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The Black Keys

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Akron, Ohio blues-rock duo Dan Auerbach & Patrick Carney; garage roar to psych-rock with Danger Mouse. Hits “Lonely Boy,” “Tighten Up”; 3 Grammys.

Concert Info

Genre: Rock, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Garage Rock, Roots Rock, Modern Blues, Punk Blues, alternative, modern rock, modern blues rock

See The Black Keys concert in Chicago at The Salt Shed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Tickets on sale now!

Origins

Originally a raw, visceral blues-rock outfit inspired by the likes of such juke joint rockers as , the Black Keys have expanded their purview after mastering their garagey roar with Rubber Factory in 2004.

Major-label leap

Making the leap to the major-label , the duo of guitarist/vocalist and drummer Patrick Carney dove into heady psychedelic territory, sometimes assisted by producer .

Collaborations and Albums

The band's collaborations with the adventurous hip-hop producer opened the doors to a variety of sounds, colors, and textures, a broadened palette they'd channel onto sharp songs on their platinum-selling albums Brothers and El Camino, both arriving in the early years of the 2000s.

Hiatus and Easy Eye Sound

After the trippy 2014 album Turn Blue, the Black Keys took an extended hiatus through the back half of the 2010s, during which time set up his Easy Eye Sound studio and label.

Show information

There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show. This show will be taking place inside the Shed.

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Venue Info

The Salt Shed Music Venue Capacity: 7,000

1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA

saltshedchicago.com

+1 708-967-2168

About The Salt Shed

The Salt Shed is a 7,000-capacity indoor and outdoor music venue and entertainment hub in Chicago's West Town, housed within the adaptively reused, landmarked former Morton Salt factory, known for its iconic rooftop sign. This unique complex offers diverse live music experiences across its 3,600-capacity indoor "Shed" and 5,000-capacity outdoor "Fairgrounds" with riverfront and skyline views, blending industrial heritage with modern concert amenities.

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Mon, 19:00 Aug 31 2026	The Black Keys Eventim Apollo - London, UK	tickets £258
Tue, 19:00 Sep 1 2026	The Black Keys O2 Academy Brixton - London, UK	tickets £185
Wed, 19:00 Sep 2 2026	The Black Keys British Airways ARC - London, UK	tickets £120