Music | The Scene

St. Charles' Unwind Wednesday concert series adds two new shows from 6-8:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 13, 2025, on the 1st Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.

Tim Placher of Joliet, organizer of the “Nashville on the Hill” series at Bishops Hill Winery, said the first season was extremely popular with patrons.

The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! performs at the Let Freedom Ring Block Party on July 4; Bagshot Row returns July 5 for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.

The Rock River Jazz Band will perform music from the Big Band and Swing eras at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Page Park Band Shell, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon.

The popular music series returns for its second summer, bringing intimate outdoor shows to Joliet.

Honoring jazz legend Duke Ellington and NIU’s own Ron Modell, the weekend features three live bands and plenty of dancing.

The Arcada Theatre's summer lineup features classic rock bands, 80s hard rock bands and plenty of exciting tribute shows.

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July, starting in late June and continuing beyond Independence Day.

Additional performers in the Village of New Lenox Summer Concert Series include Get the Led Out and Killer Queen. Performances are at the Performing Arts Pavilion at New Lenox City Commons.