Music & Nightlife


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Music & Nightlife


never without a witty critical retort in his back pocket, but his cynical tendencies are tempered by lush arrangements and a wry, self- deprecating sense of humor. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773-472-0449, jamusa.com). Apr 14, 15 at 8pm; $34.


The Avett Brothers Long before Mumford and Sons picked up banjos, Scott and Seth Avett were perfecting a blend of folk, bluegrass and pop balladry that made the brothers a critical and commercial sensation. The group recently recorded its ninth album— expect a taste of the upcoming release during their three-night stand. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312-462-6300, thechicagotheatre.com). Apr 21–23 at 8pm; $45–$75.


Santigold “I can’t get enough of myself,” Santigold declares on the opening track of her new LP, 99¢, announcing her return four years after the release of Master of My Make-Believe. Santi is still firing on all cylinders, collaborating with producers such as Vampire


Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij and EDM duo Zeds Dead on her most varied collection of energetic pop tracks to date. Concord Music Hall, 2047 N Milwaukee Ave (773- 570-4000, clubtix.com). Apr 21 at 9pm; $30.


Justin Bieber He’s been arrested, roasted and said he’s “Sorry,” but the best reason to pay attention to Bieber is, miraculously, his music. His recent album, Purpose, plays to his strengths as a maturing singer, filled with undeniably catchy EDM-inspired anthems and poppy R&B tracks that just might turn you into a bona fide Belieber. Allstate Arena, 6920 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL (847-635-6601, ticketmaster.com). Apr 22 at 7:30pm; $50–$125.


Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires A former James Brown impersonator who only recently achieved success performing his own songs, Bradley is a goddamned inspiration. The 67-year-old singer is as authentic as they come, effortlessly


inhabiting classic soul and R&B groove on his new Daptone Records release, Changes. They don’t call him “The Screaming Eagle of Soul” for nothing. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312- 526-3851, thaliahallchicago .com). Apr 28 at 8pm; $22–$29.


May


King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Aussie psych-rock outfit King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard is as prolific as they come, releasing seven quirky albums over the past four years. Its latest project? A batch of ’70s metal-inspired tracks that will make up an “endlessly” looping record, aptly entitled Nonagon Infinity. Sounds trippy. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave (773-525-2508, lh-st.com). May 8 at 8pm; $14–$16.


Branford Marsalis Victor Goines


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Unknown Mortal Orchestra + Whitney Unknown Mortal Orchestra has always been an R&B act in psych-rock clothing, weaving woozy melodies around taut drum and bass arrangements. The band’s polyamory-themed third album, Multi-Love, solidifies its soulful chops through postmodern love ballads like “Can’t Keep Checking My Phone.” Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851, thaliahallchicago.com). May 10 at 8pm; $22–$25.


Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston


Performing Goines’s Crescent City and Benny: Then, Now, Forever


Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra


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Graham Nash On the rare occasions when Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and sometimes Young fame) has decided to go solo, the resulting albums have been eclectic pop- rock affairs. His latest, This Path Tonight, finds the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in a reflective mood, exploring sounds from his past with the benefit of hindsight and decades of experience. City Winery, 1200 W Randolph St (312-733-9463, citywinery.com/chicago). May 11, 12 at 8pm; $76–$91.


Ben Folds with yMusic After contemporary classical ensemble yMusic finishes its tour with José González (see March listing), the group hits the road with piano pop crooner Folds. Expect a mixture of peppy ballads and piano concertos, similar to their recent collaborative record, So There. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773-472-0449, jamusa.com). May 13 at 8pm; $35.


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Punch Brothers Combining bluegrass instrumentation with adventurous chamber music arrangements, the Punch Brothers make forward-looking folk music that respects traditions, but isn’t beholden to them. Now that frontman Chris Thile is hosting A Prairie Home Companion, his outings with the group will likely become less frequent—join in on the progressive hoedown while you have the chance. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851, thaliahallchicago.com). May 13, 14 at 7:30pm; $33–$50.


Gary Numan For a brief moment in the late ’70s and early ’80s, Numan was a new-wave sensation, topping the charts with his synth- drenched single “Cars.” Now he’s revisiting his heyday by performing three of his early albums— Replicas, The Pleasure Principle and Telekon—in their entirety during a three-night residency. Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549- 4140, metrochicago.com). May 15–17 at 9pm; $31–$71.


Moderat Berlin electronic supergroup Moderat combines members of Apparat and Modeselektor (see what they did there?) and turns out glitchy techno, appropriate for your next glow-stick-twirling desert rave or night at the club. Concord Music Hall, 2047 N Milwaukee Ave (773- 570-4000, clubtix.com). May 21 at 9pm; $25–$28.


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