CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO!
Support LIVE MUSIC and the venues that promote the arts!
Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Country Fest
Albion Fairgrounds
music 9:10 - 10:00 PM
https://www.mrpmcountryfest.com/canadian-heritage-stage
Ribfest - Langley
McLeod Athletic Park
5687 Johnston Townline Rd.
Langley, BC
Summer Sunday Concert Series
Rocky Point Park
2800 Murray St,
Port Moody, BC
music 2:00 PM
Mary Winspear Centre
Charlie White Theatre
2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney BC
Tickets available now:
Tidemark Theatre
1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River BC
Another SOLD OUT event for West Coast Chicago!
West Coast Chicago SOLD OUT 4 shows at their return engagement at Blue Frog Studios.
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!
Four SOLD OUT shows at West Coast Chicago's first appearance at Blue Frog Studios.
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’s combination of video, graphics, and texts, heightens the audience experience complimenting the stories behind the lyrics.
West Coast Chicago will appeal to all ages, and 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!
WEST COAST CHICAGO - EPK
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nS7nNabz7jV98URuAktLIt'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!
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.
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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singing the Chicago songs made famous by Robert Lamm, Terry Kath, and Peter Cetera
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 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.
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.
replicating the sounds of James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider
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.
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.
Bryan has a Master’s degree in saxophone and has performed on saxophone, flute and clarinet in Canada, the USA, Europe and Asia in all styles of music from Rock, to Musical Theatre and Classical. He has shared the stage with notable musicians such as PJ Perry, Doc Serverinsen and the Temptations.
the rhythmic energy that drives the feel and groove
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.
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.
The innovative video production enhancing the musical journey and audience experience is the brainchild of West Coast Chicago's Publicist and Media Director, Victoria Gonzales. She is the driving force that leads the band's branding & media strategies, web development, video production, print & digital marketing.
Do you have questions, want to book a show, or collaborate? Reach out and let's make magic happen.
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