May concert calendar: 10 of the best Chicago shows
CHICAGO —It’s almost summer concert season and I’m sure you have a few lined up.
Let’s take a look at the appetizer, May, and all of the good artists coming through the city.
5/5 — Porridge Radio (solo), Schubas
One of the most underrated bands in the world — Porridge Radio lead singer Dana Margolin stops by Schubas for a special solo show at the beginning of May.
Listen in: Back To The Radio (solo and live)
5/8 — CSS, Lincoln Hall
Brazil’s CSS are returning back to the indie world for the first time in 11 years with the appropriately-titled “It’s Been a Number of Years Tour.”
Try not to dance to the track below, it’s impossible.
Listen in: Let’s Make Love And Listen To Death From Above
5/10 — Kasami Washington, Thalia Hall
If you’re looking to witness someone who is a master of the saxophone, go to a Kasami Washington show.
5/11 — DEVO, Riviera Theatre
One of the most famous progressive rock bands in history are wrapping up their farewell tour this year for their 50th anniversary. DEVO last played Chicago at Riot Fest in 2021.
5/15 — Sean Paul, Radius
Millennials will be filling up the relatively-new venue Radius in Mid-May to catch Sean Paul play classics like “Temperature.”
5/16 — Ride, Metro
It’s not every day you can walk around Wrigleyville and mosey on into the Metro to see one of the best shoegaze bands of all-time.
5/19 — Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Salt Shed
Gary’s very own Freddie Gibbs is at the Salt Shed with his old collaborator Madlib. No doubt they’ll be playing many tracks off their cult classic 2014 album “Pi?ata.”
5/23 — Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Huntington Bank Pavilion
Neil Young returns to Chicago for the first time in six years, but this time around his iconic band Crazy Horse will there.
He was in the news recently for deciding to return his music to Spotify after a boycott.
Listen in: Hey Hey, My My (live)
5/24-25 — Passion Pit, The Vic
Michael Angelakos, the mastermind behind Passion Pit, thankfully is down with the trend of other 2000s-era big indie bands with album anniversary tours.
After coming to the city in 2019 for the 10th anniversary of the iconic Passion Pit debut “Manners,” he returns to the Vic for the 15th for a two-show run.
5/24-27 — LCD Soundsystem, Aragon
There’s nothing like a little residency and that’s exactly how LCD Soundsystem will be spending their Memorial Day weekend at the Aragon.
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