Rock, Pop, etc.

COMMON Free in-store performance. Fri 12/13, 5 PM, Crow’s Nest Music, Chicago Music Mart, 333 S. State. 312-341-9196.

MAURO FROSIO Fri 12/20 and Sat 12/21, 10:30 PM, Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland. 773-384-0494.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Fri 12/13, 7 PM, United Center, 1901 W. Madison. 312-455-4500 or 312-559-1212.

PATRICIA MUSKER performs “Roxy Bellows & Friends.” Fridays and Saturdays, 9 PM, Noble Fool Theater, 16 W. Randolph. 312-726-1156.

GERWALD ROCKENSCHAUB spins records at an opening reception for the EN/OF series of collaborations between visual artists and experimental musicians. Fri 12/13, 6 PM, Julia Friedman Gallery, 118 N. Peoria. 312-455-0755.

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HIDEOUT 1354 W. Wabansia: Fri 12/13, 10 PM, Bloodshot Records 100th release party with Diesel Island, Kelly Hogan, Deano, Devil in a Woodpile (see Spot Check). Sat 12/14, 10 PM, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash (see Spot Check); 12:30 AM, DJ Tainted Love. Mon 12/16, 10 PM, Cantina (no cover). Wed 12/18, 10 PM, Legendary Shack Shakers. Thu 12/19, 9 PM, He Is My Rock, Will You Be My Roll? film screening. Fri 12/20, 10 PM, Low Skies, Kelly Hogan & Andy Hopkins. Sat 12/21, 9:30 PM, Children’s Hour, Danger Adventure, Cemor Ram, Brendon Massei, Dead Dorks. 773-227-4433.