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CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO!

Rock, Hits, & Horns! 

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2023 SHOWS

Support LIVE MUSIC and the venues that promote the arts!

April 22 , 2023

Blue Frog Studios

1328 Johnston Road, White Rock BC

 Saturday, April 22:  SOLD OUT

Doors 6:00 PM | Music 7:00 PM

Doors 8:45 PM | Music 9:15 PM

Tickets:  West Coast Chicago (bluefrogstudios.ca) 


April 23 , 2023

Blue Frog Studios

1328 Johnston Road, White Rock BC

 Sunday, April 23: 

Doors 6:00 PM | Music 7:00 PM

Tickets:  West Coast Chicago (bluefrogstudios.ca) 


April 29 , 2023

Rotary District Conference

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel

1128 W Hastings St., Vancouver BC

Private Event


June 23 , 2023

Genesis Theatre

5005 - 45th Ave., Delta BC

Showtimes TBA

Tickets: TBA

July 15 , 2023

Billy Barker Days Festival

Le Bourdais Park

HWY 97, Quesnel BC

Showtime: 8:00 - 9:30 PM

September 14, 2023

Sid Williams Theatre

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC

Showtime: TBA

Tickets: TBA


September 15, 2023

Port Theatre 

125 Front St., Nanaimo BC

Showtime: TBA

Tickets: TBA


September 16, 2023

Charlie White Theatre

Mary Winspear Centre

2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney BC

Showtime: TBA

Tickets: TBA


Past events

Summer Sundays - Rocky Point Park August 14, 2022

Canadian Heritage Stage - Country Fest - Albion Fairgrounds - July 23, 2022

RibFest Langley - McLeod Athletic Park - August 13, 2022

Sizzlin' Summer Sunday. An estimated 2k   celebrating the music of CHICAGO - the legendary rock band with horns!  People talking, really smiling ~ a man playing guitar ~ and singing for us all 

RibFest Langley - McLeod Athletic Park - August 13, 2022

Canadian Heritage Stage - Country Fest - Albion Fairgrounds - July 23, 2022

RibFest Langley - McLeod Athletic Park - August 13, 2022

Live Music Lives! Rock - Horns - & Hits!  8k in attendance. What a fun show!

Canadian Heritage Stage - Country Fest - Albion Fairgrounds - July 23, 2022

Canadian Heritage Stage - Country Fest - Albion Fairgrounds - July 23, 2022

Canadian Heritage Stage - Country Fest - Albion Fairgrounds - July 23, 2022

West Coast Chicago returns to the Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Country Fest as the headliner at the Canadian Heritage Stage.

Inlet Theatre - June 17, 2022

Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre October 21, 2021

Canadian Heritage Stage - Country Fest - Albion Fairgrounds - July 23, 2022

Another SOLD OUT event for West Coast Chicago!

Blue Frog Studios - April 1 & 2 2022

Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre October 21, 2021

Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre October 21, 2021

West Coast Chicago SOLD OUT 4 shows at their return engagement at Blue Frog Studios.

Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre October 21, 2021

Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre October 21, 2021

Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre October 21, 2021

The first show in Victoria BC at the Mary Winspear Centre after the Covid-19 lockdown of music venues - restricted to 50% capacity and only to fully vaccinated patrons. Another SOLD OUT show!

Blue Frog Studios - January 17 & 18, 2020

Blue Frog Studios - January 17 & 18, 2020

Blue Frog Studios - January 17 & 18, 2020

Four SOLD OUT shows at West Coast Chicago's first appearance at Blue Frog Studios. 

A Celebration of the Music of Chicago

 Formed in 1967, Chicago Transit Authority recorded their first album in 1968 before shortening their name to Chicago. Their famous self-description as simply “a rock and roll band with horns” simplified what was actually a remarkable fusion of classical, jazz,  R & B, and pop music.

The only musical act to name each album with a successive number starting with Chicago 3, (Chicago Transit Authority was #1, Chicago was #2). Chicago has sold over 100 million of them and remains to this day within the Top Ten of all artists of all time in terms of album sales. 


In 1971 Chicago became the first contemporary musical act to sell out Carnegie Hall for an entire week. In the US alone, Chicago has been honored with 23 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. 

Among their 21 Top-Ten singles are Questions 67 & 68, Beginnings, Make Me Smile, 25 or 6 to 4, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, I’m a Man, Saturday in the Park, Dialogue, Feelin’ Stronger Everyday, If You Leave Me Now, Hard to Say I'm Sorry just to name a few. 

West Coast Chicago is a group of musicians who share a mutual admiration for the legendary rock band CHICAGO.  Each player is dedicated to recreating the sound, energy, and intensity of every song musically and vocally.  Within their repertoire, you’ll find hit after hit, and Chicago has a dizzying number of them.  


The multimedia show is a combination of video, graphics, and texts, heightening the audience experience and complementing the stories behind the lyrics.   


West Coast Chicago will appeal to all ages, especially to those who were listening to the radio and buying Chicago albums during their peak years in the ’70s and '80s. Indeed, West Coast Chicago truly is “A Celebration Of The Music Of Chicago”   


Don’t miss this phenomenal tribute to CHICAGO!

A legacy of Rock, Horns, & Hits! 

VIDEOS

Dialogue (Chicago) - LIVE IN CONCERT

This classic Chicago song takes the form of a dialogue between two characters discussing the state of the world and all the troubles. Listen with intent to the timeless lyrics.  


May music always be a medium to help break down barriers and provoke moments of reflection in our thoughts and in our actions to enable us to show more compassion, full of curiosity, enthusiasm, and empathy to unite us all!  

You're the Inspiration (Chicago)

It's the friends we meet along life's road who help us appreciate the journey.  The past year (2020) led us to adapt to a world filled with unknowns. As we shift our musical journey, we also nourish our passion and love for music. We're in this together during these challenging times. 


To show our appreciation, we have added a classic hit song to our repertoire -- You're the Inspiration!    

Old Days (Chicago)

We wanted to recreate a universal memory experience with “Old Days”.  Our hope is that this video evokes happy memories of “fun days filled with simple pleasures” that may just get you up and dancing! 


May you have as much fun watching as we had in the making of this "Old Days" video. 

Saturday in the Park (Chicago)

As our west coast summer winds down with mornings getting cooler,  may Saturday in the Park warm your heart and remind you of the sweet memories of summer.  


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A Celebration Of The Music Of Chicago

West Coast Chicago - Band Profiles

Vocal Line Up

singing the Chicago songs made famous by Robert Lamm, Terry Kath, and Peter Cetera

Paul Clarke

Musical Director Keyboards, Vocals,

When Chicago came onto the world stage, Paul fell in love with the jazz-rock phenomena. In West Coast Chicago he gets to bring Robert Lamm’s keyboard parts to life. Throughout his career, Paul has been a keyboardist and vocalist in rock, progressive and country-rock bands performing both covers and originals.

Mon Gonzales

Lead Guitar, Vocals

Mon is a multi-instrumentalist with the guitar being his primary instrument. As a global touring and studio musician Mon has played in multiple original and cover bands. Following a successful stint as a session musician, Mon released two original music albums with the band Headland as the composer, producer, and musical director prior to joining West Coast Chicago.

Mon performs the vocal and guitar parts of Terry Kath in West Coast Chicago.

Scott Driscoll

Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

When Chicago formed in ‘67 Scott was beginning school. By the release of their Greatest Hits album, he got his first acoustic guitar.  He learned “Wishing You Were Here” on the end of his bed. He never dreamt he would someday perform Chicago music on stage. In 2017 that dream came true.


Horn Section

replicating the sounds of James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider

Greg Farrugia

Trombone, Percussion, BG Vocals

Greg was trained as a classical trombone player but is at home playing in most music idioms. He has performed with orchestras, show bands, jazz ensembles and modern music groups in Ontario and British Columbia, has toured Europe as a soloist, and has shared the stage with international stars including Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, and the Temptations. 

Garth Balint

Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion

 A lifetime aficionado of great horn bands, Garth brings a wealth of experience to West Coast Chicago. He's played trumpet and flugelhorn in military bands, chamber music groups, symphony orchestra, jazz bands, musical theatre and several R&B bands. Garth is particularly fond of the complex music of Chicago.

Graham Howell

Saxophone, Flute, Percussion

Graham's passion for all-things-saxophone inspired him to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree at UBC.  

Soon after music school a variety of professional adventures ensued. Touring extensively across Canada and the western United States, Graham performed with Skaboom, the Powder Blues, jazz beat poet Ralph, and Canadian pop legend Lee Aaron.  

Graham has wonderful memories of his first-ever rock concert, Chicago at the Pacific Coliseum.

Rhythm Section

the rhythmic energy that drives the feel and groove

Mike Crean

Drums

Mike has been playing on the Vancouver scene for many years with such bands as Shadowfax, Portrait, and Redline. He also has played on numerous original recording projects. 

Mike first played with Paul in high school and played some Chicago songs sharing Paul's dream of someday playing in a tribute to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.

Graham Clark

Bass

 A graduate of McGill University with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, Graham has been playing professionally since the age of 14. A well rounded musician, he plays both electric bass and double bass in Top 40 bands, big bands, small group jazz, musical theatre and symphony orchestras. With it's combination of high powered horns and hard hitting rhythm section Graham really enjoys playing the music of Chicago.

Victoria Gonzales

Multimedia Director & Publicist

The innovative video production enhancing the musical journey and audience experience is the brainchild of Victoria, West Coast Chicago's Multimedia Director & Publicist.  She is the driving force that leads the band's branding & media strategies, web development, video production,  print & digital marketing.    

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WEST COAST CHICAGO - EPK

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