GERALD DOWD'S Song Of The Month Club w/ Special Guest Lisa P. Medina

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:GERALD DOWD seen HERE w/ Special Guest Lisa P. MedinaLisa P. Medina is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a flavorful hint of Latin rhythm and spice. Lisas musical journey began in church choir and theater stages, evolving into a vibrant career thats taken her from intimate duos and solo shows to fronting a Grammy-nominated Latin jazz big band. She has graced iconic stages like the Petrillo Bandshell at the Chicago Jazz Festival, Park West, the Old Town Schools Folk where she sang the National Anthem for Cubs games.After stepping away from the spotlight to focus on raising her children, Lisa returned with fresh energy and heartfelt songs that resonate with audiences of all ages. Her debut album Wishes, was released in May 2024, and since then her songs have aired on over 60 radio stations across North America. For more info, please visit: www.lisapmedina.com or follow on Instagram @singasonglisa.Mr. Dowd hosts a monthly residency in FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR. Its called SONG OF THE MONTH CLUB, and for a damn good reason: each month he and his invited guest will debut one BRAND NEW SONG. among the many other cool things they will do. Youll want to be in the room when it happens. FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to Make a Reservation Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. MORE ON THE DOWD:Gerald Dowd has been described as the hardest working drummer in Chicago (Richard Milne, WXRT), playing on over 100 albums, and averaging 150 live dates a year around the world. In recent years, hes been releasing solo albums of original material, starting with his 2012 release, Kingsize EP. In 2014, he was the recipient of an IAP arts grant from Chicagos Dept. Of Cultural Affairs/Special Events (DCASE), which led to his first full-length solo album, Home Now, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Liam Davis, and featuring, among others, Chicago legends Robbie Fulks and Nora OConnor. To celebrate the release, he held a benefit concert (DAY OF THE DOWD) at which he played for 13 hours straight with 16 different bands, raising over $10,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.__________________________________Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE