As posted on official Big Star social media earlier today, The Big Star Quintet has three concerts coming up in July. The lineup comprises original Big Star member Jody Stephens; along with Mike Mills from R.E.M., Jon Auer from The Posies, Pat Sansone from Wilco, and Chris Stamey from the dB’s. They’ll be in Germantown, TN on July 19; Nashville, TN on July 20; Minneapolis, MN on July 23; and at my house on July 25 to celebrate my birthday. Just kidding about that July 25 gig.
Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert, who kicked off his career with the irresistible "Romeo’s Tune" back in 1979, will likely showcase that song, along with tunes from his new album Daylight Savings Time, at the Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago this Sunday. The music starts at 7:00 pm.
YippieFest will return for its seventh year of freewheeling, in-person entertainment on the weekend of August 22 – 24 at Chopin Theatre on Chicago’s north side. The long-running sketch/musical comedy group Famous In The Future is once again serving as host, and most likely will perform a revue of their own as part of the festivities. Online applications for those interested in performing at YippieFest 2025 will be available soon.
Singer-songwriter Rachel Drew, along with her band, will perform at the White Lilac venue in Kenosha, WI this Saturday. Drew’s most recent album, the 2024 release Old Sky New, offered a well-crafted mix of rock, folk, and soul. The music starts at 7:00 pm.
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