Don’t miss this summer’s best concerts. We have the scoop on the bands you won’t want to miss.
Playlist
AMAZING YOU
(download entire playlist at valslist.com)
1. Every Day Is Yours To Win by R.E.M.
2. Gratisfaction by The Strokes
3. The Other Side by Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3
4. Old Old Fashioned by Frightened Rabbit
5. Nothing to Lose by Jeremy Fisher
6. You Can Do Magic by America
Concerts
Choose your genre and take your kids—these upcoming shows are Valslist favorites!
Lollapalooza
Aug 5, 6, 7
Why not support your kid’s love of music and consider buying a ticket to Lollapalooza Music Fest as a graduation or birthday gift? It’s a safe (and well managed) music fest in the heart of Grant Park. Learn more at lollapalooza.com
Brett Dennen (singer/songwriter)
June 3 | Vic Theatre
Teddy Thompson (country)
June 3 | SPACE Evanston
Ray LaMontagne & Brandi Carlile (alternative)
June 7 | Pritzker Pavilion Millennium Park
Dave Specter (blues)
June 8 | SPACE
Beach Boys (vintage pop)
June 9 | Auditorium Theatre
Moody Blues (vintage rock)
June 11 | Ravinia
B52s and Go Go’s (80s pop)
June 17 | Ravinia
Maroon 5 (current pop)
June 30 & July 1 | Ravinia
Jennifer Hudson (American Idol)
July 6 | Ravinia
Katy Perry (pop icon)
July 8 | Allstate
Venue Spotlight: Ravinia
Here are great shows for all ages and groups this month at our beloved outdoor music venue.
for boomers
June 11: Moody Blues
Spring for pavilion seats if you can—if not, enjoy them on the jumbotron on the lawn—they can still sing.
for young & old
June 16: Robert Plant
From Led Zeppelin to now, he keeps giving us more. Two years ago he graced Ravinia, playing with Alison Krauss from their acclaimed album. Now he’s going back to his roots with a brand new solo album. Take your kids and play some Zeppelin for them before you go.
girls’ night out
June 17: Go Go’s & B52s
Pack some margaritas and appetizers and head for the lawn—instant good mood!
date night
June 26: Daryl Hall & John Oates
Flash back to your dating days. This will be a fantastic concert.
family night
June 30/July 1: Maroon 5
Something for everyone. Take a picnic and share this music with your kids. It gives “unplugged” a new meaning.
