(MUSIC) With his latest album, Illinois, Sufjan Stevens delivers a sprawling, hand-clapping tribute to the Land of Lincoln in all its dark, beautiful, big-shouldered glory. Between his declamatory choruses and lush arrangements, his hushed whisper adds emotional depth to his epic portrait of the history, geography, and spirituality of the state. He's performing with an eight-member band, which means the sweep and scale of the songs will be given the live treatment they deserve. (Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333. 8 pm, $15.) NATE LIPPENS