| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 2, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 2, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2026/summer-of-backyard-jams/ |
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A month into the COVID pandemic, I received a text: “Hey, we’ve got an idea.”
It was from Jake Samuels, the talent booker for Space, the music venue in
Evanston, my hometown. Space was going to try producing lawn shows, bringing
artists to concertgoers’ homes for live outdoor performances. For me, ...