A&E Fall Preview 2015

The hip-hop bill of the season includes A$AP Rocky, whose recent album "At.Long.Last," debuted at No. 1 and the mercurial Odd Future leader Tyler the Creator, but the real wildcards are the equally profane and poignant Danny Brown and especially Vince Staples, whose "Summertime '06" is one of the year's best albums. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, $49.75; ticketmaster.com

R&B singer Abel Tesfaye is coming off a headlining performance at Lollapalooza a few months ago for his first arena tour, riding the success of his No. 1 hit "Can't Feel My Face" and acclaimed album "Beauty Behind the Madness." 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison, $39.50, $69.50, $99.50; ticketmaster.com

The Australian hard rockers have suffered a few nearly crippling blows in recent years, particularly with the departure of founding guitarist Malcolm Young, suffering from dementia. But brother Angus Young – he of the schoolboy shorts and beanie and outrageous guitar solos – carries on with gravel-voiced singer Brian Johnson and a recent album, "Rock or Bust," that sounds a whole lot like the others (not a bad thing, mind you). 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. $50, $75, $95, $115; tickets.com

The master songwriter reprises his acclaimed "Songs in the Key of Life" tour from last year (yes, it was awesome), running through one of his best albums with an orchestra bigger than a small village. 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison, $39.50, $89.50, $149.50; ticketmaster.com

The 26-year-old Texas singer's allegiance to '60s soul is drawing comparisons to some of the greats. He hasn't developed his own style quite yet, but he's an intriguing work in progress. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, $25; jamusa.com

Has the Material Girl got anything left in the tank? Her latest album, "Rebel Heart," was not a major hit, but the singer has set a high standard with the theatricality and staging of her previous tours. 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison, $40, $90, $170, $355; ticketmaster.com

Ashley Frangipane, a 20-year-old New Jersey singer, has made a dent with the single "Americana," and her ambitious debut album, the concept work "Badlands," presents an artist who channels her anger into catchy electro-pop and rock songs. 7 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, $20; jamusa.com

Willie Nelson brings his annual fundraiser for family farms to Illinois for a record fourth time. His pals John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) dutifully remain by his side, along with Mavis Staples, Imagine Dragons, Jack Johnson and Kacey Musgraves, among others. noon Saturday at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion, Northerly Island, $49.50, $99.50, $149.50, $189.50; ticketmaster.com