MERRILLVILLE | Chris Bauman and his crew at the Chordcraft Music Co., with their mission of connecting musicians and music lovers, will present their largest production to date on Friday at Chicago's historic Kenetic Playground.

Dubbed "G-Stock," the concert is produced and promoted by Chordcraft's FanFound.com, along with Binj Productions of Chicago.

Chordcraft and for FanFound.com, the company's Web site, launched in June, CEO Chris Bauman said. "We're making significant progress every day introducing people to talent they would never have known existed," he said.

Bauman, a Valparaiso University graduate who received his MBA from there on Sunday, said he and his company are benefiiciaries of the Purdue Technology Center.

Much of Northwest Indiana has been supportive of FanFound's concept that links musicians, fans and venues, Bauman said.

"Z107 has been playing FanFound artists during their 'Fresh Brew' segment almost every week for the past, few months," Bauman said, adding, "One of the bands featured on Z107 'Fresh Brew' goes by the name of Detagoh, and is starting to create our first 'FanFound Cinderella story.' On December 26, they are opening for the legendary band Rusted Root at The House of Blues in Chicago."

Bauman, who believes that the corporate culture of modern music does not allow many talented artists to be heard, gives kudos to Z107's on-air talent, Don and Bailey, as well at everyone at Radio One Communications. "They are pioneers in bringing back a local feel to the FM radio dial," he said, adding, "'Fresh Brew' is a bright beacon of hope in a terribly dark industry."

Bauman said Chordcraft and FanFound.com have formed a partnership with Binj Productions for a year of musical, promotional events.

For more information about the concert and the company, visit www.chordcraft.com or, www.fanfound.com.