1 ROSANNE CASH & RY COODER (Old Town School) The two alt-country stalwarts unite in tribute to Cash’s father Johnny, whose body of work is seminal to the American experience. June 18
2 CHRISTIAN SCOTT ATUNDE ADJUAH (City Winery) The audaciously visionary jazz trumpeter comes to town in support of his bold new album, “Ancestral Recall.” June 29
3 FINN ANDREWS (Old Town School) The Veils’ frontman arrives in town on the heels of his newly released, emotionally intense solo album, “One Piece At a Time.” June 15
4 A.A. BONDY (Sleeping Village) The singer-songwriter tours his first album in eight years, “Enderness,” as relentlessly melancholic as it is irresistibly melodic. June 22
5 TORONZO CANNON (SPACE) The blisteringly gifted Chicago native plays Blues Fest on June 9; but if you prefer a more intimate setting, here it is. June 29
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.” His jazz quintet recently completed a two-year residency at Uncommon Ground, and he regularly hosts a jazz singers’ jam at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge. 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
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