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Grant Park Chorus

Grant Park Chorus

Christopher Bell and the Grant Park Chorus go on the road with a concert of a cappella choral songs and settings of the Band’s verge, as part of Shakespeare 400 Chicago


People’s School of Music

People’s School of Music

The People’s Music School is the only completely FREE music school serving Chicago metropolitan area children. Music inspires young minds to reach beyond the boundaries of their world. It offers limitless possibilities for creativity, achievement and growth – socially, emotionally and intellectually. We invite you to explore the myriad of ways The People’s Music School provides access to music for youth in our community. We...

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The Chicago Reader

The Chicago Reader

The Chicago Reader is Chicago’s largest free weekly newspaper, nationally recognized as a leader in the alternative press. Since 1971, the Reader has served as Chicago’s political conscience, cultural guide, and music authority. With a highly targeted-circulation of 90,000 and a consistent return rate of less than 2%, the Chicago Reader is the city’s most essential alternative media resource. Known for its in-depth coverage of...

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210 Restaurant

210 Restaurant

210 Restaurant: your next cuisine and music destination. Their fun, diverse live music selections are not like any other restaurant bands you’ve ever experienced before. Highwood 210 Green Bay Rd. Highwood, IL 60040 (847) 433-0304 Visit Us Online UPCOMING SHOWS LOCATION


Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

The largest free blues festival in the world brings living legends and local 12-bar regulars to Grant Park for three days of music. Those expecting Blues Brothers cover bands should steer clear (though you’re likely to hear a few renditions of “Sweet Home Chicago”). This year, headliners include singer Shemekia Copeland, trombonist Fred Wesley & The New JB’s as well as an all-star tribute to Chicago musician Otis...

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Dave Miller’s Old Door Phantoms: Album Release

Dave Miller’s Old Door Phantoms: Album Release

One set, FREE. Combining major stints in both New York City and Chicago and numerous tours abroad, Dave Miller has cultivated a truly unique, exciting, and inviting approach to songwriting, improvisation, and the guitar. This time around, Miller has drawn influence from the elegant melodicism of The Beatles, the psychedelic folk of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, and the raw power and improvisational spirit of guitarists Link Wray, Gabor Szabo, and...

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ACOUSTIC BRUNCH FEATURING… VIOLETS FOR IRIS

ACOUSTIC BRUNCH FEATURING… VIOLETS FOR IRIS

Friends of Chicago’s famed Old Town School of Folk Music, Violets for Iris began their collaboration in the late summer of 2013. Hailing from Nashville and Chicago, with classical music backgrounds, their arrangements reflect a mutual interest in folk, blues, classic country and beyond. They enjoy solid harmonies and soulful singing. Purchase tickets here



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