The legendary classic rock band Foghat is coming back to the Chicago area performing at Ron Onesti’s Arcada Theatre on November 14th.   Andrea talks to Scott Holt about the band’s longevity, celebrating 60 years of rock and roll, their iconic songs like “Slow Ride” and “Fool for the City” and how it’s still a thrill to hear their songs on the radio.  Tickets and information:  arcadalive.com

The Smithereens are back in town on November 21st at the Park West!  Andrea talks to founding member and lead guitarist Jim Babjak about the band’s love affair with Chicago, shows the has played in the area over the years and his proud membership in the White Castle HOF.  The Smithereens are touring with guest lead vocalists including Robin Wilson and John Cowsill.  Tickets and information: jamusa.com

Porchlight Theatre presents their remake of Little Shop of Horrors at the historic Biograph Theatre!  Andrea talks to the star of the show Andrew Linden who plays “Seymor Krelborn” about this hilarious, 60’s campy horror comedy that has been delighting audiences for years!  Runs through December 13th.  Tickets and information:  victorygardens.org

Jersey Boys is back in Chicago for a limited run at the CIBC Theatre through November 22nd.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Peyton Schauniffer who plays Bob Gaudio. Peyton hails from Rockford and talks about growing up in Illinois, spending time in New York and coming back to Chicago to perform in this iconic musical about the Four Seasons.  Tickets and information: broadwayinchicago.com

Black Violin brings its blues/classical/hip hop fusion sound to the Genessee Theatre on November 20th.  Andrea talks to violist and founding member Will Baptiste about this popular duo that’s been wooing audiences all over the world for more than two decades.  Will talks about how he started playing the viola (he originally wanted to play sax!) and how their sell-out shows appeal to all audiences of all ages and fans of all music. Tickets and information: geneseetheatre.com