A Tribute to the 40th Anniversary Concert Tour of

Joe Cocker & THE MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN
a Pocketproject Production
A portion of the proceeds to benefit: www.lungchicago.org

Narrated by: Steve Downes
Morning Host – WDRV “The Drive”
40 years ago … something special happened in the world of Rock.
Something special [...]

Susan Ennis, Costume Designer Dies

Susan Ennis (57), a well- respected and vital member of the Chicago film community was killed in a motorcycle accident in August, 2009. On their way to a reunion in NY, Sue died instantly, her partner Dave survived with broken ribs.  A costume designer, and artist, Sue was best known for [...]

These are photos of my friend Charlie Thomas on stage for
the HPJS at Room 43. In addition to being the President
of the Hyde Park Jazz Society, Charlie is quite an artist!
See the links below to view just a few of the artistic creations
by Charlie Thomas.
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/02/09/willie-pickens/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/01/25/hyde-park-jazz-society-presents-julia-huff/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/01/19/victor-goines-at-room-43/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2010/01/12/hal-tsuchida/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2009/10/13/reginald-t-mccants-at-room-43/
http://chicagostudioclub.com/music/2009/08/25/bobby-lewis-room-43-sun-aug-30-2009/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/12/tecora-rogers-at-room-43/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/09/guitarist-curtis-robinson-sun-sept-27-2009/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/09/hyde-park-jazz-society-presents-june-yvon/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/08/pharlis-pj-james-at-room-43/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/07/hyde-park-jazz-society-presents-chicago-horns/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/07/margaret-murphy/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/06/hyde-park-jazz-society-sunday-jazz-at-room-43/
http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2009/06/richie-cole-on-sax-international-house/
 
We all look forward to seeing more of [...]

This is a photo of Farrad Ali taking a photo at Room 43. He is a fantastic photographer and this from a photographer! I watched him work and knew his photos were going to be good and THEY WERE! Click here to see Farrad’s photos from that night and many, many more fantastic photos.
 
Thanks [...]

Bill Brewer is ” Billy Freeze ” in the classic rock band, THE RAGE!
 
Bill is an electric bass player that is also a vocalist. Hear his talents when he and THE RAGE perform on Sat., Feb. 6, 2010 at 9:00 pm. The band will be LIVE at the Dunn Inn, 3456 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL. [...]

Tom Banks is “Tommy Mental” in the classic rock band THE RAGE! 
Tom plays guitar and also sings. Get yourself out of the house to experience some LIVE MUSIC  and hear Tom and THE RAGE at
Dunn Inn
3456 N. Pulaski
Chicago, IL
To contact THE RAGE:
(773) 612 – 2319
or email:
info@chicagostudioclub.com
They will forward your info. to THE [...]

Charlie Braugham on drums, Sam Robinson on trumpet, Rick Harris (guitar).

Left to Right:
Jim Ryan – Piano
John Bany – Upright Bass
Pat Mallinger – Sax
Charlie Braugham – drums
Every Sunday Charlie performs at Andy’s Jam Session, 11 E. Hubbard, Chicago, IL.
Every Thursday Charlie plays at Chamber’s Restaurant, 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL.
 
We advise you not [...]

Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 / 11:00 a.m.
 The Community Church Presents
Drumbeat for Haiti
A Worship Benefit Featuring Chicago’s Finest Percussionists
Latin Star * Alejo Poveda * 
Steel Drum Master * Joe Sonnefeldt *
with the Haitian Relief Band
100% of all proceeds will go to the Red Cross
– the first $5000 raised will be matched!
Join [...]