There were more live music shows in 2022 and, as the year moved forward, the crowds returned in Chicago.
My concert count is still well below pre-2020 levels.
But I did see some solid shows, both outside and indoors, including a surprise Wilco show at a small bar to promote the album Cruel Country.
Here are my top five Chicago shows in 2022:
Wilco at Carol’s – October 9
Makaya McCraven, Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia at the Salt Shed – August 2
Low at Pitchfork Music Festival – July 16
Silos at Montrose Saloon – November 3
(Video is from a New York show)
Amyl and the Sniffers at Logan Square Auditorium – May 14
All the Young Punks 