We’re firm believers that Chicago has one of the greatest live music scenes—the Smashing Pumpkins, Styx, Jennifer Hudson, Chance the Rapper, and many other artists were discovered here. Whether you’re into R&B, Rap, Indie Rock, or Pop, there is a stream of festivals and artists coming to perform in Chicago at beloved concert venues. With venues ranging from intimate dive bars to Wrigley Field, there’s no shortage of concerts in Chicago, so here is the list of all the best ones coming in April.
April 6: SMALL CRUSH
Small Crush began in Logan Hammon’s bedroom when she was 13, writing songs on her dad’s old guitar and recording covers for a garage band. In her sophomore year of high school, she found some friends in jazz band class to help fulfill her dream of playing her songs in a full band. Together, the band began playing little shows, and in 2018, the band released an EP. Some of their most notable hits include “Chicken Noodle” and “Signal Dreams.”
📍Location: Schubas
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April 7: Beach Fossils
Beach Fossils is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2009; the group’s live band includes founder Dustin Payseur, Jack Doyle Smith, Tommy Davidson, and Anton Hochheim. They’re considered one of the forerunners in the lo-fi dream pop sound that grew out of the underground indie scene in the 2010s
📍Location: House of Blues
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April 13: Candlelight: A Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
Candlelight concerts in Chicago bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Chicago. Get your tickets now to discover the music of the Arctic Monkeys at the Stan Mansion under the gentle glow of candlelight.
📍Location: Stan Mansion
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April 18: SPANISH LOVE SONGS & OSO OSO
Spanish Love Songs and Oso Oso are co-headlining a spring tour with a stop at the Metro. Spanish Love Songs released the incredible No Joy last year; Oso Oso’s most recent album is 2022’s splendid Sore Thumb.
📍Location: Metro
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April 20: MOTEL BREAKFAST
Inspired by Hot Mulligan, Dr. Dog, and Bruce Springsteen, the Motel Breakfast song gives off a similar solace sound. Led by vocalist and guitarist Jimmy Denovsky, alongside lead guitarist Mick O’Donnell, Conor Brennan’s keys, Drue deVente’s bass, and Jesse Nasadowski’s drumming, they seamlessly blend rhythmic notes and lyrics through their songs. This is one of the concerts in Chicago you don’t want to miss.
📍Location: Metro
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April 26: STRFKR
Strfkr is an indie rock band from Portland, comprised of Joshua Hodges of Sexton Blake (vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums), Shawn Glassford (bass, keyboards, drums), Keil Corcoran (drums, keyboards, vocals), and Arian Jalali (Guitar, Keyboards).
📍Location: The Salt Shed
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