Stage Buzz: Cold Waves Festival, Deltron 3030, Sam Fender, Turnstile, Deacon Blues
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Fans have been patiently waiting for Deltron 3030âs follow-up to 2013âs Event 2. While fans keep waiting for the album, the hip-hop trio is back to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. Dan the Automater, DJ Kid Koala, and Del the Funky Homosapien will perform the entire album during their two-night stint at the House of Blues on Tuesday, September 23rd, and Thursday, September 25th. You donât want to miss this. Make sure you grab tickets here.
Four years after his chart-topping sophomore record Seventeen Going Under and three since his last North American tour, UK rock phenom Sam Fender is back and better than ever with the critically acclaimed People Watching. Co–produced with the War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel and industry juggernaut Markus Dravs, the album is loaded with the unflinching songwriting and raw, anthemic hooks that Fender is so beloved for. Donât miss your chance to hear this newest release alongside old favorites this Thursday, September 25th at Aragon Ballroom. Tickets are still available here. – Aubrey Vernon
Hardcore favorites TURNSTILE went from underground heroes to mainstream headliners in just a few short years. The band has changed and evolved throughout the years, both in lineup and sound, yet the passion and energy remain. See them play cuts from 2025âs best album, Never Enough, along with fan favorites during their massive show at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, featuring Speed, Mannequin Pussy, and Jane Remover, on Friday, September 26th. You can still grab tickets here.
Acclaimed Steely Dan Tribute, Deacon Blues comes to the historic Art Theatre in Hobart IN on Saturday, September 27. The All-Star band is a celebration of all things Becker & Fagan, including classic cuts âFM,â âDeacon Blues,â âHey Nineteen, âI Got The News,â Reelinâ In The Years,â and classic Dan album tracks âPretzel Logic,â âShow Biz Kids,â âHome at Last.âTickets are available at brickartlive.com and at the door.
Strap on your platform boots and apply generous amounts of eyeliner. Cold Waves Festival is finally here! The 2025 edition of the industrial/goth/post-punk celebration spans three nights across three Chicago venues: Metro, Bottom Lounge, and G Man Tavern. This yearâs lineup features legendary acts like Nitzer Ebb, Front Line Assembly, Lead into Gold, and Scary Lady Sarah. Other acts on the bill include clipping., She Past Away, ACTOS, Clock DVA, Choke Chain, and SOFT VEIN. It all kicks off Friday, September 26th, at the Metro and runs through Sunday, September 28th. See the full lineup and get tickets here.
-Ashley Perez-Hollingsworth
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