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“Like getting paid to party”: The life of cover bands on the Chicago festival circuit

Curious City by WBEZ Chicago

Jul 29, 202620:31Arts

Once summer hits, local cover bands are busy working Chicago’s many street festivals. What’s life like for cover band musicians? Curious City spoke with three bands that are regulars on the local festival circuit: The Gi...

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