Word on the Street – Jan. 19

[singlepic id=136 w=100 h=220 float=left]Phil Vassar helped Chicago kick the year off right. Even without a full band, Phil Vassar made the first “live country” concert of the year a hit. Accompanied by a zebra striped piano and two members of his band, Vassar pleased the ecstatic crowed with … [Read more...]

Top 10 Albums of 2009

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It’s that time a year again when it seems like all of the major publications start posting their “Year in Reviews” and “Top 10 Best”.  Some are even posting “decade in review” this year. In the spirit of the season, I started scouring through the last 12 months of new albums to … [Read more...]

Katie Quick Be the Change

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Local artist Katie Quick to release debut album, Be the Change The road to Nashville notoriety is often long and difficult but local country music singer and songwriter Katie Quick is in it for the long haul. An Evergreen Park native, Quick has quit her job as a school teacher to concentrate on … [Read more...]

Chicago’s Lucky Town!

Concert Alert: When it comes to country music in Chicago, the six member band, Lucky Town, has the Windy City covered. The West Suburban based country band, is the combined talent of six Illinois artists, Andrew Jess, Amy Carlson and Mike Aquino on lead vocals and Matt Marvic on the drums, Chris … [Read more...]

Music City Soul, Windy City Attitude

Music City Soul, Windy City Attitude By Mark Gregory Whether she is singing her heart out or just holding a conversation, there is one simple word that can sum up country music hopeful Jessica Erin - Genuine. An up-and-coming singer with a southern-influenced sound and Midwestern … [Read more...]

Local Artist Section Introduces: Megan Nicole

Even though she is still in high-school, this talented 17-year-old recently recorded her first self-titled Country Music album in Nashville and performed at the Chicago Country Music Festival. Megan Nicole, a life-long resident of Valparaiso, Ind. has a natural talent for country music and … [Read more...]

Local Talent

Local Artists/Promoters: CountryMusicChicago.com is looking for local, country music focused talent.  If you are an artist, or represent an artist or band that resides in the greater Chicago area.  Please e-mail info@countrymusicchicago.com. … [Read more...]