Irish Melodies • The Dooley Brothers
Tuesday, March 20, 7 PM
The talented Dooley Brothers have been playing together all of their lives. Absorbing diverse styles, including swing, jazz, classical, rock, calypso, and folk, they will share a treasure trove of Irish music in the lively spirit of St. Patrick's Day.

Purple Apple Rocks the House
Friday, April 13, 7-8 PM • Register by April 9
In celebration of National Library Week 2012, the Talent Rising Concert Series will host the indie rock quartet, Purple Apple. At the core of the band are Olivia, Madi, and Noni, three 14-year-old friends hailing from Glenbrook South High School. Devin, their twentysomething drummer, rounds out the sound. On the rise in the local music scene, these talented musicians and songwriters are the youngest band to ever headline Chicago's legendary rock venue, The Metro. An evening where loud is allowed at your Library!

Bring on the Blues • Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Tuesday, May 1, 7 PM
From smoking slide guitar boogies to the deepest slow blues, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lil' Ed Williams is an awe-inspiring master bluesman. He and his road-tested band, The Blues Imperials—guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James "Pookie" Young, drummer Kelly Littleton—are celebrating 20 amazing years together. Bruce Iglauer, founder and president of Chicago-based blues label Alligator Records, will introduce the evening and share his knowledge of this music so deeply rooted in our city.