Chris Darby of Them Damn Kids will host the 11th installment of Chicago’s Songwriter Festival at Phyllis’ Musical Inn, located at 1800 W Division St., this Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Darby has put together a festival filled with some of Chicago’s best local bands and singer/songwriter talent to wield an acoustic guitar. Talent such as Arthi Meera (of Fair And Kind), Ryan Suzuka, Adam Hitchell, Gia Margaret, Matt Shaw and The Spend, and, of course, Them Damn Kids will rock your face gently till last call with harmonicas, ukuleles, and the occasional egg shaker. Additionally, the festival will be the going away party/launch of Darby’s nationwide tour.

Wednesday’s show is free and Darby is asking a mere $5 donation at the door for Friday and Saturday nights. The festivities begin at 8 p.m. and Them Damn Kids promises to close every night with a different set.

So, get out there Chicago and show some love to your local musicians for a mere fraction of the price of other 3-day festival tickets!

The complete lineup for this unplugged extravaganza is right after the jump.

Wednesday, July 7
8:00 pm
Tim Ilg
8:30pm
Ty Maxon
9:00pm
Ryan Suzuka
9:30pm
Adam Hitchell
10:00pm
Matt Shaw/The Spend
10:30pm
Ryan Anderson (Go Long Mule)
11:00pm
Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray
11:45pm
Them Damn Kids

Friday, July 9
8:00pm
Rob Reid
8:30pm
Matt Crews
9:00pm
John Bellows
9:30pm
Spare Machine (Mark Janka of Lesser Birds of Paradise)
10:00pm
In Miniature
11:00pm
Honest Engines
12:00am
Them Damn Kids

Saturday, July 10
8:00pm
Gia Margaret
8:30pm
Arthi Meera (Fair and Kind)
9:00pm
Facing Winter
10:00pm
El-Tin Fun (Madison, Wisconsin)
11:00pm
A Wu Li Conspiracy
12:00am
Leaf Bird
1:00am
Them Damn Kids