Chicago French Market - Wednesday, July 31 Lunch Hour Music - Dean Milano

Wednesday, July 31 Lunch Hour Music – Dean Milano
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Complimentary

If you missed Dean Milano earlier this month, or if you just wanted to hear his music again, today is your lucky day. Come listen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 at the Chicago French Market.

Singer and songwriter Dean Milano engages in storytelling through his preferred medium, music. Having mastered many styles of music, Milano effortlessly moves between the musical genres of folk, country, rock, ballads, bluegrass and pop.  He spent four years touring with The New Seekers and has been the opening act for the Spencer Davis Group, Bo Diddley, The Kingston Trio in addition to many others.  Come listen from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 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 October Events and Entertainment

October 3, 2012 - Lunch Hour Music with Dean Milano 11-2pm Complimentary
 Dean Milano is a songwriter, musician and the author of The Chicago Music Scene: 1960’s and 1970’s.  To kick off the October concert series, he will be performing a can’t miss concert at Chicago French Market.   Make your lunch memorable and grab your favorite co-worker for a fun and relaxing lunch hour.


October 11, 2012 – Rush Hour Music with Coventry Jones
4-7PM Complimentary
Inspired by iconic musician, Bob Dylan, Coventry Jones is a singer/songwriter from Milwaukee, WI who combines his critically acclaimed vocals with styles ranging from folk, Celtic and blues.  His song roster expands across a large variety of genres.



October 17, 2012 – Lunch Hour Music with Andrew Calhoun
11-2 PM Complimentary
Andrew Calhoun's music is innovative and rooted in tradition. Throughout his 40 years as a performer, he has evolved an increasingly varied repertoire including Irish and American folk songs, Scottish ballads, African-American spirituals, hymns, original works, and poems and songs by writers including Dave Carter, Mary Oliver and Robert Frost.


October 25, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Jenny Bienemann
4-7pm Complimentary
Jenny Bienemann combines startling musicianship with her original songs to create a musical experience that is quirky as it is thoughtful. During her performances, she offers up her exquisitely crafted, lyrical songs, often orchestrating vocal harmonies live with an electronic looper, as well as her dry humor drenched in Jazzy guitar.  This complimentary rush hour concert is fun and relaxing and is the perfect way to get ready for the upcoming weekend.



October 25th - Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine, Wine & Cheese Tasting
4:30 – 6:30pm Complimentary
Stop by the Chicago French Market’s Pastoral for its complimentary monthly wine tasting and taste some of the prizes of its wine portfolio. This month, Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine welcomes a representative from Consider Bardwell Farm, in west Pawlet Vermont offering samples of their special artisan cheeses. Bardwell Farm’s animals rotationally graze on organic pastures to produce the sweetest milk and tastiest cheese.  Come in for this special treat and taste the difference.



October 31, 2012 - Lunch Hour with Steve Justman
11-2pm Complimentary
Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunch hour crowd from 11-2pm to perform a complimentary concert for Chicago French Market patrons.  Justman hails from Chicago area and is known for performing Americana music.  He has performed in many of the best acoustic venues in the Chicagoland area and is excited to return to the 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!