Silver Beam Music

May 2008

Date

Performer

Place

Time

Telephone

Comments

2
FRI

Teflons

Heartland Cafe
7000 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL

8:30 pm

773 465-8005

Cozy, Bohemian, acoustically right and just plain enjoyable. come see the Tefs in our musical living room, our dear Heartland Cafe.

21
WED

Barbara Silverman

The Ivy
1366 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL

3:00 pm

773 248-9300

 

25
SUN

Barb Silverman Trio

White Sox Park
U.S. Cellular Park
Chicago, IL

5:00 pm to
7:00

312 674-5434

The Silverman Rosen Veras trio doing a bang-up celebration of Americana at the televised Old Ball Game. Look for Gate 3 Outdoor Stage.
www.whitesox.com

June 2008

Date

Performer

Place

Time

Telephone

Comments

7
SAT

Barbara Silverman & Rick Veras

North Shore Yacht Club (Private event)
Park Avenue Beach
Park Avenue and the lake
Highland Park, IL

8:00 pm

773-485-3363

 

15
SUN

The Shticklers

Greater Chicago Jewish Folk Arts Festival
Oakton Street West of Lehigh
Morton Grove, IL

3:30 pm

847 933-3000

The Chicago Sun Time Stage features the nation's Foremost Jewish Jug Band: Barb Silverman, Jon Spiegel, L'il Rev, Steve Rosen, Stuart Rosenberg, Keith Baumann and Mitch Straeffer. The Shticklers combine the bluesy riffs of the American Jug Band with shtick and Jewish schmaltz. A must see!!!
www.pocet.org

19
THU

The Silver Beams

Hot Summer Nights - Music on the Esplanade
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Edens Exressway
Glencoe, IL

6:00 pm to
9:00

773-485-3363

After last summer's whopping success, the Silver Beam Band return TWICE this summer with country western classics rendered by Dean Milano, Barb Silverman, Rick Veras and drummer John Crenshaw. Our favorite steppers Pat and Maryann again lead the line dancing. Three delightful hours of song, dance, and lush beauty on the Esplanade.
www.chicagobotanicgarden.org

20
FRI

The Teflons

Art Institute Garden Restaurant
Michigan and Randolph
Chicago, IL

5:30 pm

312 553-9675

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Garden Restaurant opens its doors on Thursdays and Fridays from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. for live music. Admission to the museum and music is free after 5:00 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is reserved for the dining guests. And with the Teflons performing there on Friday, June 20, what a great feast for eyes and ears.
www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/ restaurants.html

July 2008

Date

Performer

Place

Time

Telephone

Comments

12
SAT

The Silver Beamers

Chicago Folk and Roots Festival
Staff Stage
Welles Park, Montrose and Lincoln
Chicago, IL

12:30 pm

773-728-6000

Don't miss the Folk and Root Silver Beamers composed of Jon Spiegel, Steve Rosen, Rebecca Toon, Mitch Straeffer and Barb Silverman offering old string band hokum, expert musicianship and sweet harmony. Start your afternoon off right at the Staff Stage.
www.oldtownschool.org

August 2008

Date

Performer

Place

Time

Telephone

Comments

9
SAT

The Teflons with special guest Ed Holstein

Skokie Theatre
7924 N. Lincoln
Skokie, IL 60077

8:00 pm

847 677-7761

Beautiful state-of-the-art movie theatre turned performing arts center. A stunning space with the choicest national and regional acts. Come see the Teflons with special opening act none other than folk icon Ed Holstein.
www.skokietheatre.com

14
THU

The Silver Beams

Hot Summer Nights - Music on the Esplanade
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Edens Exressway
Glencoe, IL

6:00 pm to
9:00

773-485-3363

Back TWICE this summer by popular demand, the Silver Beams bring the best of classic country western to the Esplanade, along with Pat Stamer and Maryann Renquillo's exquisite line dance instruction. Three gorgeous hours by the fountains, lagoons, and lush gardens.
www.chicagobotanicgarden.org

September 2008

Date

Performer

Place

Time

Telephone

Comments

21
SUN

The Shticklers

The Shticklers Matinee Concert
Skokie Theatre
7924 N. Lincoln
Skokie, IL 60077

2:00 pm

847 677-7761

After their debut smash at the Jewish Folk Arts Fest, the Shticklers wow an afternoon audience with more Jewish Jug Band splendor. Oy, vat a business!
www.skokietheatre.com

October 2008

Date

Performer

Place

Time

Telephone

Comments

5
SUN

Barbara Silverman and Steve Rosen

Grove Fest
The Grove
1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL

Early afternoon

847 299-6096

This annual rustic outdoor fest nestled in the woods features hay bails, two stages with bands all day long, authentic prairie pioneer food and the best rhubarb pie EVER, a al mode. What a delightful way to get away from it all and relax into nature and old time music.
kathyjotownson @glenviewparkdist.org

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www.silverbeammusic.com