Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.
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Location:
Chicago, IL, 60625/60614
Phone:
773.728.6000
Mon - Thurs:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sun:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Old Town School of Folk Music

 
Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music is announcing their spring weekend concert series! Members get first crack at tickets on Friday, November 20. (Member drive is next week, maybe you should sign up.) http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2010/Spring/index.html

Source: www.oldtownschool.org
Old Town School of Folk Music -- Music, Dance and Performing Arts classes and performances for Adults and Kids
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Source: www.chicagotribune.com
Members of the Barehand Jugband rehearse outside the Old Town School of Folk Music. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / November 7, 2009)
David
David
Nice Jugs. Sorry, it had to be said. Keep up the good music!
Yesterday at 8:43am
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Old Town School of Folk Music It’s the Second Annual Chicago Battle of the Jug Bands, starring the Hump Night Thumpers and oodles more!! This Saturday at the Morseland.

Source: jrjenks.blogspot.com
You, watching opening act Northside Southpaws and cheering on six competing jug bands: TheBarehandJugBand, StrictlyJugNuts, DeepFriedPickleProject, TheHumpNightThumpers, ...
Robin Komie
Robin Komie
Yay Strictly Jug Nuts!
Tue at 12:19pm
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Old Town School of Folk Music We're looking for a new manager for our Early Childhood Music program (Wiggleworms, among other things). Interested?

Source: www.oldtownschool.org
All about the Old Town School of Folk Music
Amy Christiansen
Amy Christiansen
I would LOVE this job, but am sadly underqualified...
November 6 at 3:52pm
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Old Town School of Folk Music First Friday tonight -- Dance Extravaganza + Craft Fair = Awesome!

Source: www.oldtownschool.org
Celebrating our 50th year - the Old Town School is the largest independent community arts school in the United States.
Jason McInnes
Jason McInnes
Yes! Awesome! That's what I just wrote on Sarah's post! First Friday = Awesome!
November 6 at 9:00pm
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Old Town School of Folk Music Tonight's Yasmin Levy show is sold out, but you can listen to her this afternoon at 3:15 on WFMT (98.7 on your FM dial).

Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music Is it just us, or does Chris Thile look a little like that Twilight vampire guy in this Punch Brothers video? (Oh, the music is good, too.)

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Punch Brother - Somtimes, very nice
Anna
Anna
Agreed!
November 3 at 10:47am
Paige
Paige
Glorious, all around.
November 3 at 10:50am
Colleen
Colleen
ha ha, yes! he does!
8 hours ago
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Old Town School of Folk Music Come see Wiggleworms teacher, Laura Doherty perform Saturday, November 7 at 11am. 773.728.6000 or oldtownschool.tix.com for tickets! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEIOoys5ikE

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Eric Delli Bovi
Eric Delli Bovi
I'm going with Cleo. Can't wait!
November 2 at 1:01pm
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Thanks to those that came out to the Laurence Juber Martin Guitars clinic, it was a full house!
Rod
Rod
Cool! Would have been nice to be there.
October 30 at 10:24pm
Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music Did you realize that, with Fall-Back Weekend, we'll set our clocks back and have an extra hour of Halloween? WOW.

October 30 at 8:21am
Gabrielle Sukich
October 30 at 8:24am
Lizzie King Alden

Lizzie King Alden
TriJangle * Songwriters In The Round Concert Series * Saturday, November 14, 2009

Songwriting legends, Pierce Pettis, Pat Terry & John Austin are being brought together for a "Songwriters in the Round" concert in Elgin, Illinois. Between the three, their songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, Susan Ashton, Garth Brooks,... Art Garfunkel, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, B.J. Thomas, The Oak Ridge Boys...and they have collaborated with artists such as Mark Heard, Shawn Mullins, Better Than Ezra, Vigilantes of Love, Train, John Mayer Band, Sugarland and The BoDeans. See them perform in this Nashville tradition of "Songwriters in the Round" - established to recognize, promote and honor the creators of song. Chicago songwriter Jeremiah Higgins will be opening the show. Visit www.TriJangle.com to purchase tickets - $16 in advance and $20 at the door.Read More

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Old Town School of Folk Music The Chicago Reader thinks you'll like our show on Halloween night: Warsaw Village Band. We think you'll like them, too!

Source: www.chicagoreader.com
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Ghostface Killah, Dan Deacon, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, and more
Old Town School of Folk Music
Old Town School of Folk Music
Love this sentence: "the Warsaw Village Band bring the energy of modern pop to music that predates rock 'n' roll by centuries."
October 29 at 1:21pm
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Old Town School of Folk Music has tickets available for the free Los Cojolites show tonight at 8:30pm. Call 773.728.6000 to make your reservation.

Old Town School of Folk Music

Old Town School of Folk Music We're upgrading our server (*awesome*) so our website is down for a lil' bit. Call us if you need us, 773.728.6000.

October 28 at 8:39am
Gregg Tager
Gregg Tager
We're back - and hopefully a skosh faster.
October 28 at 10:21am
Old Town School of Folk Music
Old Town School of Folk Music
"Skosh" -- for when "smidge" isn't Midwestern enough. Love it.
October 28 at 10:22am
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Old Town School of Folk Music Sneak Peek: Open House! We're still booking and planning, so watch this page for updates and SAVE THE DATE.

Source: www.oldtownschool.org
Celebrating our 50th year - the Old Town School is the largest independent community arts school in the United States.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Old Town School of Folk Music
PS - It's Saturday, November 21st!!!
October 27 at 12:16pm