Music & Nightlife ASK THE CLERK
Sam O’Rama, manager at Laurie’s Planet of Sound 4639 N Lincoln Ave (773-271- 3569, lauriesplanetofsound
.blogspot.com)
What is your most anticipated concert this winter? The Flat Five at the Hideout on December 20. They’re a Chicago supergroup that includes local favorites Nora O’Connor and Kelly
Shows to catch
December
Deerhunter + Atlas Sound Fully recovered from a recent car accident, Bradford Cox returns to town with Deerhunter, showcasing the upbeat psych rock of the group’s latest LP, Fading Frontier. Cox’s trippy side project Atlas Sound supports—yes, he’s opening for himself. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Dec 13 at 5:30, 9pm; $22–$26.
Jay Farrar After the demise of Uncle Tupelo in 1994, alt-country singer-songwriter Jay Farrar founded Son Volt and kept making Midwestern honky-tonk. Here, he plays tracks from the band’s debut album, Trace. Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln Ave (773-728-6000, oldtownschool. org). Dec 18 at 7pm; $35.
KISS FM Jingle Ball Want to see the concert equivalent of a slightly outdated NOW That’s What I Call Music compilation? This radio-
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Hogan. They do groovy covers of songs by bands such as the Monkees and Harry Nilsson. What was your favorite album of 2015? Froot by Marina and the Diamonds. When it came out, I must have listened to it 20 times in a row. What music-related gift are you hoping to receive for Christmas? Cure tickets would be nice! Santa, if you’re reading this, I’d prefer general admission. Do you have any favorite music- related traditions during the holidays? I love Christmas music, but I really love bad Christmas music. William Hung’s Hung for the Holidays is a classic, but last year we were all about Scott Weiland’s Most Wonderful Time of the Year. What artist do you hope will tour in 2016? I’m hoping the Axl and Slash Guns N’ Roses reunion happens. Apparently they outlawed top hats the last time Axl played in Chicago. I assume they’ll ban fried chicken bucket hats on this tour.
station-sponsored holiday show features 5 Seconds of Summer, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Tove Lo and more tween-approved pop acts. Allstate Arena, 6920 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL (847- 635-6601,
ticketmaster.com). Dec 16 at 7:30pm; $35–$100.
Joanna Newsom + Alela Diane & Ryan Francesconi It’s been more than five years since we last heard from Joanna Newsom, but her intricate avant-garde folk still sounds singular. On her new album, Divers, Newsom once again oversees baroque harp melodies and buoyant pop arrangements with her crisp, unmistakable vocal cadence. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312-462-6300,
thechicagotheatre.com). Dec 16 at 8pm; $29.50–$59.50.
The Promise Ring Cult emo band the Promise Ring reunites (again) to ring in 2016 with heartfelt sing- alongs to its nostalgic power-pop. The Milwaukee outfit will perform its 1997 record Nothing Feels Good in full—bring some tissues. Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549-4140,
metrochicago.com). Dec 31 at 10pm; $51–$200.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings End 2015 on a soulful note with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings,
which headlines this swinging downtown dance party. Recently, the group released a collection of holiday tunes, but we’re hoping to hear Jones’s rendition of the Bond theme “Goldfinger.” House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St (312-923- 2000,
houseofblues.com/chicago). Dec 31 at 10pm; $75.
Vince Staples Long Beach rapper Vince Staples is cut from the cloth of ’90s West Coast hip-hop—a young person grappling with the environment he grew up in. His debut album, Summertime ’06, swims with atmospheric tracks that draw melancholy comparisons to the violence and voyeurism America is experiencing today. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St (312-66-6775,
bottomlounge.com). Dec 15 at 9pm; $17.
January
Black Sabbath + Rival Sons With Ozzy Osbourne becoming increasingly incoherent each passing year, Black Sabbath’s inevitable farewell tour has arrived. The heavy metal pioneers hit the United Center with original members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in tow, giving you one last chance to see Ozzy mumble his way through “Iron Man.” United Center, 1901 W Madison St (312-455- 4500,
unitedcenter.com). Jan 22 at 7:30pm; $35–$159.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Acclaimed trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in an evening of classic big band arrangements by legendary artists such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (312-294-3000,
cso.org). Jan 22, 23 at 8pm; $40–$110.
Low Specializing in sparse instrumentation and soaring vocal harmonies, Minnesota outfit Low swings through Evanston to play behind its latest album, Ones and Sixes, the band’s most beautiful work to date. SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL (847-492-8860,
evanstonspace.com). Jan 30 at 8pm; $20.
Lower Dens Riddled with synths and layered vocal harmonies, Escape From Evil pushes Lower Dens firmly into the realm of glam pop, akin to the music of fellow
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