{"id":34814,"date":"2019-05-16T16:44:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T21:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=34814"},"modified":"2019-05-16T16:44:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T21:44:27","slug":"39th-annual-taste-of-chicago-presented-by-doordash-to-feature-headline-concerts-by-courtney-barnett-bomba-estereo-cultura-profetica-de-la-soul-the-strumbellas-lovelytheband-and-india-arie-in-gran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=34814","title":{"rendered":"39TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CHICAGO PRESENTED BY DOORDASH TO FEATURE HEADLINE CONCERTS BY COURTNEY BARNETT, BOMBA EST\u00c9REO, CULTURA PROF\u00c9TICA, DE LA SOUL, THE STRUMBELLAS, LOVELYTHEBAND AND INDIA.ARIE IN GRANT PARK, JULY 10\u201314"},"content":{"rendered":"

May 16, 2019: The City of Chicago\u2019s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce the full music lineup for the 39th<\/sup> Annual Taste of Chicago presented by DoorDash. <\/strong>The festival will present a diverse mix of chart-topping national and international acts at the Petrillo Music Shell, <\/strong>including Courtney Barnett<\/strong>, Bomba Est\u00e9reo<\/strong>, Cultura Prof\u00e9tica<\/strong>, De La Soul<\/strong>, The Strumbellas<\/strong>, lovelytheband<\/strong> and India.Arie<\/strong>, with opening performances by Sunflower Bean, Taylor Bennett, Joywave, Meshell Ndegeocello<\/strong> and Bilal<\/strong>. The Goose Island <\/strong>Stage <\/strong>will feature five days of free programming with top local talent. Taste of Chicago will also feature arts and theatre performances, SummerDance, HUSHconcerts and more July 10\u201314 in Grant Park.<\/p>\n

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“Taste of Chicago is a summer staple and this year’s music lineup will be more vibrant and diverse than ever,” said Mayor Emanuel. “With our combination of local, national and international talent, Chicago’s incredible culinary and musical culture will be on full display in Grant Park, and promises to be our most successful season yet.”<\/p>\n

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Tickets for the seating area at the Petrillo Music Shell are on sale now at t<\/a>a<\/a>s<\/a>t<\/a>e<\/a>o<\/a>f<\/a>c<\/a>h<\/a>i<\/a>c<\/a>a<\/a>g<\/a>o<\/a>.<\/a>us<\/a><\/strong>. For all Petrillo concerts, seating tickets start at $15 for general admission and $40 for premium seating. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as prices for each seating area will go up by $5 on June 1 ($20 for general admission and $45 for premium seating) and again on July 1 ($25 for general admission and $50 for premium seating).<\/p>\n

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In addition to premium seating, the Taste Oasis will offer prime concert viewing experience in a lounge setting complete with a private cash bar, complimentary bottled water, appetizers and more from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell. Limited tickets are available for $50. New for 2019, Taste of Chicago food and beverage tickets can also be purchased in advancetasteofchicago.us<\/a>.<\/strong> The food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 14 tickets for $10 and can be picked up on site.Admission to Taste of Chicago and lawn seating is free.<\/p>\n

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Concerts start at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday and at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For a complete schedule, visit tasteofchicago.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2019 Taste of Chicago Petrillo Music Shell Concert Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, July 10, 5:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett<\/strong> is known for her witty, deadpan delivery and garage rock-infused sound. Her 2015 debut album, Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit,<\/em> was a critical and cult success, earning her several awards and a Best New Artist Grammy\u00ae<\/sup> Award nomination. Her most recent release to create buzz is the 2018 album Tell Me How You Really Feel.<\/em><\/p>\n

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New York City-based rock band, Sunflower Bean<\/strong>, featuring Nick Kivlen (guitar\/vocals), Jacob Faber (drums) and Julia Cumming (bass\/lead vocals) recently released a new EP King Of The Dudes<\/em> which includes the hit single \u201cCome For Me.<\/em>”<\/p>\n

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Thursday, July 11, 5:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colombian dance band Bomba Est\u00e9reo<\/strong> and Puerto Rican Cultura Prof\u00e9tica<\/strong> will co-headline the Petrillo Music Shell.<\/p>\n

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Described as “electro tropical” or “psychedelic cumbia,”\u00a0Bomba Est\u00e9reo\u00a0<\/strong>is named for the Colombian slang for “a really cool, awesome, bad ass party\u201d according to Sim\u00f3n Mej\u00eda, who founded the group in 2005 alongside singer Li Saumet. The group built up a discography of multiple hits and five albums, which include\u00a0their\u00a0Grammy\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Award-nominated records\u00a0Amanecer (2015)\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Ayo (2017)<\/em>. Their music is known for anthems like “Soy Yo,“<\/em> \u00a0“Fuego,“<\/em> \u00a0“Somos Dos,” \u00a0“<\/em>To My Love“<\/em>\u00a0and the recently-released hit single\u00a0\u201c<\/em>Carnavalera.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cultura Prof\u00e9tica<\/strong> was formed in 1996 with an unwavering fanbase not only within their home Puerto Rico but also around the world. Arguably one of the most important bands in Latin music, Cultura plays with a fusion of rhythms, sounds, atmospheres and lyrics that cannot be classified. They are currently recording their ninth album, celebrating 22 years of timeless music, social impact, borderless unity and freedom of speech.<\/p>\n

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Friday, July 12, 5:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Formed in 1987, De La Soul<\/strong> changed the landscape of hip hop with their debut 3 Feet High and Rising<\/em>. For more than 30 years, they have offered songs full of inscrutable samplings, whimsically irreverent lyrics, social commentary, light rhythm and laid-back rhymes and gained respect within and outside the hip hop community for their contributions to rap, as well as jazz, funk, soul and alternative genres.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Bennett<\/strong> is a rising hip hop star and the talented younger brother of Grammy\u00ae<\/sup> Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper. \u00a0He has had tremendous success with the 2015 album Broad Shoulders<\/em>, the 2017 album The Fader <\/em>and the recent EP Be Yourself<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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S<\/strong>aturday, July 13, 4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Strumbellas<\/strong> and lovelytheband<\/strong> will co-headline the Petrillo Music Shell.<\/p>\n

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The Strumbellas<\/strong> include lead vocalist Simon Ward on acoustic guitar, David Ritter on keyboards, drummer Jeremy Drury, Isabel Ritchie on strings, Jon Hembrey on electric guitar and Darryl James on bass. Their 2019 album Rattlesnake<\/em> is a collection of sleek, bright songs that elevate their sound to frenzied new heights, with the lead single “Salvation” gaining traction on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart.<\/p>\n

lovelytheband<\/strong> is a musical trio of vocalist Mitchy Collins, guitarist Jordan Greenwald and drummer Sam Price. The band is best known for their 2017 hit debut single “Broken,” released in 2017, which topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart among others. In 2018 the band released the single “These Are My Friends\u201d along with their debut album, Finding It Hard to Smile<\/em>. They have recently released, \u201cMaybe I\u2019m Afraid.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Joywave<\/strong>, the New York-based indie quintet led by vocalist Daniel Armbruster, apply their trademark irreverence and humor. They are known for their collaboration with electronic music project\u00a0Big Data on “Dangerous,” which peaked at number one on the\u00a0Billboard\u00a0Alternative Songs\u00a0chart.<\/p>\n

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S<\/strong>unday, July 14, 4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

India.Arie<\/strong>, the multi-award winning artist, including four Grammy\u00ae<\/sup> Awards will bring her 2019 Worthy Tour to Taste of Chicago for the final performance at the Petrillo Music Shell. Released earlier this year, her new album Worthy<\/em> showcases the singer-songwriter\u2019s perspectives on love, life and humanity. The album\u2019s hit singles include \u201cThat Magic,\u201d the title track \u201cWorthy\u201d and the inspirational \u201cWhat If\u201d a moving tribute to civil rights activists Dr. Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and present day movements like #MeToo.<\/p>\n

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The multi-talented Meshell Ndegeocello<\/strong> will bring her brand of neo-soul including her latest album, Ventriloquism. <\/em>The collection of eleven covers that include reimagined versions of \u201cWaterfalls,\u201d \u201cSmooth Operator\u201d and a sultry rendition of \u201cPrivate Dancer.\u201d Opening the stage on the final day is Bilal<\/strong>, nominated for a Grammy\u00ae<\/sup> Award for his 2010 song \u201cLittle One.\u201d The singer-songwriter is noted for his new soul sound generated by projects across multiple genres.<\/p>\n

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Goose Island S<\/strong>t<\/strong>age\u2013a \u201ctaste\u201d of Chicago\u2019 s Best Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

The popular Goose Island Stage <\/strong>at the Taste of Chicago <\/strong>will offer five days of performances by Chicago\u2019s best up-and-coming and established artists. The entertainment stage, located at the south end of Taste of Chicago at Columbus and Balbo Streets, is open from noon <\/strong>to 8 p.m. <\/strong>on Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. <\/strong>on Saturday and Sunday. All Goose Island Stage performances are free.<\/p>\n

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This year, DJ Mike P will emcee the stage and spin each evening\u2019s final set. Highlights include seven ChicagoMade A&R Audition winners that were selected by a panel of music executives in October 2018.<\/p>\n

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2019 Goose Island S<\/strong>t<\/strong>age Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, July 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Katie Kadan (R&B)<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Feeders (Rock)<\/p>\n

2:40\u20133:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rachel Sarah Thomas (Alt\/Folk)<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mother Nature (Hip Hop)<\/p>\n

5:20\u20136:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ODE (Rock)<\/p>\n

6:20\u20138 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P (DJ Set)<\/p>\n

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Thursday, July 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RJ Collins (R&B)<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carpacho y su Super Combo (Salsa)<\/p>\n

2:40\u20133:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMI (Soul\/R&B)<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Ivy Ford Band (Blues)<\/p>\n

5:20\u20136:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raii and Whitney (R&B)<\/p>\n

6:20\u20138 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P (DJ Set)<\/p>\n

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Friday, July 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon1 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avantist (Rock)<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bella Button Band (Country Rock)<\/p>\n

2:40\u20133:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Afinca\u2019o (Salsa)<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John The Author (Hip Hop)<\/p>\n

5:20\u20136:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Right Now (Pop)<\/p>\n

6:20\u20138 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P (DJ Set)<\/p>\n

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Saturday, July 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\u201311:40\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P<\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Karlye Lapetina (Pop)<\/p>\n

1:20\u20131:40\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coda (R&B)<\/p>\n

1:50\u20132:20p\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Superstar Patience (R&B)<\/p>\n

2:40\u20133:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tatiana Hazel (Electro\/Pop)<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kaeyra (Pop R&B)<\/p>\n

5:20\u20136:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nia Kay (Hip Hop)<\/p>\n

6:20\u20138: p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P (DJ Set)<\/p>\n

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Sunday, July 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

11\u201311:40\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P<\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VO (Hip Hop)<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jamiah Rogers (Blues)<\/p>\n

2:40\u20133:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Year of 11 (Alt R&B)<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oston (Pop)<\/p>\n

5:20\u20136:20 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solow Redline (Hip Hop)<\/p>\n

6:20\u20138 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DJ Mike P (DJ Set)<\/p>\n

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NEW Theatre Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of the Year of Chicago Theatre, and through a generous grant from the Bayless Foundation, the Theatre Garden at Taste of Chicago, will showcase local theater talent with performances by the world renowned Second City, Porchlight Musical Theatre and other sketch an improve groups. The area will highlight family performances early in the day along with interactive workshops and performances organized by Pocket Con, an annual convention for Chicago youth that highlights comics and illustration work by diverse artists. The Theatre Garden area will be designed by local artists Emmanuel Pratt (Sweet Water Foundation) and Anna Kunz (Columbia College Chicago\/Tiger Strikes Asteroid).<\/p>\n

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Additionally, Chicago\u2019s very own Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will present The Mermaid Diva Show<\/em> on the west side of Buckingham Fountain each day at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

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SummerDance at Taste of Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chicago SummerDance, the largest annual outdoor live music and dancing series in the United States, will move to Buckingham Fountain Plaza during Taste of Chicago<\/strong>, each day of the festival from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dances and music highlights include:<\/p>\n