Live on the Lawn Featuring Frank Russell

Date: Sunday, June 15th, 2025

Doors: 3:30PM

Showtime: 4:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

RAIN OR SHINE! The event will be moved inside if weather does not cooperate.
Seating provided with tables and chairs—lawn blankets welcome too!

About Frank Russell:

Acclaimed Chicago Jazz bass guitarist Frank Russell is the official bassist for the legendary South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Frank won the prestigious 2020 Jeff Award with them as the musical director for the play Lindiwe.  Frank has also recorded or performed live with legendary jazz artists ranging from Freddie Hubbard, Ramsey Lewis, Wallace Rooney, Michael Wolf, Mike Clark, The Headhunters and more. Frank's trio will consist of brilliant musicians - Kevin O’Connell on keyboards and Tim Davis on drums.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Abstraction 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

About:

Abstraction is a duo of Ella Grace on trumpet and Javier Martinez on guitar. Together, they perform fully-improvised ambient music utilizing experimental pedal setups to create unique soundscapes. Abstraction pushes the boundaries of creative freedom and enjoys providing a relaxing listening experience.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Sets from Boyce Hudson 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About: 

Boyce is an emerging male jazz vocalist whose unique sound seamlessly blends the emotive power of gospel with the smooth sophistication of jazz and the groove of neo-soul. With a voice that captivates listeners from the first note, Boyce brings a fresh, yet timeless approach to the world of jazz.

His musical journey began in the church, where he honed his vocal technique and developed a deep connection to the emotional depth of gospel music. Influenced by greats like Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughn, and Luther Vandross, his style evokes both the spirit of traditional jazz and the soulful resonance of contemporary sounds.

His smooth vocal phrasing and rich tone offer an engaging experience, blending heartfelt lyricism with rhythmic intensity that can both soothe and stir the soul. Whether he's performing intimate jazz standards or infusing his own compositions with personal depth, Boyce brings a rare artistry to the stage.

With an ever-growing fan base and a larger than life presence that commands attention, Boyce is quickly becoming a voice to watch in the jazz world. His upcoming projects promise to explore new territories in sound while paying homage to the rich traditions of jazz, soul, and gospel, making him an exciting force in the contemporary music scene.

"Songs of Sarah": Tribute to Sarah Vaughan

Date: Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: General Admission - $30 | VIP Table for 2 - $70 | VIP Table for 4 - $140 (VIP SOLD OUT!)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About "Songs of Sarah": Tribute to Sarah Vaughan:

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live DJ Sets from DJ Mwelwa 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Mwelwa Musambacine is influenced by cultures and people across the globe. He is recognized across music circles as one of Chicago's best international and world music DJs. Mwelwa's assorted global mix includes reggae, kizomba, salsa, bachata, samba, kompa, merengue, afrobeat(s), semba, jazz, funk, son, amapiano, punta, soukous, makossa, calypso, afropop, zouk, house, reggaeton, coupé décalé, soca, blues, cumbia and various types of Arabic, Indian & African varieties. Mwelwa also plans and promotes events as a part of Akasuba./Sunny Side Up.

House of Beats Vol. 7

Date: Friday, June 20th, 2025

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 8PM 

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music from Tom Lowery Trio 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

-$10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

The Tom Lowery Trio is a bass, drum, and guitar trio based in Chicago. The trio bops and weaves through classics and standards, adding their own tastes to songs of Great American Songbook. Collectively the trio has lived and played a variety of music throughout the country and have come together to respect and the share the music they love, jazz.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Dance Class & DJ Sets from Fiesta Cuba 6:30PM - 10PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About the event: 

¡Bailar y Cumbanchar! Enjoy Cuban culture through music and dancing. Join us for a fun class and practice your new skills by dancing the night away to inviting rhythms. No experience or partner needed!  ¡A gozar!

Roberto Rojas - DJ Roberton

Born in Cuba, DJ Roberton has been an integral part of the Cuban dance scene in Chicago. He has performed at various venues throughout Chicago including Latin Street Music and Dancing Studio.

Doors: 6:30PM

Dance Class: 6:45-7:45PM 

Dancing: 7:45-10PM

Vivian Garcia, Maceo Haymes (the O’My’s) & Mercedes Inez

Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Early Bird - $15 | General Admission - $20 | VIP Table for 2 - $60 | Vip Table for 4 - $120

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Vivian Garcia:

Vivian Garcia is a Chicago based singer-songwriter. Her musical journey has taken her from studying rumba flamenca rhythms in Granada, Spain to jamming with international folk musicians in Madrid as well as singing with various bands in Chicago. Vivian has performed at The Taste of Chicago, Metro,Thalia Hall, House of Blues, Double Door, Uncommon Ground as well as World Music Fest, Mole de Mayo, Pilsen Fest,Villapalooza and many local venues. She’s opened for Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia as well as Centavrvs and Amigos Invisibles. Cold Bed is her first album and her latest EP, In Between Times, released February 2016, had her song Ven Conmigo featured on the daytime Emmy nominated show East Los High on HULU. 

Vivian composed a guitar piece in 2022 for the Chicago White Sox to commemorate the induction of Minnie Miñoso into the Hall of Fame.

In 2023 Vivian had a song placed in the award winning film “The Persian Version” that won Audience award at Sundance and is distributed by Sony Pictures and currently steaming on Netflix! 

About Maceo Haymes:

Maceo Vidal-Haymes a singer, songwriter producer, and cofounder of the O’My’s. The O’My’s are a Chicago based group melding elements of soul, jazz, hip-hop and latin sounds. In their 10 years, The O’My’s have have recorded and shared stages with the likes of Chance the Rapper, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, Vic Mensa, Phony People, Blended Babies, ZZ Ward, Dermot Kennedy, Asher Roth, Ab Soul, Twista, Noname, Saba, Jamila Woods, Kaina, Mick Jenkins, GLC, Nico Segal, and Yo-Yo Ma and have released 7 recorded projects.

Maceo has rarely preformed outside of the O’My’s. Expect acoustic renderings of timeless soul, boleros and original material.

About Mercedes Inez:

Mercedes Inez is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, arts educator and fronteriza from El Paso,Tx based in Chicago. She leads Son Monarcas and the Mercedes Inez Ensemble as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Her work blends traditional and contemporary influences and has earned support from the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. She has toured internationally and has collaborated with organizations including Urban Gateways, Chicago Public Schools, Night Out in the Parks, Chicago Sinfonietta, Uniting Voices Choir, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Loyola University Chicago and the National Museum of Mexican Art. As a composer and designer, her original music has accompanied works by Public Broadcasting Service(PBS), BalletX, Big Muddy Dance Company, La Cookout (Chicago Cultural Center Dance Residency) and Para.Mar Dance Theatre.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Shara Maxwell 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

This vocal vixen sings classic jazz, blues standards and her own originals. Her renditions stay true to the melodic content with respect, warmth and unique phrasing.

Shara was raised musically by her mother (adept in piano, clarinet and accordion) who encouraged the young songbird to experiment in the world of melodies nurturing her intuition to blossom. In college she studied with college professor Karen Sala in Southern Illinois, moving on to Chicago with iconic pianist and performer Ruth Allyn. She continued studying with Karen Saren, and Los Angeles vocal and performance coach Stephen Memel, “The science of switching on”.

At an early age Shara became mesmerized by jazz on the radio and in adulthood, this would be the inspiration that would turn passion into pursuit.

Along with gracing the stages of Chicago’s hot spots, Shara has also collaborated and performed with Chicago’s finest–a long list of respected artists including Dave Green, Lloyd Wilson, Willie Pickens, Bob Solone, Dave Gordon, Mark Burnell, Joel Barry, Rob Amster, John Bany, Dennis Luxion, Hans Luchs, Brian O’Hearn, Steve Ramsdell, Charlie Braun, Jim Cox, Phil Gratteau, Samuel Jewell, Eric Schneider, Alejandro Urzagaste, Joe Policastro, Dennis Luxion, Bradley Williams and Jon Deitemyer. Prior to her main-stage days, Shara has also sung background vocals for the Indie Rock band- Sister Machine Gun which propelled her breakthrough credits opening up for legendary guitarist Stanley Jordan and Fareed Haque.

In fact it was popular saxophone player, Von Freeman, who bestowed Shara with the nickname ‘Long, Tall and Mellow” not due to her model looks, but as a result of his admiration of her vocal dexterity and style.

Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sam Cooke, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Ruth Brown, Carmen McRae, Minnie Riperton, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dianne Reeves are amongst her influences. Pulling from these ageless masters and merging her mystical, hot sultry sound is what makes Shara Maxwell so unforgettable. Connecting listeners to songs of the past in a way that makes the music instantly fresh and inviting, Shara is exhilarating. Everything old is new again.

Pure charisma demands the audience to fall in love with the sounds and presence of this lovely vixen.

To book Shara for your event, send an email from her Contact page. Stay connected with her on Facebook and on Twitter.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Kettlestrings 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

At every show, Kettlestrings’ personal and musical chemistry is evident from the downbeat to the final chord. In between, the band weaves together eclectic and dynamic sets out of its original songs, its own arrangements of classics, and hidden gems by artists from Etta James to Radiohead, Nick Lowe to Hall & Oates, Crowded House to Bob Dylan, and a few others you may not have heard of, like Bettie Serveert, the Waifs, and Fairground Attraction.  Folks come to the band's shows expecting the unexpected, as Kettlestrings puts its own signature on each tune in the set.

Indie Electronica Live

Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Catacombs

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: General Admission - $20

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Korizon:

Korizon is an American musician known for their unorthodox production methods and unique approach to electronic music. The release of their latest album “Data Fire” showed the musician diving into hyper lo-fi up-tempo vaporwave, branded under the self labeled “Meltwave” genre. Latest single “Never Ending” shows an increased emphasis on glitch music and utopian virtual blending with the sounds established on Data Fire.

About Ahero:

Hazy chords, vintage synthesis, psychedelic art, and in-your-face breaks are the digital connections that bring Ahero’s music to life. Crafting unique and mesmerising grooves for the perfect sunny day, the Chicago-based artist looks not just for what a perfect synthesizer could sound like, but what it could tell you. Using his vast collection of niche software and vintage sample packs, every song is carefully crafted to pull you into Ahero’s sun-soaked world.

About Silver October:

Chicago's breakbeat gunslinger.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Vopli Vidopliassova

Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary for VIP | 7:00PM Meet and Greet | 7:30 to Sanctuary for GA

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: $65 GA | $75 DOS | $95 Single VIP | $250 VIP Table of 2 | $500 VIP Table of 4
*General admission is standing room and VIP is seated*

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Vopli Vidopliassova:

40 Years from Ukraine to the World – Vopli Vidoplyassova 2025 North American Tour

For four decades, Vopli Vidoplyassova (VV) has been Ukraine’s ultimate cultural ambassador, with anthems sung by heart by every Ukrainian. As the first Ukrainian band to tour internationally and gain global fame, their music has crossed borders, bringing the spirit of Ukraine to the world through their explosive fusion of punk, rock, and folk.

From the Soviet underground to global festival stages, VV has shaped the sound of generations and remains a symbol of Ukrainian identity and resistance. They made history performing at WOMAD, Sziget, Montreux Jazz Festival, Woodstock Poland, and Rock am Ring. Over the years, VV has collaborated with world music icons like Goran Bregović, Manu Chao, and Khaled, continuously pushing boundaries. Their influence is undeniable—Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello calls them his musical teachers, a legacy now featured in a recent Gogol Bordello documentary.

Beyond his work with Vopli Vidoplyassova, Oleg Skrypka is also the founder of Kraina Mriy, one of Ukraine’s oldest and most influential festivals. A platform for cultural exchange and the development of new

Ukrainian artists, Kraina Mriy has also become one of the most credible charity organizations supporting hospitals and other vital Ukrainian causes.

Now, after almost a decade, VV is returning to North America for an explosive tour celebrating 40 years of music, resilience, and cultural revolution! Experience their legendary hits, including Весна (Spring), Танці (Dances), Галя, ходи (Halia, Come Here), Країна мрій (Land of Dreams), Любов (Love), and День народження (Birthday)—and be ready for musical surprises!

This tour is more than music—it’s a mission. 100% of the proceeds from charity auctions during each show will go directly to support Ukraine, including medical aid and humanitarian relief through Kraina Mriy.

Find out more rootsandchordsmusic.com

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from DJ Invicta 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

DJ Invicta joins Golden Hour with a captivating guest set of haunting darkwave and invigorating EBM.

An alternative music aficionado since early childhood, the Chicago native found her home in the city’s goth community when concert venues reopened their doors in 2021. Enthralled by the commanding sounds of modern post punk acts including Twin Tribes, WINGTIPS, Korine, Drab Majesty, and She Past Away, Invicta delved into the roots of the genre and began curating auditory experiences as a DJ. Spanning a gradient of moody to high energy beats, her sets include an emphatic nod toward Chicago’s own legendary and newborn dark music artists. 

Invicta is a resident DJ of Operating Tracks at LiveWire Lounge, regularly spins local darkwave shows, and has been featured on event bills for Ritual, The Dracula Show, Sanctum Festival, and ColdWaves.

Rockstar Lifestyle Fashion Show [4th Annual]

Date: Friday, June 27th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:00PM to Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets: Early Bird - $10 | Early Bird (Under 21) - $25 | Tier 1 - $20 | Tier 2 (Under 21) - $35 | Tier 2 - $40 | Tier 2 (Under 21) - $55 | VIP (Runway Seats) - $50 | VIP (Runway Seats) (Under 21) - $65

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

G3 Presents:
FatBoyGoth's 4th Annual
Rockstar Lifestyle Fashion Show!
June 27th 2025
Doors at 6PM (DON'T BE LATE)

Hosted By: 
Nasa Nasa

Designers:
Squeak Starzula
Death By Danko
Ugly Concepts
Halflife Clothing

Performing Live:
FatBoyGoth + The Dastards
Guru Goldie + Friends
Forever Band

Vendors:
Galactic Goodies
+ More 

Location:
Epiphany Hall (Church)

Live Entertainment:
TBA

DJ:
KUNG PAO

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Midamerican Elevator with Growing Boys

Date: Friday, June 27th, 2025

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Midamerican Elevator:

Midamerican Elevator is fronted by Paxton Long and Beni Yuzawa, whose dreamy harmonies float over arrangements influenced by 90s nostalgia, shoegaze, and indie rockers such as Courtney Barnett and Snail Mail. Since forming in 2020 amid COVID lockdowns, the band has become well-known throughout the Chicago music scene and has begun to branch out into markets on the East Coast. The band is set to release several singles this summer/fall, culminating in an EP at the end of the year.

About Growing Boys:

Growing Boys, a folk band hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago, is the brainchild of two best friends whose harmonies are as tight as their bond. Their music is a heartfelt blend of nostalgia and timeless life struggles. An invitation to any and all who may need <3

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

Live on the Lawn featuring Freddie Dixon

Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2025

Doors: 3:30PM

Showtime: 4:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

RAIN OR SHINE!

About Freddie Dixon:

Freddie is the embodiment of the Chicago Blues. The 2nd son of the world-famous 7th Son, Willie Dixon, Freddie has been surrounded by the Blues since the day he was born. His father is a blues legend as a song writer, producer, and musician. Willie was at the helm at Chess Records for many of the sides cut in the 1950’s, 1960’s and into the 1970’s.

Freddie began his blues career learning his chops playing with a number of musicians in south side blues clubs. He was soon hired to play in his father’s band, The Chicago Blues All-Stars and traveled around the world spreading the gospel of the blues.

The torch was handed to Freddie in the early 1990’s when his father passed away. Since then, Freddie has continued as a blues ambassador playing to crowds from Europe to Australia as well as locally in Chicago. In 2020 Freddie, along with Chicago Blues legends John Watkins and Maurice John Vaughan produced a 2 disc CD called “3x3,” which is available at most on line retail outlets.

Freddie is a member of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame and currently resides in Chicago with his wife Linda.

Build It Up: House & Hip-Hop Dance Party & Music Video Shoot

Date: Sunday, June, 29, 2025

Show: 5-9PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP below 

About: 

Damon A. Williams is a hip-hop recording and performing artist from the South Side of Chicago. His music blends a balance of colorful danceable rhythms and dark heavy tones to mirror the experience of freedoming making and community building. Damon has reemerged with his debut EP “In Process” which was released in 2024. He draws from his journey as a movement builder, host, media maker, organizer and educator in connection with liberation movements to bring dimensionality to his art. Damon is working for the freedom healing and transformation for his people and the world and sees his musical journey as moving him to closer alignment to his commitments and purpose 

Sounds For The Soul - Day Party

Date: Saturday, July 5th, 2025

Doors: 1:30PM

Showtime: 2:00PM

Tickets: Limited RSVPs - SOLD OUT! | Advanced - $20 | Day of - $30 | VIP Table w/ Bottle Service Level 1 (Includes admission for 4-6 people, Choice of Epiphany Vodka, Gin or Bourbon) - $475 | VIP Table w/ Bottle Service Level 2 (Includes admission for 4-6 people, Choice of Kettle One, Hendricks, Jack Daniels, Slanes, Remy or Don Julio Repisado) - $575

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Sounds For The Soul:

Live on the Lawn featuring FUNKY SIDE OF BRAZILIAN JAZZ with Luciano Antonio

Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025

Doors: 3:30PM

Showtime: 4PM 

Tickets: Free Admission! RSVP BELOW

RAIN OR SHINE!

About the show:

Luciano's performance takes the audience on a tour of Brazil by presenting a wide variety of Brazilian compositions combined with his own originals. In his Performance Luciano contrasts songs that have rich and complex harmonies and melodies with simple rhythms against songs that have simple harmonies and melodies with very complex rhythms, and the dynamics range from pure solo guitar and voice to the full sound of the rich Brazilian percussion in a fascinating musical way. Luciano released two albums of original music "Vida De Artista - An Artist's Life" in 2011 and “Sem Palavras – Without Words” in 2015, and his third album “Luciano Antonio Quintet Live at Jazz Showcase” was released in 2019.  Make no mistake; Luciano has placed his stamp on the Brazilian music scene in Chicago. 

About Luciano Antonio: 

Luciano was born into a musical family on January 3, 1969 in rural Iretama, Parana, Brazil’s southern region. From this melodiously rich environment, he learned first how to sing with his mom, Luiza Maria. He further developed his vocal abilities through his maternal grandparents, who performed for local live radio shows and paternal grandparents, who harmonized beautifully. By age 14, he took the violão (acoustic guitar) as a self-taught instrument, focusing his repertoire on Brazilian Folk and Bossa Nova (Brazilian Jazz). He continued his pursuit of technical development through the study of classical guitar at the age of 17, attending several guitar symposiums, workshops and master classes under one of Brazil’s most respected professors, Henrique Pinto. Luciano’s music journey next led him to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) where he received a bachelor’s degree in music performance. While at UMKC full-time, he was invited to join Chicago Samba (a Chicago based Brazilian music group) and commuted weekly between Kansas City and Chicago to make ends meet. After successfully completing his education at UMKC, he relocated to Chicago where he has since established himself as a performing artist. Luciano has collaborated with many great fellow artists: playing acoustic guitar on John Goldman’s ‘For All the People’, vocals on Matt Geraghty’s ‘Mozaic’, arranging/co-producing, and performing on the recent release ‘Samba Mundo’ by St. Louis based Samba Bom, serving as lead vocalist and guitarist with the Evanston Orquestra de Samba which connects classical music with Brazilian rhythms and harmonies, and performing throughout the Chicago Jazz scene as a soloist. Other engagements include opening performances for Caetano Veloso, Vinicius Cantuaria, Virginia Rodrigues, performances for the Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events, The Democratic Convention of 2004, Jakarta Internacional Jazz Festival in 2007, Bright Future International Festival in Sochi, Russia in 2013, and several commercial releases throughout the Mid-west. Luciano released in 2011 "Vida de Arista - An Artist's Life" an album of original music, his second album of original music "Sem Palavras - Without Words" in 2015, and his third album is “Luciano Antonio Quintet Live at Jazz Showcase” released in 2019. Other accomplishments include tours in Italy and China. Luciano also plays classical guitar for weddings, churches, social events and private functions. 

Outcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party

Date: Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Doors: 5PM 

Traffic Jam! Swing Dance Lesson: 6-6:30PM 

Showtime: 6:30PM

Intermediate Swing Dance Lesson 7:15-7:45 PM (in between first and second set)

Tickets: $20 - General Admission | $25 - At Door

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Outcast Big Band: 

The 18-piece Outcast Jazz Band have been swinging their way through some of the most prestigious ballrooms and events in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. Their love of the classic big band sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more, have garnered them a loyal fan base of listeners and swing dancers, and regular performance dates across Chicagoland.

The band features only the finest Big Band dance instrumental songs, as well as the dual vocal punch of siblings Vince and Claudia Clark. Vince brings his own unique vocal interpretations to classics from Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra and more; while Claudia’s powerful vocals breathe new life info great standards from Peggy Lee, Diann Schuur and others.