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54 Swing shows · 28 venues

Tuned to Swing //The infectious, brassy roar of the big band era. It is built on a bouncing, syncopated rhythm section that practically forces your feet to move to the dancefloor.

TONIGHT•Hobart Art Theater

blues rock/cajun

Tab Benoit

Cajun Blues PowerhouseGritty · Soulful · Swampy

TONIGHT•Des Plaines Theatre

progressive rock/art rock

Jon Anderson

Prog Rock DivinityEthereal · High · Symphonic

TOMORROW•Bottom Lounge

heavy metal/hard rock

School Of Rock

Post-Soviet Metal HammerGritty · Heavy · Classic

TUE JUL 21•City Winery

smooth jazz/new age

Keiko Matsui

Global Jazz FusionEthereal · Virtuosic · Fluid

TUE JUL 21•Salt Shed

alternative rock/blues rock

KALEO

Icelandic Blues-Rock GiantsSoulful · Gritty · Cinematic

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

WED JUL 22•Subterranean

alternative rock/modern blues/emo

Gooseberry

Brooklyn Grunge-BluesGritty · Modern · Raw

Lucky Square

Midwest Emo ArchitectJagged · Melancholic · Raw

Brad Goodall

Appalachian PopsmithHeartland · Warm · Melodic

THU JUL 23•SPACE

acoustic/instrumental

Kaki King

Acoustic Guitar ArchitectIntricate · Percussive · Cinematic

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•FitzGerald's

americana/swing/country

Pokey LaFarge

Anachronistic Roots WandererJive · Swing · Rustic

Wild Earp

Prairie Post-ModernistWry · Twangy · Cinematic

FRI JUL 24•Salt Shed

alternative rock/blues rock/emo

Jack White

Garage Revival AuthorityGritty · Analog · Virtuosic

PLUM

Wistful Emo OutsidersMelancholic · Raw · Fragile

FRI JUL 24•Robert's Westside

rock/alternative

Sweet Lizzy Project

Havana-to-Nashville PowerhouseAnthemic · Soaring · Modern

FRI JUL 24•Reed's Local

power pop/rock/garage rock

The Daniel James Gang

Garage Power-PoppersCrunchy · Energetic · Hooky

Snake Wine

Basement Fuzz SavantsRaw · Gritty · Energetic

FRI JUL 24•Cole's

alternative rock/psychedelic rock/post-rock

Argo and the Violet Queens

Modern Psycho-Sonic WeaversHazy · Ethereal · Textured

Instrument

Bavarian Mogwai DevoteesExpansive · Progressive · Instrumental

Model Cars

Chicago Garage GritAngsty · Raw · Punchy

The Metalliques

Hypno-Lounge NoirCinematic · Shimmering · Moody

FRI JUL 24•Carol's Pub

country rock/americana rock

Dry County Line

Midwest Bar-Room TroubadoursDusty · Rowdy · Honest

SAT JUL 25•Epiphany Center

soul jazz/modern jazz

Keyon Harrold

Trumpet FuturistSoulful · Virtuosic · Eclectic

SAT JUL 25•Chicago Theatre

chicago blues/electric blues

Buddy Guy

Chicago Blues RoyaltyElectrifying · Soulful · Raw

SAT JUL 25•Hobart Art Theater

grunge/alternative rock

Local H

Alt-Rock Power DuoBlistering · Gritty · Anthemic

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TONIGHT•California Clipper

jazz/bebop/chicago house

John Simmons

Hard Bop FoundationSteady · Rhythmic · Classic

Duke Shin

Chicago House StalwartEclectic · Deep · Shifting

TOMORROW•Beat Kitchen

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra

Nomadic HarmonistsDusty · Spirited · Communal

FRI JUL 31•TAO

hip hop/pop rap

DJMustard

Ratchet Sound ArchitectMinimal · Catchy · Bouncy

FRI JUL 31•Den Theatre

contemporary jazz/chillout

The Jazz Room

Atmospheric Jazz CollectiveHazy · Sophisticated · Lush

SAT AUG 1•Den Theatre

contemporary jazz/chillout

The Jazz Room

Atmospheric Jazz CollectiveHazy · Sophisticated · Lush