Apple Fest Entertainment

WILSON AVENUE - MUSIC STAGE
Tunes throughout the day at Lincoln & Wilson Avenues

Saturday, October 1^st 2022

12:00pm - 2:30pm - the StingRays, 50s, 60s, 70s Rock & Roll
The StingRays play the greatest Rock & Roll ever written -- authentically and passionately. The StingRays have a highly interactive show -- children through seniors always dance, win at trivia, or join in a Conga or Twist contest. The band's costuming and moves reflect the era. 

3:30pm - 6:00pm - Tijuana Hercules, Swampy Blues
Tijuana Hercules is a Chicago based hip shakin', swamp blues combo that surveys the landscape with woe eyes on the past and three eyes on the future.  The band has found musical inspiration in boogie, north Mississippi hill country blues, and hard bop.  Tijuana Hercules has released a handful of critically praised recordings.

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GIDDINGS PLAZA
Featured Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artists.

Saturday, October 1^st 2022

12:15pm - 1:00pm - The Dreamtree Shakers, Multi-Instrumental Rhythm & Song

1:15pm - 2:00pm - Brandi Berry Benson, Classical/Folk

2:15pm - 3:00pm - Steve Rosen, Old-Time Banjo & Song

3:15pm - 4:00pm - Paul Kaye, Rags, Blues & Assorted Hokum!

4:15pm - 5:00pm - Shelley Miller, Pop/Rock/Folk

*times subject to change

 

WILSON AVENUE - MAIN STAGE
Lincoln & Wilson Avenues

Saturday, October 1^st 2022

10:00am - 11:15am - 11th Annual Pooch Costume Contest, by Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
An amazingly fun opportunity to parade your special pooch in front of our special panel of judges in hope of winning great prizes and parading around Lincoln Square. (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)

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LELAND AVENUE
KIDS ZONE

Kids Activities at Lincoln & Leland Avenues
PRESENTED by OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC

Hosted by Liz Klassen

Saturday, October 1^st 2022

10:00am - 10:20am
Old-Time/Folk, with Rachael Claire

10:30am - 10:50am
Indian Bollywood + Folk Dance, with Chitrahar Cultural Academy

11:00am - 11:45am
African Drumming, with Victoria Djembe & Friends

12:00pm - 12:20pm
Wiggleworms, with Dr. Waffle

12:30pm - 12:50pm
Youth Musicians from Old Town School of Folk Music, with teaching artist Jessica Martino

1:00pm - 1:50pm
Echo Me! - Global Music for Kids, with Maryanne Johnson & Lenny Marsh

2:00pm - 2:20pm
Bilingual Dance Party!, with Renée Nanzer

2:30pm - 2:50pm
Americana for Kids, with Alison Gross

3:00pm - 3:50pm
Folk Pop for Kids, with Laura Doherty

WILSON AVENUE - MUSIC STAGE

Tunes throughout the day at Lincoln & Lawrence Avenues

Sunday, October 2^nd 2022

10:00am - 12:00pm - The Friends Band, Variety of Genres
The Friends Band has something for everyone!  From top 40 current hits to popular jazz classics, you'll come to enjoy this band as one of Chicago's most delightful group of musicians!

1:00pm - 3:00pm - The Noize, Classic Rock to Today's Hits
The Noize is a Chicago band that plays it all: Rock, Pop, Funk, Country, Soul, and Motown. They entertain audiences with a wide spectrum of popular, crowd pleasing songs that you know and love, incorporating their own unique style and flavor within a high energy presentation that connects with all audiences. The fusion of each band member's diverse musical backgrounds culminates in a sound that's entirely their own.

4:00pm - 6:00pm - Los Perros Cubanos, Music of Cuba's Golden Age
Los Perros Cubanos features the music of Cuba's Golden Age of the 1940s and 1950s. The band's music combines the traditional Cuban music styles of Son Cubano, Salsa, Cha Cha, and Charanga with modern instrumental prowess for a captivating sound that moves your feet.

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GIDDINGS PLAZA
Featured Old Town School of Folk Music teaching artists.

Sunday, October 2^nd 2022

12:15pm - 1:00pm - Mike Austin & Jim Conway, Irish Traditional

1:15pm - 2:00pm - Jim Conway & Mike Austin, Honky Tonk & Roots

2:15pm - 3:00pm - Shoji Naito, Instrumental Blues/Jazz

3:15pm - 4:00pm - Jonas Friddle, Old-Time Banjo

4:15pm - 5:00pm - Till the Earth, Acoustic Crowd Pleasers

*times subject to change

 

LELAND AVENUE
KIDS ZONE

Kids Activities at Lincoln & Leland Avenues
PRESENTED by TIMELESS TOYS

Hosted by Jeremy Drazner

Sunday, October 2nd 2022

10:00am - 10:45am
Drag Queen Story Time, dancing & singing!, with Ginger Forest

11:00am - 11:45am
Windy City Wondertainment "Supercharge", with Edge of Orion

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Kids Experimental Music, with The Lucky Trikes

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Traditional & Modern Irish Music, with Donnybrooks

2:00pm - 2:45pm
A Combination of Sketch, Physical Comedy & Dance!, with Comedy Dance Chicago

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Dance Moves for All Ages & Abilities, with The Headspin Guy