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Shout OUT: A Tribute to Queers in Sacred and Gospel Music

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LaFollette Park Auditorium, 1333 N Laramie, Chicago, IL

Presented by Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) - Indoor Concert

ALL AGES

A concert with accompanying biographical information about some of the people who contributed to the vast catalog of church music. Artists featured include: Rev. James Cleveland, Sr. Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward, Billy Preston, and more. Shout OUT shines the spotlight on these artists who wrote, arranged, and performed songs that have been heard and treasured for generations!

Lucy Smith, bandleader, vocals Cheryl Corley, narrator Ernie Adams, drums Theodis Rodgers, keyboards Marlene Rosenberg, bass Greg Ward II, alto sax

On the outskirts of the city We are happy to be queer Dancing and singing in the atmosphere Colors springing in the Summer and Fall Lose yourself with us Come one or come all We are here We are full of Gospel’s Good News Join us, join us And do not forget your dancing shoes!

Shout OUT: A Tribute to Queers in Sacred and Gospel Music

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Wilson Park , 4630 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL

Presented by Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) - ALL AGES

Bring your blankets and chairs for an afternoon in the park!

A concert with accompanying biographical information about some of the people who contributed to the vast catalog of church music. Artists featured include: Rev. James Cleveland, Sr. Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward, Billy Preston, and more. Shout OUT shines the spotlight on these artists who wrote, arranged, and performed songs that have been heard and treasured for generations!

Lucy Smith, bandleader, vocals Cheryl Corley, narrator Ernie Adams, drums Brent Griffin Jr., alto sax Theodis Rodgers, keyboards Marlene Rosenberg, bass

On the outskirts of the city We are happy to be queer Dancing and singing in the atmosphere Colors springing in the Summer and Fall Lose yourself with us Come one or come all We are here We are full of Gospel’s Good News Join us, join us And do not forget your dancing shoes!

Shout OUT: A Tribute to Queers in Sacred and Gospel Music

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Palmer Park, 201 E 111th St, Chicago, IL

Presented by Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) - ALL AGES

Bring your blankets and chairs for an afternoon in the park!

A concert with accompanying biographical information about some of the people who contributed to the vast catalog of church music. Artists featured include: Rev. James Cleveland, Sr. Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward, Billy Preston, and more. Shout OUT shines the spotlight on these artists who wrote, arranged, and performed songs that have been heard and treasured for generations!

Lucy Smith, bandleader, vocals; Cheryl Corley, narrator; Terry Garrett, drums; Marlene Rosenberg, bass; Christian Swan, keyboards; Greg Ward II, alto sax

On the outskirts of the city We are happy to be queer Dancing and singing in the atmosphere Colors springing in the Summer and Fall Lose yourself with us Come one or come all We are here We are full of Gospel’s Good News Join us, join us And do not forget your dancing shoes!

Presented by Night Out in the Parks (NOITP)

ALL AGES

A free concert with accompanying biographical information about some of the people who contributed to the vast catalog of church music. Artists featured include: Rev. James Cleveland, Sr. Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward, Billy Preston, and more. Shout OUT shines the spotlight on these artists who wrote, arranged, and performed songs that have been heard and treasured for generations!

Lucy Smith, bandleader, vocals; Cheryl Corley, narrator

On the outskirts of the city We are happy to be queer Dancing and singing in the atmosphere Colors springing in the Summer and Fall Lose yourself with us Come one or come all We are here We are full of Gospel’s Good News Join us, join us And do not forget your dancing shoes!

Sep18

Lucy Smith Quartet

Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL

Lucy, vocals Marcin Fahmy, keys Patrick Mulcahy, bass Marcus Evans, drums

$5 cover

Sep11

Fourth Presbyterian/Jazz Service

Fourth Presbyterian/Jazz Service, 126 E Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Lucy, vocals Marcin Fahmy, piano Patrick Mulcahy, bass Marcus Evans, drums

Sep10

Private Party

Sullivan's Steakhouse, Lincolnshire, IL

Lucy Smith Quartet Lucy, vocals Stu Mindeman, keys Matt Ulery, bass Michael Caskey, drums

Jun26

Fourth Presbyterian/Jazz Service

Fourth Presbyterian/Jazz Service, 126 E Chestnut, Chicago, IL

Lucy Smith Quartet