By ERIC SCHELKOPF
The operators of The Venue in Aurora continue to find innovative ways to connect audiences with the musicians that play there.
She Said is a new music and conversation series curated and hosted by Chicago area musician Anne Harris. The series, which features performances and conversations with female musicians, is funded through a grant from the Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation.
Ever since opening its doors in 2019, The Venue – run by the nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation – has offered audiences an intimate concert experience along with a bevy of top-notch musicians.
And programs like She Said will allow audiences to connect even more with the musicians on stage. That's exactly what happened on Dec. 21, when Harris engaged in music and conversation with Cathy Richardson, lead vocalist of the Jefferson Starship.
Harris and Richardson are longtime musical friends. One of the things that I love about the Chicago area music scene is the support that musicians in the area have for each other.
The night provided great insight into Richardson's background, including the challenges that she overcame to get to where she is today. I've had the honor of interviewing her and I came away with even more of an appreciation for what she has been able to achieve and the barriers that she helped to break down.
And of course the night provided many musical highlights, which is not a surprise given the talents of both musicians.
More videos from the night can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@ericschel12/videos.
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