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., [...]

Chicago drummer Joe Adamik. Drummer Joe Adamik LIVE in Chicago, IL/ USA. This video is just a little taste for you. Get out and see Joe Adamik LIVE, Tues., Nov. 10, 2009, 8 & 10pm sets, Jazz Showcase in Chicago, IL. Technorati Tags: Joe Adamik,drums,drummer,percussionist,jazz,Bob Dogan Trio,Bob Dogan,Jazz Showcase,Chicago Studio Club,Illinois,photo of Joe Adamik,photo of [...]

Wed., October 28, 2009   8:00pm & 10:00pm Tommy’s Dracula Quartet With Tom Muellner on piano,   Bill Overton on tenor sax, Jim Cox on  upright bass,   Phil Gratteau on drums, and special guest vocalist   Arlene Bardelle JAZZ SHOWCASE   Dearborn Station – 806 S. Plymouth Ct.   Chicago, IL 60605 – (312) 360-0234 [...]

  So cavalier! Twirlin’ sticks on stage at Room 43 next to bassist Jack Zara This is one of my favorite photos from that night as she looks just like a kid havin’ a ball!   . . .   ‘Twas true! Shirazette “She Beats 2″ Tinnin is one fantastic female drummer! Shirazette Shared the stage with [...]

 Funsters Andy Brown, Petra van Nuis, Phil Gratteau and Greg Fishman are all smiles at this gig. Headlining this event was the beautiful Petra singing her heart out for us while professional saxophonist Greg Fishman sat in for a few tunes. Guitarist and good guy Andy Brown (Petra’s betrothed) and our wonderful old buddy, the [...]

Hope your 50th kicks ass! Congrats Dave & remember we love you! June 18, 1959 was a special day indeed and here you are now, half century later, our good friend and one hell of a drummer. Technorati Tags: Dave Sims. David Sims,drums,Chicago drummer Dave Sims,Drummer Dave Sims,Sarah & The Tall Boys,drum lessons,drum teacher,Happy Birthday,Happy [...]

SUNDAY, June 14th 7:30 TO 11:30pm COREY WILKES, trumpet Robert "Baabe" Irving III, piano /  Kevin Nabors, sax /  Junius Paul, bass /  Makaya McCraven, drums. General Cash Admission $10 / Students over 21 with university ID $5 ROOM 43:  1.5 BLOCKS EAST OF ELLIS (JUST PAST BERKELEY) ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET, [...]