Singer-Songwriter, Phillip-Michael Scales (formerly Briar Rabbit) has teamed up with Uncommon Ground to bring you the perfect dinner date. Enjoy intimate, soulful music in the city's best listening room while eating some of the best locally sourced food in Chicago. Bring a group, Take a date, or treat yourself!
Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets soon!
Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18
Phillip-Michael Scales (formerly Briar Rabbit) is a gifted songwriter who happens to be the nephew of BB King. His sound fits snuggly between folk and soul; demonstrating his knack for thoughtful, catchy melodies. Whether singing about heartbreak, following dreams, or growing up; his perspective, coupled with his command of language is incredible. It's no surprise in 2013, he won an International Songwriting Award. He is no stranger to touring and has been on the road for the better part of six years opening for such acts as Guster, David Cook, Crystal Bowersox, Tyler Hilton, Jon McLaughlin, Cory Brannan and Kate Voegele. His music has taken him all the way to the Middle East, as well as festivals across the US and Canada.
Friday, June 17th
"Brooks trained as an actor, and even by soul man standards he's an outsized showman (with an equally outsized pompadour), shimmying, swiveling, sliding and jumping around the stage, his singing ranging from Otis Redding raspiness to Curtis Mayfield falsetto sweetness." --Chicago Tribune
Saturday, June 18th
Elle Casazza personifies her music, bold, fearless and ethereal. Based in Chicago, Elle writes and performs music that is the love child of blues, soul, jazz and pop. "There's no one way to describe the music I write, it's a culmination of all the music I love to sing." Her powerful vocals send chills to those who listen. Elle performs along with the Elle Casazza Band to create an energetic live show that won't soon be forgotten.
The first, located in the Lakeview/Wrigleyville neighborhood, opened in 1991. Both uncommon ground locations are open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily and feature contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. The bars feature famous house-infused organic cocktails, a selection of local craft beers and an eclectic, sustainable American wine list. Enjoy tree-lined outdoor cafes in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplace in the winter. uncommon ground operates the "1st Certified Organic Roof Top Farm in the US" as well as our own brewery, GREENSTAR BREWING, "The 1st Certified Organic Brewery in Illinois" - M.O.S.A.
