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50 Years Later And They Still…

50 Years Later And They Still Ain’t Got No Band: The Persuasions At The Old Town School, January 13, 2012

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Loudon Wainwright III at Old Town Friday
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Emmylou Harris at The Old Town School

By | April 11, 2011
Emmylou Harris had taken her granddaughter to Disneyland recently.  "I'm channelling Pocahontas,"  she said by way of explaining her Indian princess outfit.  For those of us trying to recover from our lifelong crushes, she wasn't… Read more »
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In Praise Of Kate McGarrigle

By | March 10, 2011
Back in 1975, when I was doing the all night show on WXRT one of my favorite new releases of the year was an album by Kate and Anna McGarrigle, two sisters from Montreal. It's still one of my top ten albums. It was/is so unique and intimate. Had… Read more »
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Not Your Parents “Folk Music”: Chicago’s Old Town School Of Folk Music

By | March 8, 2011
For Chicago Day, I thought I'd do something about one of my favorite organizations/places/people in town. The Old Town School Of Folk Music has added to our quality of life in this city for over 50 years (!!!!!). So I blew in a phone call to see… Read more »
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Happy Birthday, Aimee Mann

By | September 8, 2010
Aimee Mann Aimee Mann XRT Show Aimee Mann has hit the big 5-0 today. But as you probably already know, 50 is today's 30. We first her with Til Tuesday, and she has gone on to maintain a successful and interesting solo career. … Read more »
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Last Call For Beatles Celebration

By | July 30, 2010
I was wondering how I could convince you to come join us for our Beatles Celebration at The Old Town School Of Folk Music, 8:00 this Saturday night. I could remind you that nothing is more fun than hearing people of many genres perform the music of… Read more »
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Take A Sad Song And Make It Better

By | July 22, 2010
It never fails to amaze me how music connects us and heals the pain we all live through. Every other year we celebrate the healing power of Beatle music at the Old Town School Of Folk Music. The Beatle Celebration will be held Saturday, July 31st,… Read more »