This weekend: Chicago Roots Collective Music Festival

Posted by Bobby

Something big is going on this weekend at Elbo Room.

I have previously mentioned the fantastic work that's being done by the Chicago Roots Collective, which is bringing Chicago musicians and fans together in a collaborative environment. This weekend will mark the collective's largest event so far in the form of the first ever CRC Festival, and will offer some serious bang for your buck with over 75 Chicago musicians taking the stage. Showcases on both Friday and Saturday night at Elbo Room will feature full bands performing downstairs and singer-songwriters playing upstairs.

Chicago Roots Collective Festival
Elbo Room (2871 N. Lincoln Ave.)
21 and over, 8 p.m.
$2 Old Style all weekend
Read on to check out the lineup and all other information you'll need to get acquainted with this great local event.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH - MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM

Downstairs (Full Bands):

8:00pm BandCalledCatch - http://www.myspace.com/bandcalledcatch
9:00pm The Shams Band - http://www.theshamsband.com/
10:00pm Goodbyehome - http://www.goodbyehomemusic.com/
11:00pm Molehill - http://www.molehillmusic.com/
12:00pm Jackpot Donnie -http://www.jackpotdonnie.com/

Upstairs (Songwriters):

Jack Brett, Little Light, Brendan Losch, Katie Scrantom, Dan Price,
Will Phalen, Jessica Robbins, Kevin Garvey, Nelken, Rachele Eve, and Nathan Xander

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH - MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM

Downstairs (Full Bands):

8:00pm How Far to Austin: http://www.howfartoaustin.com/
9:00pm Cobalt & the Hired Guns: http://www.cobaltandthehiredguns.com/
10:00pm Todd Kessler & the New Folk: http://www.myspace.com/toddkessler
11:00pm Mike Mangione & the Union: http://mikemangione.com/
12:00pm The Future Laureates: http://thefuturelaureates.com/

Upstairs (Songwriters):

Andrew Francis, Ronnie Appert, Jeff Churchwell, Jane Thatcher, Shelley Miller, Bassel Al-Madani, Diana Lawrence, Matt Campbell, Bobby Minelli

Tickets:

$10 One day/$15 Weekend Pass

ALL THREE PACKAGES: http://www.elboroomchicago.com/store/one/index.html?qid=12544035168&cid=7609491&store_id=1061&page_type=sched&what_date&search_value=Chicago+Roots

$15 WEEKEND PASS: http://www.elboroomchicago.com/store/one/index.html?store_id=1061&master_store_id=1061&page_type=ticket&show_id=542272&qid=12544035168&cid=7609491

$10 ONE DAY FRI 11/5: http://www.elboroomchicago.com/store/one/index.html?store_id=1061&master_store_id=1061&page_type=ticket&show_id=529480&qid=12544035168&cid=7609491

$10 ONE DAY SAT 11/6: http://www.elboroomchicago.com/store/one/index.html?store_id=1061&master_store_id=1061&page_type=ticket&show_id=529480&qid=12544035168&cid=7609491

All t-shirt sales from the weekend will go directly to The Intonation Music Workshop, a Chicago non-profit organization that hosts after school music programs to the youth.