1
THOM YORKE
(Chicago Theatre)
The Radiohead frontman showcases his idiosyncratic, often visionary solo work, accompanied by experimental cellist Oliver Coates.
December 4
2
BIRDS OF CHICAGO
(SPACE)
Former locals JT Nero and Allison Russell return with the wind of their 2018 folk-rock masterpiece “Love In Wartime” billowing their sails.
(December 6)
3
NONAME
(Thalia Hall)
No one better to go valedictory on 2018 than our homegirl poet-slash-rapper, whose ravishing album “Room 25” was one of the year’s highlights.
December 29-31
4
HAMID DRAKE
(Constellation)
The adventurous Chicago drummer-percussionist teams with double-bass legend Tatsu Aoki; the next night with trio Mako Sica.
December 21-22
5
TRAVIS SCOTT
(United Center)
After a memorable Lolla gig; the rapper returns with his “Wish You Were Here” tour—whose name might apply to the guest stars on his acclaimed “Astroworld” album. But he’s well worth seeing on his own.
December 6
Robert Rodi is an author, spoken-word performer and musician who has served as Newcity’s Music Editor since 2014. He’s written more than a dozen books, including the travel memoir “Seven Seasons In Siena,” and his literary and music criticism has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, Salon, The Huffington Post and many other national and regional publications.
Contact: robert@newcity.com
