CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES COMPLETE MUSIC LINEUP FOR 37TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CHICAGO\u2014A FREE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL YOUR SENSES<\/b><\/p>\n
Petrillo Music Shell headliners include Alessia Cara, Caf\u00e9 Tacvba, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Passion Pit and The O\u2019Jays\u2014and the Bud Light Stage showcasing the best of Chicago\u2019s local music scene\u2014in Grant Park, July 5\u20139<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The City of Chicago\u2019s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the full music lineup for the 37<\/b>th<\/sup><\/b><\/span> Annual Taste of Chicago<\/b>, July 5\u2013<\/i>9, <\/b>in Grant Park<\/b>. The festival will present a diverse mix of chart-topping, crowd-pleasing acts at the Petrillo Music Shell<\/b> that includes Alessia Cara, Caf\u00e9 Tacvba, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Passion Pit<\/b> and The O\u2019Jays<\/b>\u2014plus the best of Chicago\u2019s local music scene on the Bud Light Stage<\/b>. Tickets for the seating area at the Petrillo Music Shell will go on sale Friday, May 5<\/b><\/span>, at 10 a.m.<\/b><\/span> at the Taste website, tasteofchicago.us<\/b><\/span><\/a>. Admission to Taste of Chicago is free.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year\u2019s Taste of Chicago is a cultural event for all of your senses with uniquely-Chicago food and beverage experiences, street art, dancing and a phenomenal music lineup,\u201d said Mark Kelly, Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. \u201cWe are especially excited to feature high caliber national artists along with top local musicians\u2014as openers at the Petrillo Music Shell and throughout the day on the Bud Light Stage.\u201d<\/p>\n New for 2017, on Thursday, July 6, Sabor de Chicago<\/b> will celebrate the culture of Chicago\u2019s Latino community throughout the day with dining, dancing, special performances at the Petrillo Music Shell and the Bud Light Stage and more. Caf\u00e9 Tacvba will headline the Petrillo Music Shell with \u00a1Esso! Afrojam Funkbeat with Los Vicios de Pap\u00e1 opening, and throughout the day, the Bud Light Stage will present local Latin artists. More details will be announced soon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, July 5, 5:30 p.m.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Multi-platinum singer-songwriter\u00a0Alessia Cara<\/b>\u00a0has been\u00a0topping\u00a0charts and swaying\u00a0hearts since her 2015 hit single\u00a0\u201cHere\u201d\u00a0debuted to critical acclaim,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0her\u00a0song-writing skills\u00a0as well as\u00a0her larger than life voice.\u00a0In 2016,\u00a0“Scars to Your Beautiful”\u00a0reached the top ten on the\u00a0Billboard\u00a0Hot 100<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and hit #1 on the US pop radio charts.\u00a0Cara’s single\u00a0“How Far I’ll Go”,\u00a0written by<\/p>\n Lin-Manuel\u00a0Miranda\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0Disney<\/span><\/a>\u00a0film\u00a0Moana<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0has\u00a0been a runaway hit since its\u00a0release. Her latest single “Stay” featuring a collaboration with producer and DJ, Zedd, is the summer jam of 2017.<\/p>\n Chicago-based songstress Eryn Allen Kane <\/b>will open the evening with an electrifying performance. In November 2015, the budding superstar released her solo debut\u00a0Aviary:\u00a0Act\u00a0I<\/i>. The stunning 4-track effort featured both of Eryn\u2019s breakout singles\u00a0“Have Mercy” and\u00a0“Slipping,” as well as new fan favorite\u00a0“Piano Song”\u00a0(featured on\u00a0BET\u2019s Being Mary Jane) which catapulted to\u00a0#5 on Spotify\u2019s “Global Top 50 Charts.\u201d\u00a0\u201c<\/i>How Many Times,\u201d<\/i> the hit single from her 2016 Aviary: Act II<\/i> EP is a testament of her momentum as a star on the rise.<\/p>\n Presented by the Illinois Lottery<\/b>, the concert will begin at 5:30 p.m<\/b>. General seating tickets are $19 and premium seating tickets are $32.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, July 6, 5:30 p.m.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 Tacvba, <\/b>is widely recognized as Mexico\u2019s leading alternative rock band and one of the most influential alternative groups to come out of Latin America. With a blend of rock, indigenous folk, electronic and punk music, their album Re<\/i> was named the \u201cNumber One Latin Rock Album of All Time\u201d in 2013 by Rolling Stone.<\/i> Even after 25 years of music together, the multiple GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning group continues to expand its already massive audience of devoted fans throughout the Americas, Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n \u00a1Esso! Afrojam Funkbeat with Los Vicios de Pap\u00e1 <\/b>opens the show at 5 p.m. After performing on the Bud Light stage at last year\u2019s Taste of Chicago, \u00a1Esso! Afrojam Funkbeat will now bring their roots- rock-inspired dance music to the Petrillo stage. Los Vicios de Pap\u00e1 is a high energy Latin ska fusion band with an intoxicating mix of Cumbia, dancehall, Huapachon, hip hop, reggae and ska that will send fans into a dance frenzy. Los Vicios de Pap\u00e1 will also perform at the Bud Light Stage earlier in the day at noon.<\/p>\n The concert will begin at 5:30 p.m.<\/b> General seating tickets are $22 and premium seating tickets are $50.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday, July 7, 5:30 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals<\/b> came together in 1999 to record the album Born to Shine<\/i> which showcased Harper\u2019s rock side, and he turns to the group whenever he wants to underscore his funky, fuzz-guitar talents. They have played together off and on over the years and in 2016 they collaborated once again on Call It What It Is<\/i>. Ben Harper is a three-time\u00a0GRAMMY\u00ae Award winner and is known for his skills on the guitar, along with vocals and live performances and his eclectic mix of\u00a0blues,\u00a0folk,\u00a0soul, reggae\u00a0and\u00a0rock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Opening the show is Chicago-based Twin Peaks.<\/b> As their fans know well, these dudes like to rock and most certainly love to roll. Band members include Cadien Lake James (vocals, guitar), Clay Frankel (vocals, guitar), Jack Dolan (vocals, bass), Colin Croom (keys, vocals, guitar) and Connor Brodner (drums).<\/p>\n Presented by 93XRT<\/b>, the concert will begin at 5:30 p.m.<\/b> General seating tickets are $22 and premium seating tickets are $50.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday, July 8, 4:30 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n Passion Pit<\/b> is an American indie electronica band from Cambridge, Massachusetts, formed in 2007. The band consists solely of Michael Angelakoson on lead vocals and keyboards, joined live by Chris Hartz on drums, Aaron Harrison Folb on bass and synthesizers, Giuliano Pizzulo on guitar and synthesizers and Ray Suen on guitar and synthesizers. Recent releases include Kindred<\/i> with the hit single “Lifted Up (1985)” and a 2016 Christmas Album featuring the single “Stained Glass Windows” from Merry Christmas, Mr. Fields<\/i>.<\/p>\n The Kickback<\/b>\u00a0immediately enters the front ranks of contemporary rock-n-roll with the 2017 release of\u00a0Weddings & Funerals<\/i>\u00a0from Jullian Records. The album is a furious, exhilarating and deeply emotional collection from the\u00a0Chicago based band with lead singer Billy Yost, guitarist Jonny Ifergan, and bassist Daniel Leu.\u00a0In 2016, the band performed at Taste of Chicago on the Bud Light Stage.<\/p>\n Presented by Bud Light<\/b>, this concert will begin at 4:30 p.m.<\/b> General seating tickets are $22 and premium seating tickets are $50.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, July 9, 4:30 p.m.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n With chart topping hits including \u201cLove Train,\u201d \u201cUsed To Be My Girl,\u201d\u00a0 \u201cBrandy\u201d and\u00a0 \u201cFor The Love of Money,\u201d The O’Jays<\/b> connect with an era and a sound that provided the soundtrack for generations of R&B and soul fans. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, The O\u2019Jays are still hitting the road with the same electrifying energy they\u2019ve had for more than 50 years.<\/p>\n Maurice Jackson\u2019s Independents <\/b>will tap into the singer-songwriter\u2019s career of recorded music as both a solo artist and as a member of the groups The Independents and Silk during the 70s and early 80s. The Independents, formed in the early 70s, released 8 singles, each of which rose on the billboard R&B charts. Their record “Leaving me” was a number one R&B hit.<\/p>\n The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. <\/b>General seating tickets are $22 and premium seating tickets are $50.<\/p>\n Bud Light Stage\u2013a taste of Chicago music<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The popular Bud Light Stage<\/b> at the Taste of Chicago<\/b> will offer five days of performances by Chicago\u2019s best up-and-coming and more established artists, July 5\u20139<\/b> in Grant Park. The entertainment stage, located at the south end of Taste of Chicago at Columbus and Balbo Streets, is open from noon<\/b> to 8 p.m.<\/b> on Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/b> on Saturday and Sunday. The full schedule can be found at tasteofchicago.us<\/b><\/span><\/a>. All Bud Light Stage performances are free.<\/p>\n \u201cBud Light is proud to present the Bud Light Stage at Taste of Chicago highlighting top talent from the Chicago area,\u201d said\u00a0Greg Zielinski, Director of Trade\u00a0Marketing, Anheuser-Busch.<\/p>\n 2017 will offer an eclectic mix of genres and Chicago artists on the rise. Highlights include three ChicagoMade A&R Audition winners that were selected by a panel of music executives on October 22, 2016, including: rap artist The Boy Illinois<\/b> and R&B artist Justin Ruff<\/b> on July 5, folk duo Clique James<\/b> on July 7 and pop\/R&B artist Shuba <\/b>on July 9. Other highlights include hip hop and underground rap artist ShowYouSuck <\/b>on July 5, known for his collaborations with artists from other genres like punk and rock. On July 7, Jonas Friddle & The Majority<\/b> led by Friddle\u2019s banjo will perform for folk and country fans. On July 8, Split Single<\/b>, a rock band led by singer-songwriter Jason Narducy, wrap up a full day of rock-n-roll. On July 9, Taste goers won\u2019t want to miss the popular alternative country band The Waco Brothers<\/b> featuring Jon Langford.<\/p>\n Bud Light Stage – Schedule of Performances<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n (subject to change)<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wed., July 5 – R&B\/Hip Hop Day<\/b><\/p>\n Noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dej Monae<\/p>\n 1:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maurice Jackson\u2019s Independents<\/p>\n 2:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ShowYouSuck<\/p>\n 4 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pinqy Ring<\/p>\n 5:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Boy Illinois ChicagoMade A&R Winner<\/i><\/p>\n 6:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Justin Ruff ChicagoMade A&R Winner<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thursday, July 6 \u2013 Latin Music Day<\/b><\/p>\n Noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Los Vicios de Pap\u00e1<\/p>\n 1:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vivian Garcia<\/p>\n 2:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Luna Blues Machine<\/p>\n 4 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mariachi Monumental<\/p>\n 5:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contrabanda Live<\/p>\n 6:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Afinca’o<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Friday, July 7 – Folk and Country Day<\/b><\/p>\n Noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Michael Riser Band<\/p>\n 1:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clique James ChicagoMade A&R Winner<\/i><\/p>\n 2:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swingabilly Slim<\/p>\n 4 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jonas Friddle & The Majority<\/p>\n 5:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Railway Gamblers<\/p>\n 6:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeff Givens & The Mugshot Saints<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sat., July 8 – Rock the Taste!<\/b><\/p>\n 11 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steve Ramone & The Pensioners<\/p>\n Noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blood Red Boots<\/p>\n 1:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oceans Over Airplanes<\/p>\n 2:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aeraco<\/p>\n 4 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Gold Web<\/p>\n 5:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bailiff<\/p>\n 6:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Split Single<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, July 9 – Cornucopia of Music!<\/b><\/p>\n 11 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laura Doherty & The Heartbeats (Kids Music)<\/p>\n Noon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tovi Khali (Blues\/Funk)<\/p>\n 1:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aleph Beatz (Afropop\/Dance music)<\/p>\n 2:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shuba (Pop\/R&B) ChicagoMade A&R Winner<\/i><\/p>\n 4 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Rad Trads\u00a0 (Jazzy\/Rockin’ Soul)<\/p>\n 5:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Linsey Alexander (Blues)<\/p>\n 6:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Waco Brothers (Alt Country)<\/p>\n Taste of Chicago is produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in coordination with the Illinois Restaurant Association, which manages food and beverage operations. The festival is sponsored in part by 93XRT, Bud Light, CH Distillery, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, CLTV-Chicagoland\u2019s Television, Communications Direct, Eli\u2019s Cheesecake, Humana, IL Lottery, Lifeway Foods, Pepsi, Shoreline Sightseeing, Southwest Airlines, WGN-TV.<\/p>\n The 37th Annual Taste of Chicago is July 5\u20139 in Grant Park with hours 11 a.m.\u20139 p.m., Wednesday\u2013<\/p>\n Friday, and 10 a.m.\u20139 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For more information on the FREE admission festival, call 312.744.3316 or visit tasteofchicago.us<\/span><\/a>. To plan your trip to Chicago, visit choosechicago.com<\/span><\/a>. Join the conversation on Facebook at Taste of Chicago and follow us on Twitter, @TasteofChi (#TasteofChicago) and Instagram, @ChicagoDCASE (#TasteofChicago).<\/p>\n The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events<\/b> (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago\u2019s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. 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