Left to Right: Christa Meyer, Tim Kelley

It’s always a bit odd when a band cuts a new record and splits shortly after its release, but Chicago’s folky duo Puerto Muerto did just that. However according to some recent posts on their Facebook page the female-half of the duo, Christa Meyer, isn’t going into hibernation anytime soon.

First off Meyer is helping plan a brand spankin’ new summer festival in our fair city. According to the logo and brief info from a Facebook note the event is titled Boulevard Bash in Logan Square, and looks to launch the second weekend of July. The fest is currently in the band-booking stage.

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Photo Credit: westchestermagazine.com

Photo Credit: westchestermagazine.com

According to 93XRT.com, Chicago’s own singer/songwriter extraordinaire Andrew Bird will perform at the Art Institute of Chicago’s new modern wing on September 21.

The event, appropriately titled “Night at the Modern Wing with Andrew Bird,” is also hosted by Jon Langford. The only way for entry is to head on over to 93XRT.com and register in their VIP Lounge section for a chance to get on the guest list for this intimate performance. Cocktails will also be available. Nice.

The show goes down on Monday, September 21, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. So better get your buns over to 9XRT.com now for the chance to get in on some high class swanky action!

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