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"2017" - "2018" - "2019" -"2020"

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"Bossa TrÊs Quintet"

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Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m.
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With:

Dill Costa on Vocals and Percussion
and
John Beard or Neal Alger on Guitar and vocals ,
Luiz Everling on Drums, Jack Zara on Bass, Heitor Garcia on Drums and Percussion.


Barra Ñ Elston
2977 N. Elston Ave
Chicago.

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"2016"

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"Luciano Antonio Trio"
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With:
Heitor Garcia and Marcos de Oliveira
at:
Dugan's on Halsted
128 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL

July 2nd, 2016
9:00 p.m.


"Pagode do Marcao"
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With:
Dill Costa (Vocal, Percussion), Marcos Oliveira (Vocal, Percussion),
Bruno Alcalde (Vocal, Guitar, Percussion),
John Beard (Vocal, Cavaquinho, Percussion), Heitor Garcia (Vocal, Percussion).
Every 2nd  Friday of the month.
From 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
see you at:
"Xippo Bar"
3759 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 529-9135


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"Roda de Choro"
Sun. 07/24 11:45-1:00 pm
Sun .08/14 11:45- 1:00 p.m.
AT:
The Musical Offering
743 Custer Avenue
Evanston, IL  60202
847/866-6260


Register More Info Sun. November 1, 2015, 11:45 am -1:00 pm - Chicago Choro Club's "roda de choro" (jam session) at the Musical Offering in Evanston! Dear Friends,
I'd like to invite you to participate and/or watch our  "roda de choro"  Sunday, July 24 and August 14, at 11:45 am-1:00 pm at the Musical Offering (743 Custer, Evanston).   It is FREE and open to the public, and most of all, a lot of fun to play and to listen.
A "roda" is a social event as well as a musical one.  This is a monthly event, open to the public, so that students of the Chicago Choro Club can practice the repertoire they are learning in class as well as explore new music.  As the school grows, we hope to have weekly rodas de choro for the students, and keep the monthly roda for the community.
If you are not familiar with choro, it is a musical cousin of samba.  It is playable on virtually every instrument, and whether musicians are "classically" trained or play jazz, they will find a whole new wonderful rhythmical world when they begin to play choro.

Play Brazilian music in Chicagoland!
"Chicago Choro Club"
Classes: Sundays 10:30-11:30 am


Every Sunday from 10:30-11:30 am we will be conducting classes in traditional instruments such as woodwinds & brass (my class), as well as instruments associated with choro including mandolin (with Don Stiernberg - mandolin is a great double for violinists!), cavaquinho and guitar (with John Beard), Brazilian percussion/pandeiro (with Heitor Garcia & Geraldo de Oliveira).
Please share this information.  Please click here for a link to the Chicago Choro Club page.  (This project is a part of the radio show I am  producing on the WMFT Radio Network - please click here for more info).
Thank you so much for your help in spreading the word!  I hope to see you there!



"Bossa Três Quintet"
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Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m.
Here are the dates I will be there this summer are:
June 06-20
July 4-18
August 1-15-29
With:
Luciano Antonio or John Beard or Bruno Alcalde
and
Dill Costa, Marcos Oliveira, Jack Zara, Heitor Garcia.


Barra Ñ Elston
2977 N. Elston Ave
Chicago.


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"2015"

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"Luciano Antonio Quartet"
and Planeta Azul

With:
Heitor Garcia, Marcos de Oliveira and Felipe Fraga.
China Tour 2015
November 26 to December 4, 2015
Shenzhen city at the Shenzhen Grand Theater / Zhaoqing City / Yantian, Guangdong.

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"Pagode do Marcao"
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With:
Dill Costa (Vocal, Percussion), Marcos Oliveira (Vocal, Percussion),
Andre Ramos (Vocal, Guitar, Percussion),
John Beard (Vocal, Cavaquinho, Percussion), Heitor Garcia (Vocal, Percussion).
Every 2nd  Friday of the month.
From 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
see you at:
"Xippo Bar"
3759 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 529-9135



"Bossa Tres Quintet"
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With:
Marcos Oliveira (Vocal, Percussion),
Luciano Antonio (Vocal, Guitar, Bass),
Bruno Alcalde (Vocal, Guitar, Bass),
Heitor Garcia (Vocal, Percussion),
Fabio de Moraes (Drums)
Wednesday, Nov 11
From 9:30p.m. To 11:30p.m.
at:
90 Miles Cuban
3333 W. Touhy Ave.,
(Touhy and McCormick)
Lincolnwood, Illinois.


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"Roda de Choro"
Second Roda - Sun. 11/1 11:45-1:00 pm
AT:
The Musical Offering
743 Custer Avenue
Evanston, IL  60202
847/866-6260


Register More Info Sun. November 1, 2015, 11:45 am -1:00 pm - Chicago Choro Club's first "roda de choro" (jam session) at the Musical Offering in Evanston! Dear Friends,
I'd like to invite you to participate and/or watch as we have our second ever "roda de choro" this coming Sunday, Nov. 1 at 11:45 am-1:00 pm at the Musical Offering (743 Custer, Evanston).   It is FREE and open to the public, and most of all, a lot of fun to play and to listen. A "roda" is a social event as well as a musical one.  This will be a monthly event, open to the public, so that students of the Chicago Choro Club can practice the repertoire they are learning in class as well as explore new music.  As the school grows, we hope to have weekly rodas de choro for the students, and keep the monthly roda for the community.
If you are not familiar with choro, it is a musical cousin of samba.  It is playable on virtually every instrument, and whether musicians are "classically" trained or play jazz, they will find a whole new wonderful rhythmical world when they begin to play choro.   It´s what keeps me returning to Brazil every year!


Play Brazilian music in Chicagoland! Chicago Choro Club
Classes: 10:30-11:30 am
Sundays
Every Sunday from 10:30-11:30 am we will be conducting classes in traditional instruments such as woodwinds & brass (my class), as well as instruments associated with choro including mandolin (with Don Stiernberg - mandolin is a great double for violinists!), cavaquinho and guitar (with John Beard), Brazilian percussion/pandeiro (with Heitor Garcia & Geraldo de Oliveira).
Please share this information.  Please click here for a link to the Chicago Choro Club page.  (This project is a part of the radio show I am  producing on the WMFT Radio Network - please click here for more info).
Thank you so much for your help in spreading the word!  I hope to see you on Sunday, Nov. 1!



"Cecy Santana Quarteto"
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Cecy Santana on Vocal
Bruno Alcalde on Vocal & Guitar,
Heitor Garcia on Drums,
Jack Zara on Bass.
October 15, 2015,
 10:00 p.m.
see you at:
Underground Wonder Bar
710 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 266-7761


"Bossa Tres Quintet"
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With:
John Beard on Cavaquinho, Vocal & Percussion
Marcos Oliveira on Vocal & Percussion
Dill Costa on Vocal & Percussion

Heitor Garcia on Percussion
Luiz Everling on Drums
Sept 22, 2015
10:00 P.m.
Barra Ñ Elston

2977 N. Elston Ave
Chicago



"WillFromBrazil Band"
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With:
WillfromBrazil on Vocals & Guitar,
Rick Gehrenbeck on Keyboards,
Boleszek Osinsky on Trumpet,
Maurice Cade on Trombone,
Heitor Garcia on Drums,
Jack Zara on Bass.
My last Sunday - September 13, 2015.

 10:00 p.m.

see you at:
Subterranean Lounge
2011 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-6600


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With:
WillfromBrazil on Vocals & Guitar, Jack Zara on Bass,
Rick Gehrenbeck on Keyboards,
Heitor Garcia on Drums & Percussion,
Boleszek Osinsky on Trumpet,
Maurice Cade on Trombone
August 20, 2015,
 10:00 p.m.

see you at:
Underground Wonder Bar
710 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 266-7761


"Lakeview East Festival of Arts"
I will be performing back to back with:
"Bossa Tres"
&
"WillFromBrasil Band"

Click: Schedule
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"Planeta Azul & Passistas Samba Dancers"
Summerdance 2015
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"Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park"
Friday, September 11th, 2015 - 6-9pm
601 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL    60605
Price: Free


"Swing Brasileiro"
Global Dance Party
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With:
Dill Costa (Voice, Percussion), Marcos Oliveira (Voice, Percussion),
Andre Ramos (Voice, Guitar, Percussion),
John Beard (Voice, Cavaquinho, Percussion), Heitor Garcia (Voice, Percussion).
Friday, September 4, 2015  ♦  8:30 PM
At:
"OldTownSchool of Folk Music"
4545 N Lincoln Ave ·
The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall ·
773.728.6000


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"Bossa Tres Quartet"
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Marcos Oliveira on Vocal and Percussion,
Dill Costa on Vocal and Percussion,
Bruno Alcalde on Vocal and Guitar,
Heitor Garcia on Vocal and Percussion
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
10 p.m. to Midnight
doors open at 9:00 p.m.

Y Bar
224 W. Ontario,
Chicago, IL


"Planeta Azul Trio"
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Luciano Antonio on Vocal & Guitar,
Geraldo de Oliveira on Percussion,
Heitor Garcia on Percussion.
Tuesday, September 1st,
at 8:00 p.m.
at:
Celeste
111 West Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL
(312)828-9000


"Jazz and Samba"
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"Michelle Greenberg Private Benefit"
This is a fundraising event, but if you would like to attend please go to: link
Michelle Greenberg
with
Heitor and Paulinho Garcia
Sunday, August 30 
6:30 to 8:30 PM

Davenport's Piano Bar Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
312-643-2200


"WillFromBrazil Band"
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with:
Rick Gehrenbeck on Keyboards
Heitor Garcia on Drums,
Will on Vocal & Guitar
Jack Zara on Bass
Thursday August 27Th, 2015
7:00 P.M.
see you at:
Bar Takito

201 N. Morgan
Chicago, IL

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"2014"

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"WillFromBrazil Band"
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With:
WillfromBrazil on Vocals & Guitar, Jack Zara on Bass,
Rick Gehrenbeck on Keyboards,
Heitor Garcia on Drums & Percussion,
Boleszek Osinsky on Trumpet,
Maurice Cade on Trombone
Thursday, Nov 20, Dec 18, 2014
 10:00 p.m.

see you at:
Underground Wonder Bar
710 N Clark St,
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 266-7761
 
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With:
WillfromBrazil on Vocals & Guitar, Jack Zara on Bass,
Boleszek Osinsky on Trumpet,
Maurice Cade on Trombone,
Heitor Garcia on Drums
Every Sunday
9:30 p.m.

see you at:
Subterranean Lounge
2011 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-6600


"Pagode do Marcao"
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With:
Dill Costa (Voice, Percussion), Marcos Oliveira (Voice, Percussion),
Andre Ramos (Voice, Guitar, Percussion),
John Beard (Voice, Cavaquinho, Percussion), Heitor Garcia (Voice, Percussion).
Every 2nd  Friday of the month.
From 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

see you at:
Xippo Bar
3759 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 529-9135


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"Neo Alger Trio with
John Beard and Heitor Garcia"

This Thursday, September 11th

September somehow turned into Brazilian music month at the Whiskey Lounge. I couldn't be happier. This is our second of three groups in a row to feature Brazilian jazz. We welcome the return of Neal Alger, one of Chicago's premiere guitarists. Neal has a deep passion for Brazilian music and has created a fantastic trio just for this performance, with John Beard (on 7-string guitar and cavaquinho -- a Brazilian ukelele) and the groovy percussionist, Heitor Garcia. They will be performing sambas and choro music (an early popular style in Brazil which blended African and European influences -- kind of analogous to ragtime in the States). This will be a spectacular night. I usually include a link in these notices for you to hear a selection from this weeks' artists ... but this group has never performed together! Extra cool, huh? You'll have to come this Thursday to hear Neal with John and Heitor –- an exciting ensemble we will all be hearing together for the first time. I can't wait! I hope you can make it!
27 LIVE
1012 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois
(855)927-5483


"Dill Costa Quartet"
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"36th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival"
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Paulinho Garcia's Quintet
featuring
Greg Fishman (sax - flute - clarinet)
Geraldo de Oliveira, Heitor Garcia and Dedé Sampaio (percussion)
Thursday, August 28th
12:30 to 1:30pm

see you at:
Chicago Cultural Center (Preston Bradley Hall)
78 E Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60604


Night Out:
"Concerts in the Parks at Welles"

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Welles Park will once again host Tuesdays @ the Gazebo.
Featured band:
"Dill Costa Quartet"

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With:
Bruno Alcalde (Guitar)
Jack Zara (Bass)
Heitor Garcia (percussion)

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

See you at:
Welles Park
2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 742-7511




Oak Park Thursdays Night Out

"Paulinho and Heitor Garcia"
Downtown Oak Park's Thursday Night Out
August 14th
7:00 to 9:00 PM

Marion Street between Lake and South Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-383-4145


"Paulinho Garcia Quartet"
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With:
Geraldo Oliveira, Dedé Sampaio
& Heitor Garcia.
June 28, 2014 was our last
performance at Katerina's.

KATERINA'S 
1920 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613

773-348-7592 




"Roda de Choro"
at Restaurant Melao

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With:
John Beard  (7String Guitar), Linda Binden (Mandolin)
Bruno Alclde (Cavaquinho), Grant Ziolkowski (Mandolin)
Geraldo Oliveira (Pandeiro), Marcos oliveira (Pandeiro)
Heitor Garcia (Pandeiro)
Sunday, May 18, 2014.
From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

See you at:
Melao Restaurant
3941 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois 60613
(773)868-4501


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The Copacabana Trio
This Thursday, May 1st, 2014
From 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Alright, this is going to be a dreamy night at the Whiskey Lounge. Face it: This Thursday you can't afford to go to Rio, right? So come to the Whiskey Lounge instead. We are honored to have the fantastic Copacabana Trio, bringing incredible Brazilian music to our stage. This group boasts two outstanding vocalists. Bandleader Luciano N Antonio is a formidable guitarist with a pure, gentle voice which blends so perfectly with the soulful, sweet singing of the amazing Neusa Sauer. Rounding out the trio is master Brazilian percussionist Heitor Garcia, who will provide all manner of exotic rhythmic colors. Where better to hear such a delicate, delicious mix but at the intimate Whiskey Lounge? If you are a fan of Brazilian music as I am, you will not want to miss this special night. BTW this performance comes with a personal significance for Béa and me: Neusa sang at our wedding! You don't ask just anyone to sing at your wedding! She's incredible. I am so thrilled to have her be part of this series. And after all these years Neusa sounds — and is — just as beautiful! Come join us!!
27 LIVE
1012 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois

(855)927-5483


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Rumbos y Destinos
CD Release

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Wednesday April 2, 2014 From at 8:00  p.m.

As part of the OTSFM World Music Wednesday, come and listen to Latin American singer/songwriters from the Chicago area who have been playing in the Chicago peñas (the south-of-the-border version of a open mic night). Original or cover songs performed by Alba Guerra (Argentina), Alberto Sanabria (Paraguay); Alfonso Chacón and Nelson Sosa (Chile); Diana Mosquera and Marieth Quintero (Colombia); Hugo Treviño and Pedro Rodriguez (Mexico) and Gian Luca Ferme (Italy, performing rhythms from Brazil, Venezuela). In this production, they are accompanied by some of the finest Chicago-area musicians. You can read more at www.kaleidorama.com, where you can also place your order for a CD of this project. At the Old Town event, there is $10 suggested donation.


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"Brazilian Carnaval 2014"
Saturday March 1st
Featuring:
"Swing Brasileiro"
Marcos Oliveira (Vocals, Percussion), Bruno Alcade (Vocals, Cavaquinho, Guitar)
Luciano Antonio (Vocals, Guitars), Heitor Garcia (Vocals, Percussion)
Heitor Garcia Jr. (Percussion), Fabio de Moraes (Drums),
Jack Zara (Bass)
and
Bloco Maximo,
Passistas de Samba Dancers.
Mayne Stage
1328 W. Morse Ave
9pm to 2pm
18 +
$15 adv $5 Valet $5 Caipirinhas
Click on link below
Tickets at SoundCultureChicago.com

"Chicago Samba"
Carnaval Party in Milwaukee!


Moacyr Marchini (Vocals, Cavaquinho, Percussion),
WillFromBrazil (Vocals, Guitar, Percussion),
Adam Haus (Bass), Helio Bordignon (Percussion),
Heitor Garcia (Vocals, Drums), Ben LaMar (Trumpet),
Philip Gomes
(keyboard), Adam Thornburg (Trombone).

Saturday, March 08, 2014
Doors at 7:00pm
Live music starts at 8:00pm to 12:00am

For more information: Click here
Brazilian style carnaval with Live music and dancers in costumes.
See you at:
UWM Union - Wisconsin Room
2200 Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee - WI.


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"2013"

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The Open Door Repertory Theater in collaboration with True Muse Productions
presents:
The Jazz Concert Series: The Spirit Rises, exploring jazz as it emerges from the African diaspora
PAULINHO GARCIA'S
"SOUND MINAS SAMBA TRIO"
with
"Geraldo de Oliveira - Paulinho Garcia - Heitor Garcia "
Saturday, November  2  @ 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $18 general admission$15 Seniors & Students
** I just received the link below for 1/2 price tickets. There are a limited number of seats at this price **
https://www.goldstar.com/events/oak-park-il/live-music-at-the-open-door-theater
The Open Door Repertory Company
902 South Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL 60304 
708.342.0810
for more information please follow link below
https://www.facebook.com/events/191599991024849/?notif_t=plan_user_invited
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Oak Park Thursday Night Out
presents
:
Paulinho & Heitor Garcia

 "...He becomes the epitome of the solitary troubadour - a romantic figure hardly visible anymore even in Brazil, where, like everywhere else, popular music has grown busier, louder, and rougher. Garcia's voice, an airy baritone, has less shadow and a bit more energy than Joao Gilberto's and his languid chords and cleanly plucked lines illuminate the complicated rhythms with the cool clarity of moonlight... " Neil Tesser jazz journalist and author of "The Playboy Guide To Jazz"
Thursday, August 22
7 t0 9 p.m.

Downtown Oak Park
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Brasil Fest Chicago
presents
Friday, August 23

6:00 p.m.
Sound Minas Samba Quartet
Geraldo de Oliveira, Heitor Garcia & Dedé Sampaio (percussion) and Paulinho Garcia

Brasil Fest Chicago
2900 W Logan Boulevard

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Brasil Fest Chicago

presents

Saturday, August 24
12:00 p.m.
Quarteto de Chorinho
Julie Koidin, Paulinho Garcia, Grant Ziolkowski, Heitor Garcia
Brasil Fest Chicago
2900 W Logan Boulevard

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Brazilian Brunch at the Parrot Cage
Summer Sambas! The historic Parrot Cage Restaurant at Chicago's South Shore Cultural Center is the location for the First Annual Brazilian Brunch, hosted by SmoothJazzChicago,net's Rick O'Dell and BrazilClubUSA.com's Scott Adams on Sunday August 25th, 2013.
Sunday Brunch at The Parrot Cage is a time-honored tradition for fans of Jazz and Brazilian music: Rick O'Dell regularly hosts 'The Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch' with special musical guests including Nick Colionne and Lisa McClowry. For the Brazilian Brunch, Chicago's most popular Brazilian singer Paulinho Garcia will perform.
The Brazilian Brunch at the Parrot Cage will offer two seatings on Sunday August 25th from its location in the South Shore Cultural Center. Reservations are required, 
773-602-5333, so please plan to join us for unique music and culinary event!
Paulinho Garcia Trio
Paulinho Garcia, Geraldo de oliveira and Heitor Garcia
Sunday, August 25
10:30 am - 4:00 pm.
The Parrot Cage at the South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive
Jackson Park Highlands
Chicago, IL 60649
773-602-5333




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