Calendar

December 2023
Date	Performer	Place	Time	Comments
1 FRI	Barb Silverman	Winter Walk on Wilson Uptown Chamber of Commerce Wilson from Sheridan to Clark Chicago, IL	5:15 pm to 8:00	Holiday-themed Barb and other iconic performers stroll and hop-scotch storefronts along the Wilson Corridor while businesses provide hot cocoa and holiday treats to celebrate the season. 773 878-1184
7 - 10 THU - SUN	Eric Zorn, Mary Schmich, Barb Silverman, Anna Jacobson, Lani Lee, Steve Rosen, Fred Campeau, Aaron Smith, Zacbe Pichardo, Roy McGrath, Paul & Gail Tyler	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 with our rich, fully orchestrated, heartily harmonized program that celebrates the holidays and seals the year with joy. Join the singing of multi-ethnic beauties and familiar gems. Varying show times. Close to sold out so call OTS today! www.oldtownschool.org 773 728-6000
13 WED	Zoom Cabaret Singers Old Town School	Zoom Cabaret Showcase Old Town School of Folk Music xxxx Chicago, IL	6:45 pm	Enjoy powerful, heartful singing from the comfort of your home on Zoom. Compositions by Styne and Cahn, Garner & Burke, a 16th century Christmas lament, Brown & Redd, and Elton John! Talented Abby Lyons pianist. https://oldtownschool.zoom.us/j/85085568251?pwd=WRbIQS4pCzcUi0QDOcYZdzFHPNUggr.1 773 728-6000
13 WED	Cabaret and Harmony Singers Old Town School	Cabaret Showcase Old Town School of Folk Music 4545 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL	8:00 pm	Cabaret classics, show tunes, vintage pop hits performed by Barb Silverman's classes. Hits from Curtis Mayfield, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Alex Newell and on it goes. Incredibly deft Abby Lyons pianist. Lobby of OTS East. 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	Chicago Public Libraries host holiday music all over our beloved city. The iconic Steve and Barbie "Silver Rose" have brought sound, joy and laughter to listeners for nearly 200 years, seems like. Banjo and fiddle, washboard and guitar, rich harmonies and schtick. 773 728-6000

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September 2023
Performer	Place	Comments
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	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
String Three: Campeau, Silverman, Thomas	Queer Contra Dance Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Chicago, IL	Monthly delight for all shapes, sizes, costumes and identifiers who love to dance. Fiddler Fred, Guitarist Barbist, Uker Mitch. Fun galore.
Barb Silverman and Rick Veras	Apple Fest Giddings Plaza Giddings and Lincoln Ave Chicago	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.

August 2023
Performer	Place	Comments
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
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
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
Performer	Place	Comments
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
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

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