So there is this new con … some of you may have heard of it. It is called MuseCon, billed a “A new convention in northeastern Illinois celebrating music and the hands-on arts”. I think these folks have a really cool idea for a con and this year is its inaugural year – its beta test so to speak. They have a bunch of cool things scheduled, there is a robust Filk schedule and their programming page lists,Knitting, Crochet/Amigurumi, Beginning soldering, Blinkies, Polymer Clay, Photoshop, Papercraft, and Photography. (and I am pretty sure that isn’t the full list of programs [...]
SJ Tucker in Chicago Tonight
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Jun 042010
When: Tonight – 8:00pm Life Force Arts Center 3148 N Lincoln Av. Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 327-7224 Doors open at 7:30pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Call LFAC at number above to purchase tickets.
Jan 292010
Jennifer Armstrong 7:30 PM, Jan 30, 2010 Lake Street Church If you are unfamiliar with the music of Jennifer Armstrong, we forgive you … even though there can be no excuse. Next time, however, severe penalties will be handed down. A resident of Maine, Jennifer is a musician, storyteller, and teacher whose dozens of concert and workshop titles have helped spread a love and appreciation of traditional music across all age groups. She relates stories from her Celtic-American heritage and plays the Scottish bagpipe, fiddle, banjo, and guitar. More than just a performer, Jennifer shares her music with her listeners [...]
Jan 262010
Copied from the Celtic Knot site: Sunday, January 31th 8 pm, No Cover Storytelling in the Celtic Knot Snug with JENNIFER ARMSTRONG Telling traditional and personal stories from her Celtic-American heritage and playing the Scottish bagpipe, fiddle, banjo and guitar. “A storyteller, singer, poet and instrumentalist, Armstrong’s humor, warmth and grace inspire the artist in everyone.” StorytellingFoundation.net There will be NO COVER CHARGE for this wonderful event, but we will “pass the hat” for Jennifer that evening. **PLEASE NOTE**Seating in the Snug is very limited. Come early to reserve your seats, have a meal in our dining room, and then [...]
Weirdly Recursive
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Jul 102009
Sitting here listening to a copy of Sooj’s concert CD on my living room stereo, the speakers are right behind where she was performing Sunday afternoon. Does not suck.
