Twin Wrecks

By Gregg Shapiro

Contributing writer

July 18

The Decemberists perform with the Grant Park Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Call (312)-742-7638.

No, your eyes do not deceive you—the Moody Blues are playing the Chicago Theater, 175 N. State, at 8 p.m. Call (312) 462-6300.

The Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted, presents Brian Grosz at 8 p.m. Call (773) 248-8400.

Bill McKay plays the Velvet Lounge, 37 E. Cermak, at 9 p.m. Call (312) 791-9050. p.m.

Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee, welcomes Michael Smith at 8 p.m. Call (773) 278-1830.

Mike Mangione performs at 8 p.m. at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark.

Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, presents a concert at 12:15 p.m. featuring the Lincoln Trio (violin, cello, piano). Call (312) 744-6630.

FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt in Berwyn, welcomes the Alternatives at 8 p.m. Call (708) 788 2118.

July 19

Twin Wrecks the Memory plays Ronny’s Bar, 2101 N. California, with Team Band and Mr. Russia, at 8 p.m.

Star Gaze, 5419 N. Clark, presents MeKole Wells and Rhe Washington at 8:30 p.m. for an evening of cabaret.

Lesbian singer/songwriter Swati plays the Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln, at 9 p.m. Call (773) 549-5549.

Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln, presents Kate Voegele and others at 8 p.m. Call (773) 404-9494.

The Nellie Travis Quintet plays the blues from 6-8 p.m. at The Garfield Park Conservatory, located at 300 N. Central Park.

The 3rd annual “Party in the Park” free summer concert series presents Beckon Q and Tyrone Wells beginning at 4 p.m. in the plaza at the Park Grille Restaurant, 11 N. Michigan.

Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th, welcomes New Riders of the Purple Sage, with special guest Heartsfield, at 8 p.m. Call (773) 445-3838.

The Cajun Aces play, you guessed it, Cajun music at the Chicago Botanic Garden,1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. Call (847) 835-5440.

Melissa Young performs at 8 p.m. at Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee. Call (773) 278-1830.

Pops For Champagne, 601 N. State, welcomes Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan at 9 p.m. Call (312) 266-7677.

Raquy and the Cavemen play progressive Middle Eastern music at 9 p.m. at the Heartland Café, 7000 N. Glenwood. Call (773) 465 8005.

July 20

Queer finger-picker John Hasbrouck and the Northside Southpaws play the Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss in Downers Grove, at 8:15 p.m. Call (630) 969-9720.

Catch The Joans, with the Countdown and Screen Vinyl Image, at Ronny’s Bar, 2101 N. California, at 8 p.m.

Maestro of the flourishing Brazilian electronica scene, DJ Dolores brings his act to Sonotheque, 1444 W. Chicago. Call (312) 226-7600.

Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr. in nearby Three Oaks, Mich., presents The Steve Evans Quartet, at 8 p.m. (EDT) tonight and tomorrow night. Call (269) 756-3879

The David Zoffer Differential plays Gabe's Backstage, 214 Green Bay Rd. in Highwood at 9 p.m. Call (847) 266-1313.

Canned Heat performs at 8 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th. Call (773) 445-3838.

Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee, welcomes Kat Taylor at 8 p.m. Call (773) 278-1830.

Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark, presents Jennifer Lucrezio, Matthew Jordan and KaiserCartel at 9 p.m.

Empty Bottle, 1045 N. Western, welcomes Eleventh Dream Day, with Chris Brokaw, Means and Faceless Werewolves, at 10 p.m.

The Jeannie Tanner Quartet performs tonight and tomorrow night at Pops For Champagne, 601 N. State, at 9 p.m. Call (312) 266-7677.

The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Kevin Stites and directed by Gary Griffin, performs Bernstein’s Broadway tonight at 6:30 p.m. and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Call (312) 742-7638.

Mass Shivers and The Killer Whales play the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, at 10 p.m. Call (773) 227-4433.

July 21

Walk your dinosaur over to the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, to catch the original line-up of Was Not Was performing at 10 p.m. Call (773) 478-4408.

The Slow Poisoner, a One-Man-Surrealistic-Rock-And-Roll-Band from San Francisco, brings his Chicken With Its Head Cut Off Tour to Cal's, 400 S. Wells. Call (312) 939-9700.

Permanent Records, 1914 W. Chicago, hosts a free show by Menowah, Kill and Eat, and The Kinzie House at 5 p.m. Call (773) 278-1744.

Suzy Petri plays Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee, at 8 p.m. Call (773) 278-1830.

Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark, presents Kate Myers, Stephanie Brickey and Rose Polenzani, at 9 p.m.

Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, welcomes Cary Pierce with Creede Williams for two shows, at 7 & 10 p.m. Call (773) 525-2508.

Empty Bottle, 1045 N. Western, presents The Record Low, The Championship and Lesser Birds of Paradise at 10 p.m.

9th Street Bridge plays acoustic rock at 10 p.m. at the Heartland Café, 7000 N. Glenwood. Call (773) 465 8005.

FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt in Berwyn, welcomes Webb Wilder. Call (708) 788 2118.

July 22

Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, hosts the “Music With A Twist: Revolutions” CD release party featuring Dylan Rice Band and special guests at 8 p.m. Call (773) 525-2508.

Boston Music Award-winning band Lovewhip brings their girl-fronted electro dance party to The Mutiny, 2428 N. Western, at 10 p.m. Call (773) 486-7774.

Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark, presents Drew Gibson at 8 p.m.

The Empty Bottle, 1045 N. Western, and Insound present St. Vincent and Scout Niblett at 10 p.m.

July 23

Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, welcomes Besnard Lakes and Handsome Furs, tonight and tomorrow night at 9 p.m. Call (773) 525-2508.

A concert featuring Michelle Areyzaga, soprano, and Dana Brown, pianist, begins at 12:15 p.m. in Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Call (312) 744-6630.

July 24

Queer singer/songwriter Michelle Malone plays FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt in Berwyn, with guest Will Kimbrough. Call (708) 788 2118.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, presents the Andre Earles Quartet at 5:30 p.m. Call (312) 397-4010.

Blend Acoustic plays contemporary tunes at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. Call (847) 835-5440.

Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark, welcomes Victoria Fuller and Kelley McRae, at 8 p.m.