Music & Nightlife
PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM TOP): SNOSTUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY; TODD ROSENBERG
Shows to catch
September
Built to Spill + Crosss + Clarke and the HimselfsAfter breaking in a new lineup, Built to Spill has finally released a fresh album, Untethered Moon, a bittersweet, rambling platter of perfect indie that recalls its mid-’90s output. Prepare for some serious but loose guitar jamming. Toronto grunge outfit Crosss and one-man band Clarke and the Himselfs open. Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave (773-278-6600, subt .net). Sept 13 at 8pm; sold out.
Destroyer + Jennifer Castle Destroyer’s Kaputt made soft rock saxophone solos an indie rock staple, but Dan Bejar mines a different vein of nostalgic sounds on his new record, Poison Season. Lead single “Dream Lover” is a horn- blaring love letter to the Boss—all that’s missing is a leather jacket and a blond Telecaster. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Sept 27 at 8pm; $20–$28.
Farm Aid 30 The annual concert benefitting family farmers returns to Chicago to celebrate its 30th anniversary, bringing Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews to Northerly Island for a day of music and farm-to-table food. The lineup also features Imagine Dragons, Jack Johnson, Mavis Staples and more. FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S Linn White Dr (312-540- 2668,
farmaid.org). Sept 19 at noon; $49.50–$189.50.
Albert Hammond Jr. Julian Casablancas has the voice, but Strokes fans should adore Albert Hammond Jr. the most. The rhythm guitarist gives the band its signature sound, so it’s no surprise that his new solo album, Momentary Masters, harkens back to the manic garage energy of his early days. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St (312-666-6775,
bottomlounge.com). Sept 15 at 8pm; $20.
Hyde Park Jazz Festival Meandering solos and odd time signatures reverberate through Hyde Park during the annual Jazz Festival. The lineup includes past and
present Chicagoans like guitarist Jeff Parker (September 26) and noted composer Henry Threadgill (September 26). Various locations (
hydeparkjazzfestival.org). Sept 26, 27; $5 suggested donation.
Low + Andy Shauf Slowcore legends Low return, touring behind their 11th album Ones and Sixes, recorded in Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon’s April Base studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Using sparse instrumentation and digitized rhythms, the group’s latest batch of melancholy tunes leaves ample room for the soaring harmonies of vocalists Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851, thaliahallchicago .com). Sept 19 at 9pm; $20.
Ride + Besnard LakesThough rightfully lumped in with the shoegaze movement of the ’90s, Ride are a much different beast than Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine. The reunited Oxford quartet mines the psychedelic pop of the ’60s, garnishing it with reverb-slathered bliss-outs. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773-275-6800, jamusa .com). Sept 25 at 8pm; $35.
Laetitia Sadier + Deradoorian Stereolab went on indefinite hiatus in 2009, but lead vocalist Laetitia Sadier has maintained a prolific solo career in the ensuing years. Her latest, Something Shines, is a shimmering collection of understated pop songs, overseen by Sadier’s unmistakable voice. Ex- Dirty Projectors collaborator Angel Deradoorian opens. Schubas, 3159 N Southport Ave (773-525-2508,
lh-st.com). Sept 30 at 8pm; $15.
Stromae + Jidenna Belgian electro artist Stromae canceled his appearance at this summer’s Lollapalooza due to illness, making this appearance even more special. Brush up on your French and prepare to dance to songs about sensitive subjects. Janelle Monáe associate Jidenna opens. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773-275-6800,
jamusa.com). Sept 21 at 7pm; $40.
FREE World Music Festival This year’s edition of the free, citywide fest features performances by North Indian brass band Red Baraat (September 12), Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista (September 12), desert rockers Terakaft (September 13) and Afrobeat legend Orlando Julius (Septermber 18, 19). Various
locations (
cityofchicago.org). Sept 11–22.
October
The Bad Plus with Joshua RedmanOnce known mainly as the quirky trio that made its name covering rock and pop tunes, the Bad Plus now comes off as an exemplary contemporary jazz combo, armed with cerebral and visceral arrangements. Here, the trio supports its new record, featuring saxophone star Joshua Redman. Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (312-294-3000,
cso.org). Oct 16 at 8pm; $28–$89.
Battles New York trio Battles is an encapsulation of almost every math- rock trope, unleashing a relentless, precise barrage of irregular tempos and looping guitar lines. The group of human metronomes stops through town in support of La Di Da Di, its latest collection of energetic and rhythmically confounding compositions. Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549-4140, metrochicago .com). Oct 2 at 9pm; $21.
DungenThe recorded output of Dungen could serve as a master’s thesis in the art of achieving a warm, vintage sound in a contemporary studio. Currently supporting its seventh album, Allas Sak (“Everyone’s Thing”), the Swedish psych crew takes audiences on a journey back to the days of prog-rock flute solos. Schubas, 3159 N Southport Ave (773-525-2508, lh-st. com). Oct 12 at 8pm; $15.
FFS (Franz Ferdinand + Sparks) Containing a song entitled “Collaborations Don’t Work,” the self-titled debut from the combined forces of Franz Ferdinand and Sparks is just as cheeky as you might expect it to be. Fusing Franz’s dance-pop tendencies with Sparks’ irreverent art-rock, it’s a match made in supergroup heaven. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773- 275-6800,
jamusa.com). Oct 8 at 8pm; $35, at the door $40.
Garbage + Torres It’s been 20 years since Garbage released its self-titled debut, and the Madison alt-rock institution is celebrating with a deluxe reissue of the LP and a tour on which the band will play the record in its entirety. Nashville singer-songwriter Torres (who learned a thing or two from Shirley Manson) opens. Riviera
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CONCERT FOR CHICAGO To celebrate the opening of its 125th season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays a free concert, with selections by Beethoven and Mahler. d Pritzker Pavilion; Sept 20
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO The Lyric Opera stages Mozart’s musical dramedy, which follows the wedding day tribulations of Figaro, a servant who must protect his bride from the advances of his boss, the Count. d Civic Opera House; Sept 26–Oct 24
FIFTH HOUSE ENSEMBLE The Chicago chamber ensemble premieres Dan Visconti’s piano trio, “Soundings,” as part of Constellation’s Frequency Series. d Constellation; Oct 4
GREAT BACH CANTATAS Local ensemble Music of the Baroque digs into the work of Johann Sebastian Bach, presenting three of his celebrated cantatas. d Harris Theater; Oct 19
1 UNSTRUNG The MusicNOW series opens with three unconventional works, including “Law of Mosaics,” a nimbly layered orchestral piece by Chicago native Ted Hearne. d Harris Theater; Nov 23
Classical & opera
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