This Week in Great Music: 1/24 - 1/30

Some interesting things going on this week!  If you're out and about on Wednesday, stop by Schubas for CHIRP's "The First Time" series, featuring readings by local notables including Robbie Fulks, Jim DeRogatis, and Josh Caterer on the theme of 'first car', as well as performances from a live house band.  Tickets are $10 and proceeds support CHIRP.

Monday, January 24Robbie Fulks, Robbie Gjersoe; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donationTuesday, January 25Meh.Wednesday, January 26Nellie McKay, Natalie Alford; Lincoln Hall. 9 pm, $15-18Thursday, January 27Nellie McKay, Ian Axel; SPACE. 8 pm, $17-30The Shams Band, Derek Nelson and the Musicians, Cole DeGenova and the Peoples Republic; Lincoln Hall. 8 pm, $8Friday, January 28The Nadas, Alison Scott; SPACE. 8 pm, $12-20Matthew Dear, Loyal Divide, Orchard Lounge, Lee Foss; The Mid (306 N Halsted). 8 pm, $10California Wives, Santah, Art Majors; Subterranean. 9:30 pm, $10Saturday, January 29Guster, Good Old War; the Riviera. 7:30 pm, $30.50Lost in the Trees, Cheyenne Marie Mize; Old Town School of Folk Music.  8 pm, $11-15Tapes 'n Tapes, Oberhofer, The Kickback; Lincoln Hall. 10 pm, $15Sunday, January 30Jeff Tweedy, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound; Park West. 6 pm, $85-180