Ice Cube, The Fratellis, Q101.1 Block Party This Week In Chicago

September 8, 2008 11:15 a.m. EST

Chicago, IL (CNS) - Chicago's two-day weekend becomes a little bit wilder with the Q101.1 Block Party at Western Avenue and Roscoe Street as seven bands each day liven up the city.

For the Saturday line-up, expect Avenged Sevenfold, Theory of a Dead Man, Sick Puppies, Ludo, Mindless Self Indulgence, Black Tide, and Munroe to rock the party. While on Sunday, Atreyu, Pennywise, Bullet for My Valentine, Apocalyptica, Local H, and Rule 22 will be partying with the whole block.

Also, The Fratellis will be at the House of Blues on Wednesday, while the hip-hop great Ice Cube will be at the same venue on Saturday.

Here's the rest of the performers for the week:

September 8, Monday:

Tricky - House of Blues

Spiritualized - Metro

September 9, Tuesday:

Mr. Blotto - Reggie's Music Joint

September 10, Wednesday:

The Fratellis / Electric Touch - House of Blues

Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Subterranean

The Cribs - Abbey Pub

September 11, Thursday:

Ra Ra Riot - Subterranean

Bun B - House of Blues

September 12, Friday:

Keith Anderson - Joe's

Kevin Devine - Schubas

Darker My Love / The Dandy Warhols - The Vic Theater

Railroad Earth - House of Blues

The Walkmen / Golem - Metro

Joan As Police Woman - Schubas

Bound Stems / Maritime - The Hideout

September 13, Saturday:

Ice Cube - House of Blues

Great Big Sea - Chicago Celtic Festival

Terrible Twos / Kevin Devine - Schubas

Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials - Buddy Guy's Legends

Julieta Venegas - Aragon Ballroom

Stereophonics - Metro

Carbon Leaf - The Wine Crush in Old Town

September 14, Sunday:

David Lindley - Heartland Cafe