One of my favorite yearly Chicago musical events is Tomorrow Never Knows. Happening over five days (Wednesday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 15) at four different venues, the music and comedy festival is now in its 13th year and this morning, announced its 2017 lineup. Full of rising acts, hilarious comedians at Hideout and local legends like Tortoise, it proves that even though TNK won’t have shows at Chicago’s Athenaeum Theatre this year, it’s not losing any momentum.
Below, check out the initial list of acts—more will be announced soon. Buy tickets here. 5-day passes are available for $100.
Wednesday, Jan 11
Tortoise with Monobody and a TBA guest at Lincoln Hall.
Big Thief with Sam Evian, Campdogzz and a TBA guest at Schubas.
Thursday, Jan. 12
Ezra Furman with Dream Version and a TBA guest at Lincoln Hall.
Wand with Acid Dad, Flaural and Joe Bordenaro at Schubas.
Helltrap Nightmare Birthday Funeral at Hideout.
Friday, Jan. 13
Foxtrott with Ian Sweet, In Tall Buildings and a TBA guest at Schubas.
Michelle Wolf at Hideout.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Title Fight with TBA guests at Metro.
Jeff the Brotherhood with Chastity and a TBA guest at Lincoln Hall.
Ceremony with Negative Scanner, Muuy Bien and Hogg at Schubas.
Phoebe Robinson at Hideout.
Sunday, Jan. 15
BadBadNotGood with Mattson 2 and a TBA guest at Lincoln Hall.
Open Mike Eagle with Guests at Schubas.
Sons of the Silent Age at Metro.
Beth Stelling at Hideout.
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