Music listings are compiled by LAURA KOPEN and RENALDO MIGALDI (classical, fairs and festivals) from information available Tuesday. We advise calling ahead for confirmation. Please send listings information, including a phone number for use by the public, to Reader Music Listings, 11 E. Illinois, Chicago 60611, or send a fax to 312-828-9926, or send E-mail to musiclistings@chicagoreader.com.

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BADLY DRAWN BOY Free in-store performance. Fri 8/2, 7 PM, Borders Books & Music, 830 N. Michigan. 312-573-0564.

BUFFALO SHUFFLERS Fri 7/26, 1 PM, Chicago WaterWorks Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson. 312-744-6630 or 877-244-2246.

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GENTRY 440 N. State: Cabaret acts perform nightly. Fri 7/26, 5:30 PM, Jen Porter; 9 PM, Ginger Tam & Russ Long. Saturdays, 10 PM, Jeff Roscoe. Sun 7/28, 9 PM, open mike hosted by Jeff Roscoe. Mon 7/29, 9 PM, Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael. Tuesdays, 9 PM, Beckie Menzie. Wednesdays, 9 PM, Ginger Tam & Russ Long. 312-836-0933.