So going to a concert may not seem like the most festive way to celebrate Halloween. But with bands like Cealed Kasket (at Martyrs') and Rabid Rabbit (at Hideout) playing Chicago this Halloween, some live music just might be the perfect way to get your creep on.

If Cealed Kasket isn’t your thing, there’s also a handful of big name acts cruising through town on Friday.

Lupe Fiasco @ Congress Theater

Apparently, the Chicago rapper played a hometown Halloween show last year as well. Check out this snippet of “Superstar” from the House of Blues show.

Kings of Leon @ Aragon

This show is sold out, but there’s always a chance you can score tickets outside. With the release of a new album in September, these Southern boys continue their ascent to rock stardom. Here’s a clip of them performing the brilliantly titled, new single “Sex on Fire.”

The Decemberists @ Edman Chapel, Wheaton College

These Portland indie rockers have been active Obama backers this year. The clip below is from an Obama rally in Portland this May. Friday’s show is in the burbs, but it should be worth the trip.

Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band @ the Vic Theatre

The Bright Eyes leadman is already a legend among singer/songwriters at the ripe old age of 28. Check out the band a few days ago in Minneapolis.

Some more Halloween concert fun:

Urge Overkill, DJ Druzzi of the Rapture @ Debonair Social Club

The Sleepers play as Aerosmith and Blackbox plays Michael Jackson @ Double Door’s Halloween Bash

Fringe Benefits play as the Cars and the Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra plays as the New York Dolls @ Abbey Pub’s Halloweekend.

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