Music

db pedersen - $5


July 11, 2009

Local sound-theatrics auricle-face wunderkind, db pedersen ("he's got Olga Korbut glottis") will present an evening of absurdity sure to tickle your corpus colossi.

The Redbirds - $6


July 3, 2009

The Redbirds were formed in 2004 as a side project for John Fabke and Paul Kienitz from their award winning bluegrass band, The Nob Hill Boys.

R. Virgil Ellis, Elody Samuelson, Richard Roe, and Lynn Patrick Smith


June 27, 2009

Poets R. Virgil Ellis, Elody Samuelson, Richard Roe, and Lynn Patrick Smith will be reading from their recent work.

Katie Todd - $6


June 26, 2009

Chicago based piano playing singer songwriter, Katie Todd will bring her acoustic trio to Mother Fool's for an evening of entertainment.

JoAnne Pow!ers - $7


June 20, 2009

Unofficial Productions and the Axial Tilt of the Earth present: A Summer
Solstice concert with The JoAnne Pow!ers/Jennifer Pendur duo.

Wooden Houses w/ Ben Reiser - $6


June 19, 2009

"Music is my solace," says Wisconsin singer/songwriter Corey Hart, "Writing is a very internal process, but I love getting out and sharing the results."

Stuart Davis - $10


June 6, 2009

The punk monk returns!

Stuart recently kicked off his new TV show, Sex, God & Rock 'n Roll, so expect songs and etc from that.

Venice Gas House Trolly w/ Enemy Lines Music - $6


June 5, 2009

Art is an expression that lives in us when we view its works. To try to capture subjects as or, certain symbols or strokes that evoke truth or beauty.

Dr. Eugene Chadbourne - $10


May 29, 2009

A special solo show by Eugene Chadbourne.

The Northside Southpaws - $6


May 23, 2009

The Northside Southpaws are an all-left-handed, all-resophonic mandolin/guitar duo based in Chicago.

Memorial Concert for Uncle Larry


May 22, 2009

In memory of Uncle Larry, Mother Fool's will host a memorial concert. Uncle Larry played here a number of times over the years.

Open Mic w/ Host Ben Reiser


May 16, 2009

Sign up starts at 7 pm. Show starts at 8. Stop down and show us your stuff.

Stephanie Rearick w/ Andy Ewen - $6


May 15, 2009

Stephanie Rearick is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and trumpeter. She regularly performs solo and often incorporates electronics into her show.

Dan Phelps


May 9, 2009

Dan Phelps is a Chicago artist who does one-man shows singing and playing traditional, acoustic blues such as the Delta and slide styles of greats like Son House & Charley Patton as well as... [more]

Caravan Gypsy Swing Band - $6


May 8, 2009

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble is an instrumental group based out of Madison, Wisconsin. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT.

Paul Geremia w/ Todd Cambio - $10


May 2, 2009

For over thirty years, Paul Geremia has survived solely by the fruit of his musical labors.

Chastity Brown w/ El quante - $6


May 1, 2009

Capturing the energy of a live performance in the studio is one of the trickiest tasks in the book, and musicians across the decades have tried - and often failed - to do so.

Executive Tea Set


April 25, 2009

Executive Tea Set came together in 2005 to explore the special textures created by pairing piano and vibraphone in the front line of a jazz band.

Jon LaDeau w/ Josh Harty - $6


April 24, 2009

Jon LaDeau is a songwriter who sings and plays the songs he writes. He has lived in NJ, NYC, Western Massachusetts, Colorado, in his car, and on your couch.

WORT Live Broadcast!


April 21, 2009

Listen at 89.9 or on-line or join us live in the coffeehouse. Hosted by John Fabke. 9 to noon. Free event.

Lineup will include:

Laura Schaefer reads from her new book - Free


April 19, 2009

Laura loves to write almost as much as she likes to drink tea.

Mal-O-Dua


April 18, 2009

What happened when Django Reinhardt met Merle Travis? A new style of
acoustic swing was born!! Well-actually that never did really happen.

db pedersen w/ Endless - $5


April 17, 2009

Db (dave) pedersen brings his vocal menagerie to the stage of Mother Fool's.

Magic Show! James Grainger


April 11, 2009

James Grainger was born in De Kalb Illinois back in August of 1981 to Janice and Charles Grainger.

Sarah Pray w/ Heather Abney - $6


April 10, 2009

"If passion has a voice, it's Sarah Pray. Solid songs sung with commitment. Every sultry note is sculpted and fashioned to pierce the soul... simply masterful.

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