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Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Studebaker John Blues BandMusic
Kingston Mines·Lincoln Park

Mississippi Heat Blues Band/Studebaker John Blues Band

World famous Kingston Mines features the best Blues music from 2 bands on 2 stages. Docs Kitchen offers great Catfish, Wings, Burgers, Beignets, and more! Kingston Mines has returned to general seating - no reservations.The doors & kitchen open at 6:00pm on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased at the club after 6:00 PM, if not purchased online. Must be 21 to enter. Thursday: 6pm 2amAcoustic Set: 6pm to 7:30pmNorth Stage Sets: 7:30pm, 9:30pm, 11:30pmMain Stage Sets: 8:30pm, 10:30pm, 12:30am Hear Blues, Drink Booze, Talk Loud, Youre Among Friends ...Doc

Jazz / Blues
Jun 25
6:00 PM
Joshua Achiron QuartetMusic
Winter's Jazz Club·Streeterville

Joshua Achiron Quartet

[ All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable -- please order carefully and be sure all details are correct before completing purchase. 1-Drink minimum purchase of $10 per person, per set applies to all guests and all shows. ]

R&b / SoulElectronic
Jun 25
6:30 PM
Corbyn Besson and Soulidified: The Pop'n Out TourMusic

Corbyn Besson and Soulidified: The Pop'n Out Tour

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

PopRock
Jun 25
7:00 PM
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CYMANDE at FITZGERALDS OutdoorsMusic
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

CYMANDE at FITZGERALDS Outdoors

CYMANDE at FITZGERALDS Outdoors!Cymande (sah-man-day). The most important black British group of their generation, a band so many people have heard, but yet not heard of. In the early 1970s in South London, a group of black musicians, who all emigrated to the UK from the Caribbean as children, formed the group. Led by Patrick Patterson (guitars, vocals) and Steve Scipio (bass, vocals) Cymande was so unique and ahead of its time that, notwithstanding the success in the States in the early 70s, it hasnt been until recent years that the general public has truly begun to catch on. Their first three albums: Cymande (1972), Second Time Round (1973) and Promised Heights (1974) combined jazz, funk, soul, and Caribbean grooves to create a unique sound of their own; music that was both political and spiritual. While they found success in the U.S. (referred to above) becoming the first British band to ever perform at New Yorks legendary Apollo Theater and touring arenas and stadiums with Al Green, there was little enthusiasm from the British music industry to promote or patronize home grown black acts individually or as a collective scene. Total lack of interest, Steve says bluntly. Had we been a white rock band returning to the UK we wouldnt have been ignored, and that impacted on our thinking at the time. How long should we put up with this? So lets take a break, get our heads together and revisit in a couple of years. That couple of years became almost forty. However, their music lived on as new generations of artists discovered and reworked their pioneering sounds. Over and over again, several tracks from their albums were sampled by golden age hip-hop icons like De La Soul, The Fugees, MC Solaar, Masta Ace, EPMD, and Gang Starr just to name a few. In 2025 they returned to finish what they started. The bands new album (via BMG) Renascence is ten shots of purest Cymande and has been enthusiastically received by critics and fans on both sides of the Atlantic. A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, Renascence picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off a spiritual and sonic follow-up, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound.Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES

R&b / Soul
Jun 25
7:00 PM
BRANDON HARPER TRIO and SOLOMON LINDENBERG TRIO Live at FSCMusic

BRANDON HARPER TRIO and SOLOMON LINDENBERG TRIO Live at FSC

Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with BRANDON HARPER TRIO and SOLOMON LINDENBERG TRIO on Thursday, June 25th at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live painting from visual artist Dale Pesmen. 7:30 SOLOMON LINDENBERG TRIOSolomon Lindenberg – PianoDylan Reed – BassColin Dorion – Drums 8:45 BRANDON HARPER TRIOBrandon Harper – PianoMarion Mallard – BassFrancis Basset-Dilley – Drums 7pm Doors7:30pm Show$15FREE PARKING

ClassicalWorld
Jun 25
7:30 PM
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INDIE SHOWCASEMusic
Lemon·West Town

INDIE SHOWCASE

INDIE SHOWCASE Chicago has such a rich and diverse community of music -- we're proud to be able to host such amazing bands: -- THE METALLIQUES -- ROCCO DESGRES -- VENUS CLUB -- POMP

MetalPop
Jun 25
7:30 PM
Chinese American BearMusic
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Chinese American Bear

BIO: Chinese American Bear is a lighthearted and quirky mandopop duo from Seattle, creating fun & eclectic bilingual English/Chinese ear candy. Comprised of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, the married couple creates groovy, and “not too serious, food loving” tunes in their home studio together. Their sound, somewhere between The Flaming Lips, The B-52’s, MGMT, and a hypercolor cartoon, has earned tens of millions of streams and global acclaim. They’ve been featured in VOGUE+, Paste Magazine, Under the Radar, celebrated by BBC Radio and KEXP (#1 album), and spotlighted across major Spotify playlists including All New Indie, Indie’s Top 50, Fresh Finds (#1 cover track), Bedroom Pop, Chill Vibes, and more. They toured internationally with the release of their second album Wah!!! including 15 cities in China, multiple trips to the UK, dozens of festivals, and support for the pop star/internet phenomenon Poppy (USA), and Greer (USA). Their music has been featured in the film The Wedding Banquet, Apple TV series Platonic, EA’s “Skate” video game, an Apple commercial, and more. Their newest 12 track album Dim Sum & Then Sum will release in May 2026 with Moshi Moshi Records. The band plans to tour extensively across the USA, Europe, and Asia afterwards. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is ALL AGES All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, there is no elevator or ramp available to our upstairs ballroom. Guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net at least one week prior to the event. More information can be found here on our FAQ page.

PopRock
Jun 25
7:30 PM
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk MillerMusic
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller

With special opener Peter Melichar. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Jun 25
8:00 PM
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Makeout ReefMusic
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Makeout Reef

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockPop
Jun 25
8:00 PM
BABA FATSMusic
Reggie's·South Loop

BABA FATS

BABA FATS Baba Fats is a 7-piece band based out of the Chequamegon Bay in northern Wisconsin. Previously described as “the furthest thing from classic rock in the North Woods”, their music blends styles from Afro-beat to contemporary jazz. The sound could best be described as instrumental, groove music with some room to stretch out. It’s the band’s goal to consistently put on a fun, great sounding live show that is engaging to audiences and artistically honest. Baba Fats began to take form somewhere around the year 2019. Several members had worked together in other groups prior – notably Paul’s Bunyan, The Rags and the Northland College Big Band. From time to time they will appear as a slimmed down iteration of the band dubbed “Baba Lite”. Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram MID-AIR Started in the summer of 2024, this project is Sachio Nang’s full blown vision of the perfect mix of jazz, funk, fusion, rock, and gospel. With a 5 piece horn section, and tunes that are equal parts groovy as infectiously catchy, Mid-Air delivers with electric solos, immaculate grooves, and thrilling live arrangements. Sachio Nang started recording music in mid 2018, gradually upping his production value as he expanded his skills, eventually leading to his most recent release, a full blown jazz funk/fusion album entitled “Portraits”, in which he played Saxophones, Flutes, Clarinets, Guitars, Bass, Keys, and Drums, but also composed, arranged, mixed, and mastered all of tracks. An avid multi-instrumentalist, Sachio is never afraid to challenge not only himself, but the musicians around him. Blending both old and new musical sensibilities, Mid-Air will certainly have something for everyone. Constantly pushing the boundaries of genre, Mid-Air can execute anything from a prog-rock tune to melt your face off, or even a reggae chart to kick back and relax to. Band Website Spotify Instagram

R&b / SoulJazz / BluesHip Hop
Jun 25
8:00 PM
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THE BEATLES “RUBBER SOUL” (performed by The Taxmen)Music
Reggie's·South Loop

THE BEATLES “RUBBER SOUL” (performed by The Taxmen)

Phil Angotti Classic Album Birthday Show. Beatles ” Rubber Soul” performed by The Taxmen The Monkees “Headquarters” performed by Phil Angotti & Friends THE BEATLES “RUBBER SOUL” (performed by The Taxmen) Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom, on EMI’s Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single “Day Tripper” / “We Can Work It Out”. The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band’s Help! album. Rubber Soul was met with a highly favourable critical response and topped sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks. Alt Website THE MONKEES “HEADQUARTERS” (performed by Phil Angotti & Friends) Headquarters is the third studio album by the American pop rock band The Monkees, released on May 22, 1967, by Colgems Records. It was the first Monkees album on which the four band members played instruments and wrote much of the material themselves, following a struggle for creative control over their music with supervisor Don Kirshner. Alt Website

Rock
Jun 25
8:00 PM
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