Festival No. 0004456 · Est. 1980
Somewhere in Chicago
Where it happens
Who's playing, and when
Festival lineup
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About the artists
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Asleep At the Wheel is a group, founded 57 years ago in 1969 in Paw Paw, US. They are most often considered to be country, folk, western swing. -
John Prine was a singer. John Prine was born 79 years ago, on Thursday, 10 October 1946 in Maywood, US.
John Prine passed away at age 73 on Tuesday, 7 April 2020. John Prine is most often considered to be country, folk, singer-songwriter. -
Muddy Waters was a singer. Muddy Waters was born 112 years ago, on Friday, 4 April 1913 in Issaquena County, US.
Muddy Waters passed away at age 70 on Saturday, 30 April 1983. Muddy Waters is most often considered to be blues, blues rock, chicago blues, delta blues, electric blues, psychedelic rock. -
The Buckinghams is a group, founded 61 years ago in 1965 in Chicago, US. They are most often considered to be baroque pop, bubblegum pop, psychedelic pop, sunshine pop.
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The Lennon Sisters is a group, founded 71 years ago in 1955.
Somewhere to sleep it off
Where to stay
Apartments and hotels near Navy Pier, Chicago for the nights of the festival.