Wicker Park Festival

This year's Wicker Park Festival isn't on the same grand scale as Pitchfork or Lollapalooza, but it's got some really happening bands lined up, including:

Man Man
Maritime
JJ. and MOFRO
The Thermals
NYCO
Something for Rockets

and many more! See the full lineup and schedule here. It's happening the 28th and 29th of this month...plus, it's FREE (with a suggested donation of $5)

Chicago band NYCO, led by CSO percussionist turned pop-rock frontman, is playing July 28th at 3 pm. Head over to their website to stream a few songs and see if you want to check them out next weekend.