While the group was great in concert last summer at the Pitchfork Music Festival, it should be even better in the confines of a theater.
September 10, 2006 (Press Release) --
Yo La Tengo
The long-running indie-rockers from Hoboken, N.J., deliver more of their familiar mix of noise-rock and lulling pop tunes with the added twist of a groovy horn section on their new album, "I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass," which arrives from Matador Records on Tuesday. And while the group was great in concert last summer at the Pitchfork Music Festival, it should be even better in the confines of a theater.
Oct. 5 at the Vic Theatre. Tickets are $23.50 through Ticketmaster, (312) 559-1212.
Tom Petty
Touring in support of the musically and emotionally powerful solo album "Highway Companion" -- and hinting that he may be retiring from the road -- Petty and his veteran backing band the Heartbreakers come to Chicago in an inspired pairing with the Strokes.
Thursday and Friday at Charter One Pavilion on Northerly Island. Tickets are $49.50-$89.50, through Ticketmaster.
Lupe Fiasco
After years of wrangling for a major-label deal -- and months of delays once he found one with Atlantic Records -- Chicago's next potential hip-hop superstar will finally drop his debut album "Food and Liquor" on Sept. 19, building on the success of his unforgettable single, "Kick, Push."
Tortoise
Taking stock of a much-acclaimed career pushing the boundaries of art- (please don't call it "post-") rock, the Chicago instrumental combo celebrates the recent release of its three-disc box set "A Lazarus Taxon" (Thrill Jockey) with what is sure to be a steamy performance sure to sell out fast.
Sept. 29 at the Empty Bottle. Tickets are $15; call (773) 276-3600 or visit www.emptybottle.com.
Roger Waters
Yeah, I know: He will never be as good without his old mate David Gilmour, and there are disquieting rumors that many of the former Pink Floyd songwriter's vocals are now on tape. But, hey, the rock legend tours only rarely, and after a set of his solo material, he'll play all of "The Dark Side of the Moon." What self-respecting Floyd fan could even think of missing that?
Sept. 29 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park. Tickets are $20 -$132, through Ticketmaster.
Kelis
The more I listen to this idiosyncratic pop-R&B star's recent fourth album "Kelis Was Here," the more I love it, and the chance to spend a Saturday night with her in the intimate setting of Metro should be something really special.
Oct. 7 at Metro. Tickets are $26 in advance, $29.50 at the door; visit www.metrochicago.com.
The Secret Machines
Last spring's release of their second major-label album "Ten Silver Drops" found the now Brooklyn-based psychedelic rockers expanding their sound in intriguing ways, and they were a highlight at Lollapalooza last month.
Oct. 9 at Park West. Tickets are $20, through Ticketmaster.
The long-running indie-rockers from Hoboken, N.J., deliver more of their familiar mix of noise-rock and lulling pop tunes with the added twist of a groovy horn section on their new album, "I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass," which arrives from Matador Records on Tuesday. And while the group was great in concert last summer at the Pitchfork Music Festival, it should be even better in the confines of a theater.
Oct. 5 at the Vic Theatre. Tickets are $23.50 through Ticketmaster, (312) 559-1212.
Tom Petty
Touring in support of the musically and emotionally powerful solo album "Highway Companion" -- and hinting that he may be retiring from the road -- Petty and his veteran backing band the Heartbreakers come to Chicago in an inspired pairing with the Strokes.
Thursday and Friday at Charter One Pavilion on Northerly Island. Tickets are $49.50-$89.50, through Ticketmaster.
Lupe Fiasco
After years of wrangling for a major-label deal -- and months of delays once he found one with Atlantic Records -- Chicago's next potential hip-hop superstar will finally drop his debut album "Food and Liquor" on Sept. 19, building on the success of his unforgettable single, "Kick, Push."
Tortoise
Taking stock of a much-acclaimed career pushing the boundaries of art- (please don't call it "post-") rock, the Chicago instrumental combo celebrates the recent release of its three-disc box set "A Lazarus Taxon" (Thrill Jockey) with what is sure to be a steamy performance sure to sell out fast.
Sept. 29 at the Empty Bottle. Tickets are $15; call (773) 276-3600 or visit www.emptybottle.com.
Roger Waters
Yeah, I know: He will never be as good without his old mate David Gilmour, and there are disquieting rumors that many of the former Pink Floyd songwriter's vocals are now on tape. But, hey, the rock legend tours only rarely, and after a set of his solo material, he'll play all of "The Dark Side of the Moon." What self-respecting Floyd fan could even think of missing that?
Sept. 29 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park. Tickets are $20 -$132, through Ticketmaster.
Kelis
The more I listen to this idiosyncratic pop-R&B star's recent fourth album "Kelis Was Here," the more I love it, and the chance to spend a Saturday night with her in the intimate setting of Metro should be something really special.
Oct. 7 at Metro. Tickets are $26 in advance, $29.50 at the door; visit www.metrochicago.com.
The Secret Machines
Last spring's release of their second major-label album "Ten Silver Drops" found the now Brooklyn-based psychedelic rockers expanding their sound in intriguing ways, and they were a highlight at Lollapalooza last month.
Oct. 9 at Park West. Tickets are $20, through Ticketmaster.
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