About this Event
Yoko Noge, a transplant from Osaka, Japan melds an incredible mix of Chicago blues, jazz, Japanese music and Yoko’s compositions. The band, composed of Yoko and five legendary Chicago musicians played every Monday at Chicago’s famed HotHouse for more than 15 years and also played at Andy’s Jazz Clubs and Green Mill.
Yoko also performed at the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Asian American Jazz Festival and many special events in the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
*Chicagoan of the year –Chicago Tribune
* Recipient of Foreign Minister's Commendations in Japan, 2014
*Newsweek Japan cover story: 100 Japanese the world respects- Yoko Noge, Chicago blues singer/ band leader and newspaper correspondent is chosen to be one of the 100
What critics says..
“Wonderful Yoko---a Jazz for Joy Artiste” (Studs Terkel, Chicago author and historian)
“Yoko Noge offers a fascinating synthesis of cunning jazz improvisation, bona fide blues exhortation and the cultural rituals of her Japanese origins” (Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune)
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Donations:
Please reserve a ticket through Eventbrite to help us anticipate the size of our audience for this concert. We hope you will consider making a donation at the door when you arrive at Colvin House. We suggest $20/person, but any amount you are able to give will help us to pay our talented, local musicians and to continue supporting the performing arts by producing these community concerts at the Colvin House.
While we prefer cash donations, Colvin House cannot make change onsite, so please keep that in mind. We also accept Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle, if an electronic payment is preferred. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you.
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Food & Drink:
We are officially selling food onsite at Colvin House! Guests can order from a limited menu each week.
Please note that we no longer allow outside food at Colvin Concerts.
We do not sell alcoholic beverages. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages is available for purchase, but you're welcome to bring your own beer, wine, etc.
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Parking Info:
The first 15 cars can park FREE at George B. Swift Elementary school, just two blocks west of Colvin House (as space allows). Please come to Colvin House's back door (off Thorndale Ave) first to receive a parking permit from staff who will provide further instruction.
We also recommend The Malibu Condominiums (6007 N Sheridan) public garage, just across the street, north of Colvin House. This parking can be validated by Colvin House for $2.00 off.
Those valet rates are as follows:
· 1 Hour: $6
· 2 Hours: $10
· 3 Hours: $11
· 4 Hours: $13
We recommend arriving early if you need to park.
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+ Please only register / RSVP if you can attend. If plans change, please cancel your reservation or email us at [email protected]
+ We recommend registering tickets as a group (under one name) so our staff can plan to seat your party together.
+Keep an eye on this link and your inbox (once you register) for any announcements in the case of a postponement.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Colvin House, 5940 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, United States
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