Not just the University of Chicago Folk Fest this week. The 'burbs are alive with the sound of music (city, too).
Monday, February 6.
Heather Styka and Sue Fink in an omnichord extravaganza (We don't know what it means, either. Go and find out) at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave, Chicago. 9 PM.
Tuesday, February 7.
We have great expectations for Dickensian Folk on Folk Festival with Lilli Kuzma. The pun is Lilli's so don't blame us. Kate Early live in studio, with a preview of the U of C folk festival. 90.9 FM or wdcb.org. 7 PM.
Joe Filisko at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, cojncidentally located on Harlem (3701 South, to be exact), Chicago. Time not given, so just go there and wait, I guess.
Wednesday, February 8.
Mick Scott brings his shaggy mustache and great musicianship to Potbelly's, 2264 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. Noon - 2 PM.
Thursday, February 9.
Linda Boyle and Rick Veras at the Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood, Chi. 8 PM.
Girlyman and Edie Carey at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. 7:30 PM. $22.
Sanctified Grumblers at the Friendly Tap, 6733 W. Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn. 9 PM.
Dean Milano at the Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton, ChicaGo. 4 - 7 PM.
Friday, February 10.
The University of Chicago Folk Festival runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For all information, including schedule, prices, etc, the web site is uofcfolk.org
February Sky at Molly's Cafe in the People's Church, 941 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago. 7 PM, after the services.
David Francey at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove. 8:15 PM (I suggest you get there really early). $7.
Acoustic Music Jam in Grayslake. Contact Jeff Justman, (847)989-9634, or jazzmanjeffjustman@yahoo.com for particulars.
Jay Einhron will be at the Eastgate Cafe, 102 Harrison St, Oak Park. 6:30 PM.
Brother Sun (Joe Jencks, Pat Wictor, and Greg Greenway, but you knew that)at Emmanual Lutheran, 920 3rd Ave, Rockford. 7 PM. $15.
Saturday, February 11.
The aforementioned Brother Sun at Acoustic Rennaisance, 11 W. Maple St, Hinsdale. 8 PM. $17
Steve Justman at Grounds for Appeal, 3242 S. Oak Park Ave, Berwyn. 2 PM.
Tangleweed at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. 8 PM.
Chris McIntosh and Alvin McGovern at the Maple Street Coffee House, 220 S. Main St, Lombard. 7:30 PM. $15.
The Don Stiernberg Trio at Harper College, Building A, near Algonquin and Roselle Roads, Palatine. 7:30 PM. $14 - $19.
Mad Bread and the New Old Cavalry at Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S. State St, Chicago. 9 PM.
Sunday, February 12.
Suzy Boggus at the Old Town School, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. 7 PM. $25.
Merv Collins at Beans and Leaves, 320 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove. 2- 4 PM.
Larry Rand and Byron Roche at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave, Chicago. 8 PM.
The Andina and Rich Comedy Hour, online at reddragontv.tv 7 PM.
Go out and hear some live music this weekend, and don't forget to put a link on your Facebook page. Thanks.
Comments