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Voodoo Pilot
Rock / Blues / Americana

"Dust off your soul and meet us at the crossroads!"

Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/17/2008
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   Voodoo Pilot: General Info
Member Since7/23/2005
Band Websitevoodoopilot.com
Band MembersJohn Liggett: Lead Vocal, Guitar, Harmonica

Bill Galey: Lead/Backing Vocal, Guitar, Slide Guitar and Keyboard

Eric Wolff: Lead/Backing Vocal, Guitar and Keyboard

Dave Bernstein: Bass and Upright Bass

Dave Kohn: Drums, Percussion
InfluencesJohn: Townes Van Zandt, Missippi John Hurt, Neil Young, Sleepy John Estes, John Prine, Weldon "Juke Boy" Bonner, Carter Family, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Elizabeth Cotten, Bob Dylan

Bill: Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler

The bands' influences are diverse, from delta blues to jazz fusion, from Bob Dylan to Frank Zappa, resulting in a bluesy melodic rock and folk rock blend with a splash of Americana and a touch of psychedelic, reminding some listeners of The Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead.

Sounds LikeSome venues want all original music and with three full length CDs of originals, its no problem to accomodate lengthy original shows.

Unless the venue wants all original tunes, at shows we play originals and mix in some covers including The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Cream, Bob Dylan, Traffic, CCR.

Type of LabelMajor




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 15 2008 9:30P
Emerald Isle Chicago, Illinois
Dec 13 2008 9:30P
Phyllis Musical Inn Chicago, Illinois

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   About Voodoo Pilot
Tracks like 'Only One Way' and 'I Doubt It' prove that the band can create real winning tunes...blues rock fans will likely be really interested in what they have to offer. Matt Shimmer, indieville.com (05/2003)

Ever since their first gig on a cold December night in 2000 at the Elbo Room in Chicago, IL, Voodoo Pilot has been crankin' out electric roots rock blues with soul, passion and vengeance. Voodoo Pilot's original tunes have been released on a 5 song EP in 2001 and 3 self-produced full length CDs: Sometimes (2003), Turntable Lover (2004) and Good Luck Charm (2007).

The band has played gigs all over Chicago, its suburbs and into southern Wisconsin. Voodoo Pilot has played in front of jump-blues masters Roomful of Blues, Texas-blues icons The Fabulous Thunderbirds and classic rockers Molly Hatchet. In 2006, Voodoo Pilot opened for Wishbone Ash and the amazing Johnny Winter. This year, Voodoo Pilot opened for Welsh guitar wizard Paul 'Tonka' Chapman (ex-UFO guitarist). Voodoo Pilot has been featured multiple times on Chicago's 93 WXRT Local Anesthetic with Richard Milne and performed on Chicago's CAN TV.

Management: Bill Hahn at KD & B Management

Check out Voodoo Pilot’s website for nine more tunes (three off each CD) and Airplay Direct for three more tunes, one off each CD. Also, you can hear the first two minutes of all the tunes off our three CDs at CD Baby.


album coverVOODOO PILOT: Good Luck Charm

Original americana and classic blues-rock jam band music

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album coverVOODOO PILOT: Turntable Lover

Turn it up. Low down, dirt, muddy, jam band, rock hard, blues rock, easy and heavy on the heart and soul.

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album coverVOODOO PILOT: Sometimes

Original, rowdy, big city, guitar driven, Delta Country Blues Rock with deep roots.

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Purchase all three for $15! Details in CD Baby shopping cart.

Songs like "I'm Gone" and "I Don't Learn" remind me very much of the Black Keys, without the really fuzzed-out guitar and feedback. These two songs really showcase what Voodoo Pilot appears to be all about - creating blues rock with energy to spare that will really make you move. Jennifer Patton, Delusions of Adequacy

...anyone into classic blues/folk rock sounds, great songwriting and musicianship, and all the other cool things rock and roll used to be about before it turned into one big explosion of anger. Voodoo Pilot brings it old school and comes across like a big breath of fresh air in the process. This is good stuff from a band that deserves a larger audience. Mike O'Cull, Chicagogigs.com

'Sometimes' is a soft, gentle lullaby, and sounds sort of like an in-tune Neil Young doing a revised version of Ryan Adams' 'Gimme Sunshine'. Matthew Pollesel, Splendid Magazine (5/21/03)

The second full-length from local all-American blues rock quartet Voodoo Pilot – soars on the playing of lead guitarist Bill Galey...Vocals by supporting ax man John Liggett are serviceable to his lyrics in a deadpan Jim Morrison way (especially on opening cut “Down”), and there’s adequate bass and drum support. There’s makings for greatness David C. Eldredge, Illinois Entertainer (02/28/06)

Voodoo Pilot is an enduring blues/rock/soul band and has been consistently making good music for a few years now. Their latest CD, Good Luck Charm, continues on this path and adds more of a Dead influence to the mix than previous efforts, and the loose, jammy feel suits the band well. Mike O’Cull, Illinois Entertainer (08/30/07)


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Aug 26 2008 4:19 PM

I'll be in Evanston/Wilmette for LilFest (myspace.com/lilfest) in a couple of weeks. I start the whole thing off with a show at Bills Blues on 9/11. Chicago's Michi will be my violin. Hope to see you there.
Tina





Feb 18 2008 12:37 AM

Hey Guys - thanks for a great show at Reggies! Things are even better since I got that lucky charm!
Becky





Jan 10 2008 11:27 PM

Yes, Feb. 9th @ the Dirty Sock, I'm looking forward to it!
~♥~ Serenity ~♥~





Dec 23 2007 2:19 PM

Hay guys!! Just dropping by to wish you a Very Merry Christmas!! Keep it rocking!!!! Love ya!!!!!
~*panda*~





Nov 25 2007 9:18 AM

thanks for the request. i see u at mikes, cant wait 4 u to be there again, hopefully when im working
Danielle





Nov 15 2007 4:01 PM

Yep December 1st-see ya then!!
Montrose Saloon





Sep 30 2007 11:33 PM

Sorry to have missed the show :( ~~ I hope all went well!! See you "next time"--and no more politics at the bar! (just joking--we all had a great time on Wed.) Cheers!
Gretchen
~♥~ Serenity ~♥~





Jun 20 2007 12:57 AM

you guys ROCK!! thanx for the birthday wishes,,, sorry I cant make the event,, next time,, you know there's not much that would keep me away!! keep it tight!!!
SLACKERJACK





Mar 13 2007 4:10 AM

Hey Voodoo Pilot!

I just listened to your whole CD, "Good Luck Charm", and it's absolutely great! Great song writing, great performances, and great sound! Wow!

A big congratulations! This is a great accomplishment and something I hope will open many doors for you.

Great production and performance. An excellent product! You guys deserve to be very proud.

More power to you and all the very best wishes for you and your future,

Eric Lee
echosend





Jan 4 2007 4:18 PM

Nice to hear your music, very warm & soulful. Thanks for the add, it was great jammin with you at the Yek hut. Best way I think to ring in a new year!
Secret Agent Squirrel





Nov 22 2006 4:15 PM

Thanks for B-day shout out! You're playing HOB soon? I just might have to check that out.
Jenni with an I





Nov 4 2006 4:18 PM

Thanks for the B-day comment. Did a little drinking --had to stay home. I will make up for it next weekend! Hope to see you all soon.
B.C.





Nov 3 2006 3:31 AM

Come to Chicago.
Jos





Oct 30 2006 3:19 AM

Thanks for the Birthday wishes!! I had a GREAT birthday!!


p.s. Love the music!
RFUNKALLSTAR





Oct 22 2006 2:08 PM

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting THANKS FOR THE BDAY LOVE YOU GUYS ROCK!! JAH LOVE!!
SLACKERJACK





Oct 12 2006 8:36 PM

Yo, Dudes!
You guys sounded great at Bill's Blues!
I've heard so many great stories about the gig with Johnny Winter. Wish I could have been there. I'm soooo... jealous! I heard they loved you guys. Rock on!

E.
Just Lil Ol Lisa





Oct 1 2006 11:36 PM

THANK YOU FOR THE BDAY WISHES. YES I CELEBRATED ALOT LAST NIGHT BUT THANKFULLY I NEVER HAD TO USE THE ALKA-SELTZER. YOU SHOULD HAVE COME UP HERE TO BUY ME A DRINK FOR MY BDAY. I WILL CATCH YOU GUYS AROUND WHEN YOU ARE CLOSER TO THE STATELINE AREA!!!!!
Tracey





Sep 29 2006 6:15 PM

Looking forward to catchin' another show! Take Care!


MySpace Comments
Dave





Sep 27 2006 1:02 AM

Thanks for the birthday wish! I added one of your tunes to my page. I hope you don't mind. And I hope to check out a show soon. Keep rockin!
♥Mary♥





Sep 13 2006 11:30 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes- that was very nice of you! Music is still roickin! :)
SMILE
jeff