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Summer 2023 Concert Guide
from July 19 - 23, 2023
September 1-2
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Ravinia Festival | 8 pm | $77+ 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park Carrie Underwood is an American singer who rose to fame after winning season four of American Idol in 2005. Underwood is releasing a new album Denim & Rhinestones, September 22. Carrie has also built a successful portfolio inspired by her passion for health and wellness. She has won eight GRAMMY Awards and ended 2022 as Billboard’s Top Female Country Singer. Her hit songs include “Before He Cheats” and “Jesus Take The Wheel.”
September 2
K. MICHELLE & MARIO
Chicago Theater | 8 pm | $59
175 N. State St.
American R&B singers K. Michelle and Mario will perform at the All White Party, with special guest star Grace Webber. K. Michelle was a regular cast member on the show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" in the first two seasons. She released her hit song, “Can’t Raise A Man” in 2013. Mario signed with J Records at 14 and then recorded his self-titled debut album with one of his Top 10 songs, “Just A Friend.” Another hit, “Let Me Love You,” was released in 2004.
September 8
NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS
Old Town School of Folk Music | 8 pm | $36+
4544 N Lincoln Ave
With their 13th album Set Sail released in 2022, the band fully embraces its self-described “Primitive Modernism” label: a blend of old and new, crafted lyrics and improvisation. Their Up and Rolling album was Grammy-nominated for “Best Contemporary Blues Album,” their fifth nomination. The band was formed in 1996 by Luther and Cody Dickinson.
September 13
KANY GARCIA
House of Blues Chicago | 6:30 pm | $55+
329 N. Dearborn St.
Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Garcia first appeared on TV in 2004. The Latin pop singer-songwriter has won 6 Latin Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations. Her first album Cualquier Dia in 2007 spawned forty top Billboard Latin tracks. In her early 20s, she barely survived a car accident. Since then, Garcia has released a line of jeans for kids and a perfume brand. Both are only available in Puerto Rico.
September 13
CHEVELLE & THREE DAYS GRACE
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom | 5:30 pm | $55+
1106 W. Lawrence Ave
Chevelle is a rock band formed in Grayslake, IL in 1995. The band was originally comprised of brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, and Matt Scott. Matt was replaced with Joe Loeffler in 1996. Some of their most recent albums are NIRATIAS and Wonder What’s Next. Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario in 1992. Members include Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, Neil Sanderson, and Dani Rosenoer. Over a year ago, the group released the album Explosions. Some of their hits include “Pain” and “Never Too Late.”
September 15
KAROL G
Soldier Field | 7 pm | $127+
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Karol G is a Colombian singer and songwriter, described as a reggaeton Latin trap artist. She released a song called “Watati” for the new Barbie movie soundtrack. This singer has won hearts just by being herself. Her album, Mañana Será Bonito, was the first all-Spanish Language album from a female artist ever to debut at No.1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 Chart. “If people are connecting with the album, they are connecting, directly, literally, with me. Because that is the album: stories from my life, in songs."
September 15
AEROSMITH
United Center | 7 pm | $110+
1901 W. Madison St.
For over five decades, members of Aerosmith have been considered rock legends. Formed in Boston, MA, in 1970, it includes Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and Brad Whitford. Though it wasn’t their No. 1 song, many have heard one of their hits, “Walk This Way.” They are playing their Farewell tour with special guest The Black Crowes. “It’s not goodbye, it’s peace out,” Aerosmith says.
September 16
50 CENT
United Center | 7 pm | $39.50
1901 W. Madison St.
Born as Curtis James Jackson III, 50 Cent is truly the man who does it all. He’s a rapper, actor, television producer, and businessman. He’s also the father of Marquise Jackson. From Queens, NYC, his career took off with the underground single, “How to Rob,” which was written in a 30-minute car ride to the studio. Since then, he even established his own record label G-Unit, in 2003. 50 Cent is appearing with New York-born rapper Busta Rhymes and Chicago singer Jeremih.
September 16
ASHNIKKO
Byline Aragon Bank Ballroom | 8 pm | $40+
Born Ashton Nicole Casey, Ashnikko is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. The pop, hip hop, punk and rock artists is known for music that empowers women on topics like sexuality. She says, “A lot of men were offended by my presence. Doing something different is uncomfortable, regardless of what you do differently – you always get hated, especially as a woman.” In 2019, her hit single “Stupid” featuring Baby Tate, went viral on TikTok, as did her songs “Slumber Party” and “Daisy.” She’ll debut her latest album Weedkiller, to be released August 26.
September 16
FANTASIA
Chicago Theatre | 8 pm | $63+
175 N State St.
Fantasia is an American R&B singer and actress. She didn’t have it easy in life, but she didn’t let those obstacles drag her down. She won American Idol in 2005 and then signed with J Records. She even played herself in a Lifetime television film called “Life Is Not a Fairytale.” Her biggest hit “When I See You,” a love song, was her first single to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop song chart. Another one of her biggest hits, "Lose To Win," is a song about empowerment and not giving up when life gets tough.
September 30
CLANNAD
Old Town School of Folk Music | 8 pm | $53+
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Clannad took Irish music to places it had never been before. They are considered the first group to bridge the gap between Celtic music and mainstream pop. In 1970, the group entered the annual Letterkenny Folk Festival. Their win led to recording an album for Phillips Ireland, the Dublin-based division of the UK record label. Enjoy their farewell tour. Tickets are currently sold out, but sign up for the waitlist at oldtownschool.org
