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 saxophonis to a comedy concert, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Holly Herndon
From the event description:
Holly Herndon left her Tennessee home as a teenager to immerse herself in Berlin techno culture, eventually returning wide-minded to the States to pursue a Masters in Electronic Music at Mills College. Home is a new song with an accompanying video directed by Dutch design studio, Metahaven. Holly channels this sensation into a battery of found textures and fragmented voices bustling around Holly’s inimitable brand of cyber pop music.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.
Price: $25 for general admission; $35 for an opera box.
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Greg Ward's Rogue Parade
From the event description:
Considered one of the most versatile saxophonists of his generation, the bandleader, composer and arranger Greg Ward is excited to introduce his wide-spanning audience to his new, innovative group, Rogue Parade. A quintet of heavyweight creative Chicago musicians, Rogue Parade features Dave Miller on guitar and effects, Matt Gold on guitar and effects, Matt Ulery on upright and electric bass, and Quin Kirchner on drums.
When: Wednesday, May 22, 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.
Price: $10
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Nate Martin & S.I.G.N. Album Release Concert
From the event description:
Chicago's beloved gospel group, Nate Martin & S.I.G.N., will be releasing their first live CD on Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. The celebration will be held at the historic Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, where Charles Jenkins is Pastor, and it will be hosted by Pastor Vincent Bohanan from New York. This is an event you will not want to miss!
When: Friday, May 24, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Fellowship Chicago, 4543 S. Princeton Ave.
Price: $15 for general admission; $25 for VIP
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"Fudge"
From the event description:
"Fudge" is an evening of comedy and music brought to you by the independent improv team Fudge. Comprised of Damian Anaya, Tim Lyons, Vince Portacci and Dan White, Fudge's goal has always been to exist at the intersection of creative disciplines. Every show's unique atmosphere is directly influenced by that night's musical and comedic performances, which either compliment or juxtapose one another. Half concert, half comedy show, "Fudge" is a wholly unique experience unlike any other comedy show in Chicago.
When: Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m.
Where: iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Price: $5 - $6
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