Folk music in Chicago

Subject: Folk music in Chicago
From: Barb'ry
Date: 17 May 03 - 06:24 PM

My husband is going (without me the swine) to a conference in Chicago, arriving there on Friday 30th May, until the following Wednesday, and reckons he can't last without some music/singing! Are there any mudcatters in the area who may be able to meet up with him/give him directions etc? He will be bringing his concertina but can be bribed not to play it - don't think you can stop him singing though!
Thanks
Barbara

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: MAG
Date: 17 May 03 - 08:27 PM

There's some kind of session at the Abbey Pub on sunday or Monday. And I think Fred Holstein is playing there on Saturday -- a Chicago Institution. -- MA

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: GUEST,ET
Date: 17 May 03 - 11:07 PM

Egad - don't forget to check in at the Old Town School of Folk Music.. the halls resound. I was there 10 minutes (to meet a friend) and dragged in to be audience/guinea pig for a dance teacher...nice friendly place. I even think they're online by now but you'll have to find out through www.google.com. Friendliest dern place in the city. Elaine in Michigan though 20+ years in Chicago.

Also Hogeye Music in Evanston does house concerts (teeny place, maybe room for 30 close friends) occasionally with dynamite "coffee bean" shop just down the block. Easy to get to on the "el", just (going north towards Howard)get on the Evanston train, then off at Central hang a left about 1 block.

Museum of Broadcast History has a station in the downtown Chicago Public library, complete with recreation of "fibber McGee's closet" if you're interested in old time radio. BTW, Jenny Armstrong lives in Evanston (or did) has a studio in the Evanston Arts Center, with a unique clause - no bagpipe playing...(well, as of 2 years ago when I left).

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: wysiwyg
Date: 17 May 03 - 11:59 PM

HOLD THE PHONE-- there are already several threads full of detailed information about things in the Chicago area. Put in the Filter box at the top of the threads and set the age-filter back 2 years, and you will find phone numbers, pubs, and LOTS of stuff.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: GUEST
Date: 18 May 03 - 07:12 PM

Irish Music Night on Monday nights at Martyr's. Typically a couple of locals playing on stage. No cover.   Usually a pretty good show especially for the price. Sometimes Brendan Bulger and Billy Knox, or Kieran O'Hare and Liz Knowles. Good stuff.




Rich

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: Wotcha
Date: 18 May 03 - 07:16 PM

Try the Gallery Cabaret for its Open Mics on Sunday and Thursday nights (a really great crowd of locals there). On Tuesdays, the Abbey Pub does an Open Mic (which was being filmed for local TV recently). The Abbey has sessions on Sundays as do a number of other bars in Chicago.

Enjoy.

Cheers,

Brian

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: Wotcha
Date: 18 May 03 - 07:18 PM

Forgot to add:

If you have a concertina, contact Tom and Chris Kastle who do shanty sessions at the Old Town School of Folk Music. They have a website which will lead you to things nautical in the Great Lakes tradition. You may even find a shanty sing at the Sheridan Shores Yacht Club ...

Cheers,

Brian

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: Gareth
Date: 18 May 03 - 07:33 PM

At the risk of beig incorrect _

"To the Echo of a Thompson Gun"

Gareth - Ducking and weaving

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: fsharpdim7
Date: 19 May 03 - 12:20 PM

See the folk music listings in the Chicago Reader;
you might also leave a message on the Yahoo Group FVFS for possible jams; and google on Two Way Street Coffeehouse and Plank Road for info on music out of the city.
Chris

Subject: RE: Folk music in Chicago
From: Barb'ry
Date: 26 May 03 - 11:11 AM

Thanks to everyone who's left info - he reckons he will have to stay a month to take it all in!