Americana Music Showcase or AMS is a club for songwriters to meet and work with other musicians forming duos, bands and writing teams. It is an opportunity for musicians to perform at venues that would otherwise be unavailable to them as a solo act or unknown bands. AMS is offers opportunity's for members to participate in new media promotions such on the web, digital audio recording demos and digital videos on the web. As well as solo artist have the opportunity to play with the AMS band. Next AMS Showcase 4.28.08 at The Gallery Cabaret 2020 N. Oakley, Chicago, will raise funds to help children with cancer through St. Judes.