upcoming performances
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5/17/2013 27 Live |
1012 Church St., Evanston, IL |
2 sets starting at 9 PM. Admission is only $5 in advance and $8 at the door… you can buy tickets at http:// |
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6/8/2013 A Private Party |
Wheaton, IL |
A private event |
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6/15/2013 The Custer Street Fair |
Main Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
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7 - 9 PM. The band returns to the Main Stage at "Custer's Last Stand." |
about south boulevard band
South Boulevard Band is a dynamic group of Chicago music scene veterans.
The members, with almost 200 years of cumulative musical experience, have shared the stage with such notables as Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Sonny Terry, Brownee McGhee and Hubert Sumlin.
They have recorded at CBS Records Chicago, Capitol Records LA, Cherokee Sound LA, United Artists Studio LA and Electric Ladyland NY.
Rhythm section Steve Flugum (bass) and Steve Capillo (drums) provide a tight, funky bottom that has evolved over 40 years (that’s right—40!) of playing together.
Guitarists Willie Shields and Chris Discher lock in tough, tight rhythms and heartfelt solos. While having two distinct playing styles, their singing guitars make you feel every note.
Tying all this music together are the raspy, deep, soulful vocals of Mr. Dudley Fair. This lead singer’s raw emotion commands the audience and brings them to their feet. His explosive harp playing is reminiscent of such luminaries as Little Walter and James Cotton.
Add in the blues-infused sound of the Third Coast Horns, and South Boulevard delivers a great show every time they take the stage.
Featured News
WHOOO-WEEEE! Boy, we had a great time playing at Evanston’s newest live music venue, 27 Live, for the “Kingsley Rocks” benefit on April 13. It’s a fun place—great acoustics and sight lines, plenty of table seating and, most importantly for SBB fans, a great drink assortment and plenty of dance floor! Great sound system and a pretty big stage with lights, too, so the guys can do their fancy steppin’ without doing each other damage. In addition to playing for a great cause, it was a great chance for us to get the lay of the land for our upcoming gig there on Friday, May 17.
Yes, that’s right—South Boulevard Band at 27 Live, Friday, May 17 for 2 sets starting at 9 PM!
We haven’t been resting on our laurels these past few months, and you’ll be able to see (and hear) firsthand what we’ve been up to—more background vocals and great harmonies on those classic tunes you’ve come to know and love. More movin’ and groovin’. And more great new tunes in our repertoire!
We hope you can come and check us out, and enjoy this great new venue as well. Bring your friends, too. Admission is only $5 in advance and $8 at the door… you can buy tickets online right here. Hope to see you there—help us pack the place!
Oh—and lest we forget, we have another great video on our website! Click here and have some fun with our hot rendition of “Grits Ain’t Groceries”! All of your other favorite videos are still available—if you’re not used to this particular player, just go to the playlist icon on the bottom right and move your mouse over the pictures (you’ll see the name appear)—click on the one you want and Bob’s your uncle. Please let us know what you think of “Grits”.
It’s one of our favorites.
That’s all for now—mark your calendars for May 17th and stay tuned for new details.
