Jan
7
6:30 PM18:30

Jeff Swanson & Wills McKenna @ Colvin House

With over a decade of collaboration, Chicago artists Jeff Swanson (guitar) and Wills McKenna (woodwinds) present new original compositions in a special duo performance. Blending jazz and improvisational sensibilities with an affinity for both acoustic and electronic sounds, the duo strikes a balance between the familiar and the innovative. Their music explores recognizable forms while venturing into fresh textures and melodies, offering a unique and engaging musical experience.

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2 sets starting at 6:30pm

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Nov
7
to Nov 10

dis/connect by Gina Laurenzi/Danceworks Performance MKE

Siblings and artists, Gina Laurenzi (Danceworks co-artistic director) and Dustin Laurenzi (Chicago musician and composer), amplify the Danceworks space creating a world of a wondrous nature.  Performers cross between two studio spaces, inciting playful happenings and curious incidents allowing  space for imagination to flourish through an experience of sound and color. dis/connect interrupts our dependence on technology revealing the wondrous positive effects of   reconnection with self, others, and the environment in real time.

Joining the Danceworks stage are musicians Dustin Laurenzi and Jeff Swanson who create structured improvisatory soundscapes, melding acoustic and synthesized instrumentation. Drawing equally from traditions of free improvised music as well as electronic and sample-based music, the duo seamlessly weave earthy and otherworldly sounds into intricate textures.

Nov 7th, 7:30pm
Nov 8th, 7:30pm
Nov 9th, 5pm
Nov 9th, 8pm
Nov 10th, 5pm

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Aug
25
4:00 PM16:00

Connor Bernhard Quintet / Quentin Coaxum's "Satellite" @ Green Mill

The Chicago Jazz Composers Collective presents:


Connor Bernhard Quartet
Connor Bernhard composer, trumpet
Jeff Swanson guitar
Evan Levine bass
Clif Wallace drums

Quentin Coaxum Satellite
Quentin Coaxum composer, trumpet
Dustin Laurenzi tenor saxophone
Julius Tucker keyboard
Jeff Swanson guitar
Micah Collier electric bass
Marcus Evans drums

2 sets starting at 4pm

$10/21+

More Info4:00pm - 6:00pm

$10 cover

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Apr
21
6:00 PM18:00

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex @ Robert's Westside (Forest Park)

#TheSunTour is The Soul Vortex's first tour through the midwest where they will be performing in MI, IN, MO, and IL to promote their latest vinyl record, LIVE AT THE PROMONTORY. ‘The Soul Vortex’ has been a tight-knit group since 2017 where they cut their teeth at a premier speakeasy in Chicago called The California Clipper, where they held a monthly residency that guaranteed a lively crowd and high vibes. Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the band recorded a live album in Dec'19, but its release was severely halted by the pandemic. In the summer of 2023, ‘The Soul Vortex’ released its debut album, recorded LIVE at The Promontory in Hyde Park, Chicago. The vinyl was released in Oct'23, along with their feature-length documentary.

Robert's Westside

7321 Madison St

Forest Park, IL 60130

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Apr
20
to Apr 21

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex @ The Dark Room (St. Louis)

#TheSunTour is The Soul Vortex's first tour through the midwest where they will be performing in MI, IN, MO, and IL to promote their latest vinyl record, LIVE AT THE PROMONTORY. ‘The Soul Vortex’ has been a tight-knit group since 2017 where they cut their teeth at a premier speakeasy in Chicago called The California Clipper, where they held a monthly residency that guaranteed a lively crowd and high vibes. Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the band recorded a live album in Dec'19, but its release was severely halted by the pandemic. In the summer of 2023, ‘The Soul Vortex’ released its debut album, recorded LIVE at The Promontory in Hyde Park, Chicago. The vinyl was released in Oct'23, along with their feature-length documentary.

The Dark Room at The Grandel

3610 Grandel Sq

St. Louis, MO 63103

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Apr
19
7:00 PM19:00

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex @ INSPIRE Music Collective (Indianapolis)

#TheSunTour is The Soul Vortex's first tour through the midwest where they will be performing in MI, IN, MO, and IL to promote their latest vinyl record, LIVE AT THE PROMONTORY. ‘The Soul Vortex’ has been a tight-knit group since 2017 where they cut their teeth at a premier speakeasy in Chicago called The California Clipper, where they held a monthly residency that guaranteed a lively crowd and high vibes. Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the band recorded a live album in Dec'19, but its release was severely halted by the pandemic. In the summer of 2023, ‘The Soul Vortex’ released its debut album, recorded LIVE at The Promontory in Hyde Park, Chicago. The vinyl was released in Oct'23, along with their feature-length documentary.

INSPIRE Music Collective

535 S Meridian St

Indianapolis, IN 46225

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Apr
17
6:00 PM18:00

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex @ Ft. Wayne Guitar Exchange (Ft. Wayne)

#TheSunTour is The Soul Vortex's first tour through the midwest where they will be performing in MI, IN, MO, and IL to promote their latest vinyl record, LIVE AT THE PROMONTORY. ‘The Soul Vortex’ has been a tight-knit group since 2017 where they cut their teeth at a premier speakeasy in Chicago called The California Clipper, where they held a monthly residency that guaranteed a lively crowd and high vibes. Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the band recorded a live album in Dec'19, but its release was severely halted by the pandemic. In the summer of 2023, ‘The Soul Vortex’ released its debut album, recorded LIVE at The Promontory in Hyde Park, Chicago. The vinyl was released in Oct'23, along with their feature-length documentary.

Fort Wayne Guitar Exchange

1517 N Wells St

Fort Wayne, IN 46808

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Apr
17
12:00 PM12:00

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex @ Sweetwater Performance Hall (Ft. Wayne)

#TheSunTour is The Soul Vortex's first tour through the midwest where they will be performing in MI, IN, MO, and IL to promote their latest vinyl record, LIVE AT THE PROMONTORY. ‘The Soul Vortex’ has been a tight-knit group since 2017 where they cut their teeth at a premier speakeasy in Chicago called The California Clipper, where they held a monthly residency that guaranteed a lively crowd and high vibes. Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the band recorded a live album in Dec'19, but its release was severely halted by the pandemic. In the summer of 2023, ‘The Soul Vortex’ released its debut album, recorded LIVE at The Promontory in Hyde Park, Chicago. The vinyl was released in Oct'23, along with their feature-length documentary.

Sweetwater Sound

5501 US-30

Fort Wayne, IN 46818

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Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex @ Aretha's Jazz Cafe At Music Hall (Detroit)

#TheSunTour is The Soul Vortex's first tour through the midwest where they will be performing in MI, IN, MO, and IL to promote their latest vinyl record, LIVE AT THE PROMONTORY. ‘The Soul Vortex’ has been a tight-knit group since 2017 where they cut their teeth at a premier speakeasy in Chicago called The California Clipper, where they held a monthly residency that guaranteed a lively crowd and high vibes. Riding a tidal wave of momentum, the band recorded a live album in Dec'19, but its release was severely halted by the pandemic. In the summer of 2023, ‘The Soul Vortex’ released its debut album, recorded LIVE at The Promontory in Hyde Park, Chicago. The vinyl was released in Oct'23, along with their feature-length documentary.

Aretha's Jazz Cafe At Music Hall

350 Madison St

Detroit, MI 48226

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