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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour with Sam Amidon

Hiss Golden Messenger: MC Taylor Pre-show VIP ExperienceIncludes:● One (1) general admission standing ticket to see Hiss Golden Messenger live● Hear MC Taylor play some songs featured in current setlists● Q&A: Ask MC some questions (Got questions about gear? Songwriting? Ask away!)● Take a group photo● Tour poster signed by MC● Commemorative VIP laminate● Hiss merch shopping before doors open to the public● Early entry into the venueTerms and conditions of the package can be found here. Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting.Across multiplecritically acclaimed, Grammy nominated albums, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity, as well as Taylors ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace.The forthcoming Im People continues this trajectory, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylors greatest and most profound work.Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft, storytelling, and authenticity, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie, folk, Americana, roots, andcontemporary country music.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Ashley Monroe & Charlie Worsham

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.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM
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Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Joe Jenneman

21+ / www.carolspub.comHailing from West Michigan, Joe Jenneman has stepped confidently from acoustic balladry into a fuller indie/folk-rock sound. After being named a finalist in American Songwriter's "Road Ready" contest, and one of EARMILK's artists to watch for 2025, the Nashville based writer, producer, and guitarist has fulfilled expectations. Keeping listeners satisfied with a dynamic string of releases, as well as supporting artists such as Kingfishr, BabyJake, and The Brummies on tour. Joe intends to carry this momentum throughout 2026. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

Folk / RootsPopRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM
Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Improvement Movement / Jalen Reyes

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Improvement Movement, the social betterment campaign/prog-rock quartet/non-denominational cult from Atlanta, GA, have made a new record just for you and your modern day malaise. Its called Your Perfect Real Life, because, well, theres a lot going right these days, right? Arriving August 21, 2026 via ATO Records, Your Perfect Real Life is prismatic, angular, jumpy, and eccentric. Its sure to inundate your ears, corporeal form, and spiritual body with equal parts unadulterated bliss and realist catharsis, or, in other words, as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Set in a world of chaos where the news seems to be perpetually recounting stories of planes falling out of the sky, urban wildfires, the uncanny nature of a southern snowfall, and schlepping ads that feel plucked from a sci-fi movie, Your Perfect Real Life makes an earnest case for embracing lifes relentless unpredictability. Animated by the bands baroque take on the angular harmonies of grunge, the records eleven tracks sprawl and simmer, enlivened by the Improvement Movements novel employment of dynamics, sticky melodies, four-part harmony, and a treasure trove of experimental instruments. If youve ever found yourself enraptured by the lush harmonies of Fleet Foxes, the theatrics of early Genesis tracks, or the candid intimacy of Art Garfunkel, Improvement Movement may be for you. Improvement Movement is a democracy, and so they say, things move slow. That may be true for the internal machinations of the band, but their output has been quite regular. Each member of the band, who have largely been eschewing definition, are songwriters and instrumentalists who have spent the better part of a decade in the fertile DIY scene in Atlanta, GA. In that time theyve been swirling, relatively undisrupted, in their own primordial ooze and rubbing elbows with folks from the no wave, punk, improv, and free jazz scenes. Atlanta is about as DIY as it gets, they say. Weve got some of the most killing musicians in the world all spread out on these kinds of islands of urbanization. Theres always something new. That said, the band hasnt been in Atlanta much lately; they were on the road relentlessly over the last two years, supporting Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Iron It was a gauntlet, trying to live day by day. There was no room for anything with too much premeditation.

FreeRockPop
Nov 12
9:00 PM

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

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

PopRock
Nov 13
7:00 PM
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Carter Faith: Cherry Valley Forever Tour

After she began writing songs at 16, Carter Faith followed the path of many aspiring young country musicians before her and left North Carolina behind for Nashville. In just a few years, Faith had caught the attention of seasoned professionals and industry tastemakers alike, soon accumulating hundreds of millions of global streams with just a pair of EPs and a series of singles. Her early career was a whirlwind of high-profile collaborations and tours with the likes of Little Big Town, Shaboozey, Ella Langley, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, and many more, plus accolades like features on All Country News' Artists to Watch list for 2025 and CMT's Next Women of Country campaign. Billboard has lauded Faith's vocals for "exuding fragility with a smoky resonance," while The Tennessean has praised Faith's embodiment of "the center square of the puzzle that country, folk and rock synergy has timelessly inspired." After signing with MCA and Universal Music Publishing Group, Faith began recording her long-awaited debut album Cherry Valley. The result of years writing with mentor and producer Tofer Brown, Cherry Valley looks back to some of Faith's formative influences — Tammy Wynette, Nancy Sinatra, iconic '60s classic rock albums like Pet Sounds and Revolver — to realize the "cowgirl hippie and sometimes a bit trippy" aesthetic Faith's been chasing all along. Across 15 tracks, Cherry Valley is both cinematic and deeply personal, featuring a narrative rich with details as Faith documents the travails of loss and heartbreak as youth tumbles into adulthood. With singles as varied as the sly "Grudge" or the gut-wrenching "If I Had Never Lost My Mind…," Cherry Valley proves Faith is already a young master of the form, putting her own twist on classic country narratives with a sound that is both modern and timeless.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 13
7:00 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour with Lily Kershaw

$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to The Sato Project, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico.Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. Hes had a fair share of significant viral moments, but hes also an accomplished and energetic showman on stage, giving performances I.R.L. that leave a lasting mark. As a songwriter, hes both intensely introspective and sharply self-aware, espousing the importance of self-care with sensibility. In this respect, he makes timeless music with a modern mindset. Beyond playing instruments and singing, this CharloIe native with a restless, road-worn spirit personally grabs the reins and produces, mixes, and masters his own songs. He has tallied nearly 100 million streams, received critical acclaim, and captivated sold-out rooms as a proven headliner. Creatively, he doesnt follow a formula. Youre just as likely to encounter a breezy chord progression in one of his tunes as you are to hear a rowdy and boisterous horn section or big screen-size strings. Hittng the road, he shined on bills with Sam Barber and Rainbow Kitten Surprise as well as Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker. Ethans self-produced 2025 EP, honey honey honey, saw him gain further traction with get by and spaceman. In the EPs wake, he canvased the country, headlining his I Almost Graduated Tour and releasing the likes of fool and sweet hunger. Looking forward, his artistry remains an unapologetic and unfiltered reflection of who he is. Youll feel like you know him a little better on a series of 2026 singles for Columbia Records and his forthcoming debut album, YOUNG REGAN.

FreeRockPop
Nov 13
7:30 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Palace with Willie J Healey - USA & Canada Tour 2026

Palace have been making music together for over a decade. What started out as carefree jam sessions between Leo Wyndham, Rupert Turner and Matt Hodges in an airless studio in North London has burgeoned into a project that has amassed a global audience more akin to a community than a fanbase. In early 2025, Palace took a career leap that harkens back to their DIY origin. They released the Greyhound EP on their own label, Palace Presents - a collective they'd started in 2016 as a monthly night at The George Tavern in East London, which had quietly grown into something more intentional. A positive and protected space as Leo described it, away from the usual constraints of the music industry.

Rock
Nov 13
8:00 PM
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SPACE·Evanston

Tyrone Wells w. Tony Lucca

First things first. Let's get this out-of-the-way. Tyrone Wells (I) wrote this bio. I figured, , "rdquo" -> who better to talk about myself than myself?". I'm a lot of things in no particular order... a preacher's son, a brother, a husband, a dad, a real estate lover, a major-label artist, an independent artist, an opener, a headliner, a very self-conscious dancer (think , "rdquo" -> Footloose", only without the cathartic cutting loose), a gardener, a wanna be surfer, a person who has needed therapy, a pickleball player, a barstool theologian, and this next one kind of goes without saying because you're here reading my bio.. I'm a singer-songwriter. I've written a lot of songs. Probably approaching around 1,000 songs now... to me, when I wrote them, they were all good songs. The luxury of time has informed me, some of the songs were maybe just good to me. And some of the songs, inexplicably, have millions upon millions of listeners. Meanwhile, others have tens upon tens. I don't know why, I just write them and set them free. Ultimately, I'm trying my best to be honest, and write a song that I, and you can both love. I'm gonna keep trying. I'm so grateful that you have listened. Be it once, or be it a hundred times. I've got big love for you. I'll be over here chopping away and reminding myself to be vulnerable. Peace and Love, XOXO Tyrone

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

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.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
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Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Noche Eterna and Feeltrip present: WINGTIPS (10 Year Anniversary) / Blood Handsome / Slugscape / DJ Lidia Vomito

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+WINGTIPS are a Midwest-based darkwave/electropop duo consisting of VincentSegretario and Hannah Avalon. The bands sonics are best described as anandrogynous sound of transition. Interpolating darkly shimmering layers ofangular guitar and pulsating darkwave beats, WINGTIPS sharpen their anthemicrush with an increasing penchant for melody and an atmosphere equallyinformed by post-punk as sweeping electronica.Their debut full-length, EXPOSURE THERAPY released in 2019, is acontextualization of new romantic for post-millennial end times, and a refreshingmix of synthpop and darkwave with hooks so compelling they are cinematic inscope. In September 2021, WINGTIPS released their sophomore LP, CUTTINGROOM FLOOR. The record is a momentous shift from a previous stylisticallydarkwave approach into a realm of maximalist dark pop, and even techno bodymusic, while also maintaining many of the sonic textures from whence the bandcame.In 2024, WINGTIPS released their third full-length record, ON TRIAL. Featuringcollaborations with the likes of TIM CAPPELLO (The Lost Boys, Tina TurnerBand), and the cutting edge New York-based RONNIE STONE, the album is yetanother shift for the band into an even more evolved musical identity. Tonally,the dichotomy between tracks marks the furthered maturity of WINGTIPSapproach to their unique blend of dark dance music, and texturally lush dreampop. The album also marks the first release where the entirety of recording,mixing, and post-production was completed by the band themselves,maintaining a core ethos that DIY is key to precisely communicating artisticlanguage.In 2026, WINGTIPS welcomed drummer KASEY LEE ROGERS to their livelineup, marking the first time in over a decade the band has presented itself in athree-piece configuration.

RockElectronic
Nov 13
9:00 PM

Lucky Boys Confusion - 25 Years of Throwing the Game

Doors open at 5PM. Performance begins at 630PM. 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

RockWorld
Nov 14
5:00 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour

Everything I Ever Saw finds the Menzingers entering a new era in what?s already been a storied career. The Philadelphia punk legends? eighth album chronicles moments of significant change?the personal, the political, and the universal?while returning to the core creative principles that first put them on the map with listeners the world over. Twenty years in, the Menzingers have discovered that the wisdom gained with time?s passing is even stronger than the emotional armor they once wore in their youth, and Everything I Ever Saw captures the quartet embracing the here and now while strengthening the bonds that have held them together.

RockMetal
Nov 14
7:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

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.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 14
8:00 PM
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SPACE·Evanston

Amythyst Kiah w. Buffalo Nichols

Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashville studio, Amythyst Kiahs new album Still + Bright explores the vast expanse of her inner world: her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, a near-mystical connection with the natural world, the life lessons learned in her formative years as a self-described anime-nerd mall goth. In dreaming up the backdrop to her revelatory storytelling, Kiah and Walker arrived at a darkly cinematic and exhilarating twist on the rootsy alt-rock of her 2021 breakthrough album Wary + Strangean LP that landed on Rolling Stones list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021 and drew acclaim from major outlets like Pitchfork. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiahs exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright fully affirms her as an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth.On Wary + Strange, Kiah offered up a collection of spellbinding songs detailing her experience with grief and trauma and alienation, each illuminating the extraordinary impact of her songwriting. An electrifying showcase for her singular musicality and soul-stirring voice, Kiahs Rounder Records debut soon found many leading critics hailing her as a formidable new talent, adding to a list of accolades that includes earning a Grammy nomination for her powerhouse anthem Black Myself. But when it came time to create her follow-up, the Tennessee-born singer/songwriter felt compelled toward a profound shift in her artistry. On the last record it felt so cathartic to write about all the pain I was dealing with, but this time the songs came from a place of finding joy in the music, says Kiah. In the past I felt so mired down with anxiety that I sometimes held back from what I really wanted to write about; I felt like I needed to play it safe and keep certain thoughts to myself. But now Im at a point where Im confident in what I value and love, and because of that Ive made the album Ive always wanted to make.

RockFolk / RootsJazz / Blues
Nov 14
8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Emo Night Karaoke

This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. 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
Nov 14
8:00 PM
Joe's Live Rosemont·Lincoln Park

Rockin' for Heroes: A Veteran's Day Tribute Featuring 7th Heaven

Rockin' for Heroes, a Veteran's Day tribute bringing our community together in appreciation for our Veterans, Active Military, Their Families and First Responders. Featuring live performances by: 7th Heaven Tony Ocean & The Main Event Band Special tribute performance by The Bombshell Beauties Military Brass. Proceeds Benefiting Friends of Fisher House of Illinois, supporting military families when they need it most.

Rock
Nov 15
3:45 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Breaks

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! Note that CashOrTrade.org is the official reseller for Andrew McMahon. 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.

RockJazz / BluesPop
Nov 15
5:00 PM
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Saosin: 20 Years of Self-Titled

Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. 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

RockMetal
Nov 15
6:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - The Joint Tour with Johanna Samuels

At the time I Had a Dream That You Were Mine was first released, the Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam were best known for their work in two of the most influential rock bands of the era: Hamilton as lead singer in The Walkmen and Rostam as the co-songwriter and producer behind Vampire Weekend. The inspired collaboration was born of friendship, and mutual admiration, but grew into a synergistic creative partnership that birthed a timeless album of beautifully evocative songs. I Had a Dream That You Were Mine is a delightfully immersive album, built around Rostam's meticulous, expansive production and Hamilton's distinctive, wild vocal range. Unlike anything either artist had done before, the album's stylistic flourishes include doo-wop, country-rock, baroque pop, folk, and spellbinding torch songs. Together, the lauded musicians found a unique flair for the dramatic which made their handful of live performances a thrilling experience; ten years on, these rare live shows are not to be missed!

RockPopElectronic
Nov 15
7:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Breaks

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.

RockJazz / BluesPop
Nov 15
8:00 PM
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