Hey all,
I heard many times now that Chicago has a really healthy music scene. I have never been to this city and have no idea what things are like down there, really. If any of you have any information on the music scene in Chicago, whether classical, jazz or any other style, it'd be great if you could share!
Thanks!
Hey Andree-Ann -
I grew up outside Chicago and spent a few years gigging there after college (before moving to NYC). Chicago is a great town with a lot going on. Like most cities, a lot of the work there is poorly paid, but there are pockets of good work here and there. As always, I found that theatre was a great way to make bread. Church gigs also pay the bills.
If you are looking for art and not money, Chicago is also a great town. There are a lot of great bands, great artists and great music going on in Chicago.
Which might make you wonder why I moved to NYC? It can be difficult to work in the upper echelons of theatre in Chicago because when it's a really big, really important show - they bring in all of their staff from NYC. Which, of course, is stupid, but that's how it's done. So if you want to work in the highest, Broadway-level shows, you have to get the gig in NYC.
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