King Crimson English guitarist Robert Fripp
TO SEE
The best gigs this summer JUNE
The Hold Steady
Craig Finn returns to the front of his consummate bar band for three nights (including a special gig at Empty Bottle) filled with Springsteen-inspired narrative lyricism set to classic-rock– indebted melodies. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). June 15, 16 at 9pm; $40–$50. ∙ Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (773-276-3600, emptybottle .com). June 17 at 9pm; $40.
Metallica +
Avenged Sevenfold Weathering band therapy sessions and (more recently) faulty microphones, heavy- metal institution Metallica still provides the kind of blistering riffs that make you want to crank the volume to 11. Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr (
ticketmaster.com). June 18 at 6pm; $55–$155.
Mount Kimbie +
Ash Koosha + Tirzah Watch English electronic duo Mount Kimbie twirl synthesizer knobs and manipulate glitchy beats on the floor of Thalia Hall during an up-close “in the round” performance at the Pilsen venue. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526- 3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). June 18 at 8:30pm; $20.
Air
With Daft Punk refusing to tour, another French electroacoustic duo fills the void for music- obsessed Francophiles.
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Supporting its anniversary compilation Twentyears, Air digs into its catalog of quirky, futuristic pop songs. Auditorium Theater, 50 E Congress Pkwy (800-982-2787,
auditoriumtheatre.org). June 20 at 7:30pm; $37.50–$225.
Jaga Jazzist The Norwegian jazz, rock
and electronica act comes to Chicago for two shows: the first at Lincoln Hall with Sea and Cake frontman Sam Prekop and a second (free!) gig in Millennium Park with electronic producer Afrotronix. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave (773- 525-2501,
lh-st.com). June 25 at 8pm; $20. ∙ Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St (
cityofchicago.org). June 26 at 6:30pm; free.
Feist
Onetime Broken Social Scene singer Leslie Feist takes a contemplative approach on her new solo record, Pleasure, adorning slow-burning songs with thoughtful arrangements and comforting tape hiss. Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave (773-472-0449,
jamusa.com/the- vic). June 14, 15 at 8pm; $45.
recorded with David Bowie and played with Brian Eno, but his greatest accomplishment is founding King Crimson, the long- running prog-rock band that has inspired everyone from Kanye West to the Flaming Lips. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312- 462-6300,
thechicagotheatre.com). June 28 at 7:30pm; $39.75–$149.75.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Punky funk-rock veterans RHCP haven’t changed much in their 30-plus years of high-powered jamming, as demonstrated by the hits-heavy live set list (“Californication” is on it) and drummer Chad Smith’s permanently backward baseball cap. United Center, 1901 W Madison St (
ticketmaster.com). June 30, July 1 at 8pm; $49–$99.
JULY
Afrojam Funkbeat The Mexico alt-rock act headlines the Taste of Chicago’s Latino celebration, Sabor de Chicago, capping off a day of authentic dishes with some rock en español. Petrillo Music Shell, 235 S Columbus Dr (
cityofchicago.org). July 6 at 5:30pm; $22–$50, lawn seating free.
Café Tacvba + ¡Esso!
Ruido Fest This Latin music festival brings
rock, pop and electronic acts to Pilsen, including Mexican alt rockers Molotov and Puerto Rican reggae band Cultura Profética. Addams/Medill Park, 1301 W 14th St (
ruidofest.com). July 7–9; $59.98–$149.98, VIP $99.98–$249.98.
Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
At 68 years old, former James Brown impersonator Bradley has soul to spare and a killer backing band that make his impassioned ballads sound like cuts from a long-lost ’70s Motown record. House of Vans, 113 N Elizabeth St (house
ofvans.com). July 13 at 7pm; free with R.S.V.P.
DMX + Rakim + EPMD
The lineup for the Art of Rap tour reads like the track list of a ’90s hip-hop mixtape, boasting original Ruff Ryder DMX, golden age MC Rakim and two members of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312- 462-6300,
thechicagotheatre.com). July 22 at 8pm; $53.50–$128.50.
Andrew Bird + Esperanza
Spalding + Mucca Pazza Whistling violinist and singer-songwriter Bird makes his Ravinia debut, bringing his looping rock songs (and customized rotating speakers) to the picnic-basket–toting masses. Ravinia Pavilion, 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park (847-266-5100,
ravinia.org). July 23 at 7pm; $35–$75.
Paul McCartney It’s impossible for the Beatles to
reunite, but a McCartney concert will make you feel like you’re in the thick of Beatlemania. His unabashed embrace of nostalgia (and his catalog of classic songs) make it a hard day’s night you won’t soon forget. Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park (
ticketmaster.com). July 25, 26 at 7:30pm; $83–$279.
Kendrick Lamar +
Travis Scott + D.R.A.M. Cementing himself as hip-hop’s nimblest and most affecting lyricist with his latest record, DAMN., Lamar skips the summer
June 7–September 5, 2017 Time Out Chicago
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