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2012 Strawberry Festival Live Entertainment Schedule
FRIDAY 10AM-6PM | SATURDAY 10AM-8PM | SUNDAY 10AM-6PM
Regular Admission $5 | Kids 12 & Under FREE
FRIDAY
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11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Mr. Frank |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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12:00 PM |
Blend |
Towner Green Stage |
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1:00 PM |
Acoustic Folk |
Gazebo Stage |
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1:00 PM |
James Kopecky, Tap Dancing |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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1:30 PM-2:30 PM |
Irish American |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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2:00 PM |
The Wandering Endorphin is the musical alter ego of acoustic guitarist, runner, traveler, chocoholic Jim Green. Not bound by the usual sonic possibilities of the acoustic guitar, Green creates enchanting finger-style arrangements to percussively driven solo guitar instrumentals in a fresh and compelling way. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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2:30 PM |
James Kopecky, Tap Dancing |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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3:00 PM-4:00 PM |
“I make music because I love it!” says Jennifer Ramsey, and it shows. Jennifer is an engaging performer, backing her full-bodied vocals with guitar, keyboard, or ukulele. |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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4:00 PM |
Steve Justman has been performing Americana and folk music in the Chicago area and neighboring midwest region for many years. A collector of songs as well as other artifacts of Americana, he is in a way a throwback to a different era, singing a mix of traditional and popular folk, pop standards, and classic country that people might know while focusing on connecting with his audience. |
Gazebo Stage |
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4:00 PM |
SYMBIA provides inspiring and uplifting music for its audiences around the world. Rooted in Chicago Jazz/Funk, Symbia uses Latin Rhythms, Blues and World Beat Music to propel its message of unity. Themes of political injustice and love are combined with beautifully crafted melodies. Come with us as we travel to Istanbul, Jamaica, West Africa, Spain , New York City and home again to Chicago |
Fountain Square Stage |
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4:00 PM |
James Kopecky, Tap Dancing |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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4:30 PM-5:00 PM |
“I make music because I love it!” says Jennifer Ramsey, and it shows. Jennifer is an engaging performer, backing her full-bodied vocals with guitar, keyboard, or ukulele. |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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5:00 PM-5:30 PM |
Irish American |
Covered Bridge Stages |
SATURDAY
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10:00 AM |
Jazzman Jeff Justman is an acoustic folk-rock-country-blues-jazz-classical roots music performer, singer-songwriter, and music enthusiast. He combines his musical artistry with fun, energy, intelligence, and always a rhythmic beat that connects with audiences. |
Gazebo Stage |
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11:00 AM-11:15 AM |
James Kopecky, Tap Dancing |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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12:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Starting on the hour at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. |
Bridge Dance Stage |
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12:00 PM |
Old Town School of Folk Music Presents: The Pinecones Seasoned performers Vessy Mink and Kevin Hill bring a fresh organic twist to this year’s festival. Weaving live electronic drums with heartfelt vocals & acoustic guitar, this loving duo is sure to bring you joy with nostalgic covers, kid’s favorites & original pop tunes! |
Towner Green Stage |
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12:00 PM-2:00 PM |
The life of the party, since 1980… The White Saddle Band collectively, has been playing music for well over a hundred years! American music that is… Rock & Roll, Country, R&B, and The Blues. Elvis, Hank Williams, Tom Petty, REM, The Eagles, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Steve Earle, Brad Paisley, James House, Merle Haggard, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, Van Morrison, and more! |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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12:00 PM |
The Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo Steel string ten finger tapping guitar prodigy Andreas Kapsalis, and nylon string classical guitarist Goran Ivanovic have fused their musical roots with modern, classical, world, jazz and beyond in this experimental duo. As they continue to create “buzz” throughout global music circles, these masterful musicians are also creating genres & musical styles that have yet to be named. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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1:00 PM |
Jazzy Blue |
Gazebo Stage |
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2:00 PM |
It’s been six years since the release of her well-received debut album …this side of yesterday, but next month marks the return of indie-folk singer/songwriter Martha Berner with her long-awaited full-length follow-up Fool’s Fantasy along with her new band the Significant Others. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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2:30 PM |
Hosted by The Peppermint Stick at 410 Robert Parker Coffin Road. |
The Peppermint Stick |
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3:00 PM |
Chicagoland’s premiere female-fronted Classic Rock cover band!! “I love these guys” says Kori Chambers from FOX News Chicago, “These guys are awesome” reported Kim Vatis from NBC 5 News Chicago. Just a few of the comments made by local morning show personalities when talking about the Karen Hart Band (KHB) as they opened the 2008 Taste of Chicago on LIVE TV. Karen fronts this talented group of musicians with her powerful vocals and endless energy. |
Towner Green Stage |
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3:00 PM-6:00 PM |
CHICAGO’s best kept secret, COVER STORY, has played a variety of clubs, festivals, regional colleges, corporate events, private events, and weddings. The band’s seasoned professional vocalist, musicians, and their multiple harmonies cover a wide range of music, not limited by eras or genres. The band has an amazing repertoire that’s constantly evolving. COVER STORY will bring you back to the 60′s,70′s, and 80′s with a few surprises along the way. |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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4:00 PM |
Rick Foehrich |
Gazebo Stage |
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4:00 PM |
Opal Staples is a soulful cross between Alicia Keys and Whitney Houston. Launching her career at the age of 16, Opal has recorded with R. Kelly for the Batman movie sound track as well as Toni Braxton, Crystal Lewis, Ramsey Lewis, Anne Nesby and Kelly Price. Over the past three years, her voice has also been heard on jingles for many major corporations, such as Breyers Ice Cream, McDonalds and Orville Redenbacher. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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6:00 PM |
Cranking out an infectious, crunchy, modern, pop-rock energy, HiFi Superstar has established themselves as a notable presence among Chicago’s musical skyline. Billboard Award winners for their song, “Milk and Honey” and winning a #4 spot for their song “Superstar” in Mtv’s VMA’s best Chicagoland break out band. Having worked with WTMX 101.9 FM “party in the park” and featured on WGN TV Channel 9 Chicago and WXRT’s 93 FM Local Anesthetic show.They know what it takes to deliver fresh originals. HiFi Superstar is bringing their style and music to a new generation. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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6:30 PM |
The Katchakans |
Covered Bridge Stages |
SUNDAY
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10:00 AM |
Gospel Sing-A-Long |
Gazebo Stage |
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11:00 AM-2:00 PM |
On a late Summer’s day, under the grandstands of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago, Rick Stevens, Tom Bagot, Mike O’Connor, and Don Carlsson would assemble to produce the world’s first self-sustaining musical chain reaction resulting in the creation of this most recent model of The Old Town Underdogs. The rest is history. |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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12:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Starting on the hour at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. |
Bridge Dance Stage |
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12:00 PM |
Kevin Mileski will grab your attention from the first note he plays. As a unique finger-style guitarist and a strong thoughtful vocalist, he has touched the hearts of all kinds of music fans and professionals world-wide. His music has been heard all over the world on various public, commercial, satellite, and online radio stations as well as various TV placements including Grey’s Anatomy. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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12:00 PM |
Old Town School of Folk Music Presents: Linda Lubell & Anne-Marie Akin A beautiful and exciting blend of vocal harmonies, these ladies play upbeat folk, rock and country, mixing well known covers with joyful and honest originals. Linda and Anne-Marie join together to perform a great family show, guaranteed to put a smile on your face, a beat to your feet and a melody to your lips. |
Towner Green Stage |
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1:00 PM |
Irish music fanatic. Singer-Song writer. Multi-instrumentalist (guitar, irish bouzouki, mandolin, Irish whistles, bodhran and harmonica). |
Gazebo Stage |
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2:00 PM |
A mainstay of Chicago rock and roll during the late 70s, CENTERFOLD BAND has returned to the music scene to continue their driving brand of straight forward rock and roll entertainment. Make a date to get back into the fold. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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2:30 PM |
Hosted by The Peppermint Stick at 410 Robert Parker Coffin Road. |
The Peppermint Stick |
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2:30 PM-3:00 PM |
James Kopecky, Tap Dancing |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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3:00 PM |
7th heaven is a Rock/Pop band from the Chicagoland area. 7th heaven started in 1985 and is one of the biggest and busiest indie bands in the world. |
Fountain Square Stage |
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3:00 PM-6:00 PM |
Upbeat Rock n’ Roll |
Covered Bridge Stages |
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3:00 PM |
Classic cover tunes of the 60s through the 80s and the best of the blues songs by The Doors, The Stones, Van Morrison, Lynard Skynard, Santana, Eric Clapton, Wilson Pickett, The Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, John Cougar, and CCR with tributes to Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn and many more! |
Towner Green Stage |
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4:00 PM |
Reid Olson Acoustic/Songwriter/Singer |
Gazebo Stage |
All weekend long, take the kids to the Lion’s Den for Caricatures By Shiroda—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!