Wed, Jan 15 - 8pm - $10

 CHIRPradio.org presents First Time: First Lesson at Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Avenue, on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. This edition of CHIRP’s popular live lit and music series features a cast of seven readers interpreting the theme “First Lesson” including - • Vocalo "Morning Amp" cohost Brian Babylon• CHIRP DJ Sara Miller• WGN Anchor Dan Ponce• Hearty Boys chef/restaurateur Steve McDonagh• Soup & Bread founder Martha Bayne• Local musician Cameron McGill• Author & Columbia College faculty member Joe Meno As always, First Time pairs a reader’s personal essay about a notable "first," followed by a song that relates to the piece, played live by The First Time Three band (Steve Frisbie, Liam Davis, Gerald Dowd). Hosted by CHIRP DJJenn Sodini, the event starts at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit CHIRP.

 CHIRP Radio’s Live Lit and Music series, ‘The First Time’, is unlike any storytelling show in Chicago. It pairs our six unique readers' personal stories about a first-time experience with a song performance. This unique structure allows the story to resonate with audience members as they experience the accompanying song covered by our house band, The First Time Three, featuring Liam Davis, Gerald Dowd and Steve Frisbie. The band has played with musicians including Robbie Fulks, Nora O'Connor, Justin Roberts, Tributosaurus, Frisbie and more, and takes special care to perform unexpected song arrangements of said covers. It is hard to tell what the audience enjoys more: each story or each song. The show is a benefit for CHIRPRadio.org and is hosted by The Moth champion, Jenn Sodini. Featured readers include: