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Chicagoland's Old Time String Band

3rd Sunday String Band is a group of dynamic Chicago musicians dedicated to the preservation and performance of traditional American music. Their music includes Old Time Appalachian songs, Midwestern fiddle tunes, early country, bluegrass, folk, and even rock favorites.

Angela Moss: fiddle, vocals.
David Rowley: guitar, vocals.
Janet Lettrich: fiddle, washboard, vocals.
Rich Kurowski: banjo, harmonica, vocals.
Sandy Bykowski: penny whistle, shakers, washboard, harmonica, tambourine, bones, vocals.
Andy Norton: octave mandolin, mandolin, backup vocals.
Mike Collins: upright bass, electric bass, backup vocals.

CALENDAR

May 2025
Date	Event Comments
18 SUN	Buena Park PorchFest near Hazel St. and Junior Terrace St. Chicago, IL - Directions time: 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM The 4th annual Buena Park PorchFest, featuring dozens of musical acts performing across many porches. The event supports local musicians (like us!) and the association of neighbors (all stages: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm). Tickets will be sold (or wander for free).

June 2025
Date	Event Comments
01 SUN	Lakeview PorchFest near Greenview Ave and Wolfram St. Chicago, IL - Directions time: 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Local musical acts performing across front porches throughout Lakeview. Enjoy an intimate live music experience while connecting with neighbors and supporting local musicians. (all stages: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm). Tickets (or wander for free).

-- past dates --

August 2024

Event

Comments

Buena Park PorchFest

near Kenmore Ave and Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL

3:30 pm to 4:15 pm

The 3rd annual Buena Park PorchFest, featuring 34 musical acts performing across 18 porches. The event supports local musicians (like us!) and the association of neighbors (all stages: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm).

Roscoe Village PorchFest

near Western Ave and Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

Enjoy an intimate live music experience while connecting with neighbors and supporting local musicians. Full event between Addison to Wellington and Ravenswood Ave to Western Ave (all stages: 1 pm - 5 pm).

Logan Square Farmers Market

near Kedzie Blvd and Albany Ave
Chicago, IL

11:15 pm to 2:30 pm

Lured by trendy TikToks flaunting stylishly dressed shoppers and colorful produce, upward of 15,000 people now attend the Logan Square Farmers Market every week, which features a wide range of products from raclette cheese to honey-infused tahini.

November 2024

Event

Comments

B.S.A. Troop 115 Spaghetti Dinner

4477 N Lowell Ave
Chicago, IL

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm;
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

All-You-Can-Eat Pasta, salad, garlic bread.
(1) Dine-In registration; (2) packaged-to-go sales;
(3) raffle tickets; and (4) donations.

PAST SHOWS AND VENUES

Lakeview Porchfest • United Center
Buena Park Porchfest • Logan Square Farmers Market
Roscoe Village Porchfest • Lizard's Liquid Lounge
C.J. Arthur's • Musky Fest • The Abbey Pub
Northfield Farmers Market • Green City Farmers Markets
The McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
The Peninsula Hotel • Garfield Park Conservatory
Uncommon Ground • The Heartland Cafe
The Red Line Tap • No Exit Cafe
Save More Lounge • The Illinois Storytelling Festival
WLUW radio • Myopic Books • The East Bank Club
various churches, medical facilities, and senior centers.