Battle of the Bands

"Battle  of the Bands”

Continuum
Theater Presents a Continuum Music Event

(January 24, 2014) - "A multigenerational musical happening... not to be missed!" The Battle of the Bands is a concert spectacular produced by Chicago's newly launched Jewish arts organization, Continuum Theater. Audiences will be treated to an eclectic concert experience featuring more than 30 Chicago-area Jewish musicians performing in six bands ranging from amateur to pro. The best bands will be chosen by audience members, themselves. "This is not your run-of-the-mill noise-a-palooza in a high school gym," says Steve Singer, Director of Continuum's music events. “These musicians are serious about Jewish music… and ready to rock the house,” he says. Ruby Harris and the Wavehunters, Ovadya, the Moshe Skier Band, Rogers Park, Tum Balalaika Klezmer Band, and the Junior Klezmer Orchestra are among some of the groups in the lineup. Special guests will include comedienne, Caryn Bark, beatboxer Yuri Lane and Bruce Herst. "We're thrilled to promote the creative expression of Jewish Chicagoans through this feel-good, family event", remarks Continuum's Executive Director, Devorah Richards. The “Battle” takes place on Saturday evening, February 22 at the Mayer Kaplan JCC (5050 W. Church St. in Skokie). Doors open at 8:00 pm.  The show is from 8:30 pm to 11:30pm.

Kosher food (pizza, baked desserts, and drinks) will be available for

purchase. Please note that the first half of the concert (before the

intermission) will include bands with female vocalists. Bands performing

after the intermission at 10:00 pm will not include female vocalists. 

Reserved seating tickets are $15 in advance, available for purchase online (http://battle.brownpapertickets.com) and $25 at the door. For more information call 847-780-7230. 

Sponsorship opportunities that include concert tickets and dinner are
available.

The “Battle of the Bands” is made possible by the generous support of Milt’s Barbecue for the Perplexed and JCC 20s&30s.

About Continuum Theater

Continuum Theater is an arts organization dedicated to sharing a wide range of Jewish theatrical, musical, and dance experiences with a diverse Chicago audience.

Our mission is to serve Jewish continuity by preserving our heritage,

energizing our evolving culture and building community around a love for Jewish

performing arts and Jewish learning.


Continuum's launch plan is to devote 2013-2014 to creating a robust organizational and financial structure and building community support.

Continuum Theater is engaging audiences in a variety of Jewish-themed

performance experiences and theater outings. Continuum Theater was incorporated
in 2012 and is a 501(c)(3) charity.