CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicago's summer music festival may have been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but that does not mean the city did not have some other ideas in mind as a replacement.
Chicago In Tune is a new citywide festival celebrating music throughout the city during the 2021 Year of Chicago Music. This month of music will bring iconic neighborhood venues, presenting organizations, and musicians from across the city together to celebrate all music genres and forms — with both large and small, free and ticketed events at clubs, concert halls and beyond.
As part of Chicago In Tune, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will present new and reimagined programs in place of this year’s Gospel music, Jazz, House, and Blues festivals in Millennium Park. Four special evenings at Jay Pritzker Pavilion will honor music born and innovated in Chicago, presented by the Millennium Park Foundation.
On Sept. 3, special evening of Gospel music, hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Inspiration 1390’s Sonya Blakey and DeAndre Patterson, will be held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It will include a special award to producer Sasha Daltonn and feature LaShon Brown; a celebratory music tribute to Rev. Dr. Clay Evans, Pastor Maceo Woods, Bishop Willie James Campbell and ArchBishop Lucius Hall featuring The Carson Sisters, Nicole Harris, and Illiana Torres; and The Tommies Reunion Choir.
On Sept. 4, the focus will be on Jazz music. The Jazz night is presented the Jazz Institute of Chicago and will feature performances by Ari Brown, Marquis Hill, and Lizz Wright.
House music takes the spotlight on Sept. 11 with the debut of “Sanitize Your Soul,” a Gospel House Choir collaboration between Mark Hubbard and DJ Terry Hunter.
On Sept. 18, there will be a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Alligator Records with Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling, Cash Box Kings with special guests, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Branch and Wayne Baker Brooks.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion events will not be limited capacity (beyond normal venue capacity) and will not require advance registration for the seating bowl or lawn. All summer events will adhere to the latest public health and safety guidelines.
All of the concerts run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend.
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