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Concert Fri Oct 23 2009

Two Uncommon Shows: Lindsay Weidmann and Essex Chanel

Saturday you have your choice of two great, low-key shows to attend, each at a different Uncommon Ground location. Both are free, start at 10 p.m., and are all-ages. Choose wisely.

At Uncommon Ground on Clark (3800 N. Clark St.) catch Colorado-based singer and guitarist Lindsay Weidmann as she blends her just-oddball-enough humor and warm folk vocals into a tasty morsel.

Lindsay Weidmann promo
*photo courtesy of Lindsay Weidmann

Meanwhile, at the Uncommon Ground on Devon (1401 West Devon Ave.), hometown acoustic-rock flava Essex Chanel is performing a special strings-only show, featuring guitar, banjo, violin, and cello.

EssexChanel promo
*photo courtesy of Essex Chanel

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