HAPPENINGS

The Great American Folk Show®, hosted by Tom Brosseau, on Prairie Public Radio. On Saturday, May 3rd, Tom welcomes Jolie Laide - featuring Nina Nastasia, Jeff MacLeod, Clinton St. John, and Morgan Greenwood. Plus JP Hasson, a man of many talents: tour manager for John C. Reilly, After Hours with Tim Heidecker, Eric Andre, and a musician and producer; North Dakotan Brandon Kruger; London UK’s Andy Halsey who blends elements of Serge Gainsbourg, John Martyn, and Antonio Carlos Jobim; and Nashville artist Leslie Jordan from the Grammy-nominated All Sons & Daughters.

2025 Old Town School of Folk Music upcoming concerts and events include Bill Callahan, Florist, Arooj Aftab, Iris Dement, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Plus Square Roots July 11-13th in Lincoln Square, Chicago.

Pitchfork Music Festival July 19-21 2024. Thanks to all the artists and fans who made this year so memorable. Many highlights including the legends De La Soul, plus Brittany Howard, Lifeguard, Sudan Archives, Alanis Morissette, and the inimitable Grandmaster Flash. A great run!

Thanks to all for supporting the arts - now more than ever!