CSN founder Lori Maier
(Bio) hosted the first Chick Singer Night in Chicago
over 19 years ago, and is now stonger than ever ... Since then, CSN has spread its wings across the country and is now a national monthly or quarterly event in Boston (Regency Theater), New Jersey (Mexicali Blues Cafe), Jersey City (Hyatt Regency Outdoor Summer Series), Chicago (Beat Kitchen), Las Vegas
(Palms Casino Resort), Los Angeles (Tangier), Hollywood florida and Miami (Hoy Como
Ayer, O'Hara's), Nashville (12th and porter, Bluebird Cafe') and New York (The Bitter End, Crash Mansion), and
has inspired CSN alum's to support singers and songwriters with similar
spinoff showcases through the years. It's all an amazing testament to
that first CSN show in November of 1988. Minneapolis, Milwaukee launched in early 2005 at the Minnesota Music Cafe, and Carolines in Milwaukee with the amazing Alaria Taylor hosting.
The credit for CSN's success belongs to many people, all of whom give
their time and music to create this special songfest. First and foremost
is the team of people who keep the CSN tradition going strong in each
city. The CSN Directors:
The CSN Bands: world-class musicians who create incredible music for and with
each featured artist. Their contribution to CSN is immeasurable. We have a Gallery now to show off our amazing and world-class talented CSN Men - CSN Bands Gallery Page
Thousands of women have been featured on the Chick Singer Night stage.
To join us, simply send in your CD, a brief bio and your contact information
to the CSN address in your city, or you can attend a show and give it directly to one of the CSN Directors.
NATIONAL PRESS:
A Chicago Institution…undeniable accomplishment and even greater
potential. Chicago Tribune
…a
hot franchise…will afford women a rare luxury: the chance to put
on a quality performance… L.A. Times
…a
wildly successful songfest! Ventura County Star
Miss
this one at your own peril! New York On Stage
An excellent
opportunity for people to check out up-and-coming female musicians…
Chicago Sun-Times
…an
environment free from competition and criticism… all genres of great
music. American Songwriter Magazine
…an
opportunity for female artists to showcase themselves in a cool club with
a kick-ass band. Music Connection Magazine
…[Chick
Singer Night] deserves some big attention. Chicago Daily Southtown
A tremendous opportunity for women… Amy Kurland, owner of Nashville’s
classic Bluebird Café
CSN
Chicks at the NYC Debut!
(l to r: Audrey Martells, L.A. Director Carla Hassett,
CSN Founder Lori Maier, CSN NYC Director Deena Miller, Julia Dollison,
Marci Geller)