Colvin Concerts: Yoko Noge
Yoko Noge, a transplant from Osaka, Japan melds an incredible mix of Chicago blues, jazz, Japanese music and Yoko’s compositions. The band, composed of Yoko and five legendary Chicago musicians played every Monday at Chicago’s famed HotHouse for more than 15 years and also played at Andy’s Jazz Clubs and Green Mill.
Yoko also performed at the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Asian American Jazz Festival and many special events in the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
*Chicagoan of the year –Chicago Tribune
* Recipient of Foreign Minister's Commendations in Japan, 2014
*Newsweek Japan cover story: 100 Japanese the world respects- Yoko Noge, Chicago blues singer/ band leader and newspaper correspondent is chosen to be one of the 100
What critics says..
“Wonderful Yoko---a Jazz for Joy Artiste” (Studs Terkel, Chicago author and historian)
“Yoko Noge offers a fascinating synthesis of cunning jazz improvisation, bona fide blues exhortation and the cultural rituals of her Japanese origins” (Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune)
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We are thrilled to partner with our neighbor, Rewired Cafe, for The Courtyard Series! Using QR codes, guests will be able to order right from their seats and have food delivered.
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Helpful Info:
Colvin House cannot provide parking onsite for this event. The first 20 cars can park free at George B. Swift Elementary school, just a block west of Colvin House. Please pull up to Colvin House's driveway gate (Thorndale Ave) first to receive a parking permit which will provide further instruction.
For $20, valet parking is also available at the Malibu Condominiums (6007 N Sheridan) public garage, just across the street, north of Colvin House. This parking can be validated by Colvin House for $2.00 off.
We recommend arriving early if you need to park.
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+ Please only register / RSVP if you are able to attend. If plans change, please cancel your reservation or email us at support@creativecoworking.com
+ We recommend registering tickets as a group so that our staff can plan to seat your party together.
+ Bring-Your-Own-Refreshment! You are welcome to enjoy your own beverages and food at your table.
+Keep an eye on this link as well as your inbox for any announcements in the case of a postponement.
+?As soon as the weather turns chilly for the season, concerts will move inside the historic Colvin House to our Parlor.
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