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Alternative Music Concert
One time only

Mei Semones

At Thalia Hall

Lower West Side, Chicago

Reviewers note that every seat or place to stand offers a great view of the show.
Visitors recommend allowing extra time for street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

Japanese and English lyrics drift over jazz harmony, mathy guitar figures, and bossa nova sway as Mei Semones brings her intimate songs to Thalia Hall.

Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 PM

$43–$900

Mei Semones

Chicago indie pop singer‑songwriter blending jazz guitar, bossa nova and bilingual English‑Japanese lyrics

Headliner


Mei Semones is an alternative singer, guitarist and composer who crafts intimate, ornate songs that combine jazz‑influenced guitar work, bossa‑nova rhythms and bilingual English‑Japanese lyrics; she studied jazz performance at Berklee and leads a string‑heavy quintet for her releases such as the album Animaru.

What are you into?

  • Thalia Hall stage
  • Jazz harmony blend
  • Bossa nova sway
  • Bilingual performance
  • Thalia Hall
  • Lower West Side
  • Chicago

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