Hot Times at Old Town

Appearing below are selections from the hard copy Hot Times. The objective is to highlight activities at the School and in the larger community, especially those featuring or of special interest to teachers and staff. Your suggestions are welcome. Enter a comment (under any item); it will come to me rather than automatically appearing.

Dvorak, Holstein, and Craig — Oh my!

The Concert Hall had a full house on January 11th when these three folk troubadors came together for a wonderful show celebrating Ed Holstein’s first-ever CD.

Ed Holstein, brother of the late Fred Holstein, is himself a Chicago legend. As the major domo, promoter, and presiding presence at Holstein’s on Lincoln Avenue, he was a central figure in the Chicago folk scene. Now as a member of the faculty at the Old Town School, Ed’s music, stories, and humor have made him a popular, engaging guitar teacher. He was at his best on Sunday, both with his political quips AND his music.
Bonnie Koloc joined him for one number.

Joining Ed were Mark Dvorak, one of the Midwest’s most loved and respected folk singers, and Jim Craig — the folk performer with the unforgettable, deep bass voice (and proprietor of Hogeye Music in Evanston). Adding to these long-time performers were Peggy and Maura (the Pickin Bubs) and other guests.

This was another show many of us will remember for a long time — and should be a reminder for you: if you haven’t seen Eddie, keep watching for the next time he performs. He doesn’t play out that often but when he does, it’s always great.

Filed under: Interesting at Old Town by Skip | December 24, 2008 |


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