The Big Weekend will take over the city of Chicago for three nights this weekend, October 4 – 6, featuring performances from hometown heroes Umphrey’s McGee celebrating their 20th year, Lettuce, Emancipator Ensemble, Leftover Salmon, Papadosio, The Revolution, and more, at the Riviera Theatre, Aragon Ballroom, Park West, House of Blues, and Concord Music Hall. 

On October 5th, Provogue will release 'Shades', singer-songwriter and guitarist Doyle Bramhall II's dramatic debut for the label. The album comes hot on the heels of Bramhall's 2016 critically acclaimed fourth record, Rich Man, his first solo album in 15 years.

The Gin Blossoms, an alternative rock band from Tempe Arizona, brought the upbeat tempos that made them famous on the radio in the 90s, to the Discovery in Ventura California for a sold-out performance. The Discovery is a live music venue featuring a general admission stage area, an elevated restaurant overlooking the stage, a long bar, outside dining patio and a bonafide bowling alley. The restaurant features a variety of tasty treats mostly in the realm of California cuisine. The service is a bit slow especially when the show is sold out, so dining visitors should arrive early.