The music industry has been hit hard by coronavirus with live performance opportunities being stripped. With only so many options on how to move forward in the music industry, many musicians are struggling to stay afloat. Thankfully, there are many grants being funded to artists and musicians. With only a month left of 2020, many […]

How to keep busy as a musician during COVID-19: the second lockdown.   Stricter Covid-19 restrictions are now in effect Wednesday in Chicago. This includes a ban on indoor dining for bars and restaurants, and limiting all other gatherings to 25 people.    As the winter months approach, it might be harder to stay motivated […]

Everyone knows that Chicago is a hot spot for live music and concerts. What comes with the experience of the music, is the venue. No matter what type of venue you are looking for, Chicago has the venue for you. Here are ten of our favorite concert venues in Chicago.  Thalia Hall Thalia Hall is […]

Whether we like it or not, virtual events are going to be the new norm for the rest of 2020. This is the time to be on top of your game and find the best virtual events that suit your talents! We have put together a list of the top 5 trendiest virtual events that […]

In the beginning of October, we started to see an uprise in live music and small events taking place. But as COVID cases have started to rise in a second wave, Governor JB Pritzker has announced new restrictions for bars and restaurants in Chicago that started Friday, October 30th. Bars: No indoor service All bar […]

Last week, Chicago Entertainment Agency held a contest to determine the official 2020 sticker of CEA. We presented six different sticker options to our Instagram followers who voted for which one they loved. We came down to the final two on Friday… …and they ended up tying!   Here are the official 2020 stickers for Chicago […]

If you’re thinking about starting a blog about yourself as a musician, this is your sign. Blogging as a musician is beneficial in many ways. Blog posts are a good way to drive people to your website. When you create a blog post and send it to your subscribers, it gives them even more of […]

Meet the CEO of Chicago Entertainment Agency, John Barry! John used to be a drummer for Uncle Jon’s Band, and has since created StarEvents and Chicago Entertainment Agency. He believes that change starts at the grassroots level and that a group of engaged people can accomplish many great things. John started Chicago Entertainment Agency back […]

Having a wedding setlist that will get everyone on the dance floor is so important! You want your guests to be engaged in your reception and to be having a good time. By including a wide range of music on your setlist, anyone is bound to find at least one song they like to dance […]