Sunday, September 30, 2007


Innovative UK guitarist Richard Thompson performs a solo acoustic number in this parlor video from his controversial new(ish) CD "Sweet Warrior" on Amazon.com.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Go see Loudon Wainwright before the current political situation makes you want to end it all!


Loudon Wainwright III with special guest Lucy Roche
Saturday, September 22, 2007
7:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Jorma Kaukonen and Friends perform "Operator" from American Beauty

Though this video is seven minutes long, there's a wonderful minute or two with Jorma in which he describes the quirky, creative and innovative approach to traditional American songcraft that makes the Dead's old-time songs both interesting and attractive to old-time pickers.

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Mighty Fine Old Town School Gala




50 Years In Chicago | Concerts & Events – Old Town School
Join in celebrating the Old Town School's 50th Anniversary -- and help provide vital support for the School's education, scholarship, performance and outreach programs -- with this once-in-a-lifetime concert at the historic Auditorium Theatre.

Monday, September 03, 2007

Oak Park Arms Update

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Bob Lopardo reports that performances are continuing on a once-a-month-ish basis at the Oak Park Arms. The next date is Sat, Sep 15th. Music begins at 9:00 am and continues through about noon.