Band Called Catch
BCC releases worlds first 360 degree music video. Be sure to click and drag with your mouse while you view. "First off, really great song. Second, the video is unlike anything I’ve ever seen." -Richard Milne, 93XRT "Catch this band while you can – it won’t be long before you’ll be hearing them everywhere (and sharing them with the rest of the country)." -Amanda Troop, Cheeky Chicago 4 years, 3 records later, and Band Called Catch has continued to reach new ears and gain national acclaim. The music is fun-alt-rock that was made to inspire and get you moving. BCC’s dynamic sound has landed them ...
Goodbyehome
It takes timing, dedication and hard work to realize a dream. The biggest ideas take both Time and Sacrifice. Mountains must be moved stone by stone. It takes dedication and hard work to fully achieve a dream, Sometimes you have to say Goodbye to everything you ever called home to finally find yourself where you want to be. So begins the story of Goodbyehome, founded by fast friends Greg Jackson Combs (Guitar,Vox) and Jeff Brown (Guitar,Vox) both had said goodbye to there respective homes, who after realizing an immediate musical chemistry decided to form a band using inspiration from Chicago's thriving ...
Cobalt & the Hired Guns
Cobalt & the Hired Guns is a boot-stompin’, tambourine-shakin’, irresistibly genuine good time. Seamlessly blending upbeat genres from Americana to PopPunk, this dynamic four piece puts on a rambunctious show filled with emotion and sharp musicianship. This band is about love and guts, energy and enthusiasm – refusing to pretend they aren’t having fun. 2008’s Jump the Fence saw the band getting serious about art and environmentalism – the album was a carbon neutral project – and the new Double Single (“You Left Your Sweater” & “Of Summer”) aims for the rafters with a one-two punch of rip-roaring cow punk! Listen ...
Todd Kessler & the New Folk
"If you are looking for some new and differet tunes, you should definitely give Chicago based singer/songwriter Todd Kessler a listen! His mix of pop-country-melodramatic melodies and melancholy, yet catchy lyrics gives faith to those that are lost in love or going through heartache. " - www.musicbleep.com [Los Angeles, CA] Listen to "Hoping Tomorrow is Better than Today"[audio:http://www.chicagorootscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/03-Hoping-That-Tomorrow-Is-Better-Than-Today-feat.-Allison-Kral.mp3|titles=Todd Kessler - Hoping That Tomorrow Is Better Than Today (feat. Allison Kral)] "With music you know you’ve got something good within 20 seconds of hearing it. Todd Kessler’s song, “Golden Bird” has a Led Zepplin like melody at the beginning....probably the best combination of ...
Jackpot Donnie
Jackpot Donnie began as a group of musicians in search of a sound. In 2003, when Matt Love (guitar/lead vocals), Brian Wise (guitar) Dave Langley (bass) and Adam Campbell (drums) played together for the first time, their search was complete. For over seven years, Jackpot Donnie has been playing some of the best rock-reggae this side of the Chicago River! Listen to "New Mode" [audio:http://www.chicagorootscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/03-New-Mode.mp3|titles=Jackpot Donnie - New Mode] In March of 2010, Jackpot Donnie is releasing their second official recording in the form of their “New Mode” EP. Recorded over six months at Mammoth Studios, “New Mode” is the latest chapter ...
The Shams Band
Music is supposed to be fun, exciting, thought provoking and daring. On every live performance, The Shams Band makes sure that their ever-growing audience leaves each event with a personal feeling of satisfaction. Drawing heavily on their Wilco, Stones, Smokey Robinson, and John Lee Hooker influences, singer/songwriters Biggins/Gulyas/Patterson create distinct, personal songs. Once united with the full group, the songs come to life, tell stories, and send audiences singing all the way home. Listen to "Working Man" from the Self-Titled EP [audio:http://www.chicagorootscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/01-Working-Man.mp3|titles=The Shams Band - Working Man] Within a year, The Shams Band have opened for national touring acts: six-time Grammy winner Bela ...
Molehill
“Do not be fooled by the name. Chicago’s Molehill is more like a mountain constructed with big guitars, melodic keyboards, and pounding drums. Combining elements of progressive rock with pop sensibilities along with expansive and emotionally charged lyrics, this band delivers a symphonic listening experience. –Jesse Menendez, Vocalo and WBEZ, 89.5FM and 91.5FM Chicago Official Website: www.molehillmusic.com Press:
Mike Mangione & the Union
Mike Mangione & the Union is a group of six musicians involving cello, violin, electric upright bass, trap kit and guitars. Mike has been known to play solo but prefers the company of the others on stage. The band combines acoustic soul with orchestrated strings, some folk, some pop and a lot of love. Listen to the title track from Offering [audio:http://www.chicagorootscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/01-the-offering-M.mp3|titles=Mike Mangione and the Union - The Offering] The band has been touring the country as well as other parts for the past three years and has released two albums, "There and Back" 2005, and "Tenebrae" 2008. The band just completed its latest, "Offering" and ...
The Future Laureates
The Future Laureates (known to fans as TFL) are a pop/folk/rock band characterized by a fun and aggressive live show. People who have seen and heard The Future Laureates have been struck in very different ways by their music. But don't take their word for it. Here is what some audience members had to say (for the record, these are real quotes): "Oh I really liked you guys. You sound like the Mars Volta...but happy." "Good set. You know, I listen to String Cheese Incident and Yonder Mountain. I can dig that sound." "I sing in an ...
How Far to Austin
After a number of years, and a few personnel changes, How Far to Austin have settled in and focused on making positive mark on the Midwestern music scene with an infectious musical styling they have dubbed "rock 'n soul" Producer Stuart Epps (Oasis, Led Zeppelin) remarked that the band "sounds a bit like Fleetwood Mac . . . with a heavy helping of soul". Throw in a blend of The Hold Steady; Billy Joel; Elvis Costello; and you start to get the idea - songwriting with an emphasis on big hooks, insightful lyricism, and a pop sensibility that has earned the ...
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Band Called Catch releases Worlds first 360 degree music videoMake sure to click and drag with your mouse while you view! Read More →
15-Song CRC Sampler Now Available
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4th Annual CRC Festival Announced
Molehill Represents Chicago in Global Battle of the Bands
The CRC’s Molehill has surfaced after competing with 450+ bands in Chicago to represent the City of Chicago in a Global Battle of the Bands in the Hard Rock Rising Contest. It is down to 86 band worldwide for a chance to play in London for the Hard Rock Calling Festival. Voting starts on April 9th. More details to come soon! Read More →
CRC Fest-Makes best of 2011 Chicago Concerts
The 3rd Annual CRC fest at Elbo Room in November 2011 came in at number 7 for top concerts in Chicago as picked by the Chicago music blog Music. Defined. You can check out the full list HERE Read More →
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