Tonight's top shows: Robbie Fulks, Umphrey's McGee
Robbie Fulks: Chicago’s answer to Jon Stewart is singer-songwriter-raconteur-comedian Fulks, who wraps up the year with his very own topical variety show, 9 p.m. Wednesday at FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, $15; ticketweb.com.
Umphrey’s McGee: The locals have become fixtures on the jam-band scene, but they’ve also started to hone their songwriting. as demonstrated on last year’s “Mantis,” 7 p.m. Wednesday and 8 p.m. Thursday ($31.50) and 10 p.m. Friday ($74) at the Riviera, 4746 N. Racine; etix.com.
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