Madeleine Peyroux live in Chicago

Experience Madeleine Peyroux live on September 12th

Madeleine Peyroux will perform at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 2026. Peyroux is a contemporary jazz and blues vocalist, often noted for her style reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf. Her music blends jazz, blues, and folk influences, characterized by a smoky vocal tone and intimate interpretations of both original compositions and cover songs. She gained significant recognition in 1996 with her debut album *Dreamland*, which included a cover of the Leonard Cohen song “Hallelujah.”

The Old Town School of Folk Music is a non-profit organization dedicated to music education and preservation. Founded in 1957 by Win Stracke, it began as a guitar workshop in his Chicago living room. It quickly grew into a community hub for traditional music, initially focusing on folk, blues, and country genres. Over the decades, the school has expanded its curriculum to include diverse musical styles while maintaining its commitment to participatory music-making. The school’s building at 4544 N Lincoln Ave has become a landmark venue for performances showcasing established artists and emerging talent within the folk music scene and beyond.