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Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of our "Sweet Home Chicago" video. Stay tuned for additional CSM events!
Past News and Events
Chicago Street Musicians Video Premiere and Concert
Chicago Street Musicians (CSM) invites you to attend its first-ever music video launch and concert party, featuring the talents of Chicago Street Musicians from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at Joe's on Weed Street (940 W. Weed Street).
The event will include the debut of CSM's first music video and performances by local Chicago street musicians.
Admission is free and drinks are included. Please invite your friends. Please RSVP via our Facebook page.
Thank you to Joe's and Martin Guitars for their sponsorship.
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About The Video
CSM’s first music video “Sweet Home Chicago” features the talents of 16 street musicians throughout the city of Chicago. Included in the video is American Idol contestant, Crystal Bowersox, before her days as an international super-star, as well as Keithen Terrell, George Banks, Scott Dusenberry, Ron Christian, Norman Smith, Joseph Ellison, Tim Anderson, Cortez Harrington, Howard Wallace, Vimont Brogsdale, Fritz Legros, Jerry Williams, Jerome Tolliver, Robert O'Shall and Thomas White.
The music video was shot in August of 2009 by a team of well-known producers and film directors who donated their time and talents to support the voice of Chicago street musicians. The crew included: Mark Schimmel, Co-Producer and Film Director; Gary Gry, Co-Producer; Randy Riesen, Videographer; John Mathie, Audio Engineer; and AJ Kane, Photographer. Members of the crew will be in attendance.
Chicago Street Musicians To Perform At Chicago Spring Half Marathon
On Sunday, May 16th, several Chicago street musicians will be performing to pump up and cheer on the runners in this year's Chicago Half Marathon. The race starts at 7:00am and runs along Lake Shore Drive with start and finish near Randolph Street and Lake Shore Drive. You can check out the course map here. Find out more about the event here.
Fritz Legros To Perform At Haiti Relief: An Evening Of Solidarity
Fritz Legros, talented classical guitarist and "Haitian One-Man Band," will be performing at Haiti Relief: An Evening of Solidarity on Saturday, April 17th, 7:00-10:30pm. The event will take place at Bethany Union Church (1750 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL) and will feature several live bands, Haitian food and dancing. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door and $10.00 for children under 10. Proceeds for the concert will benefit the Haitian Health Foundation (http://haitianhealthfoundation.org). Tickets available at Blue Moon Cafe (99th and Wood St) or call 773-779-0877 or 773-239-1439.
Chicago Street Musicians Help Launch New Columbia Store On Mag Mile This Weekend
Twelve CSM performers will help launch the new Columbia store opening this weekend at 830 North Michigan Avenue. Look for them this Thursday through Sunday performing at various spots from 430 to 830 North Michigan Avenue. The musicians will be decked out in Columbia gear and performing a number of upbeat tunes in collaboration with Rumblefish and Columbia. Read more about the opening here. Stop by and say 'hi'!
Chicago Street Musicians Partners With Chicago 2016 In 16-Day Countdown To Host City Decision
On Wednesday, September 16th, Chicago 2016 announced that celebrations will take place on each of the final 16 days leading up to the International Olympic Committee’s vote for the 2016 host city. "Unexpected surprises" have been planned to take place at locations throughout the city, culminating in a live broadcast of the host city decision in Daley Plaza at 9am on October 2nd. Chicago Street Musicians will perform at several of the upcoming events.
The countdown kicked off at Daley Plaza at 11am on Wednesday, September 16th. Visit Chicago 2016 for more info.
Chicago Street Musicians Partners With The Active Transportation Alliance
On Tuesday, September 22, Chicago Street Musicians (CSM) will be partnering with the Active Transportation Alliance for the “Chicagoland Car-Free Day,” an event that is part of World Car-free Day and the one moment when people around the world pledge to go sans auto. Chicago Street Musicians will be performing all day at various locations including the Red line Jackson stop and the Blue Line Jackson and Washington stops.
Learn more about the Active Transportation Alliance at www.activetrans.org.