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.
Upcoming events
Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You Tour
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. 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
Dark Dazey
Cobra Lounge presents... Dark Dazey w/ special guests TBA. $20 ADV // $24 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.
Soul Exchange / Out 4 Blood
Empire Productions presents... Soul Exchange Out 4 Blood w/ special guests TBA $20 - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.
Soul Exchange / Out 4 Blood / Hate and Discontent / Knavish / Soaked In Torment
Empire Productions presents... Soul Exchange Out 4 Blood Hate and Discontent Knavish Soaked In Torment $20 - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.
BASEMENT COLLECTIVE and BEN BRANDA QUARTET Live at FSC
Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with BASEMENT COLLECTIVE and BEN BRANDA QUARTET on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist TBA. Basement Collective is a progressive-fusion group of instrumentalists with the goal of expressing wild creativity and pushing the boundaries of their musical knowledge. Their compositions are unique blends of jazz, classical theory, prog-rock, and metal, resulting in sonically diverse and richly dynamic musical expression. Ben Branda is a professional jazz saxophonist (alto and tenor), composer, and music educator based right here in Chicago, Illinois. A Chicago native from the Old Town neighborhood, he has performed at notable local venues including the Jazz Showcase, The Whistler, Navy Pier, and the Montrose Saloon.
SOLD OUT - Son Volt
After spearheading the alt - country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recorded three landmark albums in the 90s before the groundbreaking artist put the band on extended hiatus and cut three solo LPs. Missing the free exchange of ideas and the surprises that inevitably occur when a group of simpatico musicians lock together, Farrar assembled a new lineup of Son Volt in 2004 and has since released nine albums. The latest album, Sound Signal Serenades , was released a s a special 2026 Record Store Day limited edition LP. Jay Farrars work often seeks out the ghosts of Americas discordant or forgotten past, converses at length with them, and writes songs that stake a claim to a better future.
Honeycrush // Naomi 10 Million // Ameokama // Future Nest // Vesper Chimes (booked w old rate)
21+ // 8pm doors
Dark Dazey / Universal Automation / Oddysseys
Cobra Lounge presents... Dark Dazey Universal Automation Oddysseys. $20 ADV // $24 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.
The Belair Lip Bombs
TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, there is no elevator or ramp available to our upstairs ballroom. Guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net at least one week prior to the event. More information can be found here on our FAQ page.
YHWH NAILGUN
YHWH NAILGUN YHWH Nailgun is an American experimental rock band formed in 2020, known for their abrasive sound that blends elements of punk, noise, and electronic music. VICE has called them “the last good band left in New York”. Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Spotify Instagram NUDO Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Instagram
THE BRAYMORES in the NIGHTCLUB!
THE BRAYMORES Live in the HISTORIC FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB following JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors! THE BRAYMORES Chicago indie-rock outfit The Braymores have spent the last three years quietly building one of the Midwest's most promising grassroots success stories. With the release of their sophomore album When The Lights Went Out on the horizon and a milestone hometown appearance at Lollapalooza ahead, the band continues to emerge as one of Chicago's fastest-rising independent acts. https://www.thebraymores.com/ FREE RSVP / ALL AGES Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE! ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
Willie Buck: A Chicago Blues Legend
Join us for just $20! Secure your seat in advance, or grab your ticket at the door (if available; advance purchase highly recommended). $10 General Admission is a relaxed, free-flowing late-night blues set where artists stretch out, special guests musicians often sit in. Entry begins at 10:30-11 PM. Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits. For those parents who wish to bring their own under 21 years of age, must be contacted by a parent for pre-authorization and other instructions before you purchase tickets.
JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS (Solo / Acoustic) w/ special guest Official Claire
LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic)w/ special guest Official Claire$89 General Admission Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary musics most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedys expansive catalog in a more intimate settingspanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS is the name we give large outdoor concerts with a festival style setup: a large stage with a state of the art sound system, lights, and pavilion to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub! 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
Monsieur Perine - Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour
This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry.
Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour
Hailing from Bangor and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland's Two Door Cinema Club first gained attention with their debut album 'Tourist History' which included singles like 'What you Know' **, 'Something Good Can Work' and 'Undercover Martyn' mixing guitar-driven, post-punk hooks with dancey, electronic polish, The album released in 2010 hit number one on the Irish chart, landed on the BBC Sound of 2010 Poll and went on to be a globally lauded debut record taking them from their garage where they wrote the album in Bangor to the main stages of festivals around the world. Two Door Cinema Club features singer/guitarist/programmer Alex Trimble, guitarist/singer Sam Halliday and bassist/singer Kevin Baird. Trimble and Halliday met in school, and then hooked up with Baird through mutual friends. The trio began writing in Trimble?s parents garage and skipped going to university to focus on the band, fortunately, the gamble paid off.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Tickets starting at $40 + fees
Sub Urban - The Bell Tolls Tour
TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is ALL AGES All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, there is no elevator or ramp available to our upstairs ballroom. Guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net at least one week prior to the event. More information can be found here on our FAQ page.
Jacob McLeod and Allie Kessel
This show celebrates the release of Jacob McLeod's new album! Jacob McLeod became obsessed with music, specifically indie folk/rock, during the lockdown of 2020. With time on his hands, he discovered his passion for performing and creating his own songs, inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan and Hozier. Now 21, he's made a name for himself as one of the premier upcoming songwriters and performers in the state of Michigan. After years of extensive touring, writing, and recording, he is now on the cusp of his sophomore album, MICHIGAN-20. Allie Kessel is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago. Allie possesses a unique musical style pulling influence from folk, soul, and classic pop music. Whether listening to her live or on a recording, Allie captures you with her soothing melodies and heartfelt words. You always feel like you belong when she is in the room, and her songs do exactly the same. Allie is a lifelong musician, spending many years honing her craft and is excited to continue to pursue her decade long career as a professional musician. Check out her debut album Heart Matter, out on all platforms now!
Brother Bird
TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.
The Secret Sisters with Mary Bragg
Since their 2010 self-titled debut, The Secret Sisters have brought their spellbinding harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life and love and womanhood. In the making of their new album, Mind, Man, Medicine, Alabama-bred siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle found their songwriting transformed by a newfound sense of self-reliance and equanimity, threading their lyrics with hard-won insight into the complexities of motherhood, commitment, compassion, and self-preservation in an endlessly chaotic world. Centered on a kaleidoscopic sound that boldly blurs the edges of country-folk, the duos fifth full-length ultimately confronts many of modern lifes harshest challenges while leading the listener toward a more open-hearted state of mind.In our previous records there was a feeling that we had something to prove, but now were leaning toward a place of peaceful acceptance and trying to stay immersed in the present, says Slagle, noting that their shared experience in parenting young children greatly informed that shift in perspective. There are definitely still moments of frustration and anger on this album, but theres also a little more light, Rogers adds. I think a lot of that came from getting older, and from letting go of the pressure we put on ourselves in the past. We finally reached the point of saying, Lets just write the songs honestly as we can, and trust that theyll reach whoever theyre meant to reach.The follow-up to Saturn Returntheir 2020 Grammy-nominated LP co-produced by Brandi Carlile and lavishly praised by the likes of Rolling StoneMind, Man, Medicine finds The Secret Sisters co-producing alongside Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes, St. Paul On Saturn Return wed gotten much more confident as far as directing the sound of the record and knowing how to capture our voices in the most honest way, so it felt like the right time for our first foray into production, says Rogers. The latest in a series of critically lauded releases, the album came to life at FAME Studios (the historic spot in their hometown of Muscle Shoals) and at Sun Drop Sound in nearby Florence, with contributions from such esteemed musicians as Alabama Shakes bassist Zac Cockrell and legendary multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell (Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm).Referring to The Secret Sisters latest chapter as one where we seek, savor, and settle, the duo lifted the title to Mind, Man, Medicine from a lyric in Same Water: a gorgeously bluesy meditation on the search for healing in a profoundly troubled world, channeling both weariness and empathy with soulful conviction. Theres a line in Same Water that says Mind or man or medicine/I have tried them all, which feels like it encompasses everything we were trying to say on this record, Slagle explains. In a lot of these songs were struggling with our own minds and emotions, with our relationships, and with whatever were using to try to cope and find relief.











