World Music Company

Accordion, Concertina, Fiddle, Hammered Dulcimer, Harp, Viola, Violin, Tenor Banjo, Tin Whistle. David is a world champion Hammered Dulcimer player and devoted educator of several decades.

Originally posted 2009-07-19 23:42:37.

We have open mics on the first, second, third, and fourth Fridays of every month. The first Friday is Electric Open Mic. The Electric nite is for electronic instruments and combos. Acoustic music is ok. We don’t neccessarily want to make rules about the music, but this is the night when you can really kick it and get loud! The second and fourth Fridays are acoustic nites. You can play a rock style of music if you want, we just like to keep it down on these nites, and accomodate those players who come out and treat us to classical and fingerstyle jazz, etc. The third Friday is Rock Band nite. We host up to three local bands from 7-10pm. All of our open mics feature pot-luck, and your contributions are appreciated. Cover is only $4. Check out the southside’s best talent.

Originally posted 2009-07-01 21:25:56.

TRUMPET, BRASSWINDS, RECORDER, and PIANO
Music is critical to Dave. He believes that music helps to improve a student’s intellect, opens doors for traveling and meeting ineresting new people. But he knows that sometimes students need special nurturing and support to blossom in music. Read the rest of this entry »

Originally posted 2009-07-20 18:46:19.

April 25, 2009 8:00pm Back to Concerts

SONS OF THE NEVER WRONG

Sons of the Never Wrong are a folk trio from Chicago made up of Bruce Roper, Deborah Lader, and Sue Demel. The band has been creating original “turbo-charged folk music” for 15 years to a cult-like national following. With their different take on three part harmony on top of witty, whimsical songs, Sons’ style springs from a tradition you’d swear you’ve heard, but this just ain’t your grandpop’s folk music.
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Originally posted 2009-07-17 18:18:31.

At 2pm on October 3rd, The World Music Company is pleased and honored to host Abraham Lincoln. Our own David “Professor” Becker will take the stage to present “Honest Abe and His Guitar”, in which he takes on the role of Abraham Lincoln, a known music aficionado and harmonica player. As Lincoln, Becker presents a first person telling of the former president’s life, interwoven with music of the time, particularly songs that were favorites of Lincoln, and what they meant to “Honest” Abe.

The presenter and pricipal actor, Becker, has taught in Chicago Public Schools for over thirty years, has been a musical performer for about the same time, and has been a Lincoln scholar for his entire life. The performance begins promptly at 2pm with a fanfare of “Hail to the Chief”, and tickets are only $3. This program is designed to be entertaining for children, adults, scholars, and the curious. Call 773.779.7059 for tickets and information.

Originally posted 2009-09-22 13:59:56.