Irish music

( February 27, 2013 )

Traditional and contemporary Irish music can be heard around town this week, from legendary bands to up-and-coming artists.

The Chieftains: Irish folk from the six-time Grammy winners. 8 p.m. Friday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.; $27-$77; 312-294-3000, cso.org

Steafan Hanvey: Performing from his new album, "Nuclear Family," Hanvey will also display the photography of his father, prize-winning photojournalist, Bobbie Hanvey. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.; $15; 773-282-7035, irish-american.org

Irish Rovers: The masters of storytelling, from drinking songs to ballads, are retiring soon, so see them while you still can. 8 p.m. Friday at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; $48-$58; 847-673-6300, northshorecenter.org

"Women of Ireland": A music-and-dance production featuring top female Irish performers. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago, Joliet; $20-$55; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

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