Dessa with Mermaid
Date and Time
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Location
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport St
Chicago, IL 60608
Artists / Performers
Event Details
Dessa fell in love with language as a toddlerand she just never got over it. Now, Dessa works in most fields that traffic in words: shes recorded rap bangers as part of the fiercely independent Doomtree collective, released a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra; contributed to The New York Times and National Geographic Traveler; delivered a TED Talk [ted.com] on the intersection of romance and neuroscience thats notched more than 4 million views; hosted two seasons of the Deeply Human [bbc.co.uk] radio program (BBC/American Public Media/iHeartMedia); and published a memoir recounting most of the above called My Own Devices, published by Dutton (Penguin Random House). She lives in Minneapolis and Manhattan, still tours in a rented van, and is probably eavesdropping on the neighboring table, listening for a word to add to the collection. You can listen to her music, read her writing, and check out the tour schedule at dessawander.com [dessawander.com] or find her on Instagram as Dessa, and on Facebook and Bluesky as dessadarling.Even the greatest skeptic will believe in soulmates upon hearing Brittany Campbell and Candace Quarrels story, which encompasses music, love, friendship, and so much more. Upon meeting in the Chicago production of Hamilton, the pair went on to form Mermaid, a Los Angeles-based project that defies genre and has even won the attention of Alabama Shakes Brittany Howard, who handpicked their song Find Me for NPRs Tiny Desk Top Shelf contest in 2020. Today, their debut LP, Iridescence, is available for listening everywhere. Infused with soul, Rs transcendent harmonies and connection. http://www.mermaidband.comIG: @mermaid.band
Important Event Information
This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket Fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.
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