Events

9:00 PM, $5 suggested

101 featuring Mairead Case

101 is a monthly lecture series organized by Homeroom in partnership with YouMeThemEverybody(a Chicago arts and music podcast). Each event features a different speaker who, in open dialogue with the audience, will give a short talk about not just what they do, but how and why they do it. Occasionally, 101 speakers also discuss other arts and culture makers that inspire and influence them. 101 takes place the second Monday of each month at the Hungry Brain (2319 W. Belmont) from February through May.

Mairead Case works at Columbia College Chicago and is Managing Editor at Literago.org. She’s written and edited for Proximity, AREA Chicago, featherproof, the2NDHAND, Pitchfork.com, Punk Planet, Viceland.com, Squid Collective, and some other places. Mairead started a writing program at an Indiana juvie and did a radio show about dreams for Neighborhood Public Radio at the 2008 Whitney Biennial. Tonight she’s talking about Greenwich Village folk music scene pioneer Karen Dalton.

9:00 PM, $7 suggested

Songwriter Showcase featuring Andy Rosenstein and Tyler Beach

Justin Petertil of Love Raid and Office hosts our regular Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic featuring Andy Rosenstein.

Andy Rosenstein plays keyboard for Bumpus, and writes for and fronts Clip Art. Rosenstein’s songs draw inspiration from the pop music of the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s. He avoids much of the cynicism of contemporary indie music. Instead, Rosenstein writes with an infectious exuberance and a playful naiveté. Even songs about breaking up bounce with optimism.

Tyler Beach writes for and performs in Leaf Bird and numerous jazz projects. He plays and sings in a lanquid, gentle style that conveys a deep longing. As an accomplished jazz and soul guitar player, Beach prefers mellow, cascading melodies that sweep over his folk asthetic. He never rushes or forces an idea; Beach’s music sips and savours.

At Elastic Arts 2830 N Milwaukee (2nd floor)