Rae beams from Nashville

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Jessica Rae is no stranger to the music scene. She started playing violin at the age of four, but it wasn't until recently that Jessica decided to throw her voice out into the world letting everyone know her talent didn't stop at the violin strings. With her unique voice and infectious laugh, the … [Read more...]

Original vs Covers – Got’em

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Whether You’re in the Mood for Original Songs or Familiar Tunes, Chicago’s Local Country Scene Has Got You Covered! When it comes to enjoying country music in Chicago, fans have many options. Country cover bands, as well as original artists, abound throughout the city and suburbs and can be … [Read more...]

A country Kennedy?

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For local artist Annie Kennedy, music and performing have been synchronous since she was a child. Performing in school, the church choir and even the lead role in, coincidentally, the musical of the same first name in middle school, this west suburban soon-to-be country star is aiming at building on … [Read more...]

Katie Quick: “Valley Between Love”

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Katie Quick to debut new album May 10; celebrate its release at Joe’s Bar on May 14. This former Chicago Public Schools teacher turned Nashville recording artist, Katie Quick, is no stranger to Country Music Chicago. From her early days playing for Yard Fulla Cars here in Chicagoland, to her … [Read more...]

Download for a cause

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Local country band, The Hoyle Brothers released a very special “Home for the Holidays – EP” to help support music education among Chicago’s underserved children. The Hoyle Brothers will donate 75 percent of the proceeds from online downloads of “Home For The Holidays” songs to Rock For … [Read more...]

Katie Quick – Something About the Rain

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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 pursuing a full-time career in country music and on May 1, she … [Read more...]