Local H frontman and Prairie Cartel sideman Scott Lucas is about to be a very busy man. Lucas releases his debut album, George Lassos the Moon, with the Married Men on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and to celebrate he is hitting the road for a short tour of the Northeast beginning Friday, Feb. 12, in Cleveland, Ohio.

The eight-date tour concludes Saturday, Feb. 20, with two home-town shows; Scott Lucas and the Married Men will appear first at an in-store at Reckless Records, 1532 N. Milwaukee, at 5 p.m. and later that night at Schubas.

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It’s that time again, we’ve looked ahead and started filling in our calendars with all of the awesome upcoming shows headed to Chicago in the next few months. Being the good guys and gals that we are, we’re sharing our favorites with you, all of which will surely be not-to-miss performances of artists from around the globe that includes an impressive line-up of local acts. Check out below what we think are the hot Winter/Early Spring concerts, local acts are BOLD for easy access, and let us know in the comments what we may have missed.

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Alternative rockers The Academy Is… announced a special show  in celebration of the 5 year anniversary of their debut release Almost Here.

The all ages show is slated for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Metro and will include an opening set by Minneapolis based pop group Sing it Loud.

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Portland-based soul punks The Gossip brought sexy back to the Metro stage on Friday night. Outfitted in a slinky, glittery black dress with neon red hair Gossip vocalist Beth Ditto captivated the near-capacity audience with her dynamic stage presence and powerhouse vocals. Ditto never once let up, jumping and screaming along to each pulsing dance beat. Her enthusiasm so infectious, those in attendance could not help but go completely wild.

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It’s the weekend! Behold, more opportunities for eardrum shattering pleasure. Let’s do this…

Mogwai, The Twilight Sad

Everyone’s favorite post-rockers are in town. And that too with fellow-countrymen, The Twilight Sad! Lots of Scottish accents, reverb, and epic tunes to go around for all.

8:00 PM, Friday, 5/8 at Congress Theatre. $ 20.

Richard Lloyd

The former Television guitarist returns with crunchy/intricate guitar rock worthy of his former band. With the Sufi-Monkey Trio and Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra.

6:30 PM, Saturday, 5/9 at Abbey Pub. $ 12/$15.

The Kills

Bluesy, dirty rock n’ roll with plenty of depth. Band members, VV and Hotel, have been consistently playing enthralling, engaging shows for the past five years now. With gothic-tinged garage band, The Horrors.

8:00 PM, Saturday, 5/9 at Metro. $ 16.

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