You can't always tell a book by its cover when it comes to the Chicago scene.
We've got it all, by the thousands! Same old same old constantly. Saturation beyond compare.
A city rich in metal and pop as well as blues. But after all the noise is gone, what's left?
An empty spirit? An angry soul yearning for more sweet more!!!
Yet there is a more "natural" listerning tier who favors incredible feel-good bands like Mr. Blotto, The Giving Tree Band, Stone Free, and Umphrey's McGee of course.
They appreciate great musicianship, the fun of a musical journey, and the trip of revolving colors only very strong songsters can provide. And after all the hype clears from the "scene", some bright stars well over the dropping horizon!
Another more important part of this admiration comes from luxurious harmonies that way too many bands never figure out. Life is all about harmony anyway, isn't it? This is why these bands stand tall over the human soul and spirit.
And the energy from bands like Phish, Rusted Root, and The Greatful Dead still beat honorably in the hearts of this dedicated quality music-driven populous. Throw in a little dash of Jason Falkner and you have a modern music approach that seamlessly ties all of the virtues of touching music and their origins together so fruitfully.
The great thing about bands like Umphrey's McGee and Mr. Blotto are that they incorporate very charming orchestrations that take the bouncing soul to warm and fuzzy places.
Coming this May 8th at the Lincoln Hall in Chicagoland, Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain String Band and Brendan Bayliss of Chicago-based Umphrey's McGee will be performing a very rich variety of songs from their cache of pleasantries.
Known to have performed back at Schuba's a while back, the duo 30 db. has spent some time putting together many songs. And they're bringing this reminiscent sound to Brendan's home town next month. Love great guitar? Mandolin? Then you're in for one heck of a treat.
And the distinguishable vocals by popular lyricist and singer Brendan Bayliss will sing to the hearts of its admirers on many familiar and forward levels. Accompanied by Jeff Austin's beautiful Mandolin expressions, you're mind will be glad you treated it to this show!
The album will be released on May 11th by Jeff and Brendan. The show on May 8th will be a very unique opportunity to get close to the magic that is a great album release by two very romantic and serious song creators.
Stay tuned for more from the Umphrey's family.
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