# Chicago Music Scene: Your Ultimate Guide to This Week's Must-See Shows and Hidden Gems

*Discover the pulse of Chicago's vibrant music landscape with Beat Map's insider tour of upcoming performances, local hotspots, and underground treasures.*

## This Week's Unmissable Live Music Lineup (November 7-13)

Chicago's music calendar is overflowing with diverse performances this week, offering everything from experimental saxophone to orchestral rock interpretations. Here's your comprehensive guide to the most exciting shows across the city:

### Friday, November 7
- **Hannah Bahng's "Misunderstood World Tour"** at House of Blues (7 PM) - Tickets start at $40, with potential promotional discounts available for savvy concert-goers
- **Patrick Shiroishi** brings his innovative saxophone compositions to Szold Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music (8 PM)

### Saturday, November 8
- **Jeff Kazee** performs a special guest set at Old Town's Szold Hall
- **Fraxiom** delivers energetic synth-punk at BookClubChi, with supporting acts Steej and blissom
- **Kingston Mines** hosts its legendary Saturday night blues showcase until 4 AM ($15-20 cover) - Beat Map's official "Pick of the Week"

### Wednesday, November 12
- **The Living Tombstone** brings their electronic-focused TLT World Tour to House of Blues

### Thursday, November 13
- **Billy Corgan with the Lyric Opera Orchestra** at United Center, performing an orchestral reimagining of Smashing Pumpkins' iconic "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness"
- **Roar in the Fall** offers a folk alternative at Maurer Hall

## Local Artists on the Rise

Chicago's homegrown talent continues to push boundaries across genres:

- **Broom** delivers fuzzed-up indie rock regularly at Schubas
- **Nequient** brings high-intensity punk performances to Cobra Lounge
- **Fraxiom** is establishing themselves with electrifying synth-punk shows
- **Rain Garden** and **oux** are emerging talents worth tracking on the local circuit
- **BookClubChi** is gaining recognition as an innovative hybrid performance-art venue

## Weekly Music Rituals for Every Chicago Music Lover

For consistent quality and discovery, follow this insider's weekly routine:

- **Tuesdays**: Open mic night at Tack Room in Thalia Hall (free entry for early arrivals) featuring rotating pianists and acoustic performers
- **Thursdays**: Jazz night at The Promontory in Hyde Park ($10 cover) showcasing exceptional local improvisation
- **Fridays**: Folk series at Szold Hall or diverse performances at House of Blues
- **Saturdays**: Blues marathon at Kingston Mines until 4 AM
- **Sundays**: Gospel brunch at House of Blues

## Upcoming Festival Highlights

- **Civic Opera House** presents a ten-day opera and jazz series throughout November
- **Straight No Chaser's holiday tour** arrives at Vibrant Arena (November 19)
- **Maroon 5** performs at United Center (November 24-25)

## Hidden Gems and Underground Venues

Discover Chicago's lesser-known music havens:

- **Cole's Bar** (Logan Square) - Watch for Chainbreaker on November 28
- **The Hideout's back patio** -

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