The Old Town School of Folk Music

About Me

The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.

My Interests

Exposing the people of the Chicago area to great music; teaching folks to sing, play and dance; introducing kids to the arts; and bringing people together in a friendly, casual musical environment.

I'd like to meet:

Musicians, dancers, actors, and music fans of all kinds.

Music:

Folk, World Music, Americana, Latin, Rock, Celtic, Blues, Country, African, Jazz, and everything else. We teach, perform, present & listen to it all!

Movies:

A Mighty Wind, Genghis Blues, Buena Vista Social Club, Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus, No Direction Home, I am Trying to Break Your Heart, Don't Look Back

Books:

The Old Town School Songbook

Heroes:

Win Stracke, Frank Hamilton, Dawn Greening, Big Bill Broonzy, Steve Goodman, John Prine, Roger McGuinn, Bonnie Koloc, Ray Tate, all of our volunteers

My Blog

Summer Break

Every August (and December), we folks at the School get a well-deserved two week break. We're in the midst of it right now, so don't show up thinking you're going to take a class, 'cause there aren't...
Posted by The Old Town School of Folk Music on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:59:00 PST

Breakin’ the Record!

Tonight's the night the Old Town School is gonna break a world record, and we are so very excited! It's pretty swampy outside right now, but we're hoping and pleading that all of you who registered s...
Posted by The Old Town School of Folk Music on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:41:00 PST

Songbook cds Vol. 3&4 are out!

That's right folks. Volumes 3 & 4 have been released and are available for purchase. We'd like to thank our friends over at Bloodshot for their assistance and give a pat on the back to John Abbey wh...
Posted by The Old Town School of Folk Music on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:49:00 PST

Next Week is Graduation/Big Gig Week!

It's that time again. Next week is the last week of the summer session. That means many fine musicians and dancers will be showing you their new and/or improved tricks. See oldtownschool.org for a ...
Posted by The Old Town School of Folk Music on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:18:00 PST