Rush Hour Music with Matt Cantlon at the Chicago French Market

Thursday, September 19
Rush Hour Music
4-7 p.m.
Matt Cantlon

Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been playing guitar and singing for more than 20 years.  In addition to doing solo acoustic gigs, he also plays in the popular duo The Acoustic Generation. Matt averages about 200 live gigs a year and when he’s not performing, he’s busy writing songs. Matt’s song list is quite extensive and includes classic from many different genres. Rock, Country and Pop are just some of the types of music that Matt play on a regular basis.

Wednesday, June 5 Lunch Hour Music - Matt Cantlon

Wednesday, June 5 Lunch Hour Music - Matt Cantlon
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Complimentary

Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been singing and playing rock, pop and country music on his guitar for more than 20 years. In addition to doing solo acoustic gigs he also plays in the popular duo, The Acoustic Generation. Cantlon averages about 200 live performances a year and is a prolific song writer spanning a variety of genres. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the Chicago French Market.

Live Music This January at the Chicago French Market

Thursday, January 10 – Lunch Hour Music with Annalee Hooson
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
A Chicago French Market favorite Annalee Hooson is back to perform her original and easy listening cover songs. Listening to a live performance by Hooson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 10 is a perfect way to unwind during your lunch hour. 

Wednesday, January 16 – Lunch Hour Music with Dean Milano
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
Dean Milano is a songwriter, musician and the author of The Chicago Music Scene: 1960’s and 1971’s and will be playing a lunch hour concert at the Chicago French Market. Make you lunch hour special, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 16 by mixing up your work day with a special performance by a talented artist. 

Wednesday, January 30 – Lunch Hour Music with Matt Cantlon
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been singing and playing rock, pop and country music on his guitar for more than 20 years. In addition to doing solo acoustic gigs he also plays in the popular duo, The Acoustic Generation. Cantlon averages about 200 live performances a year and is a prolific song writer spanning a variety of genres. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 30.

Chicago French Market Free Events and Concerts

May 10, 2012-Rush Hour Music with Maverick & T
4-7pm ComplimentaryMaverick & T are a well-known Chicago-native duo that sings and plays guitar while covering everything from classic rock, soul and originals. Come enjoy their live rush hour concert. It’s the perfect way to end a hectic day.

May 12, 2012-Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine-Wine Tasting
12-2pm Complimentary
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will be hosting its monthly wine tasting held the second Saturday of the month. Several varieties of artisan wines will be featured.


May 16, 2012-Lunch Hour Music with Maverick & T
11-2pm Complimentary
Maverick & T are well- known Chicago native duo that sings and plays guitar while covering everything from classic rock, soul and originals. So grab your co-worker and head to the Chicago French Market for lunch,

May 24, 2012-Rush Hour Music with Matt Cantlon
4-7pm Complimentary
Matt Cantlon’s lucrative music career includes both solo success and with The Acoustic Generation. Matt will be performing a rush hour concert from his extensive song list of classics, rock, country and pop.

May 30, 2012-Lunch Hour Music with Steve Justman
11-2pm Complimentary
Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunchtime crowds from 11-2pm. Justman is a Chicago area musician who specializes in performing Americana music. He has performed in many venues in the Chicago area and is excited to return to The Chicago French Market.

April Events and Concerts at Chicago French Market

April 4, 2012-Lunch Hour Music with Matt Cantlon

11-2pm Complimentary

Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been playing guitar and singing for more than 20 years. In addition to his successful solo career, he also plays in the popular duo The Acoustic Generation. He’s a singer/song writer with and extensive song list of his originals as well as classics from genres across the board.

April 12, 2012-Rush Hour Music with Coventry Jones

4-7 pm Complimentary

Coventry Jones is a singer/songwriter from Milwaukee whose inspiring career has been greatly influenced by the great Bob Dylan. Coventry combines critically acclaimed vocals with styles ranging from folk to Celtic to Delta Blues. Come, relax and enjoy his rush hour concert featuring a collection of his original songs.

April 14, 2012-Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine- Wine Tasting

12-2 pm Complimentary

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will be hosting its monthly wine tasting where it will feature several varieties of artisan wines.   

April 18, 2012-Lunch Hour Music with Linsea Moon Waugh

11-2 pm Complimentary

Linsea Moon Waugh plays acoustic covers to suit any occasion.  She has been performing for nearly 13 years and isn’t afraid to take the challenge of audience requests.  Come and enjoy a lunch hour concert and listen to some of our favorite tunes performed by Linsea.  

April 26, 2012-Rush Hour Music with Dean Milano

4-7 pm Complimentary

American legend Dean Milano will be playing a lunch hour concert.  His long and successful career as a songwriter, musician and author is sure to impress any audience.  Stop in during your lunch hour and enjoy some original music from Dean.

April 28, 2012-2^nd Annual Pastoral’s Artisan Producer Festival

11-3pm Complimentary

Join us at the Chicago French Market for the 2^nd Annual Pastoral’s Artisan Producer Festival.  This complimentary, educational and entertaining “meet the maker” tasting event features more than 70 artisan producers of wine, beer, meat, sweets, accompaniments and so much more from around the block and around the world!