Before the Chicago Open Air Festival even started, they had an amazing preshow that anybody could go to at Concord Music Hall with feature performances from OTEP, Shaman’s Harvest, Islander, & Through Fire. Concord Music Hall is conveniently located between the neighborhoods of Wicker Park and Logan Square at 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. It is a venue I’ve not been to before, and I can tell you we will definitely go back. Great sound, great venue, not much more you can ask for. The bands were amazing. I had never seen OTEP before and I think I may have found my new girl crush. The lead singer of OTEP is absolutely amazing. Here are a few shots I got of the evening:
I also managed to get a pic from one of the guitarists of OTEP:
Needless to say, an amazing time was had by all. They had a great lineup and it was a great way to start the festival. I highly recommend checking out the preshow before next year’s Chicago Open Air Festival!
Sounds like it was an amazing show. Lots of great music there 🙂
I see everyone enjoying a night full of good music. I like how you captured the atmosphere with your photos.
Score for taking home a parting gift. Sounds like a funky good time.
I love pre-shows. This one sounds like a great way to kick off the Chicago Open Air Festival.
I once caught a NKOTB towel in my teen years. Fought off several girls for it.HaHaHA Sounds like a really great time with some great music.
This sounded like so much fun! I’m glad you had such a good time!
Going to see live music is always a great time! I have never heard of these performers before but I am glad you enjoyed yourself.
Your photos are so great! Chicago seems like such a fun and eventful city, I hope to visit it soon!
Sounds like a great pre-show! I love the fact that anyone could go. The bands look amazing. So glad you had such a great time.
And the tickets were totally affordable too!
This sounds like it was a great night. What a brilliant idea to have a sort of pre concert, concert.
I haven’t heard of any of these groups, but I love music, and concerts – So I can only imagine how fun it must have been!
Love live music! Sounds like such a great show! You took a lot of great shots too! Chicago seems to always be hopping with something fun to do!
It seemed like you had a fantastic time! I miss going to open air concerts like this. Its been a while! I will have to talk my hubby into watching a concert again.
It sounds like you had and amazing time at the Chicago Open Air Festival enjoying the bands. I love that anyone can go to the preshow which sounds like it was amazing. This is something I would love to check out next year. Thank for sharing your experience and awesome photos.
I have always wanted to go to Chicago!! Looks like you had an amazing time at the pre party!!
I cannot believe I have never seen live music before lol. I have got to get out more often! So glad you had an awesome time. =)
Oh my goodness, how fun and your photos are awesome. It’s been too long since I went to see a band I love.
It seemed like you had a fantastic time! I miss going to open air concerts like this. Its been a while! I will have to talk my hubby into watching a concert again.
Sounds like you had an amazing time, never been to an open air pre party before