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Coffee Break: Upcoming Shows

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

January 05, 2026

Chicago-based five-piece band Brigitte Calls Me Baby
Chicago-based five-piece band Brigitte Calls Me BabyScarlet Page

It’s officially 2026, and the holiday season is over. There’s no need for the sads, though, because there are LOTS of shows headed this way in the new year, and tons of fun to be had!

From The Current: The Current's 21st Anniversary Celebration featuring Brigitte Calls Me Baby and Joseph with Colin Bracewell

Let’s create a musical wishlist of artists you would like to see this year.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played
Joseph- Closer to Me
The Last Dinner Party- Sinner
J. Roddy Walston and The Business- Heavy Bells
The Suicide Commandos- Real Cool
The Strokes- The Adults Are Talking
Waxahatchee- Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)
Cowboy Junkies- Sweet Jane