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the ollam w. Todd Kessler
Sat, 8 Nov, 8:00 PM CST
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7:00 PM CST
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1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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Description
the olllam is a transatlantic collective blending Irish traditional music with Detroit's psychedelic post-rock. Featuring John McSherry, Michael Shimmin, Joe Dart (Vulfpeck), Ross Ainslie, Seán O'Meara, and Joe Hettinga, their music is both rooted and cinematic. After releasing their acclaimed 2022 album elllegy (RTÉ Radio 1's Best Group), they toured sold-out venues across Ireland and the UK. In 2024, they co-wrote Sona with GRAMMY-nominated producer Zedd for his album Telos, leading to a surprise Coachella 2025 performance seen by millions. With powerful live shows and innovative collaborations, the olllam are boldly reshaping Celtic music's future.
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Age Limit
All Ages

Folk
the olllam
the olllam
Folk

Singer-Songwriter
Todd Kessler
Todd Kessler
Singer-Songwriter
Todd Kessler is back after seven years with a brand new album and a story to tell. His 2017 album About Memory was a return to his singer/songwriter roots after a momentous few years following his time on NBC’s The Voice, touring both solo and with his band and successfully trying his hand at writing for TV and commercials. His new album, Here Is All We Have, was forged in the solitude of lockdown and lays bare the soul, grappling with identity, mortality, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. Seeking a sonic pilgrimage, he journeyed to Ireland, the wellspring of his musical inspiration. Under the spellbinding direction of producer Hally, and anchored by the rhythmic alchemy of Robbie Malone (David Gray) and Graham Hopkins (Glen Hansard), Kessler conjured a collection of songs that are both intimate and expansive. The album pulses with raw honesty, where Kessler's arresting vocals intertwine with organic, evocative arrangements, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and deeply personal.