Concerts & Events

Saturday, August 22, 2009 | 8:00pm

Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.

Ruthie Foster

with special guests The Heat Birds

$20 General Public/$18 Old Town School Members/$16 Seniors & Children

On sale to Old Town School members May 27th, to general public May 29th

BUY TICKETS ONLINE | BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000

Ruthie Foster is a powerhouse singer/songwriter from Texas whose unique mix of soul, gospel, blues, R&B, and folk has been knocking out crowds around the world. With her monstrous voice and serious guitar chops, this down home diva knows how to bring it every night.
"The energy she brings with just voice and guitar is stunning. Ruthie's drawn comparisons to Ella and Aretha, but musically neither is really close. What she does have in common with Fitzgerald and Franklin is the irresistible blaze-it's impossible to look away, even close the eyes, for one second." - Philadelphia City Paper

Ruthie Foster on the web

The Heat Birds is an acoustic ensemble with an eclectic mix of vocal and musical styles. With instrumentation that is a hallmark of true Chicago Americana outfits, the Heat Birds incorporate clarinet, trombone, mandolin, ukulele, accordion, guitar, percussion, and upright bass into their performances.

The Heat Birds on the web