BASH ON WABASH 2013

Celebrate the South Loop! Here Comes the 2013 Bash on Wabash

Celebrating its 10th year, the Greater South Loop Association will be presenting its annual Bash on Wabash street festival on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25; 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Bash on Wabash is located between 14th St. and 14th Pl. This year's Bash features attractions for all ages, including a wide variety of musical acts, activities, food trucks, a kids stage as well as the participation of over 30 vendors. Admission is a $5 suggested donation/ Kids Free. There is a $2 fee for the kids stage. A portion of the Bash proceeds will be donated to the South Loop Community Church Food Pantry.

IN THIS ISSUE: BASH ON WABASH

KIDS STAGE

GAMES, ATTRACTIONS & FITNESS CLASSES

FOOD TRUCKS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NEW FACES, NEW ENERGY

MUSIC SCHEUDLE

KIDS STAGE SCHEDULE

MUSIC

Saturday, August 24th

1-1:30 pm UnGnomes
https://www.facebook.com/THEUNGNOMES

1:50-2:20 Tracer Bullet
https://www.facebook.com/tracerbulletrock

2:40-3:20 AfroZep
http://www.afrozep.com/

3:40-4:20 Turquoise Jeep
http://turquoisejeep.com/

4:40-5:20 Pyyramids
http://pyyramids.tumblr.com/

5:40-6:10 Kevin Daniels & Friends
https://www.facebook.com/KevinDanielsMusic

6:30-7:30 Lydia Loveless
http://lydialoveless.com/

7:50- 8:40 Mathien
http://mathienlive.com/

9-10 Truckfighters
http://www.truckfighters.com/

Sunday, August 25th

1-1:30 pm District 97
http://www.district97.net/

1:50-2:20 Ockams Razor
http://on.fb.me/162tJLY

2:40-3:25 American English
http://www.americanenglish.com/

3:45-4:25 Halfmoon Mad
http://www.halfmoonmad.com/enter.cfm

4:45-5:30 American English
http://www.americanenglish.com/

5:50- 6:40 Get Up With The Get Downs
http://www.getupwiththegetdowns.com/

7-7:45 American English
http://www.americanenglish.com/

8-10 pm Mr. Blotto
https://www.mrblotto.net/

All concerts sponsored by Reggies Music Joint and Budweiser.

KIDS STAGE

Saturday, August 24

12-1: Allie Jae- Local musician

1-2: GHabit (Milesh Jain)- Environmentally friendly storytelling

2-3: Amy Lowe - Local Singer and Songwriter

3-4: Terri Thomas from the West Loop Athletic Club - Mommy & Me Yoga Class

4-5: Sarah Jayne Lane- Sod Room Musician

5-6: Drum Chicago - A band member from one of the performing bands at the Bash will be bringing drums and having kids participate!

6-7: Teen Rock Band - Children's Singing Group

Sunday, August 25

Noon - 1: Kate Sallsbury, Tiny Tune Makers - Music Teacher for children

1-2: Shana Harvey, Sherwood School of Music- Musician from Sherwood

2-3: Mother Heron- Anna- Local Writer and Artist featuring Hoopy Hoops with Mister Petey

3-4: Bottle and Bottega- Panting Demonstration

4-5: Megan Marshall (Spanish speaking Storytelling and Singing)

5-6: Regina Cook- Fit4Mom Chicago Workout with strollers for moms

KIDS STAGE

$2 Fee for Kids Stage

GAMES, ATTRACTIONS & FITNESS CLASSES

Games and attractions include free sumo wrestling, mechanical bull riding, psychic and tarot card readings, a dunk tank, animal costume contest, and aerobic, strength, yoga and dance classes. Learn More

FOOD TRUCKS

Fido Truck (Dog food truck) - http://fidotogo.net/

Beavers Donuts - (Donuts and coffee) http://beaversdonuts.com/

5411 Empanadas - http://5411empanadas.com/

The Fat Shallot - (Sandwiches) http://thefatshallot.com/

The Meatloaf Bakery- http://www.themeatloafbakery.com/

Gigi's Cupcakes - http://gigiscelebrations.com/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are still needed. We still need a lot of volunteers especially in the evenings of both days. Sign up to volunteer for a shift at the Bash on Wabash! Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and free access to the festival. Thank you for giving your time to make this a success! PLEASE sign up here!

NEW FACES, NEW ENERGY

This Years's Bash On Wabash committee has plenty of new faces including T.J. Sagen, chairman of the event. Sagen has extensive experience in music management. He currently represents the Grammy-nominated rock band Disturbed, an act that has sold over 14 million albums worldwide. Other artists he represents include, Sevendust, Art Of Dying, W.E.R.M., The Lifeline, The Scissors and singer/songwriter Jess Godwin. He has also been a part of some of the world's largest music festivals, including Europe's Rock AM Ring and Download Festival.

Sagen has assembled a group of volunteers with experience in event and project management, writers, financial professionals, and musicians to ensure that this year's event is a success.

STAY CONNECTED - http://bashonwabash.org/