Bonnie Koloc

A longtime friend of the Old Town School, Bonnie Koloc, with her crystalline voice and exquisite songs, has been part of Chicago's folk scene since 1968 when she was one of the pivotal acts at the Earl of Old Town, Orphans and Holstein's folk music clubs. A true renaissance woman - from her singing and songwriting to her book illustrations and poetry - Koloc's artistry knows no bounds.

Bonnie Koloc will be accompanied by Don Stille (piano & accordion), Steve Eisen (sax & flute), John Rice (dobro & guitar), Al Ehrich (upright bass), Craig Hultgren (cello).

http://www.bonniekoloc.com/

Eddie Holstein

With his deft fingerstyle guitar and captivating storytelling, Eddie Holstein has been a mainstay of the Chicago folk scene for almost 50 years. His songs have been performed or recorded by such artists as Tom Rush, Steve Goodman, Bonnie Koloc, Bette Midler, Chad Mitchell, Martin Simpson, and Pure Prairie League. Eddie teaches advanced guitar classes at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music and performs throughout the Midwest. Besides his own CD, Eddie is a featured performer on the Grammy-winning album Tribute to Steve Goodman, alongside John Prine, John Hartford, Richie Havens, Bonnie Raitt, and many others.

http://www.fredholstein.com/