Meet Paul Maslin, Evanston’s saxophone whisperer
Paul Maslin, owner of PM Woodwind, is a saxophone repair expert. Credit: Bogdan Nastase What do world-renowned saxophonists do when their prized instruments are damaged or exhibit the cumulative...
View ArticleEvanston music roundup: Feb. 1 to 7
We are in the gloomy midwinter season, but there are some bright, shining musical events in Evanston to carry us through! Here’s the roundup for the first week of February: Thursday, Feb. 1...
View ArticleEvanston music roundup: Feb. 8-14
The second week of February will be extra festive this year – Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day are right on top of each other, and Black History Month is rolling! Evanston’s music scene has responded...
View ArticleSilent Film Event! Buster Keaton’s Steamboat Bill, Jr. with Live Organ Music
One Night Only! Opus 327 is thrilled to present Buster Keaton’s “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” with Jay Warren on the Skinner Opus 327 pipe organ! The film is best known for what may be Keaton’s most famous...
View ArticleLive at Studio5! Chris Greene Quartet
Saxophonist and Evanston native Chris Greene has played with everyone from Common to the Temptations to Andrew Bird. In 2023 Greene received the City of Evanston Mayor’s Arts Award. As an arranger,...
View ArticleGrazyna Auguscik “2 the Light” CD Release
Polish jazz singer Grazyna Auguscik is soulful and fearless and never fails to deliver something beautifully thought-provoking. Grazyna has just released a new album, 2 The Light, and will be...
View ArticleEvanston music roundup Feb. 15-21
The good citizens of Evanston can gorge on a musical feast in the coming week. Do you love Fleetwood Mac? Do you prefer fresh indie rock? Or a cappella groups? How about some hot jazz and blues or...
View ArticleFrom late bloomer to Stevie Wonder: The musical journey of violist Vannia...
One day when she was in eighth grade, Vannia (pronounced Von-NYAY) Phillips came home from school and said, “Mom, I’m going to play the viola!” Vannia Phillips with her Howard Needham viola. Credit:...
View ArticleEvanston music roundup: March 14 through March 20
One of The Girls, a beloved local Irish music band, will kick off St. Patrick’s Day at SPACE at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 17. Faith and begorrah, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon! Evanston has...
View ArticleLocal music roundup: March 28-April 3
Internationally-renowned mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton will conduct a master class and perform at Northwester’s Galvin Hall on April 3. Credit: Ken Howard / From Jamie Barton's website The end of spring...
View ArticleKids Open Jam
The Denise La Grass Band will play a short set at The Fat Shallot in Evanston. Then kids can jam with the band, play solo, or play with new friends. Bring your instruments, voice, and songs! Kids Open...
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