With over 40 years experience as an entertainer, Chris Farrell has performed in just about every situation you can imagine. Audiences at countless special events, concerts, schools, festivals and seminars have known the special touch Chris can add to the occasion. With one guitar, one voice and over one thousand songs, he can easily fit into or create a theme for your event. He's even been known to compose special material for the occasion, sometimes right on the spot.
As a faculty member at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music for the past 35 years, Chris knows the best of the old and keeps in touch with the new. Also a seasoned actor, he has appeared in productions with top-rate theatre companies such as Steppenwolf, Organic and The Goodman, as well as network television and feature films.
It's all about fitting in and enjoying the moment with you. Let Chris Farrell bring the songs and music to your event in a fun, friendly way that makes your special event extra special.
Special Events
CHRIS FARRELL
McCormick Freedom Museum
Museum of York County, NC
Eckley Miners Museum, PAShedd Aquarium
Morton Arboretum
Willis Tower
Chicago Tribune – Pioneer Court
First Chicago CenterDe Paul University
Northwestern UniversityUniversity of Chicago
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Chicago
Northeastern Illinois University
Loyola University
University of Wisconsin
Northern Illinois University
City Colleges of Chicago
Perdue University
Wilkes University
King's College
Penn State University
Downers Grove, IL Park District
Mount Prospect, IL Park DistrictDes Plaines, IL Park District
Grayslake, IL Park District
Addison, IL Park District
Round Lake, IL Park District
Lisle, IL Depot Days Festival
Cook County, IL
Lincoln Park Zoo
Sister Cities of Chicago
City of Casablanca, Morocco
State of Illinois
Northern Indiana Arts Alliance
City of Chicago, IL
City of Evanston, ILCity of Aurora, IL
City of Oak Park, IL
City of Schaumburg, IL
City of Rockford, IL
City of Shamokin, PACity of Wilkes-Barre, PA
Schuylkill County, PA
Taste of Chicago
The Old Town School of Folk MusicThe Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago Public Library Cultural Center
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago Symphony Center
Harold Washington Library
Newberry Library
Brookfield Zoo
Illinois State Fair
Temple Shalom
Council For Jewish Elderly
Archdiocese of Chicago
Irish American Heritage Center
Urban Gateways
Mary Meyer School
Chicagofest
WFMT Folk FestivalChicago Folk & Roots Festival
Fox Valley Folk FestivalWarrenville Folk Festival
Pennsylvania Folk FestivalPAST PERFORMANCES
Children's Songs
Seniors Shows
Specialty Songs
Specialty Concerts
VIDEOS
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