< "Musical styles come and go, but occasionally the good ones come back sounding fresh and new. Bluegrass is just one of those genres that are sprouting through the cracks of our concrete jungle and it feels great! In this proud new progressive blend, there is an excitability that is extremely refreshing. Leading the pack in (Chicago) is the Leadfoot String Band. " Lumino Magazine Feb. 2008
Leadfoot String Band is a 5 piece hot-pickin’ string band made up of mandolin, acoustic guitars, upright bass, banjo and vocals playing ’Chicago-style bluegrass.’ What is Chicago-style bluegrass? It’s hard drivin’, sometimes soulful, sometimes acoustically experimental, sometimes lonesome, rooted in a traditional setting, and explored from there. As Chicago musician Jaik Willis puts it, "Chicago’s freshest post-bluegrass with tasty...grooves served up spicey how you like it with lightening fast delivery." Known for their high energy shows, the music consists of stompin’ originals, as well as their own versions of popular songs and traditional bluegrass tunes. Jammin’ instrumentals and 3 part harmony vocals highlighted with the powerful voice of Bridget Cavanaugh on harmony and lead along with Steve Haberichter and Pat Otto cement their sound. It is an organic acoustic sound that pleases the ear and gets the feet stompin’. Simply put, "GOOD MUSIC."
In the four short years since their inception, Leadfoot String Band had evolved through numerous lineup changes leading to the super group they are today. Originally just Leadfoot, the band had explored different styles and sounds and eventually evolved back to their roots as Leadfoot String Band 2 years ago. Led by founding member Steve Haberichter, the band became an all acoustic ’string band’ with new members and added an old alumni Pat Otto who played with LfSB during it’s conseption. Leadfoot String Band performs over a hundred gigs a year, paving the way with a dedicated fan-base that is magnified with every show. LfSB is definately known as the "hardest hittin’ acoustic grass band in Illinois that get’s you on your feet....and always delivers".
Leadfoot has played all around the Midwest and Chicago playing with such bands as Railroad Earth, Drew Emmitt Band, Darol Anger, Sarah Watkins from Nickel Creek, Acoustic Hot Tuna, Bill Nershi and Honkeytonk Homeslice from the String Cheese Incident, Hot Buttered Rum, Particle, Split Lip Rayfield, Jeff Austin and Dave Johnson from Yonder Mt. String Band, Vince Welnick Band, Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, The Special Consensus, and The Iguanas to name a few. For booking info, you can contact Steve Haberichter at leadfoot_steve@yahoo.com or just send us a message. Peace.
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Whats going on? We just launched our new social interactive website! We will be using it to communicate directly to all the Gringo Soul fans! Please visit the site and sign up!
THIS TUESDAY October 13th at 9p Aaron Koppel Quartet,Kelli Rudick,S Joel Norman Tuesday, 10/13, 9p @Martyrs 3855 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60613
The Aaron Koppel Quartet performing original music from "The Wild Call Of The Multi-Tasker" and their new album "Falling Together Falling Apart", covers by Radiohead and James Brown. New album will be available for purchase at the show. 21+ Cover $7
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"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
