CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is set to open its new season in grand fashion as world-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato joins conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider for a performance at Chicago Symphony Center on September 20. The program will feature DiDonato’s stunning vocal selections alongside the CSO’s performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s enchanting A Midsummer…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Chicago’s own Saba and his collective Pivot Gang are returning home this fall to headline the annual John Walt Day celebration at The Metro on November 28. The event pays tribute to the late John Walt, a beloved member of the group whose influence continues to shape the city’s hip-hop scene. The…
SCHENECTADY, New York — The Young Musicians Forum will host a free concert on Sunday, Sept. 14, featuring clarinetist Kyle Glasgow and pianist Tessa Ni, in an afternoon program of classical works at the Schenectady County Public Library. Program Highlights The performance will showcase an eclectic mix of composers, including Béla Bartók, Kenji Bunch, Amanda…
WICHITA, Kan. — Progressive bluegrass and folk outfit Pretend Friend is set to bring their original music and high-energy sound to Sheet’s Creek, with bandleader Grant Boesen leading the performance. The Wichita-based group has become a standout in the national acoustic scene, blending bluegrass roots with improvisation and modern songwriting. A Band Known For Pushing…
CHICAGO, IL — Music has long been a bridge across cultures, and on Tuesday, August 26, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and vocalist Angélique Kidjo put that belief into action with the U.S. debut of “Sarabande Africaine” at Millennium Park. The free concert, presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special…
CHICAGO, IL — A new showcase is shining a spotlight on the city’s next generation of hip-hop voices. On Monday, September 1, the Extra Shift Show will bring a lineup of emerging rappers to Bookclub, the north-side venue that now occupies the former Elbo Room space. Curated by Chicago multimedia outlet Real Ones, the event…
MUNCIE, IN — Acclaimed Indiana singer-songwriter Jennie DeVoe will perform a free outdoor concert on Saturday, August 30, at Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut Street, as part of the 2025 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. An Independent Voice in Americana and Soul A proud Indiana native and Ball State University graduate, DeVoe has carved…
CLAYTON, NC — The Downtown Clayton Concert Series will end its 2025 season on a high note with a free community concert by the Sleeping Booty Band on Friday, September 5 at Town Square (Main and O’Neil Streets). Music begins at 6:30 p.m., with pre-show activities starting at 6 p.m.. A Band Built for the…
LAKE MARTIN, AL — Taylor Hicks, the Birmingham-born singer who won Season 5 of American Idol, is heading back to his Alabama roots this Labor Day weekend with a free outdoor concert at The Landing at Parker Creek on Lake Martin. The show is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, at 6 p.m.. A Hometown Connection…
LOUISVILLE, KY — Beloved pop-rock band Sixpence None The Richer will bring their dreamy hits and new music to Waterfront Park’s Big Four Lawn on Wednesday, August 27, headlining this month’s free WFPK Waterfront Wednesday concert series. Fans can expect an evening under “the milky twilight” filled with nostalgia and fresh songs from the group’s…