UPCOMING:
MUSEfest 2020 (Online)
Saturday-Sunday, December 5-6, 2020
Noon to 3 pm (CST)
Kathy’s set: Sunday, 1:30 pm (CST)
Kathy will participate in the first online version of this annual festival organized by Paris-based songwriter Hannah Judson. The two-day event will feature music, poetry, dance, indie film, and art from the U.S., England, and France. The festival will be livestreamed on both Facebook, facebook.com/themusefest, and YouTube.
Folk You! (Online)
Friday, December 18, 2020
7:30 p.m.
The 19th Anniversary edition of this songwriters showcase will feature original music by host Larry O. Dean, Brian McGrath, and Kathy, all performing “in the round” (taking turns) from their homes. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook at this link.
Album Release Celebration
Due to the global pandemic, Kathy is waiting to plan a full-band show celebrating her new album, If, until it’s safe to do so. She wishes all concert-goers and music supporters good health and peace during this difficult time.
PAST SHOWS:
Haiku Milieu: A Virtual Concert!
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Facebook Live Event: Songwriter and poet Jenny Bienemann hosted more than 20 artists, who performed original songs inspired by Jenny’s Haikus.
500th Anniversary of the Acoustic Explosion
Silvie’s, Chicago
Monday, November 25, 2019
Jenny Bienemann’s Haiku Milieu
Uncommon Ground Edgewater, Chicago
Thursday, July 11, 2019
In-the-Round with Sue Fink and Willa Moore
Wishbone North, Chicago
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Holiday Extravaganza
Debonair Social Club, Chicago
Friday, December 14, 2018
Fitzgerald’s Nightclub (main stage!)
Berwyn, IL
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Acoustic Explosion
Silvie’s, Chicago
Monday, October 22, 2018
International Park(ing) Day
Downtown Jefferson Park, Chicago
Friday, September 21, 2018
Folk You! Songwriters-in-the-Round
Silvie’s, Chicago
Friday, May 18, 2018
Fundraiser for Su Casa
The Hideout, Chicago
Friday, November 10, 2017
Sold-Out Album/Web Project Launch Show!
Halos Are History Debut
Filament Theatre, Chicago
Friday, October 6, 2017
Kathy spent the prior year writing songs, recording, and creating a companion website ahead of a full-band concert, which included projected images on an exposed-brick wall.
Almond&Olive Album Release Show
Benefiting Chicago Foundation for Women and also featuring Peter Andreadis and
All City Affairs
Ancien Cycles
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Hymns by Hers Benefit Concert
Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, Chicago
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Dave & Jodi’s Night of 1,000 Stars
With Paul Coady
Monthly Showcase at Friendly Tap, Berwyn, IL
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Sold-Out Album Release Show!
The Old Town School of Folk Music, Szold Hall, Chicago
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Thanks to all who attended the double-release of The Pilgrim and Melanie Budd’s Remedy!
Holiday Spectacular at Silvies, Chicago
Monday, December 21, 2015
A Salute to Songwriter Tom Recht, Chicago
Monday, October 19, 2015
Kernel Sound Emporium Songwriter Showcase, Chicago
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Folk You! Songwriters in the Round, Chicago
Friday, April 17, 2015
Holiday Spectacular Show, Chicago
Monday, December 22, 2014
Filament Theatre, Chicago (Beatles anniversary tribute)
Sunday, October 26, 2014
St. Helen’s Carnival, Chicago (performing with the Logan Squares)
Sunday, August 24, 2014
The Acoustic Explosion, Silvies, Chicago
Monday, August 18, 2014
Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival, Chicago
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Dave & Jodi’s Night of 1,000 Stars
Monthly Showcase at Friendly Tap, Berwyn, IL
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Metro, Chicago
Friday, March 21, 2014
Double Door, Chicago
Friday, January 10, 2014
Empty Bottle, Chicago
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Performance at The Alex Chilton Birthday Bash
Folk Alliance Region Midwest Conference
St. Louis, MO
October 24-27, 2013
Performance Lane and Private Showcases
Uncommon Ground (Clark), Chicago
July 18, 2013
4th Annual Independent Chicago Songwriter Festival
Curated festival showcasing 30 Chicago songwriters over four nights
Jerry’s, Chicago
June 26, 2013
Sold-Out Album Release Show!
The Hideout, Chicago
Friday, March 22, 2013
Superstorm Sandy Benefit
Uncommon Ground (Devon), Chicago
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Beat Kitchen, Chicago
Friday, November 16, 2012
4th Annual CRC Fest (Chicago Roots Collective)
Silvies, Chicago
Thursday, October 25, 2012
With New York songwriter Wiley Gaby
Uncommon Ground (Clark), Chicago
Friday, September 7, 2012
Jeff Park Arts & Music Fest, Chicago
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery,
Verona (Madison), WI
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Uncommon Ground (Clark), Chicago
Four Tulips, featuring Kathy, Eugenia Elliott, Melanie Budd,
and Linda Marie Smith
March 25, 2012
Silvies, Chicago
February 13, 2012
Uncommon Ground (Devon), Chicago
December 22, 2011
Arts Alive 45 at Jeff Park Station, Chicago
December 12, 2011
Elbo Room Acoustic Lounge, Chicago
December 2, 2011
