Articles by Laurel

Jade Strong lives in the Woodstock area. She “played ‘karaoke’ ukulele for six, and sang since she could make noise.” […]

Andy Andrick is part of Northwest Highway and also performs with other area musicians for planned events and impromptu occasions. […]

Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso are Small Potatoes, a Chicago based folk duo. They = describe their repertoire as “Celtic to Cowboy”. […]

Norm Siegel is a veteran of the Great Chicago Folk Scare (1967-1981). He’s played with some of Chicago’s best singer/songwriters. […]

Jim Fine performs traditional and modern acoustic folk music, country, oldies, standards. CD: Never Underestimate an Old Man with a Guitar. […]

Sammy Byerly is a lifelong, fulltime amateur musician and songwriter, plays percussion, guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. […]

Wattle & Daub perform with an authentic acoustic voice rooted in their passion for the power of the folk tradition. Originating in 2014 from the heart of the midwest, northern Illinois, husband and wife singer-songwriters […]

Randy Anderson is a self-taught guitar player who performs folk music, acoustic guitar with pickup. He often brings humor to his performances. […]