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SKaiser writesGiving More Than Music
Cash for Kids--Chicago's only Johnny Cash Festival, is an annual fundraiser held at the Irish-American Heritage Center in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Last Saturday, the space between two stages filled with kids of all ages to hear Scott "S.A." Anderson, Chicago SaddleTramps, The Dark Passengers, Dry County Line, Hodie Snitch, Iron Horse, Kelsey & Owen, John Kimler, Maybe April, South Side Jake, Hayden Thompson, Torri and Marshall, The Waco Brothers with Jon Langford, plus Wild Erp & The Free For Alls.
Who do you know that is giving of their time and talents for the betterment of others? Here's another one: the 5th Annual Battle of the Bands will be held live at Subterranean on Thursday, February 13th. The event is being presented by Rebuiling Together Metro Chicago.
Five bands will battle it out in 30-minute sets with one audience-selected winner at the end of the show. The evening's festivities will benefit Rebuilidng Chicago's mission to preserve and revitalize Chicago communities. According to their mission statement, "in the spirit of volunteerism and community partnership, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago improves the homes and neighborhoods of people in need so they may continue to live in warmth, safety and comfort."
CHIRP Radio is interested in hearing from you! Tell us about who is inspiring you through their good works. Email skaiser@chirpradio.org with details of community events and fundraisers in your neighborhood.
Iron Horse performs for the Cash for Kids fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. (Aaron DaCorte: Guitar and Vocals, Carl DaCorte: Upright Bass and Vocals, Richard Klootwyk: Drums)
Photo credit: Jacob Veldhuizen
SKaiser writes@CHIRPRadio (week of January 26)
A CHIRP Radio decade, let's celebrate! Join us in festivities at Sleeping Village this Saturday, February 1st at 9:30 PM | Live sets from SuperKnova Space Gators, and The Dyes, along with DJ sets from CHIRP and Smashed Plastic DJs!!
EVENTS
- Wednesday, January 29th | CHIRP 107.1FM Welcomes Midge Ure | City Winery (1200 W Randolph St) | 21+
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Saturday, February 1st | Join us Thursday at the CHIRP and Smashed Plastic Anniversary Bash | Sleeping Village
3734 W. Belmont | 21+
NEW MEDIA
- First Time: First Choice with Nicole Vasquez
- Chirp interviewer Marjorie Alford chats with Chicago locals Sugarpulp at the Chirp studio
TOP OF THE CHIRP CHARTS
1. Calibro 35 – Momentum (Record Kicks)
2. Jeff Parker – Suite for Max Brown (International Anthem/Nonesuch)
3. of Montreal – UR FUN (Polyvinyl)
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesCHIRP Radio Welcomes Midge Ure to City Winery This Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday, January 29th, at City Winery for a special appearance by one of the legends of Rock music, Midge Ure, as part of his worldwide "Song, Questions, & Answers" tour.
Midge’s notoriety as the frontman for Ultravox, writer and producer of the landmark 1984 benefit single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” and co-organizer of Band Aid and Live Aid only begins to document his decades-long accomplishments in music. At City Winery, Midge will be performing acoustic versions of his catalog as well as taking questions and song requests from the audience.
City Winery is located at 1200 W Randolph Street 60607. Click here for tickets to this 21+ show.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of January 20)
EVENTS
- Wednesday, January 22: CHIRP Night at The Whistler begins its 2020 season with Watery Follies and Augustine Esterhammer-Fic
- Wednesday, January 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes Your Smith to Schubas
NEW MEDIA
- First Time : First Choice with Mason Johnson
- Bradley Morgan interviews Jesca Hoop
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesThe First CHIRP Night At The Whistler of 2020 Is This Wednesday!
CHIRP Radio opens its 2020 CHIRP Night at The Whistler season this Wednesday with a show featuring local Chicagoo bands Watery Follies and Augustine Esterhammer-Fic. JOin us for these fantastic artists, as well as The Whistler's superior take on classic cocktails and the great feeling that comes with supporting local, independent radio (a porttion of the bar proceeds will be donated to CHIRP).
The Whistler is located at 2421 N Milwaukee Ave. 60647. As usual, there is no cover for this 21 and over event. The show starts around 8:30pm.