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54 Fusion shows · 22 venues

Tuned to Fusion //The virtuoso collision of jazz sophistication and rock power. It blends complex, improvisational solos with heavy electric guitars, synthesizers, and intricate, driving rhythms.

TOMORROW•Salt Shed

alternative rock/blues rock

KALEO

Icelandic Blues-Rock GiantsSoulful · Gritty · Cinematic

TOMORROW•City Winery

smooth jazz/new age

Keiko Matsui

Global Jazz FusionEthereal · Virtuosic · Fluid

WED JUL 22•FitzGerald's

modern jazz/free jazz

Kyle Madsen Trio

Modern Jazz ImprovisersAngular · Intellectual · Flowing

WED JUL 22•Ravinia

classical/chamber music

Augustin Hadelich

Virtuoso Modern MasterTranslucent · Precise · Emotional

WED JUL 22•Robert's Westside

Paul Asaro

Ragtime TraditionalistRhythmic · Polished · Classic

FRI JUL 24•Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

southern rock/blues rock/red dirt

The Black Crowes

Southern-Rock TitansBluesy · Soulful · Raw

Whiskey Myers

Modern Outlaw IconsHeavy · Southern · Authentic

Southall

Red Dirt MuscleBrawny · Gritty · Modern

FRI JUL 24•Salt Shed

alternative rock/blues rock/emo

Jack White

Garage Revival AuthorityGritty · Analog · Virtuosic

PLUM

Wistful Emo OutsidersMelancholic · Raw · Fragile

SAT JUL 25•Epiphany Center

soul jazz/modern jazz

Keyon Harrold

Trumpet FuturistSoulful · Virtuosic · Eclectic

SAT JUL 25•Schubas

jam band/alternative rock

Harvey Street

The Jam ArchitectsEnergetic · Disciplined · Vibrant

SAT JUL 25•Chicago Theatre

chicago blues/electric blues

Buddy Guy

Chicago Blues RoyaltyElectrifying · Soulful · Raw

SUN JUL 26•North Shore Center

smooth jazz/jazz

Chris Botti

Crossover Jazz TitanRomantic · Lyrical · Polished

SUN JUL 26•Chop Shop

free jazz/experimental rock

Wendy Eisenberg

Inspired Improv VirtuosoKnotty · Virtuosic · Shifting

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•Ravinia

choral/classical

Chanticleer

Vocal SovereignsEthereal · Precise · Radiant

SUN JUL 26• Robert's Westside

americana/blues

Pierce Crask

Rust-Belt RamblerGritty · Twangy · Honest

SUN JUL 26•SPACE

chicago blues/modern blues/blues rock

Billy Branch

Windy City Harmonica MasterAuthentic · Soulful · Venerable

Nicholas Tremulis

Midwest Blues PoetRugged · Soulful · Noir

Steve Dawson

Midwest StorytellerPoetic · Graceful · Rooted

Dave Specter

Hall of Fame Guitar VirtuosityJazzy · Gritty · Sophisticated

Phil Angotti

Melodic Hook MasterBright · Jangle · Beatlesque

MON JUL 27•SPACE

blues/modern blues

Yates McKendree

Blues VirtuosoSoulful · Vintage · Polished

WED JUL 29•Ravinia

bluegrass/newgrass

The Kody Norris Show

Retro Bluegrass ShowmenFast · Niddy-Gritty · Traditional

THU JUL 30•SPACE

bluegrass/newgrass

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

Bluegrass VirtuosoAgile · Traditional · Bright

FRI JUL 31•Wentz Concert Hall

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Golden Era IconsOrchestral · Polished · Nostalgic

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TUE JUL 28•Subterranean

newgrass/jam band

Wax Monkey

Jamgrass RamblersPickin' · Fluid · Organic

WED JUL 29•SPACE

bluegrass/newgrass

The Wilder Flower

Blue Ridge TraditionalistsCrisp · Acoustic · Soulful

FRI JUL 31•TAO

hip hop/pop rap

DJMustard

Ratchet Sound ArchitectMinimal · Catchy · Bouncy

SUN AUG 2•Northwestern University Louis Room

americana/bluegrass

Watchhouse

Modern Americana VanguardIntimate · Lyrical · Rootsy

SUN AUG 9•Schubas

free jazz/avant-garde

Zoh Amba

Combustible Jazz ForceFierce · Devotional · Avant

THU AUG 13•Reggies

folk punk/bluegrass

Yes Ma'am

Swamp-Bred Gothic BluesRaw · Gritty · Virtuosic

FRI AUG 14•Garcia's

Lettuce

Modern Funk RoyaltyTight · Brass-Heavy · Groovy

TUE AUG 18•Museum of Contemporary Art

neo soul/jazz fusion

Human Bloom

Windy City Soul-SearchersLush · Explorative · Velvety

SAT AUG 22•Ravinia

blues rock/americana

Bonnie Raitt

Slide Guitar MasterSoulful · Mellow · Grit