Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang: Two generations of rock and blues with Guy and Lang. Sept. 15 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; $38-$78
How Sweet the Sound: Grammy Award winner Donald Lawrence hosts the gospel choir competition. Sept. 17 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; $10-$20
Madonna: The “MDNA Tour” will be a joy for fans who have waited impatiently since “Hard Candy.” Sept. 19 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; $45-$355
Jason Mraz: The “Love Is a Four Letter Word” singer is on his “Tour Is a Four Letter Word” tour with a new band. Sept. 15 at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park; $15-$80
Riot Fest and Carnival: The rock, indie, punk and underground music fest (Rise Against, Elvis Costello, The Offspring, The Gaslight Anthem) expands this year to include a real carnival. Sept. 14 at Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., and Sept. 15-16 in Humboldt Park, 1440 N. Sacramento Ave.; $59.98-$175; ticketfly.com
Rush: The prog rockers are on their “Clockwork Angels Tour.” Sept. 15 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; $50.50-$151
All tickets on Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com unless otherwise noted.
