The Ramova Loft is the intimate counterpart to the big restored theatre downstairs, and it suits this kind of writing: S. Carey's songs are built from piano figures, brushed drums and stacked harmonies that reward a small room. If the only Chicago show you know him from is behind the drum kit on a Bon Iver tour, the solo material is a different register — slower, more interior, and closer to the audience than an arena set could ever be.
What to expect
A seated-scale upstairs room above the main Ramova auditorium, with a 7:00 p.m. start listed on the venue's calendar. Expect a quiet, layered set drawn from S. Carey's solo catalogue rather than a loud rock bill.
Good to know
- Ramova Theatre is at 3520 S. Halsted St. in Bridgeport; the Loft is the smaller room upstairs, not the main auditorium.
- Tickets are sold through Ramova's own events page.
- The 7:00 p.m. time on the venue calendar is the show time — check the ticket page for the doors time.
- The Ramova Grill and the beer garden on the same block open earlier in the evening.
- Street parking in Bridgeport fills up on Friday nights; the CTA 8 Halsted bus runs to the door.
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Common questions
Is this in the main Ramova theatre?
No. The venue calendar lists it in the Loft, the smaller upstairs room.
Who is S. Carey?
Sean Carey, a Wisconsin songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has long played drums in Bon Iver.