New Chicago Acoustic Music Series Aims to Elevate Sprits through Song

CHICAGO - March 1, 2016 - PRLog -- Saturday, April 2nd marks the beginning of a new acoustic concert series in Chicago.  Mere steps from the elevated (Brown Line) train's Diversey stop, the Elevated Songwriter Series, co-hosted by Chicago singer/songwriters Emily White and Sue Fink, will showcase original songwriters in a warm, listening environment, on the first Saturday of most months.

Sons of the Never Wrong, a popular Chicago trio (Bruce Roper, Sue Demel, and Deborah Lader), open the series.  The Sons, who call their genre “turbo-charged alt-folk,” are known for their whimsical songs, soaring harmonies and vocals, and entertaining banter.  “It’s basically impossible to attend a Sons show and not leave feeling energized,” says White.  “We’re thrilled they'll initiate our series.”

White and Fink regularly discussed the need for a concert series within the city, where attentive audiences could enjoy quality acts in a comfortable atmosphere, at affordable costs.  “We wanted to find a venue that's accessible by public transportation, and create an environment where performers and listeners feel equally valued,” says White, “where the audience knows they’ll have a good experience, even if they’re unfamiliar with a particular artist, because they trust what we’re offering.”

“Sharing music is such a powerful thing," adds Fink.  "Whether you're singing or listening, it elevates your spirit.  It builds community.  It creates a positive energy in the world, and that's what our series is about.”

What:          Elevated Songwriter Series, a new Chicago acoustic music series
Where:         Holy Covenant UMC, 925 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
When:          First Saturday of April, May, June, October, November, & December
First show:   Saturday, April 2, 8-10pm, doors open at 7:30   (light refreshments)
Who:          Sons of the Never Wrong, http://sons.com
Cost:          $15-$20 donation (sliding scale)
Website:       https://facebook.com/elevatedsongwriterseries
Contact:        Emily White and Sue Fink, elevatedconcerts@gmail.com