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Join Us for the Leopold Center’s First Concert on Tuesday, July 8th

This summer, Chicago’s The Giving Tree Band is recording their second studio album at the Leopold Center. On July 8th, you can join us in enjoying their talents at a free concert.

Driven by their commitment to producing an ecologically-conscious album to match their music and personal values, The Giving Tree Band sought out the Leopold Center as a recording venue that would use only renewable energy.  Recording begins June 23 and to continue through mid-July. “We are eager to share this positive musical message and welcome your presence as we embark on our greenest adventure," said band member Todd Fink. Recording sessions are open to the public—the Leopold Center is open 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday. Check our Visit page for tour information.

On July 8, the Leopold Center will open for concert goers at 5:30pm, and The Giving Tree Band show begins at 6:30. Weather permitting, the concert will be outdoors, so bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic dinner in our courtyard!

The band impressed casting agents for Public Enemies—the upcoming film based on the life of John Dillinger—earning  a place in a scene alongside star Johnny Depp when filming took place in Chicago.  In May, The Giving Tree Band performed at the world’s largest green festival at Chicago’s Navy Pier, and they’re headed for the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Ken., after they wrap up recording at The Leopold Center.

"The band sounds awesome, absolutely. The music has a serious atmospheric quality to it, mighty fine stuff."
-Cary Allen Fields, Columnist for Bluegrass Now

"Their music is real and vibrant; a good piece of Midwestern Americana."
-Brian Campbell, ChicagoAtHome.com (CBS radio)

"Living what they sing, transforming words into a journey through time, The Giving Tree Band promotes wholesome, earth friendly living, giving back to the community through their songs."
-Nina Goodrich, JAZZREVIEW.COM

"Great songwriting and passion for the concepts behind the words and music and stands up to the best in the folk/newgrass/Americana music industry."
-Rich Reardin, "In Search Of A Song" (Syndicated Radio)

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