Chicago Roots Collective

Molehill Represents Chicago in Global Battle of the Bands

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:10:30 +0000

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!

CRC Fest-Makes best of 2011 Chicago Concerts

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:13:32 +0000

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

Molehill on Tour-December Edition

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:06:38 +0000

Molehill at CBS Studios- Chicago CRC’s Molehill will be on tour this week. Here are the dates:

Thursday, 12/8: Columbus, OH-Rumba Cafe
Friday, 12/9: NYC-Arlene’s Grocery
Saturday, 12/10: Shippensburg, PA-The Thought Lot

Share this video with your friends and tell them Molehill is coming to town!

Press is coming in for the CRC Fest!

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:31:33 +0000

The Chicago Roots Collective Festival has been getting some attention around the great city of Chicago! Check out the stories here. In addition to these stories the Chicago music blog Music. Defined. will be hosting a round table discussion with members of the CRC on Friday night before the show! Look for that discussion in the future.

The Total Scene Features the CRC Fest-also features an interview with several CRC members

The Chicagoist Features the CRC Fest

Chicago Music Guide Features the CRC Fest

CRC 3rd Annual Festival Announced

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:17:13 +0000

Our 3rd annual Chicago Roots Collective Festival will be held on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th at The Elbo Room. Over 25 amazing local acts will play on both floors of this nifty room. Oh and get this: 25% of festival proceeds will benefit the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Both nights of the festival are 21+, doors open at 7 pm, and non-stop music goes from 8 pm until 1 am. Tickets can be purchased in advance atwww.elboroomchicago.com We STRONGLY encourage you to buy your tickets in advance, as space in The Elbo Room is limited.
Weekend Pass ($15): http://bit.ly/mOuliH

Here’s the complete roster of bands for the weekend:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
(downstairs–full bands)

8:00-8:30–Dan Tedesco
8:45-9:30–Mike Mangione and the Union
9:45-10:30–BandCalledCatch
10:45-11:30–The Future Laureates
11:45-12:30–Molehill

(upstairs–acoustic acts)

8:30-8:50–Andy Metz
9:00-9:20–Laura Glyda
9:30-9:50–The Western
10:00-10:20–The Ewing Theory
10:30-10:50–Glendenning
11:00-11:20–Claire Wellin and Comrades
***11:30-11:55–THE DOWN FEATHERS (featured set)***
12:05-12:25–Duck and Goose
12:35-12:55–Clare Adella
**************************************************************
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
(downstairs–full bands)

8:00-8:30–Tree
8:45-9:15–Todd Kessler and the New Folk
9:30-10:00–Goodbyehome
10:15-10:45–Jackpot Donnie
11:00-11:30–Cobalt and the Hired Guns
11:45-12:30–The Local Strangers

(upstairs–acoustic acts)

8:30-8:50–Marley Dzis Duo
9:00-9:20–Verona Red
9:30-9:50–River Rising
10:00-10:20–Jess Godwin
10:30-10:50–Nelken
11:00-11:20–Bassel
***11:30-11:55–COMMON SHINER (featured set)***
12:05-12:25–Steve Stone
12:35-12:55–Jeff Brown

Molehill to Showcase at House of Blues Chicago

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:48:04 +0000

CRC band Molehill has been invited to showcase at the House of Blues Chicago-Foundation Room on Thursday, October 27th. The Chicago-based licensing Company Music Dealers. Read about a recent Music Dealers/Coca Cola deal HERE

To attend please send an email to molehill@molehillmusic.com . Space is limited and RSVP spots are going fast. Also performing are The Boy Illinois and Hey Champ DJ’s.

Molehill hits the road

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:44:56 +0000

CRC’s Molehill is set to hit the road for shows in Indianapolis, Shippensburg (PA), and Philadelphia this week. Spread the word and let your friends know Molehll is coming to town

Feel free to share a video of Molehill wherever you can!

Molehill @ Beat Kitchen

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:29:36 +0000

CRC band Molehill will perform this Saturday, 8/20 at the Beat Kitchen with a band that is drawing serious hype in Columbus, The Wet Darlings and a great Chicago band Amrita

For discounted presale tickets email Molehill at molehill@molehillmusic.com

Visit the Facebook Event for special promotional details

CRC Showcase XX @ Lincoln Hall

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:05:27 +0000

Chicago Roots Collective Presents our 20th showcase at Lincoln Hall on August 31st. CRC’s own Band Called Catch is performing at this great venue. Buy tickets HERE

Jackpot Donnie @ House of Blues 7/8/11

jackpotdonnie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:23:05 +0000

CRC artists Jackpot Donnie are playing at the legendary House of Blues on Friday, July 8. Please contact the band directly by emailing fanmail@jackpotdonnie.com to reserve your ticket. Joining Jackpot Donnie on the bill are Mathien (CD Release Party), Animate Objects, and The Unemployed Architects. Tickets are $15 and this is a 17+ show. Hope to see you there!