June 10 Pamela Rose and Windy City Country Contemporary Country
Pamela Rose and Windy City Country bring a fresh and energetic flavor into the live country music scene. The group comprises six “smokin'” musicians and singers, all bringing a variety of local and national acclaim to the stage. Their unique contemporary style re-creates country classics as well as jams the hottest hits topping the charts today. The band’s repertoire is versatile and covers a wide musical spectrum for country music experts and novices alike.

June 17 Aloha Lives! Hawaiian Music and Dance
Aloha Lives! is the newest production by Pacific Soundz. Lanialoha combines the influences of her musical paths and passions to revive the old and new cultural traditions of the Pacific. The voices of Lanialoha and Czerina perform a seamless and memorable concert of melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic sounds that will inspire you. The group often performs and teaches at the Old Town School and looks forward to doing the same for you!

June 24 Bê-a-bá do Samba Brazilian Samba
Bê-a-bá do Samba’s musical inspirations are as eclectic as their group’s members, hailing from Brazil, England, and Chicago. Notes of samba, bossa nova, and Latin music will bring out the dancer in everyone.

July 1 Big City Swing with Lesley Byers and The Jazz Cats
Jazz and Swing Dance

Big City Swing is Chicago’s home for swing and lindy hop dance lessons. They offer group classes, workshops, and private lessons for all levels. Join Jenna Stworzyjanek and Adeoye Mabogunje as they teach you to swing, hope and dip!

Big City Swing is musically backed by Lesley Byers & The Jazz Cats, who recreate one of the most musically enriched eras of the twentieth century, made famous by the period’s most incredible musicians...Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald. This is music to make you want to dance, sing along, or just sit back and enjoy the show, all while sippin' a martini...extra dry!

July 8 Alma de Tango Argentine Tango
Alma de Tango boasts an accomplished group of musicians who come to Chicago from various countries. This group of highly skilled musicians infuses sounds from Argentina and Uruguay into a magical night of rhythm.

July 15 The Boils Celtic Music and Dance
Mike Austin and The Boils, Old Town School musicians and teachers, play jigs and reels from Ireland. Learn a step or two and join in on the performance!

July 22 Guitarra Azul Spanish Guitar and Flamenco
Guitarra Azul is an exciting blend of flamenco, rhumba, Latin jazz, and world sounds, with intoxicating Latin percussion and exhilarating Spanish guitars. Featuring their own original compositions as well as familiar music by world artists like Gypsy Kings, Santana, and others, Guitarra Azul also adds the passion only authentic flamenco dancers can bring, for a full, stunning evening of entertainment. Experience the breathtaking virtuosity, fiery guitars, and mesmerizing world percussion of Guitarra Azul.

July 29 Aloha Lives! Hawaiian Music and Dance
Aloha Lives! is the newest production by Pacific Soundz. Lanialoha combines the influences of her musical paths and passions to revive the old and new cultural traditions of the Pacific. The voices of Lanialoha and Czerina perform a seamless and memorable concert of melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic sounds that will inspire you. The group often performs and teaches at the Old Town School and looks forward to doing the same for you!

August 5 The Boils Celtic Music and Dance
Mike Austin and The Boils, Old Town School musicians and teachers, play jigs and reels from Ireland. Learn a step or two and join in on the performance!

August 12 Loose Change and Friends Traditional Americana
Loose Change and Friends is a “different” kind of string band that celebrates and preserves the musical history of America’s Appalachian region. The band is based in Illinois and has successfully entertained audiences of all ages for the past six years with their energetic performances. The band features banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin autoharp, and bass, along with dynamic vocals and spirited clog-dancing!

August 19 Bê-a-bá do Samba Brazilian Samba
Bê-a-bá do Samba’s musical inspirations are as eclectic as their group’s members, hailing from Brazil, England, and Chicago. Notes of samba, bossa nova, and Latin music will bring out the dancer in everyone.

August 26 Big City Swing with The Flat Cats Jazz and Swing
Big City Swing is Chicago’s home for swing and lindy hop dance lessons. They offer group classes, workshops, and private lessons for all levels. Join Jenna Stworzyjanek and Adeoye Mabogunje as they teach you to swing, hope, and dip!

Big City Swing is musically backed by The Flat Cats, based in Chicago, who play a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards. Whether you choose to listen, tap your foot, or cut a rug on the dance floor, you are sure to be entertained!

September 2 Alma de Tango Argentine Tango
Alma de Tango boasts an accomplished group of musicians who come to Chicago from various countries. This group of highly skilled musicians infuses sounds from Argentina and Uruguay into a magical night of rhythm.