Chicago Metronome Overview:
Logan Square gets a brand new music festival this summer thanks to some thoughtful organizers in the Logan Square neighborhood. Acts will spill across four stages (each dedicated to four different musical genres) over two days. Saturday you'll get to enjoy rock and electronic music while Sunday features the enticing juxtaposition of punk and folk. If you go, consider biking or taking the el to help honor the fest's commitment to sustainability.Chicago Metronome Dates and Times:
Saturday, June 6, 2009 and Sunday, June 7, 2009 from noon to 10 p.m.Admission is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Logan Square Neighborhood Coalition.
Chicago Metronome Location:
The celebration will sprawl across five stages in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood near the corner of Western and Armitage.2000 N. Milwaukee (At Western & Armitage)
Chicago, IL
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Chicago Metronome - Schedule - Saturday, June 6:
Rock Stage on the South by Empty Bottle Presents- 1 p.m. - Turbo Fruits
- 2:30 p.m. - Rock Plaza Central
- 4 p.m. - Kid Congo Powers
- 5:30 p.m. - Apostle of Hustle
- 7 p.m. - Here we Go Magic
- 8:30 p.m. - John Vanderslice
- 12 noon - Kid Color
- 2 p.m. - Papa G
- 3:30 p.m. - Willy Joy
- 5 p.m. - Zebo
- 6:30 p.m. - Eliot Lipp
- 8 p.m. - Future Rock
Chicago Metronome - Schedule - Sunday, June 7 :
Punk Stage on the South by MP Productions- 12:30 p.m. - Venom Lords
- 1:30 p.m. - The Bomb
- 2:30 p.m. - Haymarket Riot
- 3:30 p.m. - Prizzy Prizzy Please
- 4:30 p.m. - The Effigies
- 5:30 p.m. - The Del Moroccos
- 6:30 p.m. - Three Blue Teardrops
- 7:30 p.m. - The Methadones
- 8:30 p.m. - Deals Gone Bad
- 12 noon - Jaik Willis
- 1:15 p.m. - Majors Junction
- 2:45 p.m. - The Right Now
- 4:15 p.m. - The Giving Tree Band
- 6 p.m. - Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
- 8 p.m. - Justin Townes Earle
Chicago Metronome - Sustainability Commitment:
I like when organizers think actively about how to lessen the environmental impact of their events. I think that's truly part of the solution. Here's an abbreviated version of their sustainability statement:"Minimizing Metronome’s impact on the environment is a central goal and presents a unique challenge to the organizers. We endeavor to set an example for all other festivals to follow in terms of sustainable business practices, recycling and operational efficiency.
They're also offering a sustainability award to support local green organizations. Apply here. (pdf)We will deliver on this strategy in the following ways: Inspire Innovation, Encourage Public Transportation, Following Green Business Practices, Limit Waste and Encourage Recycling, and Promote Public Cooperation."