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All concerts are held in the Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall @ 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., unless otherwise noted. No seat is farther than 45 feet from the stage, even in the balcony.

"Old Town School of Folk Music has the best small theater in the city, with excellent sound and sight lines" - Chicago Reader

"Supreme acoustics, stellar views and a vibrant neighborhood complement a music-first institution that doubles as an education center." - Chicago Tribune

Call the box office at 773.728.6000 to purchase tickets, or purchase online at tix.com.

Jim White

Friday, May 9th at 8:00pm

Jim White is a highly original voice in the immense Southern gothic tradition. When broken humanity aches for grace, music like his may give you a shot at redemption.

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Richie Havens

Saturday, May 10th at 4:00 & 7:00pm

Richie Havens is gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s.

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Afrofolk: Maxwell Street Reunion featuring Dancin' Perkins

Wednesday, May 14th at 8:30pm

In anticipation of the Chicago Blues Festival, we present the first of two dynamic Chicago blues shows.

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