Chicago live music

Rock Shows in Chicago

Live rock events across Chicago-area venues on RUE. Listings come from venue calendars — open a show for tickets and details.

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Martyrs'·North Center

The Unknown Pleasures - The Music of Joy Division

The Unknown Pleasures are Chicago's premier Joy Division cover band. Formed in the Fall of 2011. As Joy Division fans themselves, the band is dedicated to reverently depicting the sound of the iconic post-punk group. The band features members Steven Anderson, Grant Davidson, Mitch Marlow, and this night, Larry Beers on drums. Matt North, hailed by the Village Voice's "Dean of American Rock Critics," Robert Cristgau, as "an absolutely first-rate songwriter" is a former Champaign-Urbana townie now based in Nashville after a long tenure in Los Angeles. An award-winning songwriter with two critically acclaimed releases:Bullies in the Backyard (2022) and Above Ground Fools (2017), North will release his third album, Savoy, on September 15, 2026. After two albums featuring Nashville A-listers from Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris bands, Savoy was recorded in Champaign-Urbana studios with an exclusive lineup of Central Illinois veterans on every track.

Folk / RootsRock
Oct 22
7:30 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Every Avenue x In Her Own Words - Perfectly Unfamiliar Tour

Bottom Lounge GA Presale: Wednesday, May 20 @ 10:00 AM General On Sale: Thursday, May 21 @ 10:00 AM In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please be mindful of scammers. Tickets for this event will be sent on a delay (extra time is required to process and confirm all orders), but you'll always receive your tickets in time for your event. If you have not received your tickets one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

RockMetal
Oct 22
7:30 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Sylvan Esso presented by Jack Daniel's

Sylvan Esso began as a chance meeting, followed by a couple of risky cross-country relocations that coalesced into ten songs. It became very clear early on that these songs were the product of sheer alchemy; Amelia?s effortlessly acrobatic melodic reflections complimented Nick?s dynamic compositions in ways that were as unlikely as they were undeniable. When it started it was whisper quiet, a slight frame, something almost domestic but gleaming with excitement. Then it made contact with the air. Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org

ElectronicRockWorld
Oct 22
8:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Houseplant

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

RockPopR&b / Soul
Oct 22
8:00 PM
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Subterranean·Wicker Park

Clever

Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: 17+. ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES. COVID-19 WARNING: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. You assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting a communicable disease or illness---including, without limitation, exposure to COVID-19 or any other bacteria, virus, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, whether that exposure occurs before, during, or after the event, and regardless of how caused or contracted---and you hereby waive any and all claims and potential claims against Sean Healy Presents, Ticketweb, The Concert Venue, and any additional Event Organizer(s) ---and against any companies affiliated with Sean Healy Presents, Ticketweb, The Concert Venue, and any additional Event Organizer(s) ---relating to such risks, hazards, and dangers.

Hip HopRockJazz / Blues
Oct 22
8:30 PM
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FitzGerald's·Berwyn

Pachanka Music Culture Presents: CALAKAS SONORAS

PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENTS IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR: CALAKAS SONORAS! FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can't find a reservation, don't sweat it, c'mon over! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** ALL AGES

FreeLatinRock
Oct 22
9:00 PM

Rebecca Black - Exhibitionism on Tour

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

PopRockElectronic
Oct 23
7:00 PM
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Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.

RockJazz / BluesPop
Oct 23
7:30 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie ignites their unforgettable and can?t-miss live shows, which serve as a catharsis for both the musicians and their fervent audience. Fronted by singer/songwriter Sammy Rae and honed through years of touring, the group is capable of flourishing in any spotlight thanks to its signature blend of palpable chemistry, deft virtuosity, and vocal fireworks.

R&b / SoulElectronicRock
Oct 23
8:00 PM
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Chop Shop·Wicker Park

This Wild Life

Tickets starting at $27.50 + fees This is an All Ages event. Presented by Chop Shop & Live Nation. You can get a refund if: - It's within 24 hours of buying tickets - This event is rescheduled or cancelled

RockPopFolk / Roots
Oct 23
8:00 PM

Austin Snell

Armed with a pen like a nerve ending and the warm metallic buzz of a rip-saw vocal, River House Artists / Warner Records Nashville's Austin Snell is a rising country renegade whose work presents anguish and ecstasy in harrowing high definition. A 28-year-old, Georgia-born veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Snell's musical education was formed on a bedrock of artists ranging from Nickelback to Three Doors Down, Alan Jackson to Keith Whitley. Weaving country, rock, and hip-hop influences into an addictive catalog of his own originals, the emerging hitmaker boasts nearly half a billion global career streams and an exponentially growing fanbase, a series of skyrocketing digital hits and a debut album to his credit. Cutting through the noise with a series of deeply personal, self-penned songs that caught fire online during the COVID-19 pandemic, Snell's signature features heavily distorted guitars, thundering drums, x-ray-like transparency in his songcraft and a wounded vocal at the end of its rope. Dropping his full-length album debut Still Bleeding in 2024 and 2025 EP Home Sweet Hell, Snell unveiled sets of songs filled with inner conflict amidst a cycle of blackouts, breakdowns, and redemption — classic themes wrapped in new-school sonics. A SiriusXM Highway Find and the network's first-ever Artist Accelerator Program selection, Snell has toured with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Warren Zeiders, Kolby Cooper, and more. His headlining Home Sweet Hell Tour is running now, and his next EP, Colors, is out May 1.

Folk / Roots
Oct 23
8:00 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Vincent Neil Emerson

Since his 2019 debut, Emerson has made his contemporary mark on the tradition of American songwriting. His newest and fourth full-length album, Blue Stars, with longtime label La Honda Records, visits all of the influences and moods of his previous release.After his first album, Fried Chicken & Evil Women, Emerson built a reputation for live music, finding his grass roots audience night after night. The loyalty among his audience can be attributed to his songwriting, and the innate gift of experienced lyrics. His self-titled 2021 release, as well as The Golden Crystal Kingdom in 2023, further cemented that foundation, drawing praise from the producers he worked with on each of those records, Rodney Crowell, and Shooter Jennings, respectively.With his fourth album, Blue Stars, Vincent brings together the distinct sound from all three of his previous releases. Produced by Patrick Lyons and recorded at Gnome Studios in Nashville, TN, the record benefits from Lyons deeply intuitive approach, having been close friends with Vincent for many years. For Emerson, it was important to capture the sound from the road as closely as possible, enlisting his touring Red Horse Band to play on the album.Ive known Patrick for years and going into the studio with him felt like a big family kind of thing with my band.Blue Stars features 13 original songs and is a testament to his songwriting prowess. Having dabbled across country, folk, and Americana music with his first three records, Emerson brings all three of those genres together with his latest release. Lyrically, these songs are rooted in his upbringing in East Texas, life on the road, and his deep family ties to Louisiana - three landscapes that continue to shape his perspective and inform his writing.I was definitely thinking a lot about my childhood in Texas and the trips to Louisiana to visit my mothers family there. A lot of the music I love comes from those areas, and I think its important to have a sense of pride in where you come from.But sonically, Blue Stars reaches wider. It brings together the hard country sound of his early work, the stripped down intimacy of his self-titled record, and the bold rock n roll of The Golden Crystal Kingdom. The result is a record that offers something for every listener who has followed his journey - while also serving as a perfect entry point for those just discovering his music.

Folk / RootsRock
Oct 23
8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Gilla Band, Piss

In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please be mindful of scammers. Tickets for this event will be sent on a delay (extra time is required to process and confirm all orders), but you'll always receive your tickets in time for your event. If you have not received your tickets one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

Rock
Oct 23
8:00 PM
Joe's Live Rosemont·Lincoln Park

The Ron Burgundy's

ROSEMONT IL grab your Captains hats! The Ron Burgundys set sail from the shores of Lake Michigan in the late 70s, bringing a tidal wave of Yacht Rock & Softcore Rock HITS to the Midwest! All the silky smooth sounds from Hall & Oates, Kenny loggins, Fleetwood Mac, TOTO, Steely Dan & More!

Rock
Oct 23
8:30 PM
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FitzGerald's·Berwyn

THE BONO BROS BAND w/ special guests Chris Neville and Nick Kitsos return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub to raise awareness and funds for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: The Bono Bros Band w/ special guests Chris Neville and Nick Kitsos Raising awareness and funds for NAMI. NAMI.org is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Locations in Oak Park, LaGrange and Summit. $20 General Admission Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.

PopRock
Oct 23
8:30 PM

The Wrecks - Finally : OUTSIDE Tour

Doors open at 4PM. Performance begins at 5PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

RockPop
Oct 24
4:00 PM
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Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.

RockJazz / BluesPop
Oct 24
7:30 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

Fruit Bats with Matthew Logan Vasquez

The midwest, particularly the part of the midwest Eric D. Johnson hails from, is a largely flat expanse. Zipping through it on the highway, you?ll see cities and towns rise up in the distance, but blink and you?ll miss other man-made rejoinders to horizontal living dotting the landscape, hill after hill, built from the refuse of the past: landfills. Some of these hills make for great sledding spots, parks, and trails. Others turn organic waste into compost. The Landfill, Fruit Bats? June 12, 2026 album from Merge Records, is something else entirely: a mountain dominating the landscape of Johnson?s heart.

RockFolk / RootsPop
Oct 24
8:00 PM
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