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As things are opening up and states are moving right along with COVID-19 vaccine distribution, live events (done safely) are beginning to return. This is great news for entertainers—more work and more gigs are available! You may be hesitant to get back to performing as it still does pose a risk to you and others, […]

If you’re a musician taking your music career seriously, you probably have a website. Great! Having a website as an artist is a great way to showcase everything about you: your brand, your music, and what you offer to your audience. With all of the creative freedom you are given with the control of your […]

If you’re a musician on Instagram, you’ve most likely noticed that Instagram has introduced a new feature called Reels to compete with the popular TikTok app. Reels allows users to share brief videos that can be posted to your Stories and your Feed under a Reels section in your profile. Like TikTok, you can use […]

If you’re in a cover band, or looking to start one, you might be wondering what crowd-pleasing songs you should include on your setlist. You’ve come to the right place! Here are some of the most popular cover songs that every cover band should know how to play. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey Sweet Home […]

As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has hit the music industry hard. Many artists are struggling to make ends meet—we’re sure some of our readers can relate to this struggle. Luckily, there are still a number of organizations who are providing covid relief funding for musicians. Read below for some examples and links to […]

Happy (belated) International Women’s Day from all of us at Chicago Entertainment Agency! Did you know? Our team is made up of a majority of powerful women. We also have a majority female executive team! We are celebrating International Women’s Day as well as Women’s History Month this lovely month of March by highlighting some […]

Being a member of Chicago Entertainment is a great opportunity to broadcast your brand and your image for yourself. Clients can easily access our website to find the band or performance they are looking for, for their event. So why should you add our logo to your website? Bands and performers that have 5 stars […]

  If you’re anything like me, you’re missing live music just as much as I am right now. While we long for the time when we can go back to festivals, arenas, and live music venues, we should also examine how we can do better for the live music sector, especially touring musicians and crews […]

As an artist in today’s world, it is important to stay relevant on social media. One of the most popular platforms right now is Instagram, and bands and musicians can use Instagram to establish their brand, share content about their career, and simply connect with fans. For the most reach and engagement, you’ll want to […]

Hey Chicago, we finally made it to February! If you’ve got a partner, you might be thinking about Valentine’s Day coming up. But we’re in the midst of a pandemic, and there aren’t a lot of places open. If you and your Valentine are wondering what to do this year on Valentine’s Day, you’ve come […]