Hey, I’m Leo Hart, and I believe music isn’t just something you hear — it’s something you build, manage, and bring to life. That belief is the foundation of Chicago Music Guide, a site I created to give a backstage perspective on what makes the music world move.

Before launching this site, I spent more than a decade behind the scenes — not just writing about music, but helping make it happen. My background is rooted in music event management, where I worked across multiple roles from stage scheduling and venue coordination to tour logistics and backstage operations.

I’ve managed local indie shows with 50 people and worked production logistics for full-scale festivals hosting 20,000 fans. I’ve coordinated green rooms, balanced artist timelines, solved last-minute gear crises, and helped dozens of shows go off without a hitch. Whether it was organizing VIP passes or making sure the soundcheck didn’t clash with the food truck drop-off, I’ve lived the chaos and rhythm that come with bringing live music to life.

That experience taught me something most casual music fans never see: how much sweat, planning, and passion it takes to run a show. It also gave me a deep respect for the teams behind every curtain call — from lighting techs to tour managers — and that’s the spirit I bring into every article I write.

Chicago Music Guide is my personal platform to highlight everything from breaking artist news and tour launches to behind-the-scenes trends in concert production and event culture. Every article is researched, written, and published by me — no ghostwriters, no AI shortcuts. Just a boots-on-the-ground voice with firsthand knowledge of what it takes to manage the music industry from the inside.

This site is proudly U.S.-based and was built with readers like you in mind — fans who don’t just love music, but love understanding how it all works. Whether you’re a casual listener or an industry professional, I aim to bring you news that resonates, from someone who’s been in the trenches.

Thanks for reading — and welcome to the Guide.