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Music Live nowBAILEN - SWIM!!! At Your Own Risk Tour w. Lucy Clearwater
SPACE
Bailen is a songwriting - forward, indie pop, folk - rock band that has captivated audiences with their musical dynamism and the three - part blood harmony of siblings Julia (guitar), Daniel (bass), and David (drums). The trio was raised by two freelance classical musicians in New York City who steeped them in Rock & Roll and Brahms. Their close familial bond is evident in their tight - knit musical arrangements and rich, emotive harmonies. The group has released two studio albums, Thrilled to Be Here (2019 ), produced by John Congelton , and Tired Hearts (2023 ), produced by Brad Cook . Both albums showcase their knack for crafting infectious melodies and introspective lyrics, earning them critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Their debut album was hailed by Rolling Stone as an impressive debut , in which they were compared to CSN, Fleetwood Mac, TLC, and Haim . Their catalog has over 50 million streams , and their song I Was Wrong reached the top 2 0 on Billboards Adult Alternative Chart . Additionally, NPR voted their song Something Tells Me #5 on the Best Songs of 201 9. The band has made several TV appearances as featured artists, performing on the CBS Morning Show and The Today Show. Theyve also had the privilege of working with so many artists they admire , releasing collaborations with Amos Lee and Trousdale in 2024.In addition to their studio work, BAILEN is renowned for their engaging live perf ormances, which feature a blend of heartfelt ballads and high - energy anthems. With a history of touring with the likes of Hozier, Amos Lee, The Lone Bellow , and many more, their stage presence and chemistry have made them a standout act at various music fe stivals and venues across the country.Currently , BAILEN is preparing to release their third full - length album, which they engineered and produced themselves with collaborators Jake Sinclair (Panic! At The Disco), Riccardo Damian (Sampha), and Chris Tabro n (The Strokes). They are excited to release this record fully independent.
MusicTomorrowCandi Jenkins w. Sparkle Carcass
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Candi Jenkins is an up-and-coming roots artist making a name for herself with classic yet modern songwriting that blends traditional country, Appalachian bluegrass, and Americana. As Candi puts it, I couldnt find the type of country I wanted to hear, so I started making it myself.Though she claims Lexington, Kentucky as home, her roots also stretch through Louisville, southern Indiana, Canada, and Southeastern Kentucky. After moving to Kentucky, Candi found a deeper connection to her Appalachian heritage, saying, Appalachian music is in my blood in a way that is beyond surroundings. It is a part of me. She explores that connection in her song God Dont Care.Candi has quickly built momentum on the road, opening for acts like Clay Street Unit and Andy Frasco, with upcoming shows alongside Benjamin Tod. She appeared at South by Southwest in 2025 and Luck Reunion in 2026.Currently, Candi is recording her debut album with Andrija Tokic at The Bomb Shelter. New music from the record is set to be released this summer.With a growing social media presence, prolific songwriting, and magnetic live performances, Candi Jenkins is steadily building a loyal fanbase and emerging as a fresh voice in modern roots music.
Sportsin 2 daysThe Shotgun Start
SPACE
The Shotgun Start returns to Space for a Presidents Cup week Live Show Presented by B.Draddy! Typically found in your podcast feeds, hosts Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath, alongside producer PJ Clark will take their talents to the stage. Theyll discuss whats on tap for the week ahead with a visit from NBC Analyst and B.Draddy Ambassador Brad Faxon, Presidents Cup trivia (with prizes), and an audience Q&A.
Musicin 3 daysJason Ricci & The Bad Kind
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Multiple award winning jazz, funk and blues harmonica player, singer, songwriter Jason Ricci has played with, toured and recorded with some of the worlds most esteemed blues, jazz, rock and New Orleans musical legends. Jason is included in nearly every top ten and top twenty lists of harmonica players in magazines and all over the internet. His fascinating career and life has led him up to the highest musical mountain tops such as performing at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recording a Grammy winning record with Johnny Winter, winning three Blues Music Awards and numerous nominations from The Blues Foundation only to fall all the way down to the lowest valleys of addiction, homelessness, jails and back up again. Today his sincere recordings, shows, songs and incendiary harmonica playing continue to tell the story of life and garner new fans to add to an emotionally devoted following of dedicated music lovers.
Musicin 4 daysSOLD OUT - Son Volt
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After spearheading the alt - country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recorded three landmark albums in the 90s before the groundbreaking artist put the band on extended hiatus and cut three solo LPs. Missing the free exchange of ideas and the surprises that inevitably occur when a group of simpatico musicians lock together, Farrar assembled a new lineup of Son Volt in 2004 and has since released nine albums. The latest album, Sound Signal Serenades , was released a s a special 2026 Record Store Day limited edition LP. Jay Farrars work often seeks out the ghosts of Americas discordant or forgotten past, converses at length with them, and writes songs that stake a claim to a better future.
Musicin 6 daysDevon Gilfillian – Time Will Tell Tour w. Jon Muq
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Forged through the extreme highs and lows that come with living, Time Will Tell is the album that Devon Gilfillian has been preparing to make his entire life. His third studio album was recorded in Nashvilles legendary RCA Studio A, live to tape on varispeed, with mostly single vocal takes. Gilfillian wrote and produced with a mighty team including longtime drummer and friend Jonathan Smalt and Neal H Pogue (Tyler the Creator, OutKast) as executive producer. Gilfillian carries soul track to track through a sonic journey of rock, funk, and country elements, magnetically vulnerable about his own failure and frailty. No end is ever easy, and what else is there in life than to go through? To get to where were going, weve got to suffer a little. Time Will Tell is the sound of Gilfillian doing just that while realizing what a blessing it is to be here at all.
Musicin 1 weekAlicia Witt
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Meet & Greet pre-show tickets available at ticket link: limited availability. Includes autographs of up to 5 items you bring, or anything you buy at merch table, and a photo with Alicia. Starts 2 hours before showtime. Between Heaven and Earth, the haunting and deeply personal new album from Alicia Witt, arrives August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band assembled specifically for the project, the album exists between transcendence and intimacy, channeling what Witt describes as , "rdquo" -> eternal unconditional love" and , "rdquo" -> the place suspended between heaven and earth." The album was shaped by the influence and memory of David Lynch, whose impact on Witt began with her first role as Alia in Dune at age seven. , "rdquo" -> I can't imagine who I would be without David Lynch," Witt reflects. , "rdquo" -> He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life." On Between Heaven and Earth, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch , "rdquo" -> regarding love. The eternal nature of it, the idea that only love is real." She describes his presence as palpable throughout the recording process: , "rdquo" -> David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence." While widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film, television, and stage, music has remained a constant throughline in Witt's life. A classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to LA, Witt has long integrated music into her creative identity, through her own songwriting and in many of the roles she has portrayed onscreen. Between Heaven and Earth is Witt's 8th album. Tracked live over four days with vocals and instrumentation recorded simultaneously, the album embraces what Witt calls a , "rdquo" -> visceral and eternal" energy, one that , "rdquo" -> could never be replicated." Guided by Henry's vision and the chemistry of the musicians in the room, the songs were channeled instinctively, with minimal overdubs and an openness to what Witt repeatedly refers to as , "rdquo" -> that place" --- the transcendent emotional state she connects to through Transcendental Meditation, prayer, creativity, and Lynch's work itself. The songs on Between Heaven and Earth explore themes of longing, fate, healing, surrender, nostalgia, gratitude, and connection through what Witt describes as a lens of , "rdquo" -> insistent optimism." The title track embraces , "rdquo" -> a mystical new connection," rooted in faith that , "rdquo" -> it does no harm to dream". On , "rdquo" -> Artifacts," Witt examines , "rdquo" -> releasing ancient lessons that no longer serve"; , "rdquo" -> Kindred" channels , "rdquo" -> barriers evaporating in a fabric of light and destiny," while , "rdquo" -> Build Me A Dream" reflects on , "rdquo" -> constructing the reality we wish to exist in". Elsewhere, songs like , "rdquo" -> Freeze Frame," , "rdquo" -> Test Drive," and , "rdquo" -> Blue Moon" meditate on alternate timelines and the peaceful acceptance of connections that were not meant to remain. , "rdquo" -> Thank You," a duet with John Paul White, transforms heartbreak into gratitude. On , "rdquo" -> Love Anyway," Witt sings about unconditional love that remains even when unreturned. Closing the album is , "rdquo" -> The Director," a track Witt describes as , "rdquo" -> communication with David", , "rdquo" -> a collection of his words to me since he passed away."
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Your guide to this week in Evanston
12 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Evanston. The hottest is Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium (hot right now, 73/100), followed by SOLD OUT - Son Volt and Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. USC Trojans Women's Volleyball. The board leans sports and music. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.
Top spots this week
- 1Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats · Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Sat 19 Sept · Hot right now73
- 2SOLD OUT - Son Volt · SPACE · Wed 23 Sept61
- 3Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. USC Trojans Women's Volleyball · Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall · Thu 24 Sept59
- 4Northwestern Wildcats Football vs. University of Colorado Buffaloes Football · Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium · Sat 19 Sept58
- 5Chicago Stars FC vs. Washington Spirit · Martin Stadium · Sun 20 Sept58
- 6Devon Gilfillian – Time Will Tell Tour w. Jon Muq · SPACE · Fri 25 Sept58
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What's on this week in Evanston?
12 spots are on the Place to Be radar this week in Evanston. The biggest are Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium (73/100), SOLD OUT - Son Volt at SPACE (61/100), Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. USC Trojans Women's Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall (59/100).
What is the biggest event in Evanston this week?
Colorado Buffaloes at Northwestern Wildcats at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sat 19 Sept. It scores 73 out of 100 on the radar, the hot right now tier.
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