Why you should come to Dunn Dunn Fest this week

Posted On 15 Feb 2016

Chicago,

A few years ago, I wrote a blog post called “What the fuck is Dunn Dunn Fest?” At that time, I really meant it. I had know idea what I was doing. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, all I knew was that I wanted to throw my own festival here in our beautiful city. I chose the middle of February, because we often find ourselves stuck inside, avoiding the snow & cold, and have the itch to get out and do something fun. I am here to provide a scratch to that itch.

When I began promoting in Chicago, I worked hard to earn the trust of my friends, my fellow musicians, and the many venues I now work with. With that trust, I picked up some steam in the Chicago promoter scene. I am not a trust fund kid. I am not backed by anything beside my will to be fair, to treat artists with the respect they deserve and to never give up on my mission of being Chicago’s most artist-friendly concert promoter.

With this attitude in mind, I have worked year round to build the biggest Dunn Dunn Fest lineup to date. I am not a millionaire looking to ruin the landscape of our city parks for the profit of my own ego. I am a person, just like you. I am a musician, just like you. I am a venue goer, just like you. I want you, to see bands, that are just like you.

The bands playing Dunn Dunn Fest are bands that work tirelessly throughout the year to “make it,” and these bands will make it. This is your opportunity to escape the Chicago winter for 3 nights and spend $40 or less on 6 bands of your choice. All tickets vary from $10 – $18. Every lineup is bringing a high-energy party and celebration to our city. I want you to be there to welcome the bands with your voice, your energy and your ability to acknowledge when it is appropriate to let go the stress of life, relax, and just party.

So Chicago, I ask you; will you join me at Dunn Dunn Fest this year? I sure hope so. I’ll see you there.

Love,

Donnie Biggins

Full Lineups & Ticket Information:
www.dunndunnfest.com
#DunnDunnFest • @DunnDunnFest

UPCOMING SHOWS
Thu 02/18			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Sidewalk Chalk Spare Parts, BoneLang, OBY Lincoln Hall (Chicago) Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:30 PM 18 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Thu 02/18			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes Kansas Bible Company, Jared Rabin Beat Kitchen Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 8:30 PM 17 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Thu 02/18			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: PHO Bonzo Terks, Deep Fayed Tonic Room Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 8:30 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00


Thu 02/18			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Tom Hamilton’s American Babies Melk, Grood Schubas Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 18 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Thu 02/18			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Grace Askew Smooth Hound Smith, Gar Clemens The Hideout Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00


Fri 02/19			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band Alanna Royale, Nasty Snacks Lincoln Hall (Chicago) Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 18 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $15.00 – $18.00


Fri 02/19			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Andy Frasco & The U.N. The Mainstays, Teds Dancin The Hideout Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Fri 02/19			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Earphorik, Business As Usual Tonic Room Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00


Fri 02/19			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Humming House Wild Skies, Bittersweet Drive Beat Kitchen Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 17 and over Visit www.beatkitchen.com To Reserve Tickets


Fri 02/19			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Ben Miller Band The Leadfoot Band, Dead Horses Schubas Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 18 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $12.00 – $15.00


Fri 02/19			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Strange Americans American Grizzly, Falcor Friends Subterranean Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 17 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00


Sat 02/20			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Soap Tonic Room Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Sat 02/20			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Low Cut Connie, The Kickback People’s Blues Of Richmond Lincoln Hall (Chicago) Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 18 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $15


Sat 02/20			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Frontier Ruckus Martin Van Ruin, Mooner Schubas Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 18 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Sat 02/20			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Woo Park Calliope Musicals, Low Spark Subterranean Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 17 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Sat 02/20			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Jennifer Hall Bassel & The Supernaturals, Willy Dynomite Beat Kitchen Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00 – $12.00


Sat 02/20			Dunn Dunn Fest 2016 Welcomes: Devil In A Woodpile Charlie Parr, Ryan Joseph Anderson The Hideout Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over { more info/purchase tickets } $10.00

MORE UPCOMING SHOWS
Tue 02/16	Chicago Hootenanny with Hosted By: Dan Andree & Pat Otto @ Tonic Room
Tue 02/23	Chicago Hootenanny with Hosted By: Dan Andree & Pat Otto @ Tonic Room
Wed 02/24	Caught On Cline @ Tonic Room
Thu 02/25	DreamTap with Mister F, Winnie Page and the Dirt Band @ Tonic Room
Thu 02/25	Christian Lee Hutson, The Wild Reeds @ The Hideout
Fri 02/26	All Smiles with DJ Elliven @ Tonic Room
Fri 02/26	Adam Ness (CD Release Show!) with Erthe St. James @ Beat Kitchen
Sat 02/27	Brothers Gow with Catfish & the Dogstars, The Dropper @ Tonic Room
Sun 02/28	Return Of The Real with Bishop City @ Tonic Room
Mon 02/29	Chicago Songwriter Alliance @ Tonic Room
Tue 03/01	Chicago Hootenanny with Hosted By: Dan Andree & Pat Otto @ Tonic Room
Wed 03/02	Bones Jugs with Joe Fletcher @ Tonic Room
Thu 03/03	J Livi & The Party @ Tonic Room
Fri 03/04	Mr. Constant (EP Release Show) with Afternoon Moon, Dr. Unk @ Tonic Room
Sat 03/05	Cribshitter with Daddy Issues @ Tonic Room
Mon 03/07	Tonic Room Open Mic with Hosted By: Donnie Biggins @ Tonic Room
Tue 03/08	Chicago Hootenanny with Hosted By: Dan Andree & Pat Otto @ Tonic Room
Thu 03/10	Hacknwheeze @ Tonic Room
Fri 03/11	Trevor Clark @ Tonic Room
Fri 03/11	Growler (Performing Ween’s 12 Golden Country Greats) @ Tonic Room
Sat 03/12	David Gans – This Is All A Dream We Dreamed Tour @ Tonic Room
Mon 03/14	Chicago Songwriter Alliance @ Tonic Room
Tue 03/15	Chicago Hootenanny with Hosted By: Dan Andree & Pat Otto @ Tonic Room
Wed 03/16	The Whiskey Bends @ Tonic Room
Thu 03/17	The Shams Band @ Tonic Room
Fri 03/18	Star & Micey with The Laughing Heart @ Tonic Room
Sat 03/19	Deep Fried Pickle Project Jug Band @ Tonic Room
Sat 03/19	Of Evermore: The Music Of Led Zeppelin @ Tonic Room
Mon 03/21	Tonic Room Open Mic with Hosted By: Donnie Biggins @ Tonic Room
Thu 03/24	Phrenzy – All Phish, All Night! @ Tonic Room
Mon 03/28	Chicago Songwriter Alliance @ Tonic Room
Wed 03/30	The Bank Notes @ Tonic Room
Sat 04/02	Lauren Anderson @ Fitzgerald’s Nightclub
Thu 04/07	10 String Symphony with Dickie @ Fitzgerald’s Nightclub
Fri 04/15	Spiritual Rez with Concrete Roots @ Beat Kitchen
Sat 04/16	Jimkata @ Tonic Room
Fri 04/22	Chicago Farmer (Full Band Earth Day Show) with Michele McGuire, Ernie Hendrickson @ Tonic Room
Thu 06/09	Head for the Hills @ Tonic Room
Sat 07/23	David Liebe Hart (Of Adult Swim/Tim & Eric) @ Tonic Room