2024-Wicker MIC – All Ages Outdoor Open Mic

Wicker MIC is funded and produced by the Wicker Park Advisory Council and has been a Chicago Park District Night Out in the Parks Event.

Bring a picnic, a listening ear, and a talent to share with your neighbors. We invite all musicians, comedians, poets, and actors of ALL AGES to perform and share their talents. 

Featured Performer: Steve Dawson

Chicago Folk / Americana singer / songwriter, Steve Dawson, has been called “one of the most underrated songwriters in American music,” who writes, “graceful, poetic songs akin to a volume of great short stories in their precise, exacting wordplay and soulful heartache.” Dawson has released six albums with his long-time band, Dolly Varden, and six solo albums, including 2021’s “At The Bottom Of A Canyon In The Branches Of A Tree,” and the 2024’s, “Ghosts,” both on Pravda Records. 

Originally from San Diego, California, he spent his teen years in Hailey, Idaho, where he learned guitar and started writing songs. After a few years at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Dawson moved to Chicago and formed the band, Stump The Host, with his future wife, artist and singer, Diane Christiansen. Dawson also teaches songwriting at the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music and co-wrote a book on songwriting and the creative process with Mark Caro called, “Take It To The Bridge: Unlocking The Great Songs Inside You.”

Want to perform? You can sign up in advance (check back here for more info) or sign up the day of the event starting at 5:45 pm. All performers are given 5 minutes to perform. Microphones, speakers, and a keyboard are available. Email wpac@wickerpark.org with questions or your needs.

Rain or Shine! The event moves inside to the fieldhouse if there is rain.

CREATE MUSIC SERIES SPONSORS – Wicker MIC is Part of the CREATE Music & Performance Series

WPBSSA #33 (Presenting Sponsor)