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Best Indie & Rock This Weekend

in Chicago

Goth Babe at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

Goth Babe

Pacific Northwester Goth Babe, A.K.A Griff Washburn is packing up his truck and bringing his indie rock beats to stages across the country on a brand new North American jaunt with singer-songwriter Ritt Momney as support. Expect to hear his atmospheric garage tunes including single 'Weekend Friend' and his two EPs, 2021's 'Santa Calatlina' and 2022's 'Iceland' and latest release 'Lola'.

Leonid and Friends at City Winery

Leonid and Friends

Hitting the road in North America this year is Leonid and Friends, the YouTube sensation tribute band to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire and others, from Eastern Europe! Despite never having seen Chicago live (they never toured to band leader Leonid Vorobyev's home country of Russia), the group became a global hit for their stunning recreation of the music of the legendary American soft-rockers.

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at Metro Chicago

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

Celebrating 20 years since the release of their fourth studio album Shake The Sheets, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists head out on an anniversary tour across North America this year! Released through the legendary Bay Area record label Lookout! Records, the album was huge in establishing their reputation and influence in the indie rock underground.

Staind and Breaking Benjamin at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Staind and Breaking Benjamin

Rock legends Staind and Breaking Benjamin are heading out on a co-headline tour this fall. Hot off the Tailgate Tour, Staind show no signs of Falling as they hit venues up and down the country, with Breaking Benjamin also just having warmed up on a spring tour of their own. Both bands are ready for you, so what are you waiting for? Get your tickets today!