Here are the Wisconsin and Chicago shows we recommend you take in this week. Check them out below and let us know which ones you’ll be attending or ones you think should really make our list. This week also offers new releases from Brendan Benson and The Cave Singers – both come with our recommendation. Check them out below.

Upcoming Wisconsin Shows:

8/18 – Metric – The Rave, Milwaukee
8/18 – These United States + Daredevil Christopher Wright – Club Garibaldi, Milwaukee
8/19 – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit + Strand of Oaks – Shank Hall, Milwaukee
8/20 – Juniper Tar/Sometime Sweet Susan/Dim Suns/Trusty Knife – Turner Hall, Milwaukee
8/21 – The Wood Brothers – Miramar Theatre, Milwaukee
8/21 – Rural Alberta Advantage/Catfish Haven/Common Loon – Cactus Club, Milwaukee
8/22 – The Smith Westerns/Decibully/Celebrated Workingman – Cactus Club, Milwaukee
8/22 – Justin Townes Earle/Bottle Rockets/Bobby Bare Jr. – High Noon Saloon, Madison
8/22 – Joe Pug/Justin Townes Earle/Paul Cebar - Cathedral Square, Milwaukee
8/22 – The Rural Alberta Advantage + Roadside Graves – The Terrace, Madison
8/22 – The Cool Kids – Orpheum Stage Door, Madison
8/23 – Justin Townes Earle – Oneida Casino

Upcoming Chicago Shows:

8/18 – Cat Power/Juliette Lewis/The Pretenders – Aragon Ballroom
8/20 – Brendan Benson – Schubas
8/23 – Two Cow Garage – Schubas
8/23 – Pearl Jam – United Center, Chicago

Just Announced:

9/19 – Early Day Miners + Decibully – Mad Planet, Milwaukee
9/26 – Gary Jules – High Noon Saloon, Madison
9/26 – Allen Toussaint – Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago
9/29 – Van Morrison – Chicago Theatre
9/30 – Sea Wolf + Port O’Brien – Mad Planet, Milwaukee
10/3 – David Cross – Riverside Theater, Milwaukee
10/14 – AC/DC – Bradley Center, Milwaukee
10/17 – The Cocksmiths – BBC, Milwaukee
10/30 – Mason Jennings – House of Blues, Chicago

New Releases:

Brendan Benson – My Old Familiar Friend, The Cave Singers – Welcome Joy,

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