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Schubas Presents Emily Cavanagh & A Song For You Foundationwith Support from Carl Banks & Special Guests
Thursday, December 17th
6:30 start
TICKETS:
https://lh-st.com/shows/12-17-2026-emily-cavanagh
***Emily Cavanagh (Bio)
Born to a large Irish American family in Chicago, Emily Cavanagh is an independent artist based in NYC. A Singer/Songwriter & Performer in places like NYC, Chicago, Nashville, and Dublin, Emily has built a distinguished career as a Singer, working often at the intersection of service & songs. In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, Emily launched a music initiative called "A Song for You"....now its own charity “ A Song For You Foundation" writing & recording personalized songs for patients families and first responders, and featuring the songs of local, indie, & Grammy award winning Songwriters for patients in hospice & hospital.
As a writer, Emily's music reflects a throwback sound of the 30's, 40's,& 50's while maintaining a great folk & pop sensibility. Her work can be found in commercial placements & her song "Treehouse" was featured in the trailer for Fox Searchlight & Woody Harrelson's film "Wilson." Her EP “New York to Chicago” was released at the end of 2025--a collection of the only songs Emily wrote in the pandemic not for “A Song For You.” As a Recording Artist, she has worked alongside Producers such as Grammy award winning Leo Sidran,Scott Sharrard (Little Feat.)
As a performer, Emily has played with some of the most regarded musicians on the New York scene.... Venues of note in New York include The Bitter End, The Blue Note, City Winery, Highline Ballroom, Irish Arts Center, Rockwood Music Hall....in Chicago, stages include Schubas and UnCommon Ground, in Nashville the Grand Ole Opry House. Abroad in Ireland,Emily has played as an opening act for beloved Irish Artists, Mundy & Paddy Casey.
Emily remains connected to causes closest to her heart--
Her Charity can be found in publications & podcasts from PEOPLE Magazine to UpWorthy, NBC, ABC, Chicago Tribune, WBGO, NPR and CBS..... and her work, in hospitals/hospices across the states.
https://www.emilycavanaghmusic.com
https://www.songforyou.org/
***Support Act---Carl Banks
Carl Banks is a modern-day troubadour. He hails from the blues clubs of Saint Louis, Missouri, to carve his niche in the vibrant chaos of New York City. His music has fused folk, blues, roots, and jam into poignant narratives.Carl’s stories and music have been featured on the Moth radio hour.
As the ringleader of the traveling folk show “The Highway Hootenanny,” he transforms ordinary nights into celebrations from coast to coast. Carl is the co-founder of Bridge & A Slice Road Runners, a half marathon event that happens each year in NYC & an organization that has been a great supporter of A Song For You Foundation.
Carl is also an avid long distance runner, conquering two 100-mile ultra marathons. His spirit & sense of adventure are contagious and found in his music too.
https://carlmbanks.com/
🤍 Featuring Musicians---- Nir Sadovnik, Mary Halm, Nick Rapley, and a few special guests.
All proceeds go to A Song For You Foundation
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Schuba's, 635 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3117, United States
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