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The Barn Presents
THE STEEPWATER BAND
Saturday, June 19 9:00 p.m.
The Steepwater Band formed in Chicago in 1998 ignited by a passion for the city’s electric blues. The power trio who quickly progressed from covering Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker to writing compelling originals has crafted a rock n’ roll sound best described as heavy Americana. For a decade the band has gigged relentlessly, performing nearly 125 shows per year and bringing their songbook of gritty Delta blues, soulful boogie, and backwoods psychedelia to audiences across the States and abroad.
The creative energy of the band’s live shows has earned them a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. Jeff Massey performs with a passion that can belie his virtuosity. His masterful guitar work, often featuring slide, has won the respect of many modern guitar luminaries. The rhythm section’s rock-solid interplay provides a foundation which liberates Massey’s lead work: Joe Winters swings beats with total command of his ferocity while Tod Bowers rolls out bass lines with the loose-boogie sensibility of Ronnie Lane and a knack for carrying the melody. Years of musical collaboration allow the band to play together tautly without sacrificing spontaneity.
Past Shows
The Barn Presents
BIG SKY STRINGBAND
Saturday, May 15 9:00 p.m.
The seeds of the Big Sky Stringband were planted deep in the flatlands of central Illinois. What began as an impromptu jam by two singer/songwriters at an open-mic night grew into a musical relationship that has stood for more than a decade. Since that chance meeting, the Big Sky Stringband has grown from two acoustic guitars into a five-piece band including mandolin, acoustic and electric guitars, fretless bass, and drums.
With songs of long roads, broken fences and train wrecks, songwriters Jay Stanek (acoustic guitar/vocals) and Chris Meier (mandolin/vocals) bring the influences of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Yonder Mountain String Band, Newgrass Revival, and the Carter Family to the fore. Brought to life by the rhythm section of Zach Malasto (drums) and Dick Mallory (fretless bass) with soaring licks from lead guitarist Brandon Cochran (electric guitar/vocals), Big Sky’s live shows merge a traditional stringband style with jazz-inspired improvisational jams.
The Barn Presents
LIVE BAND KARAOKE
Saturday, March 13 9:30 p.m.
Looking to strut your stuff or just wonder what is was like to be up on stage at a rock concert? Now you’ll get a chance. We welcome all to the stage when The Barn Presents Live Band Karaoke. A real band will provide the music (kick aside the schmaltzy Karaoke backing tracks of yesterday), and you just get up there at show us what you got. There will be hundreds of songs, drawing from all genres and a list of dozens of artists. Prizes will be awarded for those who put on the best show… and you needn’t be a “traditional” talent to win. Everybody is encouraged and we look forward to the results.
The Barn Presents
A Bob Marley Birthday Celebration
featuring
THE ARK BAND
Saturday, February 6 9:30 p.m.
We have booked the follow up to our sold out first event and are thrilled to share the details. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 6th, otherwise known as the 65th birthday of the legend, Robert Nesta Marley. We’re throwing a party to celebrate his life, his music and his legacy and will be featuring two sets from The Ark Band, the Midwest’s premiere reggae band. You may know The Ark Band from their performances at Chicago’s Wild Hare, and they’re gearing up to bring the irie to La Grange, with a tribute to the Legend himself and a few other surprises, as well.
Tickets are on sale NOW at Brown Paper Tickets . $10.98 includes service charge. Prices will be more at the door (if they are still available!)
