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…
RIPON, WI — Get ready to crank up the nostalgia. Rising Phoenix, known for their high-energy renditions of ’70s and ’80s rock anthems, will perform Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. as part of the Horicon Bank Ripon Summer Concert Series. The free outdoor concert takes place at the Village Green, located at the corner…
LANCASTER, SC — Fans of the legendary rock band Chicago will get the chance to relive the magic as the tribute group Chi-Town Transit Authority takes the stage in South Carolina. Founded in 2017 and based out of Atlanta, this eight-piece ensemble has built a reputation for faithfully recreating the full Chicago concert experience. Re-Creating…
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The razzle-dazzle of Broadway is coming back to New Mexico this fall, as the international smash hit CHICAGO the Musical arrives at Popejoy Hall in October 2025. Part of the Popejoy Presents 2025–26 season, the production will bring the iconic songs, dazzling choreography, and satirical bite that has made Chicago Broadway’s longest-running…
AUSTIN, MN — The Blair Lawhead Celebration of Music Concert takes place this Sunday afternoon, bringing a lineup of world-class talent to Christ Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. The highlight of this year’s concert is a performance by Alan Snow, Associate Concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra and a native of Chicago. Alan Snow: A Rising…