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62 Alternative R&B shows · 33 venues

Tuned to Alternative R&B //A moody, late-night mutation of classic soul. It merges slow-burning trap percussion and hazy, ambient synth pads with deeply introspective, melancholic vocals.

TONIGHT• Robert's Westside

Bobby Alu

Tropical AmbassadorSmooth · Breezy · Rhythmic

TONIGHT•Lincoln Hall

indie pop/pop/alternative pop

Kevian Kraemer

Jersey Shore AuteurBright · Earnest · Melodic

Jackson Marshall

Bedroom Pop CroonerSmooth · Melodic · Modern

TONIGHT•California Clipper

jazz/bebop/chicago house

John Simmons

Hard Bop FoundationSteady · Rhythmic · Classic

Duke Shin

Chicago House StalwartEclectic · Deep · Shifting

FRI JUL 24•Hobart Art Theater

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Midwest Melodic IconsFast · Harmonic · Gritty

FRI JUL 24•Lincoln Hall

indie folk/folk pop/neo-soul

Wild Child

Indie-Folk EnchantmentBright · Orchestral · Whimsical

Motenko

Modern ATX SoulSmooth · Groovy · Polished

FRI JUL 24•Schubas

alternative hip hop/pop rap/alternative pop

Headband Henny

Mitten State GrooverRelaxed · Lo-fi · Melodic

benten

Bedroom Pop HopefulClean · Melodic · Youthful

SAT JUL 25•Country Club Hills Amphitheater

r&b/soul/contemporary r&b

King George

Southern Soul Party KingSmooth · Old-School · Effortless

Calvin Richardson

Prince of SoulSultry · Classic · Gritty

SAT JUL 25•Venue at Horseshoe Casino

neo soul/contemporary r&b

Ledisi

Soul PowerhouseVirtuosic · Warm · Radiant

SAT JUL 25•Epiphany Center

soul jazz/modern jazz

Keyon Harrold

Trumpet FuturistSoulful · Virtuosic · Eclectic

SUN JUL 26•Arcada Theatre

doo-wop/adult contemporary

The Doo Wop Project

Vintage Sound Modern TwistPolished · Nostalgic · Harmonious

SUN JUL 26•Garcia's

blues/soul/electric blues

Bobby Rush

Chitlin Circuit RoyaltyFunky · Salacious · Masterful

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials

Fiery Slide AuthorityRough · Hard-rocking · Electric

SUN JUL 26•Le Nocturne

chicago house/jackin house/disco house

Demuir

Jackin House DevoteeSoulful · Kinetic · Groovy

MARRIO

Windy City DiscipleFunky · Jacking · Classic

TUE JUL 28•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

contemporary r&b/pop/dance-pop

Ne-Yo

The Modern GentlemanSuave · Polished · Melodic

Akon

Global Pop IconSmooth · Melodic · Rhythmic

WED JUL 29•City Winery

neo soul/contemporary r&b

Eric Roberson

Neo-Soul AuthoritySmooth · Velvet · Timeless

WED JUL 29•Lincoln Hall

indie pop/singer-songwriter/alternative r&b

Bixby

Dutch Indie PopGentle · Storytelling · Melodic

J.Y.N.

Chicago Indie ReflectionMelancholic · Precise · Atmospheric

WED JUL 29•Beat Kitchen

alternative rock/funk/indie rock

Evening Elephants

Backyard Alternative SoulBreezy · Funky · Raw

The Braymores

Rust Belt Indie MelancholyBreezy · Textured · Earnest

WED JUL 29•Castaways

chicago house/electro house

Inphinity

Spybar HeavyweightGroovy · Pounding · Energetic

THU JUL 30•City Winery

neo soul/contemporary r&b

Eric Roberson

Neo-Soul AuthoritySmooth · Velvet · Timeless

FRI JUL 31•Park West

alternative r&b/contemporary r&b

Khamari

Modern R&B TroubadourSilk · Vulnerable · Lush

FRI JUL 31•City Winery

neo soul/contemporary r&b

Eric Roberson

Neo-Soul AuthoritySmooth · Velvet · Timeless

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THU JUL 23•Color Club

alternative hip hop/jazz rap

jommis

Chicago Underground PoetHazy · Lo-fi · Smooth

SUN JUL 26•United Center

alternative r&b/contemporary r&b/indie pop

Daniel Caesar

Soul Purist IconsSilky · Vulnerable · Gospel-tinged

Faye Webster

Sad Girl SleuthIntimate · Twangy · Slacker

SUN JUL 26•Arcada Theatre

soul/rock & roll

The Rascals

Blue-Eyed Soul IconsGroovy · Harmonic · Optimistic

MON JUL 27•United Center

pop/alternative r&b

ZAYN

Global Pop SensationEmotive · Hybrid · Silky

WED JUL 29•House of Blues

alternative r&b/art pop

Blood Orange

Afrofuturist CuratorFluid · Soulful · Hazy

FRI JUL 31•Beat Kitchen

alternative r&b/contemporary r&b

Jae Stephens

Alt-R&B VisionarySmooth · Electronic · Sultry

SAT AUG 1•FitzGerald's

Chris Pierce

Americana Soul AuthorityGrit · Truth · Grace

TUE AUG 4•The Lincoln Lodge

alternative pop/soul

Best Night Ever

Progressive Soul CollectiveMeticulous · Bombastic · Groovy

SAT AUG 8•Salt Shed

rap/pop rap/hip hop

Jack Harlow

Louisville's Modern GiantAmbitious · Polished · Smooth

James Savage

Street NarratorGritty · Rugged · Percussive

THU AUG 13• Robert's Westside

Micky

TikTok-Born SoulVelvet · Modern · Emotional

FRI AUG 14•Garcia's

Lettuce

Modern Funk RoyaltyTight · Brass-Heavy · Groovy

SAT AUG 15•Constellation

sparklmami

Soulful StorytellerJazz-tinged · Vibe-focused · Introspective

SUN AUG 16•Sleeping Village

exotica/baroque pop/neo-soul

Healing Gems

Lounge-Pop VoyagersCinematic · Retro · Tropical

Family Junket

Chicago Neo-Soul CollectiveSmooth · Organic · Collaborative

SUN AUG 16•Avondale Music Hall

alternative r&b/rap

millkzy

Vibe ArchitectHazy · Melodic · Smooth

MON AUG 17•Schubas

indie folk/acoustic rock

Playlunch

Netherlands Acoustic RockWarm · Melodic · Intimate

TUE AUG 18•Museum of Contemporary Art

neo soul/jazz fusion

Human Bloom

Windy City Soul-SearchersLush · Explorative · Velvety