Welcome to ChicagoLocalMusic.net! This is the flagship instance of the localmusic project which you can read about below. It was created by local Chicago musician Josh Ruebeck (Measuring Marigolds, Better Odds) because they wanted to know about their friends' shows without checking Instagram every day. For any and all feedback or questions please get in touch via the contact form.
This website is an instance of the localmusic project. We aim to make local music more discoverable and accessible, with minimal demands on your attention (one email a week! or on-demand on the website) and minimal dependence on the big social media platforms. You can discover shows on your own by sampling artists' music with one click, or use our recommendation system (always optional and user-controlled) powered by the open-source MusicBrainz database.
Artists post their own shows and create their own profiles—if you're an artist looking to list your shows, request access via your settings page!
The project is free as in freedom, free as in beer for self-hosting, and open-source. Visit the setup guide for more information and instructions on setting up an instance for your city.