Ben Folds Five, Ben Folds, Beatles, Keith Jarrett, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Umphrey's McGee, Oscar Peterson, The Bad Plus, Phish, Queen, Keane, Dresden Dolls, Stevie Wonder, Ani DiFranco, Fiona Apple, Natalie Merchant, Fear Of Pop, Dave Matthews Band, Barenaked Ladies, Counting Crows, Belle & Sebastian, Elliott Smith, Cole Porter, Thelonius Monk, Beck, Regina Spektor, Alicia Keys, and whoever else floats my boat.
Every musician, and indeed all people, have goals and dreams that mold their lives. Alan Bailey is a singer/songwriter working hard to fulfill his. With his unique brand of accessible piano rock, he has won over his Chicago fans and is on his way to more. His just-released studio album, Can't Let Go, contains an assortment of honest songs, from the pounding of 'The Moments Passing', to the heartfelt 'How Could I Be Blue?', and to the thoughtful lullabye of 'I'm Off To Bed'. The influence of Ben Folds and The Dresden Dolls are immediately obvious, and specific songs have drawn comparisons to Elvis Costello, The Who, Jeff Tweedy, and even Rocky Horror and the Spice Girls.
Alan has played in the best small music venues in Chicago, including Schubas, Double Door, Subterranean, Abbey Pub, Beat Kitchen, and the Elbo Room. In addition to his original work, Alan founded Bended & Folded: A Ben Folds Five Tribute Band that has played in Chicago for two years. He also passes on knowledge to future generations by teaching keyboards at the National Paul Green School of Rock Music.
Alan is no stranger to touring, and the complications and hardships that come with it. He has toured as a musician for the Second City National Touring company for most of 2008, touring to California, Texas, Massachusetts, and many points in between. Alan also has been a pianist for a cruise ship band, docking in twenty-one European countries.
On stage, the Alan-Bailey Continuum is the perfect vehicle for Alan's songs. Liz Ele packs a punch on the drumkit, but also knows when to lay back. Chris Fiore adds the final touch to every song on his cello. At each and every Continuum gig, Alan and the band perform a new cover song that they have never done before. As well as keeping the audience surprised, this is a way to stay fresh by learning new material.
Previous Covers:
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis and the News
Your Song - Elton John
Island In The Sun - Weezer
Lithium - Nirvana
I'm Henery the Eighth, I am - Herman's Hermits
Happy XMas - John Lennon
Chicago Bands and Entainers we are looking to fill some spots in upcoming event show. If you are looking to get in some clubs and festivals please email us.
Hey! How have you been since we last spoke? I hope things are going well for you! I just wanted to drop in, say hi, and let you know that we have a show TONIGHT (SUNDAY - 5/31) that we hope you can make it out to! All the info is below:
Sunday May 31st, 2009 BOTTOM LOUNGE 1375 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL Doors @ 8PM (We go on first at 9!) 21+ w/ID - $6 pre-sale/$8 at the door
Hope all is well and that you can make it tonight! Eric PORTOCAL
Hey! Thanks for being our friend! How are things in Chicago for you? We're new to the area
and we have a show coming up on 5/31 at Bottom Lounge that we really
hope you can make it to! Keep in touch and we hope to hear from you
soon!
Your new friends,
PORTOCAL
PS - If you like our music we have a CD available on iTunes!
Thanks for becoming one of our friends! Hope you like our tunes and we hope to see you at one of our shows. We really appreciate your support. Thanks again! ROCK ON!! www.prowlers-music.com --PROWLERS auto-updated gig reminder--
JFJO returns to CHICAGO at the House of Blues on SAT. APRIL 4th with the new quartet lineup, in support of 'Winterwood' - the new studio album available as FREE download at www.JFJO.com! Fifth World opens. See you there!
Hey! thanks for adding us, and for coming out to our show. You have some solid tunes. We should play some shows together in the future. Hope you are well.
