In an interview recorded at Chicago's 21c Museum Hotel, Emily Robinson, President at the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) and Nick Heineman, Executive Director at the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL), come together to talk about live music in Chicago.

Robinson and Heineman talk about their respective orgs, and speak on DMBO and CIVL's Venue Chats Instagram interview series with Chicago's live music professionals. They also delve into the return of live music in the wake of the pandemic, and emphasize the importance of behind the scenes talent in making live productions happen.