Stephen Leonard and Manny Capozzi stop by the Feast of Fun for a NSFW chat about beards, music, #SPRINGFEVER Tour, hockey and Gwyneth Paltrow.

LISTEN HERE!

You better think twice before reaching for that razor. A new study finds that how long your facial hair is can influence how attractive you are to others and that ten days growth is seen as the hottest. Do you agree?

Today the fabulously bearded Stephen Leonard and the super scruffy Manny Capozzi join us for a live music session. These two great guys are going on their #SPRINGFEVER Tour with their gal Sami Grisafe so catch them if you can!

On Sunday, May 5th, some of Chicago’s favorite songwriters will come together at Evanston SPACE for an uplifting evening of songs and entertainment to benefit the Center on Halsted, serving the Chicago LGBTQ community.

This special event will feature Cathy Richardson, Steve Dawson, Katie Todd, Ingrid Graudins, Liam Davis, Emily Hurd, Stephen Leonard, Sami Grisafe & other special guests.

Purchase advance tickets HERE.

About SPACE:
The S.P.A.C.E (Society for the Preservation of Art & Culture in Evanston)

SPACE was created by musicians for musicians. The venue was designed to offer superior comfort, elegant aesthetics, and sophisticated audio and lighting technology, all in service of great creative expression. The sound is fantastic, the sight lines are perfect, and no seat is more than 40 feet from the stage.

Address:
1245 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202

Sunday, May 5th event will benefit

About Center on Halsted:
Center on Halsted is the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to building and strengthening the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood.

Chicago’s leading out singer-songwriters, Sami Grisafe and Stephen Leonard, embark on the #SPRINGFEVER Tour. Over a dozen midwest dates scheduled in Illinois, Missouri and Indiana with more dates to be announced. Current dates HERE.

VIDEO: #SPRINGFEVER Tour: On the Road to Equality – Intro

Sami Grisafe: samigrisafe.com
Stephen Leonard: stephenleonardmusic.com

Follow the tour on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:
#SPRINGFEVER
@samigrisafe
@stephen7leonard

Video produced by Glam Tie Media

Stephen Leonard stopped by Handwritten Recording to record live tracks of original and cover songs. Check them out here!

1. Out Loud*
2. You Oughta Know (Grindr version) – original song by Alanis Morissette 
3. From Wednesday to Thursday*
4. Intoxicated*
5. Why / Falling Slowly (Mash-up) – original songs by Annie Lennox and Glen Hansard/Marketa Irglova
6. With a Pen*

*All original songs are also available on iTunes!

The SoFo Tap and Stephen Leonard kick off a NEW weekly acoustic concert series this Sunday, February 10th from 7pm–10pm!

UnTapped: An Acoustic Concert Series will feature some of Chicago’s best live music and singer-songwriters. “I am excited to work with The SoFo Tap and bring more live music to the community every week,” says host, Stephen Leonard. “We’ve got a lot of great acts lined up, both Chicago-based as well as touring acts. It’s definitely going to be something for everybody.”

The series launches this Sunday at The SoFo Tap. The vibe? “It’ll be fun and relaxed and a great way to wind down from the weekend with friends, drinks and free live music—both originals and covers.”

UnTapped: An Acoustic Concert Series launches this Sunday, February 10 at 7pm and returns every following Sunday. Free to everyone 21+ with valid ID.

February Lineup:

February 10: Stephen Leonard w/ TJ Chernick
February 17: Mindy Bartlett
February 24: Dawn Xiana Moon 

March Lineup:

March 3: Pat Hull
March 10: Heather Styka
March 17: David Kav
March 24: Kyle Greer
March 31: Ariel Upton

April Lineup:
 

April 7: JC Brooks
April 14: Ian Wilson
April 21: Emily White
April 28: Rachel Katzman

Sami Grisafe and Stephen Leonard live at Social!
with special guest Amanda Hughey

TIckets $5

CHICAGO’S LEADING OUT SINGER-SONGWRITERS
return to Social for an exciting night of music.

Doors open 8pm
Show begins at 9pm

www.samigrisafe.com
www.stephenleonardmusic.com
www.facebook.com/amandahughey

Seize the diem on January 29th at The Hideout! Writers James Tadd Adcox, Patrick O’Keefe, Dana Norris, Jesse Giallombardo and Micki LeSueur with stories on the precipice, and musicians Liam Davis, Ingrid Graudins with Steve Frisbie, and Stephen Leonard with songs on the brink.

$10 cover with proceeds going to Coat Angels to keep kids warm this winter.

See you there!