Colvin Concerts: Yoko Noge
Yoko Noge, a transplant from Osaka, Japan melds an incredible mix of Chicago blues, jazz, Japanese music and Yoko’s compositions. The band, composed of Yoko and five legendary Chicago musicians played every Monday at Chicago’s famed HotHouse for more than 15 years and also played at Andy’s Jazz Clubs and Green Mill.
Yoko also performed at the Chicago Blues Festival, the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Asian American Jazz Festival and many special events in the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
*Chicagoan of the year –Chicago Tribune
* Recipient of Foreign Minister's Commendations in Japan, 2014
*Newsweek Japan cover story: 100 Japanese the world respects- Yoko Noge, Chicago blues singer/ band leader and newspaper correspondent is chosen to be one of the 100
What critics says..
“Wonderful Yoko---a Jazz for Joy Artiste” (Studs Terkel, Chicago author and historian)
“Yoko Noge offers a fascinating synthesis of cunning jazz improvisation, bona fide blues exhortation and the cultural rituals of her Japanese origins” (Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune)
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Donations:
Please reserve a ticket through Eventbrite to help Colvin House anticipate the size of the audience for this concert. They hope you will consider making a donation at the door when you arrive. Colvin House suggests $20/person, but any amount will help them pay the talented, local musicians and to continue supporting the performing arts by producing these community concerts.
While they prefer cash donations, Colvin House cannot make change on-site, please keep that in mind. Colvin House accepts Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle if an electronic payment is preferred.
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Food & Drink:
Colvin House is officially selling food onsite! Guests can order from a limited menu each week.
Please note that they no longer allow outside food at Colvin Concerts.
Colvin House does not sell alcoholic beverages. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages is available for purchase, attendees are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, etc.
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Parking Info:
Colvin House cannot provide parking on site for this event and unfortunately, the George B. Swift Elementary School is unavailable as their lot is undergoing construction.
The first 20 cars can park for free across the street at The Emanuel Congregation (5959 N. Sheridan Rd.). Please get a parking pass from Colvin House staff before parking in the synagogue lot.
Colvin House also recommends The Malibu Condominiums (6007 N. Sheridan Rd.) public garage, just across the street, north of Colvin House. This parking can be validated by Colvin House for $2 off.
Parking rates are as follows:
1 Hour: $6
2 Hours: $10
3 Hours: $11
4 Hours: $13
They recommend arriving early if you need to park.
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- Please only register / RSVP if you can attend. If plans change, cancel your reservation or email them at support@creativecoworking.com.
- Colvin House recommends registering tickets as a group (under one name) so their staff can plan to seat your party together.
- Check your inbox (after you register) for any announcements regarding potential postponements.
