If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From a benefit concert to a record release party, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Traffick Free Benefit Show at The Empty Bottle
Rock out this Thursday while supporting a worthy cause: combatting human trafficking. Local nonprofit Traffic Free is hosting a benefit show at The Empty Bottle. The night's featured performers:
- Jesse W. Johnson, who plays dark yet "hooky" rock 'n' roll with a tiny twinge of country twang.
- The Mutts, a keys, bass and drums trio that's been compared to "Tom Waits fronting a garage band” by Time Out Magazine.
- Impulsive Hearts, a surf pop band that picks up where acts like Dum Dum Girls and Best Coast have left off.
- And DJ Mykol, whose skillful sets fuse hip-hop with the latest and greatest hits.
When: Thursday, July 26, 8:30 p.m.- Friday, July 27, 6 a.m.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.
Price: $10
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Negative Scanner at Thalia Hall
Help Negative Scanner celebrate the release of its sophomore LP. The local four-piece post-punk band is known for a sound that exerts tension. At Thalia Hall, the band will offer a special ‘In the Round’ performance, in which the audience will encircle the stage and enjoy an intimate experience from a variety of angles.
When: Friday, July 27, 5:30 p.m.- Saturday, July 28, 6 a.m.
Where: Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.
Price: $12
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Toasted Life Summer Fest
Dive into local music and culture at Toasted Life Summer Fest at The Chop Shop & 1st Ward this Saturday. The festival will feature live performances and DJ sets, a showcase of local vendors, interactive games and more through the early evening.
When: Saturday, July 28, 3-9 p.m.
Where: The Chop Shop & 1st Ward, 2033 W. North Ave.
Price: Free before 4 p.m. with advance RSVP; $10 -$20 general admission
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets.
