In conjunction with the upcoming Fare Thee Well Grateful Dead reunion concerts in Chicago over July 4th weekend, promoters Silver Wrapper and Madison House Presents have announced “The Music Never Stopped.” The pre-party and after-party series will take place between July 2nd and 5th, showcasing a number of talented musicians in the Chicago area.

Scheduled performers include Thievery Corporation, Gene Ween with Mariachi El Bronx, Greensky Bluegrass, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass and the Infamous Stringdusters, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Railroad Earth, and a Fiyawrapper All-Star Jam, led by Jennifer Hartswick featuring Oteil Burbridge, Eric Krasno, David Shaw, Natalie Cressman, Jeremy Salken, Sput Searight and Borham Lee. 

Check out the full schedule, with venue listings, below. Get tickets here.

7/2 – Thievery Corporation with special guests – Aragon Ballroom
7/2 – Gene Ween with Mariachi El Bronx – Concord Music Hall
7/2 – Rex Foundation Benefit: Greensky Bluegrass, Grateful Grass & Infamous Stringdusters – Chicago Theatre
7/3 – Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Concord Music Hall
7/3 – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Thalia Hall
7/4 – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Thalia Hall
7/4 – Railroad Earth – Concord Music Hall
7/5 – Fiyawrapper All-Star Jam – Concord Music Hall

Of course, you could always come down to Reggie’s for Pink Talking Fish are Dead… tickets for the Sunday July 5th pre-party are still available!

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