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Genre: Blues / Funk / Jazz
Location CHICAGO, Illinois, Un
Profile Views: 23717
Last Login: 2/24/2013
Member Since 1/24/2006
Website www.bmr4.com
Record Label Buzz Music
Type of Label Indie
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Members
....Chris Bernhardt- Bass.... ..As a versatile player with eclectic tastes, bassist Bernhardt has never been content to stay in one musical style. Before BMR4 became his main project he was hired extensively in the blues, rock, and hip-hop fields. As a founder of the roots rock band, The Buzz, he has toured the country in support of the groups's releases "Highway" and "Live At Buddy Guys Legends". These recordings have received airplay on over 200 radio stations,garnered favorable reviews,and sold over 10,000 copies.The band toured under established booking agencies, such as Monterey International, and The Billions Corporation... ....Jay Moynihan- Saxophones.... ..As a graduate of Berklee College of Music in December of 1993, Jason has been actively working in the music community in Chicago for well over 10 years. Jason or "Jay" as many in the business call him, is equally as comfortable playing rock, jazz or the blues as he has playedand recorded with Buddy Guy (A Grammy and Rock Hall of Fame Silvertone Recording Artist) for the past 5 years. Jason Has played with the likes of B.B. King, Santana, John Mayer, Robert Plant, Robert Cray and many other top names... ....Mike Rodbard- Drums.... .. As a graduate of DePaul University's School of Music (BM '93), Mike Rodbard has been working steadily in Chicago for the last 15 years. He has a versatility in styles that makes him one of the city's most called drummers, whether its playing jazz, the blues, or straight rock and roll. For the past eight years, he has been the drummer for the Lonnie Brooks Blues Band, international recording artist for Alligator Records... ....Neal Alger- Guitar.... ..After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in jazz guitar performance, Neal moved to Chicago and has freelanced with many major jazz artists including Lin Halliday, Ed Thigpen, Howard Levy, Fareed Haque, Grazyna Augusick, and Blue Note recording artist Patricia Barber. Neal's versatility has also enabled him to perform R&B/soul with KFox (DefSoul records), classic rock covers with Cast Iron Skillet, and 20th-century classical music with HardArt Groop. Recently, Neal has released a duo CD with vocalist Typhanie Monique on BluJazz records titled Intrinsic. The great majority of the national and international performances that Neal participates in are with Patricia Barber... -
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BMR4 has a show on 05/17/2013 at 07:30 PM @ La Mirage in Rolling Meadows, IL http://lnk.ms/fBdnc #concert
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BMR4 has a show on 05/17/2013 at 07:30 PM @ La Mirage in Rolling Meadows, IL http://lnk.ms/fB8qk #concert
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Andy's tonight and tomorrow on Hubbard. 9:30pm
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BMR4 has a show on 05/04/2013 at 09:30 PM @ Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago, IL http://lnk.ms/f8gb4 #concert
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BMR4 has a show on 04/25/2013 at 09:00 PM @ Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago, IL http://lnk.ms/f7Ds4 #concert
Videos
BMR4 Video Sampler
03:13 | 160 plays | Oct 4 2006
Music
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12 Songs | Jun 10, 2010
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10 Songs | Jan 1, 2007
Comments
- Richard Harris6 months ago
SUPPORT OUR PRESIDENT AND VOTE ON NOV 6TH Bmr4!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA ...
Our President NEEDS and DESERVES our support!
We didn't get into the mess HE INHERITED overnight,
and we won't get out of it overnight. But we are making
real PROGRESS! He needs your help on Tuesday!
PLEASE LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD AND
VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6TH!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris7 months ago
The cross examination of Santa Claus!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT SANTA ON TRIAL ...
"Believe in LOVE. Believe in MAGIC.
Hell, believe in SANTA CLAUS.
Believe in OTHERS. Believe in YOURSELF.
Believe in your DREAMS.
If you don't, WHO WILL?"
~ Jon Bon Jovi
I'M GOING TO THE NORTH POLE TO HELP OUT
SANTA THIS YEAR!
With Love, Respect, and Peace, my dear friend
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Art Lip (Fusion)8 months ago
Thank you for your friendship!
You are also welcome here
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-Lip-Bandpage/109886815752351
http://www.youtube.com/artlipmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/artlip
And here (pic only: "rival" sites are blocked by ms)

- Richard Harris9 months ago
ELVIS has LEFT THE BUILDING Bmr4!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT ELVIS ON AMBITION ...
“AMBITION is a DREAM with a V8 ENGINE.
Ain't nowhere else in the world where you can go
from driving a TRUCK to a CADILLAC overnight.”
~ Elvis Presley
DO SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING ...
THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris10 months ago
Where There is LIFE There is HOPE Bmr4!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT HOPE ...
My Dear Friend Bmr4,
“May you have enough HAPPINESS to make you SWEET,
enough TRIALS to make you STRONG,
enough SORROW to keep you HUMAN
enough HOPE to make you HAPPY.”
NEVER TAKE AWAY SOMEONE'S HOPE ~
IT MAY BE ALL THEY HAVE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris11 months ago
ELVIS has left the BUILDING Bmr4!
I AM RECORDING A BRAND NEW CD THIS SUMMER! WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MUSIC ...
"I NEVER EXPECTED to
be ANYBODY IMPORTANT."
~ Elvis Presley
USE THE TALENTS YOU POSSESS, FOR THE WOODS
WOULD BE VERY SILENT IF NO BIRDS SANG EXCEPT
THE BEST!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris1 year ago
Honor All MOTHERS With LOVE and RESPECT Bmr4!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MOTHERS ...
“No GIFT to your MOTHER can ever
EQUAL her gift to you -
LIFE.”
A SALUTE TO ALL MOTHERS EVERYWHERE FOR
WHO YOU ARE, AND FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris1 year ago
Happy Easter Bmr4!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT EASTER ...
"The SPIRIT OF EASTER
is all about
HOPE, LOVE and JOYFUL LIVING.
Happy Easter!"
EASTER SPELLS OUT BEAUTY ~
THE RARE BEAUTY OF NEW LIFE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
- Richard Harris1 year ago
Happy ST PATRICK'S DAY Bmr4!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT AN IRISH BLESSING ...
"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."
MAY YOU LIVE AS LONG AS YOU WANT,
AND NEVER WANT AS LONG AS YOU LIVE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com - Richard Harris1 year ago
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
LIVE for TODAY Bmr4!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIVING IN THE PRESENT ...
"LIFE is a GREAT and WONDROUS MYSTERY,
and the only thing we know that we have FOR SURE
is what is RIGHT HERE and RIGHT NOW.
DON'T MISS IT."
~ Leo Buscaglia
LIVE EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE IN THE HERE AND NOW!
IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes
Bio:
..Member Since:
January 24, 2006Members:
Chris Bernhardt- Bass
As a versatile player with eclectic tastes, bassist Bernhardt has never been content to stay in one musical style. Before BMR4 became his main project he was hired extensively in the blues, rock, and hip-hop fields. As a founder of the roots rock band, The Buzz, he has toured the country in support of the groups's releases "Highway" and "Live At Buddy Guys Legends". These recordings have received airplay on over 200 radio stations,garnered favorable reviews,and sold over 10,000 copies.The band toured under established booking agencies, such as Monterey International, and The Billions Corporation.
Jay Moynihan- Saxophones
As a graduate of Berklee College of Music in December of 1993, Jason has been actively working in the music community in Chicago for well over 10 years. Jason or "Jay" as many in the business call him, is equally as comfortable playing rock, jazz or the blues as he has playedand recorded with Buddy Guy (A Grammy and Rock Hall of Fame Silvertone Recording Artist) for the past 5 years. Jason Has played with the likes of B.B. King, Santana, John Mayer, Robert Plant, Robert Cray and many other top names.
Mike Rodbard- Drums
As a graduate of DePaul University's School of Music (BM '93), Mike Rodbard has been working steadily in Chicago for the last 15 years. He has a versatility in styles that makes him one of the city's most called drummers, whether its playing jazz, the blues, or straight rock and roll. For the past eight years, he has been the drummer for the Lonnie Brooks Blues Band, international recording artist for Alligator Records.
Neal Alger- Guitar
After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in jazz guitar performance, Neal moved to Chicago and has freelanced with many major jazz artists including Lin Halliday, Ed Thigpen, Howard Levy, Fareed Haque, Grazyna Augusick, and Blue Note recording artist Patricia Barber. Neal's versatility has also enabled him to perform R&B/soul with KFox (DefSoul records), classic rock covers with Cast Iron Skillet, and 20th-century classical music with HardArt Groop. Recently, Neal has released a duo CD with vocalist Typhanie Monique on BluJazz records titled Intrinsic. The great majority of the national and international performances that Neal participates in are with Patricia Barber.
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