Added Color, Lavisher, Tba

Added Color, Lavisher, Tba

Added Color, Lavisher, Tba

Wednesday, September 9 • 7:30 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off your favorite vintage band tee because Added Color and Lavisher are about to deliver an unforgettable sonic rendezvous that your future self will thank you for attending. Added Color, with their electrifying fusion of alt-rock and post-grunge intensity, will flood your senses like a long-lost '90s mixtape rediscovered in your childhood bedroom. Meanwhile, Lavisher's atmospheric soundscapes will have you floating in a dreamlike state that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, like finding a hidden track on an album you thought you knew. Expect an unannounced special guest that promises to turn this night into the stuff of indie legend. Missing this is like skipping the secret show where your favorite band played their entire unreleased album—don’t be that person.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Added Color shows · More Lavisher shows · More Tba shows · More Rock

Homeward Bound + Noah Weissman

Homeward Bound + Noah Weissman

Wednesday, September 9 • 8:30 PM

Clear your calendars and adjust your expectations—Homeward Bound is hitting the stage, and they're bringing Noah Weissman along for a night that's set to redefine your Spotify playlists. This isn't just another basement gig; it's a hyperspace jump into the indie multiverse. Picture this: Homeward Bound's ethereal soundscapes collide with Noah Weissman's lyrical mysticism, creating a sonic cocktail that's as intoxicating as a $15 craft cocktail but way more satisfying.

These are the moments where shoegaze dreams and synthpop realities blur, and you'll want to be in the thick of it. We're talking existential grooves that make you ponder life's big questions under kaleidoscopic lights, all while sipping on a PBR and nodding like you know what's up. This is more than a show; it's a rite of passage for anyone who claims to have their finger on the pulse of what's next in music. Trust us, you won't want to be the one scrolling through Instagram the morning after, wishing you'd been there. Grab a ticket, bring your ID, and prepare to have your indie cred validated.

Bookclub
2871 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Homeward Bound shows · More Folk

Plantasia TWO DAY PASS

Plantasia TWO DAY PASS

Thursday, September 10 • 5:00 PM

If you've been searching for a transcendent escape from the urban grind, look no further than Plantasia TWO DAY PASS—an oasis of sound and serenity that's cooler than your latest thrifted vinyl. This year, Sacred Bones and Empty Bottle have conjured a sonic Eden at the Garfield Park Conservatory, where the lush greenery is more than just a backdrop—it’s an essential collaborator. Across two days, let Helado Negro’s dreamy vibes melt away your worries, while Makaya McCraven’s beats pulse through the foliage like a hidden heartbeat. Between organic synth landscapes from Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon and the atmospheric grooves of Green-House, you’ll find yourself rooted in the here and now. Every performance is a reminder that life grows in the quietly radical spaces where ambient, electronic, and the unexpected mingle. Plus, just knowing a portion of proceeds supports the Mort Garson estate means your presence grows something lasting. Dive in, tune out, and let the music photosynthesize your soul. Trust us, this is the kind of FOMO your future self will thank you for dodging.

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago 60608

Get Tickets

More Plantasia TWO DAY PASS shows

Plantasia - Day 1 with Helado Tropical (Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical) / James K / Gigi Masin / Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon +more

Plantasia - Day 1 with Helado Tropical (Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical) / James K / Gigi Masin / Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon +more

Thursday, September 10 • 5:30 PM

If your idea of nirvana involves vibing out to the celestial hum of ambient soundscapes while nestled in a verdant paradise, then Plantasia is your personal Garden of Eden. This isn't just another festival; it's a sonic pilgrimage happening at the legendary Garfield Park Conservatory, where Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical will weave their melodic tapestry under a canopy of lush greenery. Imagine Gigi Masin's hypnotic tunes echoing through the foliage while you sip on artisanal kombucha that probably has its own Instagram account. Add James K's experimental flair and Elori Saxl's serene collaborations with Henry Solomon, and you've got a lineup that reads like a who's who of the avant-garde cosmos. Sacred Bones and Empty Bottle are co-hosting this botanical bonanza, so you know it's legit. Oh, and did we mention that your ticket does more than just grant you access to this leafy utopia? Part of the proceeds tip the hat to the Mort Garson estate, paying homage to the synth wizard who started it all. Basically, if you miss this, you're missing the chance to become one with the music, the plants, and maybe even yourself.

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Plantasia - Day 1 with Helado Tropical (Helado Negro and Reyna Tropical) / James K / Gigi Masin / Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon +more shows · More Other

Zeruel

Zeruel

Thursday, September 10 • 7:00 PM

If your Spotify Discover Weekly had a love child with an obscure cult film, it would probably sound something like Zeruel. This enigmatic quartet is set to detonate the stage in a sonic maelstrom of swirling shoegaze riffs and synths that shimmer like a distant cityscape. Fresh off a bizarrely legendary basement set that ended with the audience chanting for an encore in Esperanto, Zeruel is the band you brag about seeing before they headline Coachella. Catch them now, before their soundtracks score the next A24 masterpiece, and remember to act unimpressed when your friends beg for details. Just be there, or live with the existential dread of missing the band that made the noise rock gods weep with envy.

Avondale Music Hall
3336 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Zeruel shows · More Rock

And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain

And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain

Thursday, September 10 • 7:30 PM

Clear your calendar, because the show of the year is about to drop harder than your crush’s latest mixtape—an electrifying lineup that's set to incinerate your indie cred and redefine your Friday night. Kicking things off, And I, You will weave their ethereal shoegaze tapestry, creating a soundscape so thick you might just get lost in it. Next up, Sung Drone brings their avant-garde electro wizardry, a perfect soundtrack for dancing like nobody's watching (even if they are). Hell of a Life will blow your mind with their post-punk anthems, shredding through guitar riffs like a hot knife through butter. And if that's not enough, Funeral Plain will close the night, swathing the room in melancholic bliss with their haunting dream-pop echoes. Trust us, this lineup is a kaleidoscope of sonic brilliance, each band a prism bending light into music. Miss this, and you'll be regretting it more than that time you slept on the limited edition vinyl release.

Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street
Chicago

Get Tickets

More And I shows · More You shows · More Sung Drone shows · More Hell of a Life shows · More Funeral Plain shows · More Rock

JUNGLE - World Tour 2026

JUNGLE - World Tour 2026

Thursday, September 10 • 8:00 PM

Prepare your glittering dance moves and get ready to vibe, because Jungle is swinging through on their World Tour 2026, and you absolutely can't afford to miss it. The masters of modern funk are teaming up with Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange to ensure your path to groovy enlightenment doesn’t come with a scalper's surcharge. Say goodbye to price-gouging FOMO and hello to pure, unadulterated dance floor bliss. Sure, a few states might try to play spoiler, but even in New York and Illinois, Ticketmaster's got your back. It's the ultimate peace of mind for the indie concert connoisseur who believes in fair play and cosmic grooves. Whether you're catching them in a legendary venue or a hidden gem of a dive, Jungle's electrifying performance will echo in your soul like the best basement gig you never wanted to end.

United Center
1901 W Madison
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Jungle shows · More R&B

Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)

Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote)

Thursday, September 10 • 8:00 PM

Nai Palm is about to set the Bottom Lounge ablaze, and in true Hiatus Kaiyote fashion, it's bound to be an experience that makes your Spotify playlist feel like a dial-up connection. This is more than a gig; it's a sonic pilgrimage for those who crave eclecticism in its most raw and unfiltered form. If you're still spinning "Choose Your Weapon" on vinyl and dissecting its multi-layered genius, this is your moment. Miss the presale? Prepare to hustle 'cause the general on-sale will be a digital mosh pit, and scalpers? Bottom Lounge has your back, leaving no room for scammers to hitch a ride on this kaleidoscopic journey. So, dust off your coolest thrift shop fit, channel your inner beat poet, and show up ready to transcend the mundane with Nai Palm's hypnotic vocals as your guide. Trust us, this is the show your future self will thank you for attending.

Bottom Lounge
1375 W. Lake St
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Nai Palm shows · More R&B

Plantasia - Day 2 with Makaya McCraven / Green-House / Precious Renee Tucker / Chee Shimizu +more

Plantasia - Day 2 with Makaya McCraven / Green-House / Precious Renee Tucker / Chee Shimizu +more

Friday, September 11 • 5:30 PM

Picture this: you, vibing in a lush green sanctuary, where the air is thick with both oxygen and the tantalizing promise of sonic exploration. Plantasia Day Two is back, and it's a transcendental pilgrimage for those who worship at the altar of ambient grooves and botanical beats. The lineup is a curated greenhouse of sound: Makaya McCraven will groove you into oblivion, while Green-House crafts verdant soundscapes that could make even your succulents sprout new leaves. Precious Renee Tucker is set to serve vocals that are as rare as a thriving fiddle leaf fig, alongside Chee Shimizu's genre-defying sonic tapestries. With stages sprawling across the Garfield Park Conservatory, this is more than an event; it’s a communion with a living, breathing ecosystem of sound. And let’s not forget, every ticket helps preserve the legacy of Mort Garson—I mean, who doesn't want to party with a purpose? Secure your spot among the foliage and prepare to be photosynthesized into your final form.

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Makaya McCraven shows · More Jazz

Yacht Rock Revue - Primetime

Yacht Rock Revue - Primetime

Friday, September 11 • 6:30 PM

Drift away from the monotony of the mainstream, surrender to the siren call of Yacht Rock Revue's Primetime. Watch as they transform the stage into a seafaring soiree that's as smooth as the ocean at sunrise. It's a night that promises to combine the soul-soothing vibes of your dad's favorite radio station with the raw energy of a punk rock show. Expect a voyage through the velvety vocals and slick harmonies that defined a generation, delivered by a band that somehow manages to make the uncool, uber cool. It's nostalgia with a twist, a rebel yell wrapped in a soft rock shell. Break out that sailor hat and let Yacht Rock Revue rock you like a gentle, undulating sea.

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
1357 N Elston Ave
Chicago 60642

Get Tickets

More Yacht Rock Revue shows

The Matches

The Matches

Friday, September 11 • 7:00 PM

Catch The Matches at Bottom Lounge before your TikTok algorithm does. This isn't just another gig; it's a resurrection of the frenetic energy that made you fall in love with live music in the first place. Imagine electric riffs colliding with your heartbeat as you lose yourself in a crowd that's as much a part of the experience as the band itself. This isn't a place for scalpers or posers—it's a haven for the pure-hearted indie disciples who know that every ticket is a golden ticket to the kind of night you brag about on your friend's already-verified Substack. Don't let scammers keep you from what promises to be your next 'I was there' moment. If your tickets aren't in your email by the day before, give TicketWeb a shout. Get ready to make memories faster than that Polaroid capturing the chaos.

Bottom Lounge
1375 W. Lake St
Chicago

Get Tickets

More The Matches shows · More Alternative

PYRE BLUE OUTSIDE ON THE FIRE ESCAPE

PYRE BLUE OUTSIDE ON THE FIRE ESCAPE

Friday, September 11 • 7:00 PM

As the sun dips below the gritty skyline, PYRE BLUE OUTSIDE ON THE FIRE ESCAPE is poised to set the Brooklyn scene ablaze with their golden hour escapade. Nestled in the sweet chaos of fire escape metalwork, this free show is a siren call to those in the know. Imagine the ethereal haze of shoegaze riffs weaving through the air, mingling with the scent of late-summer city heat, as the band conjures a sonic tapestry that's both intimate and infinite. It's the kind of ephemeral magic that could only be captured in the fleeting glow of dusky light, offering a soundtrack to your best 'I was there' story. Trust us, skip this, and you'll be left with nothing but regret and an empty Instagram feed. Be there, or be stuck scrolling through your friends' posts wishing you'd climbed that fire escape. 🌅🎸✨

Bookclub
2871 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago

Get Tickets

More PYRE BLUE shows · More Folk

Of Your Own Making w/ T. Maguire, Miss April, Rios Trios

Of Your Own Making w/ T. Maguire, Miss April, Rios Trios

Friday, September 11 • 7:30 PM

Slide into the underbelly of the scene this Friday night with a gig lineup that’s basically the indie version of the Avengers assembling. Of Your Own Making is headlining, and they’re the sonic equivalent of finding a first press Velvet Underground vinyl at a thrift store. With T. Maguire spinning tales like a lo-fi storyteller who’s managed to bottle the essence of a rainy day, the evening promises more introspection than your last therapy session. Miss April brings in the retro-pop vibes, serving synths as sugary as a Brooklyn donut (and twice as addictive), while Rios Trios will swirl you in a psychedelic haze that'll leave you wondering if you've stumbled into a time warp. This isn’t just a show; it’s a rite of passage for the musically enlightened. Be there or risk being the person who only finds out about the next big thing when it’s already passé. You snooze, you lose.

Cubby Bear
1059 West Addison
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Of Your Own Making w/ T. Maguire shows · More Miss April shows · More Rios Trios shows · More Rock

JAMA! Afrorave: Juls

JAMA! Afrorave: Juls

Friday, September 11 • 8:00 PM

If you're not vibing with the sonic kaleidoscope that is JAMA! Afrorave, are you even living? Set to take over the iconic Outset, this is the night where beats and basslines will rewrite the rules of sonic gravity. Juls, the maestro of transcendent Afrobeat soundscapes, is ready to remind you why your playlist's been feeling a little too monochrome lately. Get ready to be swept into a rhythmic rapture that melds West African grooves with electronic euphoria—an audacious dance floor cocktail that defies age, but don't forget your 21+ ID. This is a standing room only immersion into a musical tapestry that will make your heart race faster than the queue for a limited edition release. Pro tip: snag your tickets before your cooler friends do, because this six-ticket cap isn’t just a suggestion. Welcome to the sound of now—no re-entry necessary.

Outset
1675 N Elston Ave
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Juls shows · More Dance/Electronic

Jackson Jay Kidder + Local Motive + giverupper

Jackson Jay Kidder + Local Motive + giverupper

Friday, September 11 • 8:00 PM

Slip on your most ironic vintage tee and prepare to dive headfirst into the sonic ether, because this Friday night at the underground haven known as The Electric Parlor, the future of indie is unfurling before our eyes. The headliner, Jackson Jay Kidder, is the lo-fi prodigy who threads heartbreak and hope into tapestries of sound that echo like an Elliott Smith daydream. Local Motive, the lovechild of post-punk angst and synthpop shimmer, will be there to make you dance your existential dread away. Meanwhile, opener giverupper might just be the anti-hero we've been waiting for, weaving melancholic melodies with the raw energy of a basement mosh pit. For those fluent in the language of vinyl and reverb, this is your night. It's a 21+ affair, so don't forget your ID—and maybe a friend who knew these bands before they were cool.

Bookclub
2871 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago

Get Tickets

More Jackson Jay Kidder shows · More Rock

MIKE DANGEROUX

MIKE DANGEROUX

Friday, September 11 • 8:00 PM

In the neon pulse of the city's underground, where the echoes of last night’s dream-pop reveries still linger, MIKE DANGEROUX is set to disrupt the tranquility and rewrite the indie playbook. This isn't just a gig; it's an unmissable pilgrimage for those who thrive on the cutting edge. With ticket cut-offs at 4 PM but a promise of untamed vibes at the door after 5, this is the place where the cool kids convene post-8 PM. Shorty Mack will warm up the room with beats that flirt with chaos from 8 to 9, but it's MIKE DANGEROUX who will electrify your soul and keep you glued till close. This is a dance with destiny, where bar stools are coveted thrones—first come, first served—and the intimate zeal of the night is yours to claim. Leave your DSLRs at home, but pack your hunger for raw, unfiltered sound. Arrive early, snag a spot, and let the night unfold like a fevered love letter to the indie scene.

Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S. Wabash
Chicago

Get Tickets

More MIKE DANGEROUX shows · More Blues