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 September 2023

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9
SAT

Silver Rose: Barb Silverman and Steve Rosen

Blackhawk Folk Society Concert Series
Blackhawk Folk Concert at Mount Morris Town Prk
Mt Morris Town Park, N3847 County Highway G
Mount Morris, Wisconsin

2:00 pm

This beloved dynamic duo has been performing for nearly 200 years it seems like. "A folk festival in a box" Barb and “the folk Buddha" Steve pack old-time to swing to novelty numbers weaving tight harmony, textured rhythms and solos, and snappy footwork. Do come!
www.blackhawkfolk.org
773-485-3363

16
SAT

String Three: Campeau, Silverman, Thomas

Queer Contra Dance
Second Unitarian Church
656 W Barry
Chicago, IL

7:00 pm to
9:30

Monthly delight for all shapes, sizes, costumes and identifiers who love to dance. Fiddler Fred, Guitarist Barbist, Uker Mitch. Fun galore.
773-485-3363

30
SAT

Barb Silverman and Rick Veras

Apple Fest
Giddings Plaza
Giddings and Lincoln Ave
Chicago

2:15 pm to
3:00

Annual apple-laden festival with apple fritters, apple cider, apple pies, candy apples, and the sweetest Old-Town-School derived music all day long at charming, casual Giddings Plaza. Pull up a bench or chair, eat and enjoy.
773-485-3363

 October 2023

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1
SUN

Barb Silverman and Fred Campeau

Grove Fest
The Grove Historical Museum
1700 N Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL

12:55 pm

In her 20th year performing at this rustic outdoor fest in its beautiful wooded setting, Barb is joined by veteran fiddler/banjoist/bass voiced Fred Campeau for old time and country gems.
www.thegroveglenview.org
847 299-6096

15
SUN

Barb Silverman & Fred Campeau

Chicago Library Concerts
Near North Branch Chicago Public Library
310 W Division
Chicago, IL

2:00 pm

Come gather round the warm, cozy sounds of this multi-skilled duo from the Old Town School of Folk Music as they share the sounds of the banjo, guitar, fiddle, percussion and serenade the season.
312 744-0991

 November 2023

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FRI

Silverman, Steinmann, Wankoff Trio

Annual Scouts Concert/Dance
Lincoln School
XXXX
Oak Park, IL

7:30 pm

We perform this every year with palpable joy from the scouts and families. Wouldn't give up this gig for all the revenue in the National Girl Scout Cookie Drive.
(773)485-3363

 December 2023

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7 - 15
THU - SUN

Eric Zorn, Mary Schmich, Barb Silverman, Anna Jacobson, Lani Lee, Steve Rosen, Fred Campeau, Aaron Smith, Zacbe Pichardo, Roy McGrath, Tylers and more

Songs of Good Cheer
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL

7:30 pm nights, 3:00 or 4:00 pm afternoons

YEAR 25!! Five shows December 7-10. Our rich, fully orchestrated, heartily harmonized show that celebrates the holidays and seals the year with joy. Four days of 13 musicians and 450 people singing rare, multi-ethnic and familiar gems. Varying show times. Sells out quickly so call OTS today!
www.oldtownschool.org
773 728-6000

16
SAT

Barb Silverman & Steve Rosen

Chicago Library Concerts
Mount Greenwood Public Library
11010 S Kedzie
Chicago, IL

3:00 pm

Celebrate the season as Chicago Public Libraries host holiday music all over our beloved city. Steve and Barbie, the iconic folk act "Silver Rose" have brought melifluous sound, joy and laughter to listeners for nearly 200 years, seems like. Banjo and fiddle, washboard and guitar, rich harmonies, jokes and schtick.
773 728-6000

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 August 2023

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Silverman's Cabaret Showcase

Cabaret Showcase
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625

Barb's Cabaret Showcases have been happening for 24 years and counting at Old Town School. This live performance will be in the East Building in the glassed-in fishbowl lobby. Pianist Paul Giallorenzo and 9 powerhouse singers display their vast repertoire and talent.
www.oldtownschool.org

Silverman's Zoom Cabaret Showcase

Zoom Cabaret Showcase
Online
Online
Online

Barb's Cabaret Showcases are over two decades running, and the pandemic generated this intimate and heart-warming new variety. Link in at 6:50 pm to the link below, and then scoot on over the 4545 N. Lincoln at 8:00 pm for the very different, dynamic in-person Cabaret Showcase. Pianist Paul Giallorenzo accompanies both with ease and heart. https://oldtownschool.zoom.us/j/81471751597?pwd=V28yQmM0QzZ4OVlvZFpsSzVGaXdXZz09
www.oldtownschool.org

Barb Silverman

White Oak Savanna Folk Fest
White Oak Folk Festival
4352 State Road 23
Dodgeville, WI 53533

At the beautiful and lush White Oak Folk Fest conceived and run by iconic Jonas Friddle, you can "Wake Up And Clog" with Barb to start your Saturday right. Hard soled shoes and a willing spirit is all you need. Barb team-calls with Cara for the Square Dance at 12:15. And check the incredible line-up of national and regional performers through the weekend.
www.whiteoakfolkfest.com

Sean Colledge, Barb Silverman, Jordan Wankoff

Horner Farmer's Market
Horner Park
2741 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Cajun and Old-time Americana fiddle tunes with guitar and washboard. Drop on by, and buy some tomatoes and scones while you're at it.

Hot Jazz Trio: Field, Silverman, Trachtenberg

Thursday Food Truck Concert
Jens Jensen Park
485 Roger Williams Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035

Offering Early Jazz, Western Swing and Folk Favorites, this rare trio features violin maker Gerry Field, singer/guitarist/washboardist Barb Silverman, and Al Trachtenbeg holding down the bass lines.

 July 2023

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The Teflons: Steve Doyle, Eugenia Elliott, Barb Silverman, Aaron Smith, Gail Tyler, Rick Veras

Chicago Botanic Gardens Wednesday Jazz Series
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL

The Teflons re-emerge with flare and fanfare on the luscious Botanic Gardens Esplanade with a palette of vintage jazz and western swing.
www.chicagobotanicgarden.org

Buds & Shoots: Aaron Smith, Barb Silverman, Fred Campeau, Sara Coral

Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Belmont & Damen Stage
Chicago, IL

Wild and roaring annual music/food fest in historic Roscoe Village where "Buds & Shoots" are chosen to open for the dynamic "Way Down Wanderers." We have a couple of surprises in this configuration that you'll be pleased to see and hear.

Silver Trotters: Fred Campeau, Barb Silverman, Chirps Smith

Square Roots Festival Dance
Old Town School of Folk Music
Lincoln and Sunnyside Stage
Chicago, IL 60625

Back by popular demand of families and staff, the Silver Trotters create an on-the-spot family dance on the shaded street in front of the Sunnyside Stage. Last year we had two-year-olds on up to 80 year-olds marching, swinging and laughing with joy. We'll do it again!
www.oldtownschool.org

Barb Silverman

Washboard Workshop
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL

Expand your rhythm journey with washboard in hand and thimbles ready. We will slide into steady shuffle rhythms and spiffy syncopations to accompany jug band, old time, Cajun and swing styles. This fun workshop will be led by washboard wizard Barb, known for four decades as multiple band leader and rhythm queen.
www.oldtownschool.org

Hot Jazz Trio: Gerry Field, Barb Silverman, Alan Trachtenburg

EBO Has Talent
Edgewater Beach Organization
5555 N Sheridan
Chicago, IL

Barb and seasoned jazz musicians Gerry Field and Al Trachtenberg spread a smorgasboard of jazz standards, country classics and folk favorites. This spicy summer concert series is sponsored by the Edgewater Beach Association. Limited audience, contact Barb to be on guest list!

 June 2023

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Cabaret Showcase

Cabaret Showcase
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625

Two showcases in one night! Zoom the early virtual show at 6:45 pm at this link:https://oldtownschool.zoom.us/j/83831630658?pwd=NXU1SGVZL0NtdnVKWGxuU0dFSXRqdz09 Then swing on over to the East building lobby, 4545 N. Lincoln for a live ZING of a show -- eleven performers with STUNNING voices and widely ranging styles. Jazz pianist Paul Giallorenzo on the keys, Barb directs.
www.oldtownschool.org

Silver Rose Trio (Silverman, Campeau, Coral)

Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Hamilton Lakes
2 Pierce Place
Itasca, IL 60143

Silver Rose is featured Saturday 4 pm at this joyous outdoor all-weekend musical fest with men in kilts, beer gardens and food galore. We celebrate the glory of the Scottish tradition as it has crossed the sea and taken on American forms, rendering Scottish and Bluegrass.

 May 2023

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Barb Silverman

Classic Country Duets Workshop
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625

Let's expand our lungs and spirits to the gems of Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers,Tammy Wynette and George Jones, and the infamous Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson -- the undisputed kings and queens of country duet vocals. We will swim the lush waters of their harmonies led by Barb, the front person of country swing and jug bands.
www.oldtownschool.org

 April 2023

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Cabaret Showcase Old Town School

Cabaret Showcase
Old Town School East
4545 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Twenty-two year running Cabaret Showcase rallies again in the lovely East building lobby with 9 powerful and soulful voices rendering classic jazz standards to spicy show tunes. Jazz pianist Paul Giallorenzo on piano, Barb Silverman artistic guidance.
www.oldtownschool.org

 March 2023

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Barb Silverman

Grab A Board And Rub Washboard Workshop
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL

Washboard Queen Barb whips up rhythm techniques for the young and old, the brave and timid, the coordinated and the wild. Basic skills and accompaniment for jug band, old time, swing and cajun. Grab A Board And Rub.
www.oldtownschool.org
bsilverman@oldtownschool.org

Trio D'Argent (Colledge, Rosen, Silverman)

Chicago Queer Contra
Second Unitarian Church
656 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

A dance for all stripes of humanity at this joyous community event with music by the recently coalesced "Trio D'Argent," hailed performers of Americana and Cajun.
chicagoqueercontra.wordpress.com

 February 2023

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Barbara Silverman

Classic Country Duets Workshop
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60618

Let’s wail to the gems of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, the Louvin Brothers, Alison Kraus and Robert Plant — the soulful masters of country duets. Dive into this wailing song fest with seasoned songstress Barb Silverman, the Harmony Duchess of the Oldtown School.

 January 2023

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Barbara Silverman & Colby Maddox

Cowboy Songs Concert
Warrenville Public Library
28W751 Stafford Place
Warrenville, IL 60555

An enlightening program of classic Cowboy Songs, Western folklore and a sprinkling of Western Swing tunes. Barb and Colby reunite fiddle, guitars, washboard, & sweet harmony.
Sign up here for this free event.

Barbara Silverman

Family Day
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

The magnificent Chicago Children's Museum hosts Barb for two fun-filled concerts encompassing music and movement, sound and soundscapes. Hands-on percussion blocks, scrapers, dancing limberjack. Fun for all the fam.
www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org

 December 2022

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Barb Silverman, Anna Jacobson, Roy McGraff, Eric Zorn, Mary Schmich, Steve Rosen, Fred Campeau, Lani Lee, Aaron Smith, Paul & Gail Tyler, Zacbe Pichardo

Songs of Good Cheer
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 n. Lilncoln Ave
Chicago, IL

The 24th year of this iconic, heartwarming, stunningly crafted 4-day holiday concert with 13 musicians and sold-out audiences. Fully orchestrated and harmonized, top-of-the-line soloists, nationally touted columnists spearheading these shows with rousing audience voices chiming in. Holiday songs of every ilk from all over the world and straight from your hearts.
www.oldtownschool.org

 October 2022

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Barb Silverman & Fred Campeau

Grove Fest
The Grove Historical Museum
1700 N Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL

Annual Harvest Hoe Down Fest with stages and pulled pork, rhubarb pie, and other festivities. Barb and Fred present an array of traditional and oldtime favorites with banjo, fiddle, guitar, bones and washboard.
www.thegroveglenview.org

Barb Silverman & Rick Veras

Fall Fest
Chicago Botanic Gardens
1000 W Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL

The lush, breathtaking Chicago Botanic Gardens celebrate fall every year with this diverse stretch of vendors and music along the fountain-decked Promenade. Come join the feast!
www.chicagobotanicgarden.org

Barb Silverman, Al Trachtenburg, Gerry Field

EBO Has Talent
Edgewater Beach Association
5555 N. Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL

Barb is joined by seasoned jazz musicians Gerry Field and Al Trachtenburg for this smorgasboard of jazz standards, country classics and folk favorites. This annual spicy summer concert series is sponsored by the Edgewater Beach Association.

Buds & Shoots

Boots and Bling: Unity on the North Shore Fundraiser Gala
Unity on the North Shore
3434 Central St
Evanston, IL

The stunning Buds and Shoots have been chosen to provide a Fall Harvest Hoedown Festival. This gala fundraiser will include cocktails, silent auction, barn dancing, festive dinner and much more, with proceeds benefiting Unity on the North Shore. The event begins at 6:00 pm, the band starts playing 8:00 pm.
www.silverbeammusic.com

Buds & Shoots

Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark
Chicago, IL 60613

In Wrigley Field's front yard, this esteemed and free concert series has invited illustrious Buds & Shoots (check us out on wwwsilverbeammusic.com) to render a set of country folk classics. Come hear a four-piece of harmonic voices, exceptional solos and a tight woven sound.
https://www.gallagherway.com

Barb Silverman

Elgin Hadassah Concert
Edgewater Creekside Lodge
2554 Edgewater Drive
Elgin, IL 60124

Returning for the 3rd time to this Hadassah Chapter, Barbara is their favorite performer. She weaves together vintage popular hits and Jewish gems in a sweet tapestry peppered with humorous anecdotes.

 September 2022

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Barb Silverman

Harmony Singing Workshop
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Duets, trios, counterpoint harmony, part-singing and understanding it all from soup to nuts. Join this everybody-welcome workshop without fear or retribution, just soaring voices and lots of fun.
www.oldtownschool.org

The Silver Trotters: Fred Campeau, Anna Jacobson, Steve Rosen, Barb Silverman

Chicago Live
WAVE WALL STAGE NAVY PIER
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

City-wide "Chicago Live" celebration of performing artists features Old Town School's Barb Silverman's "Silver Trotters" band and her singular dance calling full of skill and whimsey, for the beginner to the worn-out leather-shoed. Come to the base of the Navy Pier ferris wheel for the fun.

 August 2022

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Barb Silverman & Steve Rosen

Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life
xxxx
Chicago, IL

Private event

 July 2022

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SILVER TROTTERS: Campeau, Rosen, Silverman, Smith

SQUARE ROOTS FESTIVAL
Old Town School of Folk Music
Lincoln and Sunnyside Stage
Chicago, IL 60625

Family Dance on a new Sunnyside Avenue stage in the shade! Star oldtime masters Fred Campeau, Steve Rosen and Chirps Smith play stirring fiddle tunes to Barb's calling of an array of fun dances easy for the whole family -- heck, the whole neighborhood can join in!
www.oldtownschool.org

 June 2022

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BARB SILVERMAN

HARMONY SINGING WORKSHOP
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL

Sweet harmonies sung full throttle for beginner to experienced voices including folk songs, country ballads, swing tunes and whimsical fun songs. Harmony queen Barb captures and coasts through simple parallel harmonies on up to counterpoint and multiple part gems.
www.oldtownschool.org/classes/openhouse

BARB SILVERMAN

RELAX ON STAGE
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60618

"RELAX ON STAGE" workshop with Barb Silverman, multiple band leader and Life Story Theatre creator (www.silverbeammusic.com) leads this lively 80-minute workshop. Explore tools that engage an audience with charm, ease, humor, spirit and soul. We will exchange bits of real life anecdotes to weave into our stage material. $30.
www.oldtownschool.org

SILVER ROSE TRIO (Silverman, Veras, Rosen)

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES
Hamilton Lakes
2 Pierce Place
Itasca, IL 60143

An all-day fest celebrating the glory of the Scottish tradition as it has crossed the sea and mutated into its many American forms of music and movement. Silver Rose will be performing Bluegrass and Celtic varieties. Sponsored by Illinois Saint Andrew Society.

SILVER BEAM QUINTET: Silverman, Veras, Rosen, Straeffer, Campeau

TOTAL VOCAL FREEDOM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DeKoven Center
600 21st Street
Racine, WI 53403

The multi-talented Silver Beam Quintet will provide square dancing (Barb the caller) and a rich set of classic songs for this highly skilled group of international singers. The lovely Dekoven Center sits right on the bluff above Lake Michigan, an evening promising to be gorgeous in every way.

 May 2022

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Barbara Silverman

WASHBOARD WORKSHOP
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL

Barb Silverman leads this engaging hands-on washboard rally covering basic rhythm patterns common to jug band, swing, old-time, and Cajun/Zydeco. You'll start with simple shuffle rhythms and build to more exciting variations and patterns. Bring your own board and thimbles or bottle openers or scratchers.
www.oldtownschool.org/classes/openhouse

TRIO D'ARGENT Silverman, Rosen, Colledge

BAYOU FUNDRAISER PARTY (private event)
XXXX
Chicago, IL

Cajun gems and Oldtime favorites baked by this new threesome with decades of playing experience all melded into a new blend. Fundraiser for the scholarship fund of the Latin School. Button accordion, guitar, fiddles, triangle and washboard.

SILVER ROSE TRIO: Silverman, Rosen, Veras

DUPAGE COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL
DuPage County Fairgrounds Festival
2015 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187

The beloved Silver Rose Trio kicks off the music for this wonderful event in the wild west (Wheaton) on the US Bank Horseshoe Stage with country and swing chestnuts, rich harmony and some clogging thrown in. Fiddle, mando, guitar, washboard, bones and feet.
https://dupagecountyfair.org/event/dupage-communit

 April 2022

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Barbara Silverman w/ Rick Veras

One of a Kind Show
Merchandise Mart
Illinois Street and the Chicago River, 7th floor
Chicago, IL

Barb is one of six selected OTS musicians to perform at this huge conglomeration of artists, artisans, jewelry and furniture makers and more, an annual all-weekend event at the majestic Merchandise Mart right on the Chicago River. Look and listen for her country ballads, swing chestnuts, washboard ruckus, and melodious voice backed by fiddler extraordinaire Rick.

 March 2022

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Barbara Silverman

Harmony Singing Workshop
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL

A live in-person gathering of real human beings singing in a big space together. We'll sing some haunting country duets, some three-part early rock hits, a couple of swing tunes with multiple parts. Sign up, sing up!!
www.oldtownschool.org

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