'Idol' alum Jason Castro to sing at Gurnee Mills

Posted October 06, 2009 11:00 pm

Matt Arado

'Idol' alum in Gurnee

Jason Castro, the third runner-up during the 2008 season of "American Idol," stops at Gurnee Mills next week as part of a national mall tour to promote his upcoming debut album. Prepare for plenty of screaming.

Jason Castro performs at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Free. Visit jasoncastromusic.com.

Jazz it up

The Duke Ellington Orchestra keeps the revered jazz legend's music alive during a stop at the Grayslake campus of the College of Lake County.

The Duke Ellington Orchestra performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at CLC's James Lumber Center, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $33-$46. Call (847) 543-2300.

Celebrate the big 3-0

Lucinda Williams, one of alternative country's most compelling voices, celebrates 30 years as a recording artist with three shows next week at Chicago's Park West. Each night, Williams will focus on a different era of her career. Williams is a gifted writer and singer, and the Park West offers the perfect environment for this special anniversary party.

Lucinda Williams performs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. $35. Visit parkwestchicago.com.

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