June 27 - July 3, 2022

June 27 - july 3, 2021 Vol. 30 No. 26

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StreetWise has not increased the price of our magazine to the vendors or customers since 2008! It was only the second increase in the 30-year history of StreetWise.

The cost of living has gone up 34% since 2008. A dollar's worth of goods in 2008 would cost $1.34 today. Our vendors deserve more money in their pockets to offset the rising costs of food, transportation and housing.

StreetWise magazine is an award-winning weekly publication that also serves as a platform for people with lived experience to share their stories and their views as writers, and more.

Post-COVID inflation has hit us hard. Our production costs have increased 25% over last year.

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The new price of $3, with vendors paying $1.15 for their papers, means each paper sold nets the vendor a solid $1.85. It raises the floor so that our vendors earn a wage that is worth their while. It’s time for this to happen.

We talked with our vendors and received feedback from some of our customers and supporters. We have nearly unanimous support for the price increase. Now is the time.

The price increase, by expanding one of the most reliable income sources we have, will give StreetWise vendors an income they need to thrive, and not just survive.

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Cover Story: live music

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More and more events are happening in Chicago, and we want you to know about the best of the best!

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The SportsWise team discusses the passing of South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi and the brutal reality of his sport.

Music fanatic, Lisagor winner, and frequent StreetWise contributor, Kathleen Hinkel highlights upcoming music festivals and shares her picks of concerts to check out in the near future.

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A customer in Lakeview sends an encouraging letter to Vendor JT.

The Playground ON THE COVER: Lady Gaga (Norbert Schoerner photo).

THIS PAGE: Red Hot Chili Peppers (Clara Balzary photo).

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Compiled by Emma Slings

An Outdoor Symphony!

Tchaikovsky at the Park ​​Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra close the season at 6:30 p.m., June 27, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., with a FREE, 70-minute concert featuring Tchaikovsky’s unabashedly autobiographical score. His Fourth Symphony (first performed in 1878) starts with an ominous opening horn fanfare – fate hanging over one’s head like a sword – proceeds to melancholy, then, as he wrote, “fleeting images that pass through the imagination when one has begun to drink a little wine.” Finally, there is the joyful abandon of the finale: “If you cannot find reasons for happiness in yourself, look at others. Get out among the people.…Oh, how gay they are!…Life is bearable after all.” Shostakovich’s Festive Overture sets the evening’s tone in rousing terms. No tickets required.

Jam in the Park!

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Evanston Starlight Concert Series - The Midnight Sun Band The band that’s backed big names like Gerald Albright and Destiny’s Child is coming to perform for you! Known for their precision and attention to intricacies, Midnight Sun continues to light up parks with their 10-piece ensemble and 5-part harmony, full horn section and percussion. Head to Baker Park, Forest Ave. & Keeney St., Evanston, on June 28 for this group of Chicago’s elite funk, soul, and R&B talent performing music from throughout the decades. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Free admission, but remember to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

For more, visit cityofevanston.org.

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A Classical Lunch Break!

AYA Piano Trio Witness young classical talent from the AYA Piano Trio. As part of the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, a free concert series every Wednesday that features solo and ensemble performances and emerging classical performers, the AYA Piano Trio will be performing two pieces: Mozart’s “Adagio” and Clara Schurmann’s “Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 19.” This trio, made up of a cello, piano, and violin, has performed extensively throughout the U.S., winning the WDAC Young Chamber Musicians Competition and being featured at many chamber music festivals. On June 29, from 12:15 - 1 p.m., listen in person at Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Drive, or online at imfchicago.org.

Mixologist Magic!

Chicago Cocktail Social Attend an evening with Chicago’s most talented bartenders from reputable beverage programs! Sip on mixed cocktails while eating gourmet appetizers and listening to Cage + Aquarium on June 30. Green Curtain Events is hosting this 7th annual Chicago Cocktail Social at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie St., from 6:30-10 p.m. Tickets are $45-$75.

Visit choosechicago.com. The evening’s proceeds will benefit Women Unite.

Art in Motion!

Art on theMART: Year of Chicago Dance As the “Year of Chicago Dance” designated by the City of Chicago reaches its halfway point, Art on theMART continues to spotlight local dancers, choreographers and visual artists on the most prominent public art canvas in the city while also featuring international artists. This summer’s lineup includes Billiken, an all-new projection directed by fourth generation youth dance troupe leader Shkunna Stewart and Time Out Best in the City Award-winner Wills Glasspiegel. Bridging local and international arts communities, summer 2022 will also see “Explore,” a work by international artist Jonas Denzel, recognized for his stunning and creative projection mapping presentations in his native Germany.

The two new pieces will debut on Thursday, June 30, and will play twice nightly at 9 p.m. through September 7, alongside Nick Cave’s “Ba Boom Boom Pa Pop Pop” in the 9:30 p.m. slot. FREE. Viewing is best on the Riverwalk between Wells and Franklin Streets.

Stretch It Out!

Millennium Park Summer Workouts Get your body moving this summer with Millennium Park’s Summer 45-minute workouts! Join in the dance-like martial arts form of Tai Chi, strengthen the connection between mind and body through Yoga, improve flexibility and balance learning Pilates, and boost cardio endurance with Zumba. Join on Saturday, July 2, from 8 - 11:45 a.m. for this free event. ASL interpretation will be provided for all workouts. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, this event recurs weekly.

The Force is Strong!

‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ at CSO In the climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet. Watch the complete film unfold as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performs John Williams’ legendary score. Richard Kaufman leads the CSO at 7:30 p.m. June 30-July 2 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation with Kaufman in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required. The presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm. Tickets $74-$217 at cso.org

Healthy Mind & Body!

Who is Wellness For? Explore the mind, body, self-care, and justice of wellness with writer and poet Fariha Róisín. Through her own experience as a Muslim queer Bangladeshi working through overwhelming personal struggles, Róisín wrote “Who Is Wellnss For?: An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind,” a combination of memoir and journalistic investigation that unpacks the reality of wellness as a luxury good. Róisín’s work commonly stirs contemporary Islam and queer identities with wellness and has been featured in The New York Times, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and Vogue. Róisín will be in conversation with Mimi Zhu, a queer Chinese-Australian artist and writer whose work has also been featured on esteemed platforms such as The New York Times, VICE, and more. This virtual event is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. Visit www.womenandchildrenfirst.com to register.

Lecture & Book Signing!

Black Travel and the Pullman Company Maid Gender discrimination. Racial discrimination. For years, the Pullman Company porters harshly overshadowed the maids who worked in the railroad cars, but Miriam Thaggert works to share their stories in her curation of “Handmaidens for Travelers: The Pullman Company Maids.” On Wednesday, June 29, Thaggert will be in conversation with Mia Bay, who chairs the American History department at the University of Pennsylvania. Thaggert is an associate professor of English at SUNY Buffalo, currently a long-term fellow at Newberry. Together, the two will address the unique experiences, pleasures and perils, of the Pullman Company maid. This event is in Ruggles Hall at the Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St., from 6 - 7 p.m., with a book signing afterward.

To register for free, or for more information, visit newberry.org.

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Vendors Russ Adams, John Hagan and Donald Morris chat with Executive Assistant Patrick Edwards.

Patrick: South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi died recently following a boxing match.

Despite his death—due to the boxing match—it was his actions within the ring toward the end of the fight that received the most attention.

Buthelezi suffered internal bleeding from a brain injury and, on Tuesday, June 7— two days after the fight—he died in the hospital.

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Russ: The odd thing is that he was, seemingly, somewhat alert. I mean, he looked as beat up as a 10-round fight will do to someone’s face, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Patrick: So, just so folks can understand why this is bigger news than even his death is that Buthelezi knocked down his opponent and, the referee counted and looked after the fallen man. Buthelezi, we notice, looked to his right to another corner a couple of times, but he still bounced along with his hands up and ready. Well, the ref finished his 8-count and turned back to Buthelezi and motioned “Go.” Sadly, Buthelezi squared up with the ref, but the ref dipped out of the way

just to make sure he didn't get hit. He could’ve thought Buthelezi was so focused on fighting that he didn’t even see a specific person. Perhaps, he just was into the movement.

Patrick: Sad thing is I remember watching many fights over my years and we’d laugh at some of those post-knockout actions. Zab Judah with the chicken-legs knockout against Kostya Tszyu—

John: Who knows? It was horrible.

Russ: Now, that one was tough because Zab was such a big star. A braggart, too.

Donald: I’ve been around in this world for quite a while, and I’ve never seen anything like this. Once the ref slipped him, everyone expected Buthelezi to refocus on his opponent; instead, my man began fighting an imaginary opponent that only he saw.

Russ: Yeah, and when the ref grabbed him and called the fight, Simon Buthelezi just hung his head, exhausted… and, obviously, hurting on the inside of his brain.

John: Yeah, very tough to see.

Especially because he passed.

Patrick: True. And I’ve seen many a clip where a boxer is on his back punching nothing but air. He believes he’s still standing and in a fight. But, yeah, I’ve been with my peoples and we’d see something like that and laugh. As brutal as we know this sport to be, it’s amazing to me that we didn’t feel the pain. I’ll admit, however, that, at that time in my maturation phase, I didn’t accept that boxing is brutality to the utmost. And, now, there’re announcers who’re getting abused for laughing and speaking about the incident in a way unbecoming of

a professional. I get their reactions—both the pre-death and the death. So, what do you guys think about the brutality in boxing?

John: Obviously, it’s a tough game. Perhaps we need to get back to headgear. That could help, right?

Russ: I don’t know, fellas.

Boxing is as violent a sport as there is. I mean, it’s not quite MMA and the like, but it is a 10- or 12-round pounding by a professional. As much as I’d like to say a professional on defense can get hit “less brutally,” believing that is as foolish as it becoming a sport to begin with.

Donald: I’m with y’all: Something has to be done. I’d hate to not be able to watch boxing, but I wouldn’t be mad at a ban.

Send an e-mail with your thoughts to: pedwards@streetwise.org

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600 Emerson St., Evanston presented by Evanston SPACE 8 pm $49.50+ Get out the map and head to Evanston to sing along with legendary folk rock duo Emily Saliers and Amy Ray. Four decades into their career, these artists and activists still put on joyful shows for their devoted fanbase. A guaranteed opportunity to belt out the lyrics to "Closer to Fine" - it’s only life after all!

7:30 pm $23+ Umi is pioneering a new sound rooted in R&B and neo soul, and the amount of work she has put out at the age of 23 is jaw-dropping. Her most recent album, Forest in the City, is her most confident piece of work to date. Her work has honest lyrics with the somewhat predictable theme of self-discovery that many young artists take on. A rising star to keep an eye on, Umi cites Erykah Badu, Brandy and Sza among her influences.

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LOLLAPALOOZA

JULY 29 - AUGUST 1 GRANT PARK, S. Columbus Drive & E. Balbo Drive 4-DAY GA PASS $350 / 1-DAY GA PASS $125 Lollapalooza, one of the world’s most renowned music festivals, returns for four likely sweaty summer days of music in Grant Park. It can be tedious to sort through massive festival lineups, and truly, the best thing about attending a music festival is discovering/stumbling upon new music. Here are a few recommendations to anchor you on your journey through the Lolla cosmos.

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Summer in Chicago is back with a vengeance and with it arrives more live music events than we’ve seen in a very long time. This summer we will see the opening of the Salt Shed, a new venue located at the iconic Morton Salt factory. Chicago’s own improvisational music superstar Makaya McCraven will headline the inaugural show. We have the return of the monster music festivals Lollapalooza, Pitchfork and Riot Fest and for those looking for something a bit more quaint, there are the picnic-friendly fests such as Out of Space, Ravinia and the Millennium Park music series.

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Roger Water, Brandi Carlile and Elton John are among the biggest names stepping onto stages across town, but don’t snooze on rising stars such as L’Rain and Yola, who will be playing more intimate venues. This guide is a starting point for your summer’s sonic explorations.

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The Zombies Old Town School Of Folk Music,

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4544 N. Lincoln Ave. 8 pm $75 It’s time to celebrate The Zombies' induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The iconic 1960s British psychedelic pop rockers will be dropping into Old Town School of Folk Music in what will likely be your final chance to ever see them play before they turn into actual zombies. I mean, seriously, how old are these people? The band is on a celebratory tour after their 2019 induction into the hall and becoming globally known for their hits “Time of the Season” and “She’s Not There.”

AUGUST 4-7 at Canal Shores Golf Course, 1030 Central St., Evanston All Shows 5 pm 8/4 Jenny Lewis & Trampled By Turtles $45+ 8/5 Elvis Costello and the Imposters $50+ 8/6 Lucinda Williams and Waxahatchee $50+ 8/7 Buddy Guy $45+ SEPTEMBER 1-4 at Temperance Brewing Company, 2000 Dempster St., Evanston All Shows 5 pm $35 9/1 Houndmouth with Ric Wilson 9/2 Car Seat Headrest with La Luz 9/3 Neko Case with Courtney Marie Andrews 9/4 Steel Pulse and KRS-One

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Since 1998, they have been consistently churning out new, near-perfect albums while delivering electrifying live shows on a seemingly relentless touring schedule. They stop by Northerly Island for those daring enough to deal with getting to the museum campus venue on a July 4 weekend.

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Beach House Radius Chicago, 640 W. Cermak Road

7:30 pm $47.50 Beach House’s phenomenal, whimsical new album Once Twice Melody runs almost 90 minutes and is beautifully consistent with the dream pop, neo-psychedelia sound that the Baltimore duo has delivered throughout their career. Pitchfork writer Philip Sherburne described it well: “As a slow drip of pure serotonin, Once Twice Melody delivers. It can be tempting to wonder if the album is too long, but the more time I have spent with it, the harder it has been to decide which tracks I might cut. They all—the ballads, the anthems, the lullabies, the synth-pop throwbacks—serve a purpose in fleshing out the enormity of Beach House’s spellbinding universe. The sprawl, the surfeit, is the point.”

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L’Rain The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.

6:30 pm FREE The free Millennium Park concert series brings us the gift of Chilean-French hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux. With lyrics rich with activism, she denounces social and cultural deficiencies. The New York Times has called her a Latin American version of Lauryn Hill. This is part of a series of shows that will bring free music to the Pritzker Pavillion every Monday and Thursday this summer.

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6:30 pm FREE Local Chicago rock star, author and GiveAShi*t T-shirt designer will play a free show at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion, so pack a picnic and go claim your spot on that lawn! Best known as the founding member of Wilco, Jeff Tweedy is playing solo as part of the Millennium Park Concert Series, which happens every Monday and Thursday throughout the summer. Make sure to pick up Jeff's GiveAShi*t designs at giveashirt.net, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting StreetWise!

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Jeff Tweedy Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St.

9 pm $49.50 Young eclectic Grammy-award winning guitarist and bluegrass musician Billy Strings has quickly developed a devoted following as one of music’s top artists to see live.

Procuring a ticket to this intimate show will be tricky, but if you can find your way in, it promises to be a wonderful dance party and all-around joyous eve. Billy will be in town for Lollapalooza so you can also catch his set there.

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10:30 pm $20 Experimental multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek aka L’Rain is “mapping the enormity of how to change.” Her 2021 album Fatigue is a haunting blend of synths, keyboards and vocals – an ambitious, layered and ultimately, successful undertaking that establishes an artist with vision, talent and a distinguished sound. This work directly addresses the world we are living in. “Collectively, we are navigating the immense and looming figure of unremitting fatigue brought on by the ongoing pandemic, mass death, continued violence against Black people at the hands of the state, and the mountain range of systemic problems obstructing safety and security for those that need it most,” they stated.

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7/7 Sheryl Crow 7/9 Michael Franti & Spearhead with Arrested 7/27 Bonnie Raitt 8/6 The Revivalists with Grace Potter 8/14 Ziggy Marley 8/27 + 28 Sting with Joe Sumner 9/4 Diana Ross 9/8 + 10 Stevie Nicks 9/11 Erykah Badu

Roger Waters

United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 8 pm $45+ THIS IS NOT A DRILL, founding Pink Floyd member Roger Waters is returning to Chicago.

Waters describes the tour as “a groundbreaking new rock & roll/cinematic extravaganza, performed in the round. It is a stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive, and a call-toaction to love, protect, and share our precious and precarious planet [that we call] home." The show includes a dozen great songs from Pink Floyd’s Golden Era alongside several new ones — words and music, same writer, same heart, same soul, same man.

Could be his last hurrah. Wow! My first farewell tour! Don’t miss it.”

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ALL SUMMER LONG One of Chicago’s most unique music venues, Ravinia has a starstudded 2022 season lineup. Metra is a great way to get to Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road. If you want to see the artist, get pavilion tickets. The lawn here is meant for enjoying music from a distance while enjoying a picnic with friends. Here are some of this year’s Ravinia shows that you should have on your radar.

AUGUST 2

Makaya McCraven with Sons of Kemet and Nubya Garcia The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., 7 pm $30

How many times in a Chicagoan’s life have they driven by the Morton Salt shed along 90/94? This summer, it opens as our city’s newest music venue from the same folks who brought us Thalia Hall. Local Chicago drummer and self-described “beat scientist” Makaya McCraven will headline the venue’s first show with the propulsive jazz quartet that is Sons of Kemet and saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia. Considering the lineup, it will be an evening of triumphant improvisational music. na Rei

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1410 Special Olympics Drive 8 pm $55+ Elton John returns to Chicago on his farewell tour – again! This time the show will be at Soldier Field.

W ate rs The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is a Ro g e r rock spectacle with all the fascinating perks of a show with a massive budget and brilliant rock star with five decades of hit songs to draw from. Don’t forget that an Elton John show is also a fashion event, so wear a pair of flashy sunglasses at the minimum, if you plan to attend. You'll be "Laughing like children and living like lovers."

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Brandi Carlile Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island,

1300 S. Linn White Drive 6:30 pm PRICEY! Resale only After a couple decades of brilliant songwriting and electric performances, Brandi Carlile has arrived at peak stardom. Brandi has one of the most stunning voices in music, and she uses it to advocate for causes she cares about.

She tirelessly promotes women in music and queer rights and will be joined at Northerly Island by legendary activist singer songwriter Ani DiFranco and up-and-coming guitarist/ vocalist Celisse. Brandi talks frequently about the obsession she had with Elton John as a kid. As an adult, Elton has become a mentor and close friend to her.

This could be wishful thinking, but he will be in town for his show the night before, and I’m crossing my fingers that they will share the stage for a song or two.

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Reina Del Cid The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.

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8 pm $20 Reina Del Cid is a singer/songwriter whose career has been propelled by her YouTube channel, which has had over 90 million viewers. She tours with the incredibly talented guitarist Toni Lindgren and has recently released her fourth full-length album Candy Apple Red. Clever lyrics and a laid-back vibe characterizes the music.

Left: Diana Ross (Rick Kern photo). Bonnie Raitt (Ken Friedman photo).

Center: Jeff Tweedy (Alexa Viscius photo). Roger Waters (courtesy photo).

Ana Tijoux (courtesy photo). Elton John (photo courtesy of Interscope Records).

Brandi Carlile (Neil Krug photo). Lady Gaga (Norbert Schoerner photo). Reina Del Cid (courtesy photo).

SACRED ROSE FESTIVAL

AUGUST 26-28 SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview $67+ The lineup for the inaugural Sacred Rose Festival is undeniably groovy, making it a destination festival for fans of the jam scene.

The music of the Grateful Dead will bookend the festival with Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh playing on Friday and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead playing their energetic take on the Dead’s music Sunday. Acclaimed artists such as the Black Pumas, Kamasi Washington and Khruangbin will also headline while jam titans Umphrey’s McGee, Goose and Greensky Bluegrass will likely bring their devoted followings to the festival.

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The Wild Hearts Tour: Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen and Julien Baker The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave.

7 pm $60.50+ Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen and Julien Baker bring their Wild Hearts Tour to the brand new Salt Shed. Van Etten, who just released her pandemic album We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong says this of the tour: “Our aim is to strengthen our respective communities and promote camaraderie in the music world in a safe and enjoyable environment while supporting A New Way Of Life, an organization that we feel is making genuine impact for the underserved.” $1 of every ticket goes to people rebuilding their lives after incarceration.

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Lady Gaga Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St.

7:30 pm EXPENSIVE! Resale only Pop star royalty Lady Gaga brings the Chromatica Ball to Wrigley Field. Originally scheduled for 2020, when the Chromatica album was released, the tour was delayed through this summer due to COVID-19. Gaga is known for reinventing herself, so it’s hard to know what to expect from her sixth headlining tour, although it is safe to assume she will blow you away. One of the hottest tickets of the summer, if you can’t find your way in, it will still be worth a stroll to Waveland Avenue to hear what you can of the singer’s distinctive voice from outside the stadium.

Right: Both photos courtesy of Wasserman Music.

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Friday: The National, Parquet Courts, Tierra Whack Saturday: Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus Sunday: The Roots, Cate Le Bon, Kaina

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1300 S. Linn White Drive, 7 pm $90+ Count Florence Welch among the many who used the solitude of the pandemic as a time for cathartic selfreflection. Florence has just released a new album titled Dance Fever, which delivers thoughtful introspective lyrics with her trademark vocals. The album is Florence’s reconciling the balance of motherhood with being a creative touring artist, something she had considered l stopping altogether. Lucky for us, is be l a so n J she is carrying on with a tour and a show in Chicago.

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8:30 pm $25+ Niger-based Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar is nicknamed the Hendrix of the Sahara.

He blends the influence of Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen with traditional Tuareg guitar melodies to create a contemporary Saharan sound.

Themes explored on his 2021 AFRIQUE VICTIME album are love, religion, women’s rights and Western Africa’s exploitation at the hands of colonial powers.

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7:30 pm $119+ One of the most influential rap artists performing today, Kendrick Lamar is coming through town on a worldwide tour in support of his acclaimed 2022 album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. His first album in five years lives up to his name and accomplishments, which include multiple Grammys and a Pulitzer for his 2017 album Damn. It was the first album to win the Pulitzer Prize for music that was not from the jazz or classical genre.

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Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive A l i ci a 8 pm $55+ k eys 15-time Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys stops at Northerly Island on her world tour. A classically-trained pianist who was signed at age of 15, Alicia Keys remains a highly productive and relevant artist and activist 25 years later. In 2020 she released her seventh studio album, ALICIA. She also released a New York Times-bestselling book in 2020, entitled “More Myself: A Journey.”

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7 pm $60.50+ Courtney Barnett’s Here and There Festival was born out of the artist’s love of curation and desire to share the stage with her favorite artists. Throughout the tour, Courtney is inviting fellow artists to perform with her. “It’s always been important to me to share the stage with people that I admire and artists that inspire me.” At the Chicago stop, she will be performing with Alvvays, and The Beths.

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6 pm $94+ The Red Hot Chili Peppers make their way through town touring in support of a new album, Unlimited Love. John Frusciante, the band’s original guitarist who has left the band and come back several times over their almost 40-year career, rejoined the band in 2019 after a decade away. The reunion seems to be working out well. As Guitar World‘s Michael Astley-Brown put it: “In short, the chemistry between John, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and frontman Anthony Kiedis has resurfaced intact, a musical formulation unimpacted by the decade-plus break and even a global pandemic.”

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July 15 -17 Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. 3-DAY GA PASS $200 | ONE DAY $99 Pitchfork returns to Union Park with another well-curated lineup for their three-day party in the West Loop. Big name acts are The National, Japanese Breakfast, and The Roots. Tierra Whack playing on Friday, is a guaranteed great show, and don’t snooze on local Chicago artist Kaina. Don't forget to stop by the GiveAShi*t booth and pick up some swag. All proceeds benefit StreetWise!

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RIOT FEST

SEPTEMBER 16-18 Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive $109 + Riot Fest is a music festival specializing in punk, rock, metal, alternative and hip-hop. Massive names in music take over the West Side. If I had to pick a day to go, I wouldn’t want to miss Sunday when Nine Inch Nails, Ice Cube and Sleater-Kinney all take a turn headlining.

Friday: My Chemical Romance, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers Saturday: The Original Misfits, Yellowcard, Gwar Sunday: Nine Inch Nails, Ice Cube, Sleater-Kinney www.riotfest.org

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Schuba’s Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave. 8 pm $15+ She’s Crafty is a local all-female Beastie Boys tribute band that met doing comedy in Chicago and formed after the passing of Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch. Named after the song “She’s Crafty” on the iconic Beastie Boys album Licensed to Ill, the group performs energetic covers from across the Beastie Boys catalogue.

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Shemekia Copeland The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave.

7 pm $59.50+ Originally a member of the Drive-by Truckers, Jason Isbell is a gifted musician and songwriter who is also regularly recognized as a caring and thoughtful guy. “The North Alabama native possesses an incredible penchant for identifying and articulating some of the deepest, yet simplest, human emotions, and turning them into beautiful poetry through song. Isbell sings of the everyday human condition with thoughtful, heartfelt, and sometimes brutal honesty.”

His 2020 album Reunions is a collection of 10 original songs that showcase the acclaimed artist at his peak. In 2021 Isbell released Georgia Blue, an album that covers Georgia artists such as REM, Otis Redding and the Indigo Girls and honors Georgia’s role in the 2020 election.

SEPTEMBER 30 Right: The Roots (photo courtesy of Press Here Talent).

Japanese Breakfast (Peter Ash Lee photo).

Center: Courtney Barnett (Mia Mala McDonald photo). Kendrick Lamar (Frazer Harrison photo). Alicia Keys (photo courtesy of RCA Records).

Mdou Moctar (Cem Misirlioglu photo). Florence + The Machine (Autumn de Wilde photo). Lil Nas X (Charlotte Rutherford photo). Jason Isbell (Alysse Gafkjen photo).

Right: Nine Inch Nails (courtesy photo). Sleater-Kinney (photo courtesy of Mom+Pop Music).

Dinosaur Jr. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.

7:30 pm $38.50+ J Mascis brings the Dinosaur Jr. and his Marshall stacks to the Vic in September. The rock band’s most recent album Sweep It Into Space is an upbeat tick in the sprawling Dinosaur Jr. discography that dates back to the mid 1980s. J Mascis’s use of feedback and distortion has long been influential in the world of rock and roll.

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A customer letter about vendor jt in lakeview Dear StreetWise, If you have ever been in the Northeast Lakeview area where Broadway and Waveland intersect, you have likely seen J.T. He is usually at Walgreens: either on the sidewalk, or on hot days, in the parking lot, to be in the shade. He sits there in his well-worn camping chair that has an attached table with a loaf of bread feeding "his" birds. He always has at least one person standing there conversing with him.

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J.T. sells StreetWise, which is information on the community of homeless, among other topics. J.T. takes his job seriously; he works a full day, sometimes 7 days a week. He has become a well-respected individual in the Lakeview community, he engages with people from all walks of life. I have never seen someone who gets so much help from his community. Not only do people buy papers, but they most often hand him extra money. They care about him and know that the money they give him will go towards what he needs.

That kind of compassion J.T. earns because he has self-respect. He never asks anyone for anything, and the way he presents himself is always professional.

He is always clean shaven and dressed well.

I know that people see in J.T. the same things I do: integrity, honesty and professionalism. He shows kindness, empathy and compassion. J.T. has grit! In a job where you set your own hours, you can come and go as you please.

J.T.'s work ethic rivals those of a corporate lawyer. He is always there. It is astounding how many people he knows! And these folks always help him, whether or not they purchase a paper. He is so easy to get along with and I have had many great conversations with him. I don't know how much money he amasses in a day – that is not my business. But I do know that this community sees a respectable man working to make a living and they appreciate that. I have been watching for years the generosity people show J.T., not just with money but with conversation and acknowledging him as a person. Most take the time to stop and have a brief conversation.

I have been knowing J.T. for as long as he has been there, at least 6-7 years.

He is a very genuine person, and I am pleased to be one of his many friends.

-Becky Please send pictures, or letters about your favorite vendor to admin@streetwise.org.

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