; $38.


Mastodon + Eagles of Death Metal +


Russian Circles Atlanta prog-metal stalwarts


Ty Segall Just like clockwork, SoCal


rocker Segall makes his annual return to Chicago, armed with a new album—featuring ferocious riffs and striking melodies—and likely already formulating his next side project. à Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549-4140, metrochicago.com). May 13 at 9pm; $25. · Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851, thaliahallchicago.com). May 14 at 8:30pm; $26–$30.


Bonobo


Transitioning from DJ to bandleader, Jason Greene (better known as Bonobo) uses live instrumentation to lend a grandiose orchestral touch to the varied electronic beats of his latest release, Migration. à Concord Music Hall, 2047 N Milwaukee Ave (773-570-4000, concordmusichall.com). May 18 at 8pm; $29.50.


Jambinai South Korean trio Jambinai


populates its roaring post-rock with traditional Korean flutes, fiddles and zithers, melding classical and folk melodies with waves of distortion. à Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (773- 276-3600, emptybottle.com). May 18 at 9pm; $12.


The Weeknd Once a willfully anonymous


R&B singer-songwriter, Abel Tesfaye is now one of the biggest artists in pop—a Starboy, if you will—who is able to flesh out hazy, nihilistic slow jams with contributions from the likes of Daft Punk and Kendrick Lamar. àAllstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL (ticketmaster.com). May 23 at 7:30pm; $59–$500.


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CLASSICAL & OPERA


Chris Thile


Eugene Onegin


A selfish young man spurns the love of a young woman in Lyric Opera’s production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s heartbreaking Russian drama.


à Civic Opera House; Mar 1–26


Yo-Yo Ma + Chris Thile + Edgar Meyer Noted cellist Ma, mandolin


virtuoso (and A Prairie Home Companion host) Thile and bassist Meyer tackle an all-Bach program.


à Symphony Center; Apr 24


Bach Week Festival Entering its 44th season, this classical fest features a series of concerts that explore the various Baroque compositions of Bach. à Nichols Concert Hall; Apr 28, May 5 · Anderson Chapel; May 7


Music of the Baroque The local classical group closes its season with Georg Philipp


Telemann’s apocalyptic Biblical oratorio, The Day of Judgment. à North Shore Center; May 14 · Harris Theater; May 15


MusicNOW: On the Edge of Silence Concluding its season, the


Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new music series premieres a new concerto by composer Elizabeth Ogonek.


à Symphony Center; May 22 March 8–June 6, 2017 Time Out Chicago


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