{"id":12421,"date":"2019-01-03T05:03:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T10:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=12421"},"modified":"2019-01-04T13:34:27","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T18:34:27","slug":"january-concerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/january-concerts\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Banging Concerts This January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Make a New Year\u2019s Resolution to get off your butt and see some great live music. It\u2019s an easy resolution to keep, because Chicago\u2019s 2018 kicks off with a\u00a0burst of great concerts. Here are the best for January.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1AefvGa?tmrid=TMR-2501309&amp;routing=y\">Musiq Soulchild<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38128\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38128\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43678619_955162178027882_1405004970638996269_n.jpg\" alt=\"Musiq Soulchild \" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43678619_955162178027882_1405004970638996269_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43678619_955162178027882_1405004970638996269_n-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43678619_955162178027882_1405004970638996269_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43678619_955162178027882_1405004970638996269_n-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43678619_955162178027882_1405004970638996269_n-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Musiq Soulchild Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January 3 &#8211; 4 @ City Winery\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>American songwriter and singer, Musiq Soulchild is kicking off the month of January with the fuse of hip hip soul we love so much. Vibe to some of his all-time classics, known to put you in the mood for loving.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LgPpowVNEfE\">So Beautiful<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1AefoPk?tmrid=TMR-2511946&amp;routing=y\">Alkaline Trio<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38129\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38129\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43118635_176908899862633_6426990096757558549_n.jpg\" alt=\"Alkaline Trio\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43118635_176908899862633_6426990096757558549_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43118635_176908899862633_6426990096757558549_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43118635_176908899862633_6426990096757558549_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43118635_176908899862633_6426990096757558549_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43118635_176908899862633_6426990096757558549_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Alkaline Trio Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January 4-7 @ Metro\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago-made, punk rock trio is returning home for a rockin&#8217; good time. They&#8217;re playing favorite hits and new songs from their latest album, <em>Is This Thing Cursed<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s3KSXeqWYVU\">Is This Thing Cursed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/aap-rocky-injured-generation-tour\/event\/040054FFD31E71C5\">A$ap Rocky<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38130\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38130\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/46927042_368312230403820_7294014912138113587_n.jpg\" alt=\"Asap Rocky \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/46927042_368312230403820_7294014912138113587_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/46927042_368312230403820_7294014912138113587_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/46927042_368312230403820_7294014912138113587_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/46927042_368312230403820_7294014912138113587_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/46927042_368312230403820_7294014912138113587_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: A$ap Rocky Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>January 9 @\u00a0<span class=\"event-details__datevenue-info\" data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.2.0.0.0.1.1.0\"><span data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.2.0.0.0.1.1.0.0\">Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Since his debut album,<em> Live. Long. A$ap.<\/em>, Asap Rocky continues to be a distinct icon, both in fashion and music. And this month he begins his Injured Generation Tour, Chicago being one of his first stops.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yEG2VTHS9yg\">L$D<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/an-evening-with-tedeschi-trucks-band\/event\/07005553F5C39FC6\">Tedeschi Trucks Band<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38133\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38133\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/45647309_755695081454315_8725246789997910658_n.jpg\" alt=\"Tedeschi Trucks Band\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/45647309_755695081454315_8725246789997910658_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/45647309_755695081454315_8725246789997910658_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/45647309_755695081454315_8725246789997910658_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/45647309_755695081454315_8725246789997910658_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/45647309_755695081454315_8725246789997910658_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Tedeschi Trucks Band Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January\u00a018-19, 25-26 @ The Chicago Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Led\u00a0by an American couple, this blues band rekindles the soul with lively, uplifting tunes. They&#8217;re a big band with a booming presence, having a total of four concerts in Chicago this January.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RRipadkd6wk\">Tiny Desk Concert<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-primary\" data-bdd=\"event-name\" data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/an-evening-with-erykah-badu\/event\/04005583C2ED364C\">Erykah Badu<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38134\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38134\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Erykah-Badu.jpg\" alt=\"Erykah Badu\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Erykah-Badu.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Erykah-Badu-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Erykah-Badu-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Erykah Badu Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January 19 @ Aragon Ballroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The one and only Erykah Badu is blessing\u00a0Chicago with beloved hits and timeless vocals, taking us on a sultry R&amp;B ride. For one night, the living legend will reign at the Aragon Ballroom at 8 pm.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9hVp47f5YZg&amp;list=PLorbxqHG7IW6TMw-Ui_7V2jEfIxn_Ohc8\">Window\u00a0Seat<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-primary\" data-bdd=\"event-name\" data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concerts1.livenation.com\/event\/040055831FB107B5?_ga=2.266043148.2095607987.1546543827-32016958.1546012083&amp;_gac=1.12267392.1546012201.EAIaIQobChMIxJPZmvDC3wIVFbbACh1RUwF8EAAYASAAEgJDSvD_BwE\">Turnpike Troubadours<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38135\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38135\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/38758128_1889428414693576_5970826817223786496_n.jpg\" alt=\"Turnpike Troubadours\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/38758128_1889428414693576_5970826817223786496_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/38758128_1889428414693576_5970826817223786496_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/38758128_1889428414693576_5970826817223786496_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/38758128_1889428414693576_5970826817223786496_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/38758128_1889428414693576_5970826817223786496_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Turnpike Troubadours Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January\u00a024 @ The House of Blues\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"heading-primary\" data-bdd=\"event-name\" data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.0\">Presented by SiriusXM Outlaw Country, Turnpike Troubadours is an American musical group, originating from Oklahoma, and noted for their swinging tunes and heartfelt lyrics. The show starts at 9 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Listen:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RQrv-cgfnVw&amp;list=PLIucq5TtqhzpynE3Zgd_4Xy3PTLY67XsK\">7 &amp; 7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1AeoMu8?tmrid=TMR-2477350&amp;routing=y\">Nao<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38136\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38136\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43914965_247820505910269_905887465496345830_n.jpg\" alt=\"Nao\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43914965_247820505910269_905887465496345830_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43914965_247820505910269_905887465496345830_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43914965_247820505910269_905887465496345830_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43914965_247820505910269_905887465496345830_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43914965_247820505910269_905887465496345830_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Nao Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January 26 @ Concord Music Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nao is an English singer, songwriter with a uniquely pitched voice and a sound that blends soul, funk, electronic and R&amp;B into a sophisticated vibe. This month, she&#8217;s debuting her latest album, <em>Saturn,\u00a0<\/em>at Concord Music Hall.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3tM103RrHJE\"> Make It Out Alive<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-primary\" data-bdd=\"event-name\" data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concerts1.livenation.com\/event\/0400552C07B5AA9F?_ga=2.29520828.2095607987.1546543827-32016958.1546012083&amp;_gac=1.141173254.1546012201.EAIaIQobChMIxJPZmvDC3wIVFbbACh1RUwF8EAAYASAAEgJDSvD_BwE\">Jesse McCartney<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38138\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38138\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/47347261_1941083232865985_925975345550285668_n.jpg\" alt=\"Jesse McCartney\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/47347261_1941083232865985_925975345550285668_n.jpg 819w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/47347261_1941083232865985_925975345550285668_n-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/47347261_1941083232865985_925975345550285668_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Jesse McCartney Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January 29 @ The House of Blues\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We loved him since\u00a0<em>Beautiful Soul,\u00a0<\/em>and he has yet to show any signs of stopping. On January 25, at 5 pm, Jesse McCartney will be debuting his Resolution Tour, giving us the pop music we love so much.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4bsXRqI1WbI\">How Do You Sleep<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-primary\" data-bdd=\"event-name\" data-reactid=\".1.1.1.0.1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ticketmaster.com\/kacey-musgraves-oh-what-a-world-tour\/event\/070054ECCBE145F5\">Kacey Musgraves<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38137\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38137\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43985838_374437599763757_2447146885897180862_n.jpg\" alt=\"Kasey Musgraves\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43985838_374437599763757_2447146885897180862_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43985838_374437599763757_2447146885897180862_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43985838_374437599763757_2447146885897180862_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43985838_374437599763757_2447146885897180862_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/43985838_374437599763757_2447146885897180862_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Kasey Musgraves Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>January 31 @ The Chicago Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ending the month of January is the glittering star, Kasey Musgraves, on tour for her latest album, <em>Golden Hour<\/em>. Her fusion of pop and country\u00a0has built this American sweetheart, and she&#8217;ll take on The Chicago Theatre at 8 pm.<\/p>\n<p><em>Listen: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nGIUtLO_x8g&amp;list=PLbUsRHD9_UDvEzSsoZ53b27atQpXZA-zN\">Biscuits<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make a New Year\u2019s Resolution to get off your butt and see some great live music. 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