What can I say
about the talent playing this Friday, at Badabrew in Crest Hill, IL.? The Last envy has to be one of the leading
proponents in the live music scene in our area and the surrounding areas, as
well. Members include Joliet Dave (Rodriguez), on bass, Tony Amaro on drums,
Chris Moran on guitar and vocals, as well as Rich Hogren, also on guitar and
vocals.
Dave is a
writer/contributor for The Joliet Live Music Examiner, as well as What’s Up
Magazine Extra. Equally supportive to the local scene, is Tony. He runs the
website, MNO Chicago (Musicians Night Out). All 3 of these publications
selflessly promote the local music scene and I highly recommend them. (See
links, below).
Chris is a very
talented singer/guitarist and can be seen as a solo act all over Chicago land,
most nights of the week. Rich is a great guitarist, as well, and can be seen,
even when he’s not on the bill, with a beer in front of him, supporting other bands.
These guys really
bring it, and again, do as much for local music, on stage as they do off. It’s
always a pleasure to see what’s been added to their already diverse setlist.
Also on the bill for
Friday night is U4EA. We’ve shared the stage with these guys (and girl) several times. Always a great set list
and quite a few surprises. Chick Reardon is on lead vocals and acoustic guitar,
Bob Byerwalter on bass (every good band should have a guy named Bob on bass),
Lynn Parkinson on drums, Steve
Vukobratovich on lead guitar, and also on lead guitar, special guest, Jimi Swanson (of Poison'd Crue).
Their newest member, Travis Ritter, will be making a cameo as well. I can’t wait
to hear this lineup.
Lastly on the bill, for Friday night, is D-Rox Acoustic.
This group consists of the talented Desire’e Megrant and her likewise talented
brother, Dustin. As the name implies,
they are an acoustic act with a very broad set list.
As always, I looking
forward to sharing the stage with these talented folks.
It’s always a good time.
See you there
Friday, Feb, 7th 8:00 p.m. @ BadaBrew in CrestHill.
