Cathy Richardson Stories

Rock 4 Autism Offers Throwback @ Wire For 2016 Event

This event has been going strong eight years running now, but the 2016 version has a vision that goes back a bit further than that.Gia Eppolito and the good folks at at Rock4Autism, just as they do each April (Autism Awareness Month), have set up a music-related benefit at Berwyn's Wire. But this time,...

What is Voicebox? A Night of Music & Storytelling at Fitzgerald's

Words & Photos: Terry FaloonOn the second Tuesday of each month at Fitzgeralds in Berwyn, I have discovered a place where magic happens. It's a place where a group of kindred spirits meet to tell stories, listen to music and build community. Voicebox happens, and there is a lot to like about this inspiring, entertaining...

Friday Linkafication: Phish Ticket Karma, Reality Blotto and a Macrodot Talks Jerry

At long last, we have updated our FAQ Page to reflect The Barn's latest missionPrince: genius or madman?A guide to all the celebrity cameos in the Beastie's new Fight For Your Right Revisited long form video.We lost Lynn Hauldren, the Empire Carpet Guy this week. Here is a link to our trip down...

The Plan Was To Become A Rock Star: The Barn Speaks With 'Local Gal' Cathy Richardson

While VH1 would have you believe that the typical bands career narrative might flow like three-act play (discovery, fame, downfall), Cathy Richardsons is more like a Dickensian novel. From Chicagos western suburbs to the national stage (many times over), the hallmarks of her career have been opportunities presented and seized, a revolving cast of colorful...