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JULY PERFORMERS
ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
JULY 12
Antoine Anthony is a Chicago singer/songwriter, inspired by the deep soul and R&B sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s as well as his father, a respected church-based vocalist/pianist. His songs – ranging from inspirational to R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, and pop – are combined with the edge and flair of the 90s and 2000s for a deeply unique
JULY 12
Antoine Anthony is a Chicago singer/songwriter, inspired by the deep soul and R&B sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s as well as his father, a respected church-based vocalist/pianist. His songs – ranging from inspirational to R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, and pop – are combined with the edge and flair of the 90s and 2000s for a deeply unique musical experience. His first EP, “30,” will be released on August 30, 2025.
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SPONSORED BY DOWNTOWN HYDE PARK / SSA #61, A&S BEVERAGES, AND TONI PRECKWINKLE - COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT
Cecy Santana
ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
JULY 19
Cecy Santana is a Chicago-based Brazilian singer, songwriter, and performer known for blending samba, jazz, funk, pop, and Latin rock into a vibrant, high-energy sound. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, she comes from a deeply musical family and has built a strong following in Chicago’s live music scene through performances with h
JULY 19
Cecy Santana is a Chicago-based Brazilian singer, songwriter, and performer known for blending samba, jazz, funk, pop, and Latin rock into a vibrant, high-energy sound. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, she comes from a deeply musical family and has built a strong following in Chicago’s live music scene through performances with her own band and the acclaimed Santana tribute project SUPERNATURAL.
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SPONSORED BY BMO BANK, LA RABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, AND SMALL CHEVAL
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Michael damani
ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS
Michael damani
JULY 26
Michael Damani is a Chicago-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist known for his signature “Cosmic Blues” sound — a powerful fusion of blues, soul, funk, rock, and R&B. Raised in Chicago’s rich blues community, Damani has built a reputation as one of the city’s dynamic next-generation musicians, performing
JULY 26
Michael Damani is a Chicago-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist known for his signature “Cosmic Blues” sound — a powerful fusion of blues, soul, funk, rock, and R&B. Raised in Chicago’s rich blues community, Damani has built a reputation as one of the city’s dynamic next-generation musicians, performing both locally and internationally. He is a former member of the Original Chicago Blues All-Stars and has toured throughout Australia, France, Brazil, and Canada.
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SPONSORED BY AIRBNB, SOPHY HOTEL, AND UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
AUGUST PERFORMERS
LOS GALLOS BAND
Sheryl Youngblood
Sheryl Youngblood
AUGUST 2
Los Gallos are Chicago’s premier Mexi-Americana Roots band. Transcending musical borders, Los Gallos are known for their unsegregated sound. Their roots-oriented style draws upon traditional Latin and American vibes. Los Gallos seamlessly fuse an eclectic mix of Cumbia, Tex-Mex and Bolero with Country, Rock and Blues to create the
AUGUST 2
Los Gallos are Chicago’s premier Mexi-Americana Roots band. Transcending musical borders, Los Gallos are known for their unsegregated sound. Their roots-oriented style draws upon traditional Latin and American vibes. Los Gallos seamlessly fuse an eclectic mix of Cumbia, Tex-Mex and Bolero with Country, Rock and Blues to create their signature sound.
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SPONSORED BY HYDE PARK BANK AND CHESTERFIELD AWNING COMPANY
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Sheryl Youngblood
Sheryl Youngblood
Sheryl Youngblood
AUGUST 9
2015 Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame inductee Sheryl Youngblood grew up in a musical family, starting out singing and playing various instruments in the church during her teen years. She started the Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band in 2013. Sheryl is a powerful vocalist, drummer, songwriter, bandleader, and entertainer.
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AUGUST 9
2015 Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame inductee Sheryl Youngblood grew up in a musical family, starting out singing and playing various instruments in the church during her teen years. She started the Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band in 2013. Sheryl is a powerful vocalist, drummer, songwriter, bandleader, and entertainer.
SPONSORED BY HYDE PARK-KENWOOD COMMUNITY CONFERENCE AND HYATT PLACE HOTEL
Javon Watson
Sheryl Youngblood
Javon Watson
AUGUST 16
Javon Watson is a creative musician/vocalist/performer whose smooth singing style and creativity has given him a reputation that precedes him - truly an amazingly talented artist. Anyone that has ever seen him perform or head about his ability to entertain large multi-culture audiences knows that he gives his fans an experience
AUGUST 16
Javon Watson is a creative musician/vocalist/performer whose smooth singing style and creativity has given him a reputation that precedes him - truly an amazingly talented artist. Anyone that has ever seen him perform or head about his ability to entertain large multi-culture audiences knows that he gives his fans an experience they will enjoy and remember forever.
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SPONSORED BY THE GAYLE JANOWITZ CHARITABLE FUND AND KIMBARK PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
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