Freelance writer Selena Fragassi wants you to make your upcoming concert plans now!
Here are her picks for shows you don’t want to miss as November winds down:
November 15 Slayer
Actually that should be SLAYER!! After the passing of guitarist Jeff Hanneman, expect a loud tribute from the band that (thankfully) won’t give up.
Aragon Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 16 Escort
Disco days are here again with this massive 17-piece Brooklyn band that brings the funk for your weekend dance party. Opening for JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound.
Metro, 9:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 17 Minor Alps
One half Juliana Hatfield, one half Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), 100% amazing.
Schubas, 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 18 Active Child
Ambient electro artist is so fabulous that even Ellie Goulding had to cover him (“Hanging On”).
Lincoln Hall, 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 19 Gary Clark, Jr.
The Black Keys have nothing on this young, blues rock prodigy who even Eric Clapton bows down to.
Vic Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 20 Shad
Heartfelt emcee gets serious about social causes but lets loose with Fresh Prince spoofs.
Schubas, 9:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 21 Brendan Canning
Former Broken Social Scene member comes into this own with solo material that declares You Gots 2 Chill.
Beat Kitchen, 9:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 22 The Avett Brothers
Sick of Mumford and Sons? This bluegrass meets folk rock band is your next obsession.
UIC Pavilion, 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 23 Sky Ferreira & Smith Westerns
Next year’s synth pop star gets paired with local garage rock fuzz.
Vic Theatre, 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
Ladies night! Hayley Williams delivers No Doubt-inspired pop punk while Emily Haines (Metric) gets the dance floor moving.
UIC Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 25 Hunters
Brooklyn noise rockers look like Sid and Nancy; sound like Thurston and Kim.
Empty Bottle, 9:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 26 Lupe Fiasco
Local scribe is bringing the sexy back to intelligent hip-hop in light of Chief Keef misses.
House of Blues, 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 27 Jagwar Ma
Australian duo are retro chic and psychedelic pros like their elders Tame Impala.
Lincoln Hall, 9:00 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 28 STAY HOME! It’s Thanksgiving!
November 29 Lissie
Rock Island native is a girl and her guitar singing songs about love and heartbreak—but like nothing you’ve ever heard.
Park West, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.
November 30 Nachtmystium
Dark metal outfit sounds like the best Scandinavian import but hails from right here in Chicago.
Metro, 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets.
