Joshua Radin, Judy Collins and More Coming Up at City Winery Chicago
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 31, 2017
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces an evening with prolific singer-songwriter Joshua Radin, crossover country star Lee Ann Womack, Grammy-winning folk artist Judy Collins and more.
The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 2 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.
WDCB Jazz Brunch with George Freeman & Mike Allemana Organ Quartet
Saturday, November 18; 12:00 p.m.
$12/$35 (Includes Brunch Buffet)
Before forming the George Freeman & Mike Allemana Organ Quartet in 2013, the jazz standouts have each enjoyed their own illustrious careers in music. Elder brother to the late jazz legend, Von Freeman, George Freeman has a storied history of success as a jazz guitarist, having performed with names such as Charlie Parker, Lester Young, and Coleman Hawkins. Allemana was closely connected with Freeman before the Quartet was formed, having performed with Von Freeman in their famous Tuesday night show at New Apartment Lounge from 1997 to 2012. The Quartet released their most recent album, Live at the Green Mill, in August 2017, in celebration of George Freeman's 90th birthday.
Saturday-Sunday, January 20-21
$30/$35/$40/$45
Texas-born country star Lee Ann Womack has brought her music to the mainstream with a pop influence that set her apart and gained her wide critical acclaim. She has won several awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association, in addition to a Grammy Award. Womack has released nine albums over her career, with hits that secured spots on Country Music and Billboard Charts alike, including "I Hope You Dance." Womack's most recent album - The Lonely, The Lonesome, & The Gone, was released in October of 2017. She will be returning to City Winery on her "All the Trouble" Tour in 2018. A Limited number of VIP meet & Green tickets will be available each night for $75 each.
Alejandro Escovedo Band - Annual January Residency
Thursday-Saturday, January 25 - 27
$40/$45/$50/$55
Mexican-American singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo has explored an array of musical identities throughout his career, including punk and roots-rock, alt-country, hard rock, Tex-Mex, folk and string quartets. Escovedo began his trailblazing career with San Francisco's famed punk band The Nuns followed by stints with the Austin-based alt-country rockers, Rank & File and the True Believers. He continued with countless all-star collaborations and a series of beloved solo albums beginning with 1992's acclaimed Gravity. Escovedo has earned a surplus of distinctions including the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for Performing in 2006. His most recent album, Burn Something Beautiful, released in October 2016, is a celebration of the rock and roll life, a contemplation on mortality and the healing power of love.
Sunday, February 4; 5:00 & 8:00 p.m.
$55/$58/$65/$68
Since she began her career in the '60s, Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. Working for years to build up a discography of groundbreaking albums, Collins has gained notoriety in the folk genre, earning her wide acclaim and several awards. Her rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and she most recently received a Grammy nomination for Silver Skies Blue, her 2016 collaboration with writing partner, Ari Hest. Collins continues her work as a social activist, representing numerous organizations, including UNICEF and more.
Kindred the Family Soul
Friday, Feb 16; 7:00 & 10:00 p.m.
$45/$50/$55/$65
Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler of Kindred and the Family Soul were introduced in 1997 during a production camp hosted by hip-hop band The Roots, and after collaborating on several individual projects, were married by 1998. Kindred released their debut album, Surrender to Love, in 2013, with hit songs "Far Away" and "Stars" both earning a spot as top ten urban adult contemporary hits. The album received a Soul Train Award and a BET Award nomination. The band went on to produce four additional studio albums, including collaborations with stars such as John Legend and Snoop Dog. Kindred released their most recent album, Legacy of Love, in August 2016.
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 27-28
$35/$45/$50/$55
Singer-Songwriter Joshua Radin learned how to play guitar only two years before the release of his first album in 2006, We Were Here, followed by the feature of some of his first original compositions on the television show, Scrubs. Radin has produced six studio albums to date, earning him several hits on both US and International charts. His song, "I'd Rather Be With You" reached #11 on the UK Singles Chart and #2 on the US Top Digital Chart. Over the course of his career, Radin has shared stages with artists such as Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos, Imogen Heap, Maria Taylor, Gary Jules, Amber Rubarth, The Script and many more. A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet tickets will also be available for $60 each.
City Winery also announces Steve 'Stone' Huff opens for Miki Howard on Nov. 21 and Nicholas Barron opens for Joshua Davis on Nov. 22. All City Winery events are open to all ages and start at 8 p.m., unless noted.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, November 2 at noon. Only members of City Winery Chicago's signature VinoFile program have access to ticket sales today in addition to receiving: a waiver of ticket service fees; free valet parking; Restaurant Loyalty Rewards, such as a free pair of VIP concert tickets for every $500 spent on food & beverage in the restaurant; exclusive membership-only events; and access to the proprietary City Winery Virtual Sommelier, which helps make suggestions for wines one might enjoy based on past consumption at the venue.
Joshua Radin, Lee Ann Womack, Alejandro Escovedo, Kindred the Family Soul, and Judy Collins join a diverse mix of the most respected names in pop, rock, jazz, blues, world music, theater, dance, spoken word and comedy presented at City Winery Chicago, including previously announced headliners and supporting acts Lizz Wright with Lyric (Nov. 1-2); Tim Reynolds & TR3 (Nov. 3); Jackie Greene & Anders Osborne with Cris Jacobs (Nov. 4; 5 & 8pm) The Accidentals with Jake Allen (Nov. 5, 11:30am); Victor Wooten Trio (Nov. 5, 5 & 8pm); An Evening with Herb Alpert & Lani Hall (Nov. 6-7); Mariza (Nov. 8); Ryan Montbleau Band with The DuPont Brothers (Nov. 9); The Revelers (Nov. 12, 1pm); Black Violin (Nov. 12, 5:30 & 8pm); Sharon Shannon (Nov. 13); Take Me to the River (Nov. 14); Loudon Wainwright III with Lucy Wainwright Roche (Nov. 15); Kandace Springs (Nov. 16); Loose Ends with Robert Gee (Nov. 17, 7pm); Mike Doughty (Nov. 18); Chicago Philharmonic Brunch - True Crime Radio Stories (Nov. 19, 12pm); Jackopierce with Marie Miller (Nov. 19, 7pm); Badfinger featuring Joey Molland (Nov. 20); Miki Howard (Nov. 21); Joshua Davis (Nov. 22); The Verve Pipe (Nov. 24); Kurt Elling: The Beautiful Day (Nov. 25-26, 5 & 8pm); Marcus Johnson (Nov. 27); Nico Segal Presents: The JuJu Exchange (Nov. 28, 7pm); Earl Klugh (Nov. 29, 6:30 & 9pm); Rhett Miller with Matthew Ryan (Nov. 30); Lynne Jordan presents A Great Big Diva (Dec. 2, 1pm); Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton (Dec. 2); Jeffrey Foucault & Kris Delmhorst (Dec. 3); The Secret Sisters with Brian Dunne (Dec. 4); Marc Roberge of O.A.R. (Dec. 5, 7 & 9:30pm); Joe Pug with Juanita Stein (Dec. 6); Shemekia Copeland (Dec. 9); Mihali (Dec. 9); Chicago Philharmonic Brunch - FairyTale Noël (Dec. 10, 12pm); Los Lobos with Matt Andersen (Dec. 10-11); Los Lobos with Future Stuff (Dec. 12-13); Dwele (Dec. 14, 7 & 9pm); Tab Benoit with Eric Johanson (Dec. 16); The Empty Pockets with Nate Jones (Dec. 17, 7pm); Kris Allen with Marie Miller (Dec. 18); Bebel Gilberto (Dec. 19-20); Avery*Sunshine (Dec. 21, 7 & 9:30pm); Michael McDermott with Heather Horton (Dec. 22); Michael McDermott (Dec. 23, 5 & 8pm); Poi Dog Pondering (Dec. 26-30); BoDeans (Dec. 31, 7:30 & 11pm; Jan. 1, 5 & 8pm); Bilal (Jan 4-5); Talib Kweli with K'Valentine (Jan. 6, 7 & 10PM); Amy Black presents The Music of Memphis & Muscle Shoals (Jan. 7, 7pm); Steve Earle (Jan. 8-9 & Feb. 12-13) Freddy Jones Band with The Nadas (Jan. 12-13); Davina & the Vagabonds (Jan. 17); Eric Benét (Jan. 19, 7 & 10pm); The Posies (Jan. 31); 10,000 Maniacs (Feb. 9, 7:30 & 10pm; Feb. 10, 5 & 8pm); JD Souther (Feb. 11); Cyrille Aimee (Feb. 15); Sergio Mendes (Feb. 25, 5 & 8PM); Alan Doyle (Mar. 2); Howard Jones (Mar. 8); Los Lonely Boys with Lisa Morales (Mar. 17-18); The Zombies (Mar. 19-20)
Opened in 2012, City Winery Chicago is a fully operational winery, restaurant with outdoor patio, concert hall and private event space located in the heart of the West Loop at 1200 W. Randolph, in the historic urban Fulton Market district. Once a refrigerated food distribution warehouse, the 1911 building has been transformed into a contemporary 33,000 square foot haven for those passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. The décor evokes the romance of being in wine country, from the exposed stainless steel fermenting tanks and French oak barrels, to the aroma of fermenting grapes. Chicago's only fully operation winery has produced dozens of in-house wines sourced from vineyards in California, Oregon, Washington, Argentina and Chile, including a Wine Enthusiast 92-point 2015 Verna's Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir. With more than 400 unique producers from around the world City Winery is recognized with 2014 and 2015 Best of Awards of Excellence "for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world" by Wine Spectator. The globally inspired, locally sourced, wine-focused food menu is conceived for pairing and sharing. The concert hall accommodates up to 300 guests, all seated at tables with complete beverage and dining service, ensuring a comfortable "listening room" experience enhanced by a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. Riedel is the official and exclusive provider of glassware, showing City Winery's commitment to enjoying quality wine in a quality vessel. American Airlines is the Official Airline and Virgin Hotels Chicago is the Official Hotel of City Winery. For more information, visit www.citywinery.com.
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