Billy Corgan 2023-12-31

The December 31, 2023 performance by Billy Corgan and others was known as A Very Chicago New Year, hosted by the Corgan family at Madame ZuZu's and streamed live on NBC Chicago. Corgan debuted a new song written for Wizzo the Wizard, a clown from the The Bozo Show.[1] Frank Catalano among other guests performed as well. Attendance for the show is limited to 100 people.[2]

December 31, 2023 – Highland Park, IL, US
Live performance by Billy Corgan
ArtistBilly Corgan
DateDecember 31, 2023
VenueMadame ZuZu's
Coordinates42°11′11″N 87°48′2″W
LocationHighland Park, IL, US
Venue typeTeahouse
Capacity100
PersonnelBilly Corgan, Chloe Corgan, Frank Catalano, Evann McIntosh, others

Relevant setlistEdit

(songs featuring Corgan)

  1. "Blue Skies" [Irving Berlin(only performance)
  2. "Wizzo(only performance)
  3. "Auld Lang Syne" [traditional] (only performance)
  4. "Summertime" [George Gershwin(final performance)

NotesEdit

  • Setlist may be incomplete and out of order

BanterEdit

(unknown)

VideosEdit

clip of "Wizzo"

Photos and memorabiliaEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. Deville, Chris. "Watch Billy Corgan Perform With Wizzo The Wizard On NBC Chicago's NYE Broadcast". Stereogum. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-very-chicago-new-year-hosted-by-billy-and-chloe-corgan-tickets-771140601297