Lucas Gillan's Many Blessings (opening for the Soul Message Band)
The California Clipper, 1002 N. California Ave., Chicago, Illinois
My original jazz quartet, Many Blessings, will be making our California Clipper debut on Saturday, May 14. The Clipper is one of my favorite bars in Chicago. I played a weekly rockabilly gig there in 2007-2008, after I first moved to town (!), but this will be my first chance to bring my own group there. We're excited to be opening up for a group that features some of the best musicians in Chicago, the Soul Message Band.
Many Blessings plays one set at 8:30, followed by the Soul Message Band. $10 cover
Many Blessings is: Quentin Coaxum, trumpet; Jim Schram, tenor sax; Dan Thatcher, bass; yrs trly, drums
The Soul Message Band is: Chris Foreman, Hammond B3 Organ; Greg Rockingham, drums; Lee Rothenberg, guitar; Greg Ward, alto sax