Apr 11, 2017
By: Tim Kelly A post shared by angilio (@angilio) on Apr 9, 2017 at 8:50am PDTA capacity crowd was treated to a wonderful night of folk music when Elephant Revival brought their unique style to the intimate Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music.While I have had the pleasure...
Oct 25, 2016
Greensky Bluegrass guitarist Dave Bruzza was a runaway contender in our Cubs edition of Who Wore It Best?Sure, he got a great boost from the incredible fans at Camp Greensky, but it's appropriate, too, as he -- unlike some of the others featured -- is an honest-to-God Cubs fan.So as he and the...
Aug 19, 2016
By: Heidi PetersPleasantly muggy air hung over Pritzger Pavillion to welcome Mandolin Orange and Elephant Revival as part of the City of Chicago's Summer Music Series. Mandolin Orange started off with their own blend of folk, mountain, bluegrass and county. The core duo of Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin moved between...
Jun 25, 2012
There's so much to like about a festival that celebrates the best of American music that has run for 32 (!) years. The 2012 edition of the American Music Festival at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn combines top notch national acts and homegrown Chicago area favorites in a multi-stage lineup with discounts for those who get out early. WARNING: the...
Jun 25, 2012
We've creeped past the solstice marker and are entering the heart of festival season in the Midwest. The oddest trend for 2012 seems to be festivals moving locations, which no less than five of the fests that we are tracking declaring a new home this year. Here's our roundup of the most intriguing camping and / or...