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October 2022
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
Barb Silverman & Steve Rosen	Celebration of Life Celebration of Life xxxx Chicago, IL	Private event

July 2022
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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

December 2021
Performer	Place	Comments
Barb Silverman, Anna Jacboson, Roy McGraff, Aaron Smith, Steve Rosen, Fred Campeau, Mary Schmich, Eric Zorn, Lani Lee, Paul & Gail Tyler, Zacbe Pichardo, Zahra Baker	Songs of Good Cheer Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL	The 24th year of this iconic, lovable show fanfared by this loving team of performers and packing in multiple sold-out audiences. Fully orchestrated multi-cultural, lushly harmonized, rhythm-embellished holiday songs of every ilk, and 450 people singing along. Evening and afternoon shows over a 5-day stretch. www.oldtownschool.org

October 2021
Performer	Place	Comments
Silver Beam Trio	Harvest Moon Feast Prairie School of Du Page XXXX Wheaton, IL	Private event: Silver Beam Trio (Silverman Rosen Veras) will provide lively bluegrass, old time and country standards for this outdoor family fest in the wooded prairie of Wheaton.
Barb Silverman & Rick Veras	Apple Fest Giddings Plaza Lincoln Avenue & Giddings Place Chicago, IL	The annual delicious Lincoln Square Apple Fest promises good food galore and a smorgasboard of music: Rick and Barb play Country Swing/Tin Pan Alley to wind up Saturday's slate of Family Folk, Soul Americana, Pop Rock, and Neo Jazz. Sunday promises Old Time Country, Bluegrass, Diaspora Banjo and Brazilian Jazz. All at the fountain in beautiful Lincoln Square. www.oldtownschool.org
Barb Silverman & Rick Veras	Grove Fest The Grove 1421 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL	The historic GROVE FEST will have four hours of music and sweet refreshments for sale. Come to the beloved, homey, outdoor fall festival and hear Barb & Rick perform favorites from the Public Domain and some charming originals. Ashley.DeAngeles@glenviewparks.org
Barb Silverman & Rick Veras	Rose's Big Birthday Gillson Park and Beach 800 Gillson Park Dr Wilmette, IL	Barb is the motivating and instructional square dance caller for Rose's significant birthday, with all her family and friends gathered. Rick Veras accompanies on fiddle.
Barb Silverman	Laird's Wedding Oakton Woods Northwest Highway Chicago, IL	Barb is the inspiring square dance caller for this couple's lovely outdoor forest-clearing wedding.

August 2021
Performer	Place	Comments
Buds & Shoots	White Oak Folk Festival White Oak Folk Festival 4352 State Road 23 Dodgeville, WI 53533	Award-winning songwriter/bandleader Jonas Friddle produces this wonderful 3-day fest in the idyllic beauty of Wisconsin's White Oak Savanna. Buds & Shoots are thrilled to present a stage set plus a clogging workshop alongside multiple national and regional stars. (See Buds & Shoots page.) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-oak-folk-festival-2021-tickets-97232032627 www.whiteoakfolkfest.com
Barb Silverman & Steve Rosen	Skokie Backlot Bash Skokie Backlot Bash Skokie and Floral Avenues Skokie, IL	Annual late summer bash with bands all weekend ranging in style from soup to nuts. Come celebrate with us!

July 2021
Performer	Place	Comments
Barb Silverman, Jess Macintosh, Mark Dvorak, Anna Jacobson, Jonas Friddle, the list goes on	Preview Party for White Oak Folk Fest Borelli's Pizza 2124 W Lawrence Ave Chicago, IL	This festival is so good we just have to have a little taste early! So join us on June 8th At Borelli's Pizza to preview performances from artists on the line-up at the White Oak Folk Festival happening Aug 13-15. Bring your instrument to participate in the open jam! The party goes from 7pm till 10pm with music from Mark Dvorak, Barb Silverman, Jess McIntosh, Jonas Friddle, Anna Jacobson, Andrew Wilkins...and you! The White Oak Folk Fest is going to be great, so let's get excited now! Full fest info here: https://www.whiteoakfolkfest.com

June 2021
Performer	Place	Comments
The Teflons	Trail Mix Acoustic Concert Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve 1100 Ridge Road Homewood, IL	Charming outdoor three-band concert night features headliners THE TEFLONS at 8:30 pm! Event runs 6:00 pm til 9:30 pm in this enchanted forest preserve setting, trees and sky and fresh summer air complemented by great acoustics. https://www.facebook.com/TrailMixMusicFest

May 2021
Performer	Place	Comments
Barb Silverman	Washboard Workshop Old Town School of Folk Music Your living room Anywhere, USA	Join this popular workshop offered by percussionist extraordinaire Barb, reviewing basic rhythm techniques to accompany Jugband, Old Time, Cajun and Swing Band Americana. Have a board and something to scrape and bonk with, either metal thimbles or bottle openers. www.oldtownschool.org bjsilverbeam@msn.com

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