Performances
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UPCOMING GIGS…
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Wednesday, May 2 @ 9:00 p.m.
BRITE LITE @ the Double Door
SO excited for this show!!! The line up includes my band (Brite Lite) and a few of my favorite bands… come come come, let’s pack the joint!!
Line up:
8:00 Outertown
9:00 Brite Lite
10:00 Sidewalk Chalk
11:00 Hood Smoke
21+/$8
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.doubledoor.com
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Friday, May 11 @ 9:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Jerry’s
We are opening the night of music, followed by Leslie Hunt’s CD Release show!!!
1938 W. Division Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.jerryssandwiches.com
www.lesliehunt.net
facebook invite
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Thursday, May 17 @ 7:00 p.m.
“Simply Amazing” Duo with Caroline Davis and Leslie Beukelman @ Comfort Station
Living with and playing music with your best friend is pretty awesome…. it’s simply amazing, actually… 2 voices together, playing some new music! Held in the old train station in Logan Square, come join us for an intimate concert as part of the Comfort Music series! Also playing: Julie Meckler.
Doors open at 7:00, show starts promptly at 7:30!!
Comfort Station
2579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
www.comfortstationlogansquare.com
www.carolinedavis.org
www.myspace.com/mecklerjulie
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Friday, May 25 @ 8:00 p.m.
TRAVIS WESLEY TRIO Featuring Leslie Beukelman @ Swingers Grille
Looking forward to traveling a bit south to sing jazz with this fabulous trio!!
1304 Cross Creek Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
309.829.5777
www.swingersgrille.com
www.traviswesleyjazz.com
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Friday, June 22 @ 8:00 p.m.
TRAVIS WESLEY TRIO Featuring Leslie Beukelman @ Swingers Grille
Looking forward to traveling a bit south to sing jazz with this fabulous trio!!
1304 Cross Creek Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
309.829.5777
www.swingersgrille.com
www.traviswesleyjazz.com
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Friday, July 27 @ 8:00 p.m.
TRAVIS WESLEY TRIO Featuring Leslie Beukelman @ Swingers Grille
Looking forward to traveling a bit south to sing jazz with this fabulous trio!!
1304 Cross Creek Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
309.829.5777
www.swingersgrille.com
www.traviswesleyjazz.com
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Friday, August 24 @ 8:00 p.m.
TRAVIS WESLEY TRIO Featuring Leslie Beukelman @ Swingers Grille
Looking forward to traveling a bit south to sing jazz with this fabulous trio!!
1304 Cross Creek Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
309.829.5777
www.swingersgrille.com
www.traviswesleyjazz.com
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PAST GIGS…
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Friday, April 20 @ 8:00 p.m.
TRAVIS WESLEY TRIO Featuring Leslie Beukelman @ Swingers Grille
Looking forward to traveling a bit south to sing jazz with this fabulous trio!!
1304 Cross Creek Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
309.829.5777
www.swingersgrille.com
www.traviswesleyjazz.com
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Wednesday, April 11 @ 8:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Uncommon Ground on Clark St.
Really excited to be playing alongside our friends from Brooklyn, IN ONE WIND – Check it out!!!
8:00 – 8:45 Treehouse
9:00 – 9:45 In One Wind
Reservations are suggested – Please call (773) 929-3680 to reserve a place in the music room!
$10 cover
3800 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613
www.uncommonground.com
www.inonewind.com
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Tuesday, April 3 @ 9:00 p.m.
BRITE LITE (formerly known as Leslie Beukelman Band) @ the Tonic Room
We’ll be playing with some friends from out of town, Huck Fate – they are a TON of fun… any of you Sandwich, IL folks – it’s Ben Hay’s band! Get out and party with us!!
2447 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL
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Thursday, March 22 @ 8:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Martyrs’
We’re coming back to one of our favorite stages…. come one, come all… please mark your calendars and let’s pack the joint.
Line up is:
Outertown (Bethany Hamilton/Rob Clearfield Duo & Friends) – 8 p.m.
The Laura Grill Band – 9 p.m.
Treehouse – 10:15 p.m.
$10 cover
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.martyrslive.com
www.lauragrillband.com
www.treehousemusic.bandcamp.com
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Tuesday, February 7 @ 9:00 p.m.
NOOTKA SOUND @ the Tonic Room
Looking forward to being a part of this evening’s musical festivities…
NOOTKA SOUND, KICK THE CAT, MOS SCOCIOUS, RESONANCE QUARTET
$5 cover
2447 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL
Facebook Invite
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Monday, February 6 @ 9:00 p.m.
LESLIE BEUKELMAN QUARTET @ Webster’s Wine Bar
Singing 2 sets of originals and covers with Jim Tashjian (guitar), Bryan Doherty (bass), and Michael Caskey (drums)… come by and hang out with us!
No cover
1480 W. Webster
Chicago, IL 60614
773.868.0608
www.websterwinebar.com
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Saturday, January 21 @ 8:00 p.m.
DAVENPORT ED – ACOUSTIC! @ Muldoons
I’ll be singing alongside Johnny Perona, performing some songs off of our two recent albums, as well as come covers…. come drink, eat, and enjoy!
No cover
133 W. Front Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
phone 630.668.8866
www.muldoonswheaton.com
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Thursday, January 19 @ 8:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ the Tonic Room
A night of music!!!
DJ Shannon Harris (8pm) and (inbetween sets);
Treehouse (9pm);
Spero/McCraven Duo (10pm);
Manuals (11pm);
Collab set w/ special guests (after)
$5 cover
2447 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL
Facebook Invite
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Wednesday, January 11 @ 8:00 p.m.
COLBY & FRIENDS @ Martyrs’
A terrific band featuring Leslie Beukelman, Curt Bley, Larry Beers, Brian Wilke, and special guest Marchin Fahmy. We’ll be performing a soon-to-be-released album, in its entirety, made up of the beguiling and singular songs of Jason Berger.
$7 cover
Also playing:
Ladato
Pat Hull
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.martyrslive.com
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Friday, January 6 @ 10:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Jerry’s Sandwiches
We are sharing the bill with Justin Purtill…. check it out!!!
1938 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
www.justinpurtill.com
www.treehousemusic.bandcamp.com
www.jerryssandwiches.com
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Wednesday, December 7 @ 9:00 p.m.
NOOTKA SOUND @ AliveOne
Singing songs by guitarist, John Cicora – a great band with a delicious mix of soul and pop and jazz… music is music, i’m not about to try and classify it, but I have a great time singing it… and AliveOne is fun 
Come through!!
as always, NO COVER!!!
2683 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
www.aliveone.com
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Wednesday, November 30 @ 9:00 p.m.
LESLIE BEUKELMAN & JIM TASHJIAN DUO @ the Tonic Room
We’re going to play my music along with some of Jim’s, as well as covering some our favorite tunes…
other folks playing this evening are:
The Puffins
The Thin Man
Calli Dollinger and The Dusters
doors are at 8:00, $5 cover
2447 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
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Wednesday & Thursday, November 16 & 17
14th Annual Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert @ Uncommon Ground (on Grace)
Excited to be involved in this tradition and performing a couple of Jeff Buckley’s songs with guitarist, John Cicora.
A great lineup of musicians are participating, including:
Spencer Michaud
Jennifer Hall
Nick Miller
Todd Kessler
Lauren Frost
Sad Brad Smith
Stephanie Nilles
Judson Claiborne
Call for a reservation:
3800 North Clark Street (at GRACE)
Chicago, IL 60613 // 773.929.3680
www.uncommonground.com
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Wednesday, November 16 @ 9:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Jerry’s
CD RELEASE, y’all!!!
We finally have the cds in our hands and are ready to do an “official” release… Come out and celebrate with us – Jerry’s has a great menu of sandwiches and beers… Also Playing: Chris Siebold’s Psycles–please come through and support live music!!!
1938 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
www.jerryssandwiches.com
www.myspace.com/chrissieboldandpsycles
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Thursday, November 10 @ 8:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ FitzGerald’s
We’re headed out to Berwyn and sharing the evening with Chris Siebold’s Psycles–great band, excited to be a part of the evening!!!
$7 cover
6615 W. Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL
Facebook Invite
www.myspace.com/chrissieboldandpsycles
www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
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Monday, October 31 @ 9:00 p.m.
NOOTKA SOUND @ AliveOne
It’s Halloween, folks! 10 songs by 10 different artists including Steely Dan, D’Angelo, David Bowie, Portishead, Beck, Zappa, St. Vincent and moooore! We will, of course, be playing our favorite Nookta Sound classics as well. Grab your costume and get your party on with us… it’s gonna be SpOoKtAsTiC!!!
as always, NO COVER!
2683 N Halsted St
(between Wrightwood Ave & Schubert Ave)
Chicago, IL 60614
Facebook Invite
www.myspace.com/nootkayeah
www.aliveone.com
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Wednesday, October 26 @ 9:00 p.m.
IAN TORRES BIG BAND @ Phyllis’
Singing some of trumpter Ian Torres’ original arrangements and compositions with a large group of fantastic Chicago musicians…
1800 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.myspace.com/iantorresbigband
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Tuesday, October 11 @ 8:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Martyrs’
Lineup for the evening:
Tribraco
Tubax
Treehouse
Redtop
$8 cover
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.martyrslive.com
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Monday, October 10 @ 8:00 p.m.
LB Group @ the Tonic Room
Justin Purtill is in town, playing a solo set at 8pm! LB Group (Jim Tashjian, guitar; Bryan Doherty, bass; Michael Caskey, drums) will play the second set at 9:00!!
$5 cover
2447 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL
www.justinpurtill.com
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Tuesday, October 4 @ 9:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Jerry’s Sandwiches
We are sharing the bill with a great band from Brooklyn, In One Wind…. check it out!
$5 suggested donation
1938 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
www.ineonewind.com
www.treehousemusic.bandcamp.com
www.jerryssandwiches.com
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Monday, September 26 @ 9:00 p.m.
LESLIE BEUKELMAN GROUP @ Webster’s Wine Bar
Singing 2 sets of originals and covers with Jim Tashjian (guitar), Bryan Doherty (bass), and Michael Caskey (drums)… come by and hang out with us!
1480 W. Webster
Chicago, IL 60614
773.868.0608
www.websterwinebar.com
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Thursday, September 23 @ 9:00 p.m.
IAN TORRES BIG BAND @ Phyllis’
Singing some of trumpter Ian Torres’ original arrangements and compositions with a large group of fantastic Chicago musicians…
1800 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.myspace.com/iantorresbigband
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Wednesday, August 24 @ 9:00 p.m.
INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY @ Jerry’s Sandwiches
9pm
Bethany Hamilton – voice, mandolin
Rob Clearfield – guitar, keyboards
10pm – Information Superhighway
Leslie Beukelman – voice, keyboards
Rob Clearfield – keyboards, guitar
Patrick Mulcahy – bass
Pete Tashjian – drums, cymbals
$5 suggested donation
1938 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
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Tuesday, August 16 @ 8:00 p.m.
NOOTKA SOUND @ Uncommon Ground (Clark)
Breaking it down to a smaller group, Nootka will be playing as part of the Strip Down at Uncommon Ground series: “Take away the electric guitars, give them acoustic guitars. Keep the drum kits at home, and break out the egg shakers. Those are the rules as we invite bands to strip down their sets to bare bones.”
Line up:
8:00 Paper Thick Walls
8:45 The Embraceables
9:30 Nootka Sound
$5 suggested donation/all ages
Dinner Reservations Guarantee Seating
773.929.3680
3800 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
www.uncommonground.com
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Wednesday, August 10 @ 7:30 p.m.
CHICAGO SKYLINERS @ River Grove Riverfront Park
Bring a chair, bring the family… Free outdoor concert with the Chicago Skyliners Big Band, “keeping the big band sound alive”…
www.chicagoskylinersbigband.com
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Monday, August 8 @ 9:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Double Door Dirtroom
We play from 10-10:30… also playing:
Open Land
Andi and I
S. Joel Norman
Doors open at 7:00. show 7:30 p.m.
$5
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.Doubledoor.com
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Tuesday, August 2 @ 9:00 p.m.
Frank Zappa’s JOE’S GARAGE @ Martyrs’
That’s right…. from start to finish. A fantastic lineup of musicians rocking out on this hilarious piece of work by mastermind, Frank Zappa… Yes… we will be performing such classics as “Why Does it Hurt When I Pee”, “Wet T-shirt Contest”, and “Crew Slut”…. speaking of, I will be playing the part of Mary, the classiest girl in town. Joined by Sarah Marie Young and Allison Orobia, we will be the hottest Catholic Girls at Martyrs’ that night…. Can’t miss this one!!!
21+/$5
3855 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60614
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Tuesday, July 26 @ 9:00 p.m.
LESLIE BEUKELMAN @ the Double Door
Excited to sing my new music with a FABULOUS band: Jim Tashjian (guitar), Bryan Doherty (bass), Michael Caskey (drums)
Evening lineup:
9:00 PM – Leslie Beukelman Band
9:45 PM – Diana & the Dishes
10:30 PM – REGO
11:15 PM – Mandy & the Bandits
21+/$7, doors open at 8:30, show at 9:00
CLICK & PRINT THIS FLIER OR SHOW IT ON YOUR PHONE AT THE DOOR AND GET A FRIEND IN FOR FREE!!!!
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
www.doubledoor.com
www.myspace.com/mandyandthebandits
www.myspace.com/regorego
www.dianalawrence.com
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Thursday, July 14 @ 9:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Reggies
Also Playing:
8 PM-A Light Sleeper (feat. Dave Keller of Origin of Animal)
9 PM-Treehouse (feat. Jim Tashjian of District 97)
10 PM-District 97
11 PM-Satellite Eye
18 & Over show – $10 at the door/$7 with RSVP to rsvpreggies@gmail.com with “District 97″ in the subject line.
2109 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60616
www.reggieslive.com
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Thursday, July 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
CHICAGO SKYLINERS BIG BAND @ Hoffman Estates Village Green
Bring a lawn chair… the family… some food… come enjoy an outdoor concert of the old big band hits!
FREE
located on Prairie Stone Parkway off Route 72 in the Prairie Stone Business Park.
www.hoffmanestates.com
www.chicagoskylinersbigband.com
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Wednesday, July 6 @ 9:00 p.m.
IAN TORRES BIG BAND @ Phyllis’
21+/no cover
1800 W. Division Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
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Tuesday, July 5 @ 9:00 p.m.
INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY @ the Tonic Room
We open the show, y’all…
21+/$5
2447 N. Halsted Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
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Sunday, Jun 26 @ 8:00 p.m.
Nootka Sound @ Schubas
Also Playing: Daphne Willis
21+/$10
Ticket link: www.shubas.com/shows
3159 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
www.Schubas.com
www.daphnewillis.com
www.myspace.com/nootkayeah
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Thursday, Jun 23 @ 9:00 p.m.
Information Superhighway @ the Double Door
Also Playing: VertiKal and the William Kurk Enterprise
21+/$5
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.DoubleDoor.com
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Tuesday, May 31 @ 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.
Ian Torres Big Band @ the Jazz Showcase
Singing with a wonderful collection of Chicago musicians, featuring music by trumpeter, Ian Torres.
$10/$5 for students and musicians
Located at Dearborn Station, the east side of the building
806 S. Plymouth Ct.
Chicago, IL 60605
www.jazzshowcase.com
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Monday, May 16 @ 8:00 p.m.
Leslie Beukelman @ Uncommon Ground (Devon)
Singing the first set of original music and arrangements… second set features lovely vocalist, Maley Dzis!
$7
1401 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.uncommonground.com
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Sunday. May 8 @ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Chicago Skyliners Big Band @ Lilacia Park in Lombard
Come and enjoy spending Mother’s Day in this beautiful aromatic park! The lilacs will be in full swing, as well as the colorful tulips… It’s a great place to bring the family and celebrate Mom! Not to mention some music featuring yours truly…
FREE!
150 Park Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
www.villageoflombard.org
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Thursday, May 5 @ 10:00 p.m.
Leslie Beukelman & Jim Tashjian Duo @ Lilly’s
Jim and I will be playing some of our original music! Looking forward to an electronic wonderland…
Also Playing: Marbin
2513 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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Wednesday, April 20 @ 10:00 p.m.
Nootka Sound @ Aliveone
Excited to sing with this band! Lots of music you can move to, y’all… No cover and pretty awesome drink deals… check out the website or just trust me and come on out and hang!
2683 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
www.aliveone.com
www.myspace.com/nooktayeah
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Thursday, April 14 @ 10:00 p.m.
FITTED SHARDS w/ Leslie Beukelman and Jason Stein @ Elastic Arts
Fitted Shards is:
Greg Ward – alto saxophone, Rob Clearfield – keyboards, Jeff Greene – bass, Quin Kirchner – drums
Special Guests: Leslie Beukelman – vocals, Jason Stein – bass clarinet
$7 cover
2830 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2nd floor
Chicago, IL 60618
www.ElasticRevolution.com
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Friday, March 25 @ 9:00 p.m.
LESLIE BEUKELMAN @ Jerry’s Sandwiches
Also featuring, lovely vocalist, Diana Lawrence and her band, Diana and the Dishes
$5 cover
1938 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.JerrysSandwiches.com
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Wednesday, March 23 @ 8:00 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ the Abbey
Great lineup featuring (in order of appearance):
Treehouse
Emily Hurd
Mandy and the Bandits
The Hoyle Brothers
21+ / tickets $8 in advance (click link below), $10 at the door
3420 W. Grace St.
www.abbeypub.com
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Monday, March 21 @ 8:00 p.m.
INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY @ Martyrs’
Drop your “case of the Muundays” and come party with us!
Information Superhighway opens for Chris Siebold’s Psycles–they’re releasing their brand new cd!
$7 cover
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
www.MartyrsLive.com
www.Myspace.com/ChrisSieboldandPsycles
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Thursday, March 3 @ 8:30 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Lilly’s
Also playing: Marbin
$10 cover – only $5 if pre-pay through this site:
www.goldstar.com/events/chicago-il/marbin.html
2513 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
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Tuesday, February 22 @ 9:30 p.m.
TREEHOUSE @ Jerry’s Sandwiches
We are playing as part of the Ears&Eyes Music Series – New music by guitar extraordinaire, Jim Tashjian… Also featuring short films by Marc Riordan.
Treehouse is:
Jim Tashjian, guitar/vocals; Leslie Beukelman, vocals; Caroline Davis, alto saxophone/vocals; Martin Stonikas, bass; Pete Tashjian, drums/percussion
$5 suggested donation
1938 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
www.JerrysSandwiches.com
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Sunday, February 20 @ 4:00 p.m.
Aperiodic (2) @ Elastic Arts
An afternoon of experimental music…
Aperiodic – A Chicago-based concert series founded and curated by Nomi Epstein and Lee Weisert featuring post-Cagean experimental music. Repertoire explores the indeterminacy of various musical elements including instrumentation, structure, pitch, and/or duration.
www.Aperiodicchicago.com
$10 cover
Elastic Arts is located at:
2830 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Fl.
Chicago IL 60618
www.ElasticRevolution.com