Get moving! It’s summer music festival season
From hometown artists to international acts, Chicago and the suburbs know how to celebrate music when summer festival season hits. Here’s what to watch for.
Homegrown Arts & Music Festival
After 2020’s COVID detour, Homegrown music fest is back in full bloom this weekend
Homegrown’s Aaron Williams had to pivot online when the pandemic threatened to shut down the annual local music celebration last summer. This weekend, the fest returns in person to Lisle with favorite alums and plenty of new music.
Sound check: Lolla, Homegrown and Bitter Jester this weekend
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Submissions open for Homegrown music festival
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Sound check: Celebrate 7 years of music and art at Side Street Studio
Side Street Studio Arts celebrates a lucky seven years as a major hub for the Elgin arts community with demos, exhibits and live music; Aaron Williams and Hannah Watson show off some new works at Two Brothers Barrel House; Afroman plays BrauerHouse; Flatfoot 56 headlines Chop Shop; and much more.
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