CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN: 2DAY Queendom/Take Flight

CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN: 2DAY Queendom/Take Flight

CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN: 2DAY Queendom/Take Flight

Saturday, August 8 • 12:00 AM

Chicago's House of Blues is about to throw open its doors to a seismic night of beats and bravado with GKL & CircuitMOM's sonic spectacular. Imagine Alex Acosta and Dani Toro conjuring an electric storm of house grooves so infectious it'll make your carefully crafted playlists feel like elevator music. Just when you think you’ve caught your breath, Doggpound will unleash a bassline apocalypse that's bound to rattle the most cynical soul out of their existential ennui. This isn't just a gig; it's a rite of passage for the sonically savvy, where the beats are hot, the crowd is hotter, and the only FOMO is not showing up. Grab your tickets, your coolest friends, and maybe a pair of earplugs—because let’s be real, you’re going to want to remember this one.

Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence
Chicago 60640

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Foo Fighters: TAKE COVER TOUR 2026

Foo Fighters: TAKE COVER TOUR 2026

Saturday, August 8 • 5:30 PM

Get ready to duck and roll as Foo Fighters are set to detonate their epic TAKE COVER TOUR 2026. This isn't just your typical nostalgic stroll down the alt-rock memory lane. No, the ever-evolving Foo Fighters are re-engineering their brawny anthems into an explosive set that promises to be more than just a sonic boom.

Dave Grohl and Co. have always thrived on the unexpected, from their impromptu pop-up gigs to legendary drum battles. And let's not forget their infectious ability to wrap searing rock and roll around a pulsating, heart-on-sleeve emotional core, all while making it seem as breezy as a Cobain smirk. So, expect nothing less than a tour de force that shatters the comfort zone, leaving you picking pieces of your blown mind from the depths of your soul.

Brace yourself—the Foo is about to hit the fan. And for those still clinging onto their ill-conceived notion of cool—don't say we didn't warn you.

Soldier Field
1410 S. Museum Campus Drive
Chicago 60605

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CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN Present: Queendom

CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN Present: Queendom

Saturday, August 8 • 9:00 PM

Chicago's House of Blues is about to throw open its doors to a seismic night of beats and bravado with GKL & CircuitMOM's sonic spectacular. Imagine Alex Acosta and Dani Toro conjuring an electric storm of house grooves so infectious it'll make your carefully crafted playlists feel like elevator music. Just when you think you’ve caught your breath, Doggpound will unleash a bassline apocalypse that's bound to rattle the most cynical soul out of their existential ennui. This isn't just a gig; it's a rite of passage for the sonically savvy, where the beats are hot, the crowd is hotter, and the only FOMO is not showing up. Grab your tickets, your coolest friends, and maybe a pair of earplugs—because let’s be real, you’re going to want to remember this one.

Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence
Chicago 60640

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CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN Present: Take Flight

CircuitMOM And CircuitSUN Present: Take Flight

Sunday, August 9 • 9:00 PM

Chicago's House of Blues is about to throw open its doors to a seismic night of beats and bravado with GKL & CircuitMOM's sonic spectacular. Imagine Alex Acosta and Dani Toro conjuring an electric storm of house grooves so infectious it'll make your carefully crafted playlists feel like elevator music. Just when you think you’ve caught your breath, Doggpound will unleash a bassline apocalypse that's bound to rattle the most cynical soul out of their existential ennui. This isn't just a gig; it's a rite of passage for the sonically savvy, where the beats are hot, the crowd is hotter, and the only FOMO is not showing up. Grab your tickets, your coolest friends, and maybe a pair of earplugs—because let’s be real, you’re going to want to remember this one.

Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence
Chicago 60640

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Zoofunkyou, High Plains Ripper

Zoofunkyou, High Plains Ripper

Tuesday, August 11 • 8:30 PM

If your weekend plans involve chain-watching The Bear for the fifth time, put down the remote and get your indie spirit to the grooviest gig this side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Zoofunkyou and High Plains Ripper are converging on our beloved underground haunt, and it’s a collision of sonic brilliance that could only be birthed from the depths of a caffeine-fueled dream.

Zoofunkyou will take you on a psychedelic voyage with their kaleidoscopic grooves, a funk-infused journey through time and space that would make even George Clinton tip his hat. Meanwhile, High Plains Ripper is set to rip through the haze with their electrifying alt-country punk hybrid, a sound that's like a shot of bourbon chased with a PBR tallboy.

This isn't just a gig—it's a rebirth in a world where music still matters, where the DIY heartbeat still echoes, and where the coolest kids gather to say "I was there." So throw on your thrifted denim, grab your crew, and prepare to have your mind blown and your soul stirred. Miss this, and you'll be left scrolling through your friend's Instagram stories with a pang of regret.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Modest Mouse with Califone

Modest Mouse with Califone

Wednesday, August 12 • 7:30 PM

Get ready to recalibrate your sonic expectations because Modest Mouse is about to obliterate any notions of mediocrity you might still be harboring. Fresh off a whirlwind tour with the Pixies and Cat Power—name a more iconic trio, we'll wait—Modest Mouse is swinging back with a live set that's as unpredictably electric as a thunderstorm on an acid trip. With their latest opus, The Golden Casket, Isaac Brock and co. delve into the deepest recesses of existential angst and digital decay, all while delivering hooks that’ll haunt you longer than that last dream you can't quite remember. Expect an evening where each track mutates on stage, puncturing the veil between hope and despair, leaving you questioning your own psychic landscape. And let’s not forget Califone, the avant-folk alchemists who weave magic out of auditory shadows, setting the perfect prelude for the night. Catch them in their natural habitat before you’re left reading about it on your friend’s Instagram story—this is the show your future self will regret missing.

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)
1357 N Elston Ave
Chicago 60642

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Plum Valley Idol Festival Vol.0 É Rising Ft. Jiemei + Purrga or

Plum Valley Idol Festival Vol.0 É Rising Ft. Jiemei + Purrga or

Wednesday, August 12 • 8:30 PM

Clear your weekend, because Plum Valley Idol Festival Vol.0 is about to rewrite your sonic universe. This isn’t your grandma’s talent show—this is a kaleidoscope of sound where the avant-garde meets the irresistible charm of idol pop. Set your sights on Jiemei, the synth sorceress conjuring ethereal beats that feel like a lucid dream you never want to wake from. Sharing the limelight, Purrga’s celestial harmonies will make you question if you've been listening to music or experiencing a full-blown eargasm. This is the festival where art school cool collides with bubblegum grit, a siren call for anyone who’s ever felt a twinge of wanderlust in their earbuds. Bring your best dance shoes and an open mind; this is more than just a gig—it's the genesis of something legendary. Miss it, and your weekend will be as uninspired as a Spotify autoplay.

Reggies Rock Club
2109 South State Street
Chicago

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Oneida / Kinski / BCMC

Oneida / Kinski / BCMC

Wednesday, August 12 • 9:00 PM

If you're still chasing the next sonic high, seeking that elusive set where chaos marries melody and births something beautifully anarchic, Oneida's gig is your ticket. They're back with "Expensive Air," an album that detonates their previous work into a kaleidoscopic frenzy of structured dissonance. Imagine the thrill of careening through an ice storm, but this time, you're laughing as you spiral into the unknown. With the enigmatic Kid Millions and Shahin Motia at the helm, this trio of Oneida, Kinski, and BCMC promises a night where the lines between art and sound blur into oblivion. Think explosive riffs, instinctual improv, and a history that threads through the veins of NYC's punk and experimental core. Whether you're here for the out-of-tune licks or the avant-garde prestige of performances past at the Guggenheim and MoMA PS1, this show is where your FOMO ends and your senses overload. Doors at 8, show at 9; don't be the one who hears about it secondhand.

Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave.
Chicago

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Big Thief with Ben LaMar Gay - Somersault Slide 360 Tour

Big Thief with Ben LaMar Gay - Somersault Slide 360 Tour

Thursday, August 13 • 6:15 PM

Listen up, nocturnal wanderers and sonic spelunkers: Big Thief is back on the prowl, and they’re bringing the cosmic jazz wizardry of Ben LaMar Gay along for the ride on the Somersault Slide 360 Tour. This isn’t just a gig; it’s a full-throttle odyssey through the indie ether, the kind of night that might just realign your chakras and make your Spotify recommendations shiver in their algorithmic boots. Adrianne Lenker’s hauntingly intimate vocals will tether you to the here and now, while Buck Meek’s guitar twangs flirt with the surreal. And let’s not forget James Krivchenia’s drumming—a heartbeat that could power a small city. Ben LaMar Gay’s avant-garde alchemy is the cherry on this already mind-blowing sundae, fusing Afro-futuristic beats with the kind of brass that makes you see sound. This is the show your future self will brag about having been at. Don’t just hear the hype—be the hype.

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
1357 N Elston Ave
Chicago

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Paid Vacation w/ C.H.E.F., The Gaffes

Paid Vacation w/ C.H.E.F., The Gaffes

Thursday, August 13 • 7:00 PM

Cancel your plans, because this Friday night is all about Paid Vacation, C.H.E.F., and The Gaffes throwing down at the most intimate dive your Spotify Discover Weekly hasn't even caught wind of yet. Paid Vacation is set to deliver their signature blend of jangly guitars and dreamy lyrics that feel like a sun-drenched road trip with a hint of existential dread. Before they take the stage, get ready for C.H.E.F., the enigmatic collective that's been cooking up beats so fresh they'll make your playlists look stale. And don't sleep on openers The Gaffes, whose infectious energy and catchy riffs might just make you forget your existential crisis—if only for a night. Think of it as therapy, but with better soundtracks and cheaper drinks. This lineup is the underground's best-kept secret, but you didn't hear it from me.

Cubby Bear
1059 West Addison
Chicago

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Stolen Goods, Bridj Williams, Boomwagon

Stolen Goods, Bridj Williams, Boomwagon

Thursday, August 13 • 7:30 PM

Hold onto your thrifted berets and lace-up boots because this Saturday night promises to be a sonic pilgrimage. Stolen Goods are headlining with their genre-bending fusion of post-punk and art-rock, a combo that feels like Joy Division and Talking Heads had a love child raised on Zoloft and zines. Bridj Williams is dropping in with their ethereal indie-pop vibes that hit harder than an unexpected Tame Impala B-side, while Boomwagon is set to ignite the night with explosive garage rock energy that even Jack White wishes he’d penned. It's all going down in the grittiest, most graffiti-adorned corner of the city, where the walls sweat history and the PBR flows like nectar. Miss it, and risk being the only one not recounting stories of epic crowd surfs and ear-tingling riffs come Monday.

Reggies Bananna's Shack
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Yes Ma'am, Lightnin' Luke

Yes Ma'am, Lightnin' Luke

Thursday, August 13 • 8:00 PM

Dive into the sonic wonderland where gritty basement energy meets kaleidoscopic synth vibes as Yes Ma'am and Lightnin' Luke take the stage. Yes Ma'am, the genre-bending sorcerers, will serve up their signature cocktail of dreamy shoegaze and post-punk grit, making it feel like you're wading through a sonic daydream you never want to wake from. Then there's Lightnin' Luke, the synthpop wizard whose beats bounce like cosmic pinballs, shooting through your veins with electric nostalgia and futuristic flair. This is the night that tomorrow's indie legends will be talking about, and trust me, your future self will thank you for showing up. Sip your turmeric latte, slide on your most ironic band tee, and prepare to have your eardrums blissfully baptized by the sounds that the next generation will wish they could have witnessed firsthand. If you're not there, are you even anywhere?

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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The Dear Hunter - The Road to Sunya Tour 2026

The Dear Hunter - The Road to Sunya Tour 2026

Friday, August 14 • 6:30 PM

Prepare to have your existential angst lovingly cradled and then set ablaze by The Dear Hunter’s “The Road to Sunya Tour 2026.” This isn’t your average Thursday night at the House of Blues Chicago; it’s a kaleidoscope of sonic storytelling that will make your soul feel like it’s just scored a front-row seat at the indie rock opera of the year. Doors swing open at 6:30 PM, with the alchemy beginning at 7:30 PM sharp, and trust me, this is not the night to arrive fashionably late.

Casey Crescenzo and his merry band of prog-rock virtuosos are set to transform the standing room only venue into an arena of ethereal soundscapes, weaving together intricate narratives that pulse with raw energy and emotional depth. Think Radiohead meets Sufjan Stevens at a psychedelic tea party, where the only rule is total immersion.

For those who believe their ID is just as much an accessory as their thrifted band tees, remember that this 17+ affair requires proof of age—so don’t leave that non-expired Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport behind. This gig promises to be a labyrinth of sound and light you’ll wish you could get lost in forever. Consider upgrading your experience if you’re ready to transcend beyond mere mortal enjoyment.

Skip it, and prepare to cringe at the thought of explaining to your friends why you missed the show that will be on everyone’s lips come Friday morning.

House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
Chicago 60654

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Lilac Lament w/ Morbid Circle, Hypnagogia, Rocco Desgres

Lilac Lament w/ Morbid Circle, Hypnagogia, Rocco Desgres

Friday, August 14 • 7:30 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off those Doc Martens because this Friday is about to be legendary. Lilac Lament, the dream-pop darlings we've all been whispering about, are gracing the stage with their ethereal soundscapes and lyrics that hit harder than your last existential crisis. Joining them is Morbid Circle, the post-punk revivalists with a penchant for haunting hooks and basslines that could resurrect Ian Curtis himself. Hypnagogia will be there to melt minds with their psychedelic synth waves that feel like a lucid dream you never want to end. And let's not forget Rocco Desgres, the indie-folk troubadour who strums with the soul of a thousand basement gigs. This lineup is a sonic tapestry you won't want to miss, promising a night that blurs the lines between reality and the bedroom recordings you've been looping on Bandcamp. Show up, lose yourself, and find your new favorite obsession.

Cubby Bear
1059 West Addison
Chicago

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos

Friday, August 14 • 8:00 PM

If you're jaded by the repetitive grind of recycled indie beats, brace yourself for a seismic shift in your musical landscape. Tori Amos is descending upon our urban jungle like a comet of kaleidoscopic sound, ready to smash through the monotony with her celestial piano prowess and spellbinding, otherworldly voice. Picture this: an intimate venue where the air vibrates with anticipation, walls echoing the whispers of the '90s alt renaissance, and an audience that's part curiosity, part reverence. Tori's set promises to be an ethereal journey—one moment you're adrift in a sea of haunting melodies, the next you're jolted awake by razor-sharp lyrics that cut straight to the core. This isn't just a concert; it's a rite of passage for anyone who's ever sought solace in the shadows of their own uncharted emotions. Miss it, and risk eternal regret.

Auditorium Theatre - IL
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Chicago 60605

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BL3SS

BL3SS

Friday, August 14 • 10:00 PM

Prepare to have your senses baptized by the sonic sermon of BL3SS, the band turning suburban ennui into an electric liturgy. This isn’t just a gig; it’s a rite of passage for those who’ve outgrown their Spotify Discover Weekly. Nestled in the heart of Outset, the space where even the walls have stories cooler than your last Tinder date, this show is strictly 18+—so leave your fake ID at home, and bring your soul instead. Standing room only means you’re free to sway, stomp, or levitate to their synth-laden hymns. But don't even think about stepping out for a smoke; re-entry is a myth here, just like your old high school band. Six ticket max, so rally your crew now—unless, of course, you’re too cool for that, in which case, enjoy your FOMO from the sidelines.

Outset
1675 N Elston Ave
Chicago 60642

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