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CREDENTIALS 1 + FAN CLUB CD 2 + ON-LINE CD's & 21 MP3'S 10 + ON-LINE VIDEO'S & DVD'S 15 + YEARS OF PRO EXPERIENCE 150 + MUSIC VENUES IN CHICAGO & USA 200 + POPULAR COVER SONGS & ORIGINALS 1,500 + LIVE PERFORMANCES, EVENTS & FESTIVALS Coming Soon - 2 New CD's - Acoustic &
Electric! FESTIVALS
& SPECIAL EVENTS: PARTIAL LIST - Contact Hitmaker Promotions for more information. 2010 - TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing on the Best Buy Stage at one of Chicago's
largest music events. Sponsored by Best Buy. 2010 - CHICAGO BLUES
FESTIVAL - Performing at the House of Blues Tent - Acoustic Show! 2010 - HOUSE OF BLUES - Performing regularly
at the Chicago HOB on the Back Porch Stage! Special events included Mardi Gras! 2010 - US CELLUAR FIELD - Performing live at the Chicago White
Sox game! 2009 - CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON SERIES
- Selected as one of Chicago's "Top Performers" to perform on 1 of 13 stages, headliner Five For Fighting! 2010 - MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL - Performing for the 7th time at one of the largest
festivals in Will County, IL. 2010
- THORR BENEFIT RIDE -Run With The Big Dogs! 2010 - 10TH ANNUAL WINGS BENEFIT RIDE 2010 - ALR POKER RUN - Performing at one of the top bike runs in
N. IL. 2009 - MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL - Performing for the 6th time at one of the largest festivals in Will County,
IL. 2009 - HOUSE OF BLUES - Performing on one of Chicago's top stages, the Chicago HOB Back Porch Stage! 2009 - TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing on the Best Buy Stage at one
of Chicago's largest music events. Headlining and autographing CD's after the show! Sponsored by Best Buy. 2009 - CHICAGO ROCK N' ROLL HALF MARATHON SERIES - Selected as one of Chicago's "Top Performers" to perform on 1 of 13 stages, headliner Susan Tedeschi. 2009 - RICHMOND DAYS - Performing at the annual music & food festival! 2009 - MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL - Performing for the 5th time at one of the largest festivals
in Will County, IL. 2009 - REMEMBER ME BENEFIT RIDE 2009 - 9TH ANNUAL WINGS BENEFIT RIDE 2009 - THORR BENEFIT RIDE 2008 - CREEKSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL - Performing at one of the largest music festivals in N. W. IL! 2008 - LIGHT THE NIGHT CHARITY BENEFIT 2008 - 8TH ANNUAL WINGS BENEFIT RIDE 2008 - SAVE-A-VET BENEFIT RIDE 2008 - THORR BENEFIT RIDE 2008 - TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing on the BEST BUY STAGE (Live In Chicago CD Release Event) 2007 - PRIDE OF THE FOX RIVERFEST - Performing in St. Charles, IL on the Harris Riverside Stage, 3 days of music, fun and 45,000 people! 2007 - CREEKSIDE BLUES & BIKE FESTIVAL - Performing at one of the largest Blues & Bike festivals, 3 days of blues, bikes & fun! 2007 to 2004 - MONTGOMERY SUMMER FESTIVAL 2006 - RICHTON PARK BLUES & BONES FESTIVAL - Sharing the stage with headliner Koko Taylor, Jimmy Burns, Lurrie Bell and many other top Chicago blues acts! 2006 - FUN RUN FESTIVAL - Sponsored by N.E.W. 200 2004 - CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL - Featured new artist on the Best Buy Showcase Stage. The world's largest free blues festival! 2003 - ARTIST OF THE WALL FESTIVAL - Performing at one of Chicago's largest art festivals 2002 to 2003- Performing at small venues all over Illinois, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania & Texas! 2001 - TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing Rock n' Roll on the Fox TV Entertainment Stage! 2000 - TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing Rock n' Roll on the Fox TV Entertainment Stage! REVIEWS, PRESS & AWARDS: PRESS - Check out the Press & Reviews web page for more write ups! 2009 - TOP 10 NOMINEE BEST R&B GROUP - Suburban Nitelife Readers
Poll 2009 - TOP 10 NOMINEE BEST BLUES BAND - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll 2008 - TASTE OF CHICAGO - Performing on the Best Buy Stage at one of Chicago's largest music
events. Sponsored by Best Buy. 2008 - WASSUP LOCAL MAGAZINE - Press: This band is always seen performing with great professionalism! They are straight forward musicians with a variety and range of cover songs and originals that are sure to please most everyone! These veterans are able to deliver classic rock, blues, dance & swing tunes as well as R&B hits. If you have the chance and want to experience Chicago style blues, rock and more, don't miss the opportunity to see WCRU! 2008 - WORLDWIDE CD DISTRIBUTION & RADIO AIR PLAY - Released "Live in Chicago" CD & "Swing Out Chicago" CD. Major distribution on www.CDBaby.com & www.iTUNES.com. Radio Air Play: Featured in Europe, S. America and USA. Locally featured on numerous suburban stations and every Wed. on the Round Lake Radio station WRLR 98.3 FM - Richie Big Time DJ. 2008 - SUBURBAN NITELIFE MAGAZINE - Press: The Windy City Rev Ups, on the map with not only one, but two CD's. 2008 - ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER - Press: Chicago's largest music publication! The Windy City Rev Ups just released the "Live in Chicago" CD. 2007 - "WINNER" BEST R&B GROUP - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll 2007 - CROSSROADS BLUES SOCIETY - CD Review: One of the top bands! 2006 - "WINNER" BEST BLUES BAND - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll 2006 - BLUES MATTERS - CD Review: UK Music Publication. The energy is definitely there, the performances and the choice of material, a mixture of covers and originals, the result is a good album that show the band will provide a great evenings entertainment. 2006 - ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER - Press: More good news! 2005 - 2ND PLACE BEST BLUES BAND - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll 2005 - 4TH PLACE BEST R&B BAND - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll 2005 - SUBURBAN NITELIFE MAGAZINE - Press: More good press! 2004 - TOP 5 NOMINEE BEST BLUES BANDS - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll 2004 - TOP 5 NOMINEE BEST SOLO PERFORMERS - Suburban Nitelife Readers Poll POPULAR COVERS & SONG CONTEST WINNING ORIGINALS: PARTIAL LIST - Contact Hitmaker Promotions for more information. 2009 - TOP 15 FINALIST - WE BELIEVE THE MOVIE - Voted out of 100's
of band's into Top 15, Cub's Baseball Team & City of Chicago "We Believe The Movie" CD compilation. Song:
Swing Out Chicago. 2007 to 2005 - GARAGEBAND RECORDS - Numerous song writing contest awards! 2005 - CHARTED TOP 50 UNSIGNED ARTISTS - iSound.com 2005 - MIDWEST BEAT MAGAZINE - Selected as the Top Local CD Release! 2004 - BEST BUY CD BLUES SAMPLER - Featured on "We're Happy to Bring You the Blues" CD (10,000 Units distributed nationwide). Released By Best Buy & Redline Entertainment. LARGE MUSIC VENUES: VENUE LIST - Check out the web page Venue List for a complete list of over 150 Chicagoland venues! 2010 - CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - World famous music venue, performing on the Back Porch Stage! 2010 - BALLYDOYLE
IRISH PUB - Large westside regional music venue! 2009
- CHICAGO HOUSE OF BLUES - World famous music venue, performing on the Back Porch Stage! 2009 - MORGAN'S ON MAXWELL ST. - Located in downtown
Chicago, right where electric blues music started! 2009
- BROKEN OAR BAR & MARINA- Chicagoland's largest outdoor play ground for boaters & bikers! 2008 - FRANKIE'S BLUE ROOM - Performing
at one of Chicago's top suburban jazz, blues & swing music venues! "Swing Out Chicago" CD release party, 2nd
performance "standing room only"! 2008 - GABE'S BACKSTAGE LOUNGE - Performing all original songs from the "Swing Out Chicago" CD at one of the top music venues in Chicago! 2008 - FRANKIE'S BLUE ROOM - 1st performance "full house"! 2007 - BROKEN OAR BAR & MARINA - Chicagoland's largest outdoor play ground for boaters & bikers! SPONSORSHIPS: PARTIAL LIST - Contact Hitmaker Promotions for more information. 2009 - BEST BUY - Taste of Chicago. Retail Tent! 2009 - NEW CORPORATE SPONSOR - OCEAN EYES - Polarized Performance
Eyeware. WCRU performs exclusively in Ocean Eyes sunglasses at every outdoor show! 2008 - NORTH CHICAGO VA MED CENTER - Special Event Concert Sponsored
By: Round Lake Radio DJ "Big Time Richie" WRLR 98.3FM RADIO ACTIVE 2005 - SAM ASH BAND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - The band's official sponsor and the largest national music instrument retailer in the U.S.A. 2005 to 2002 - CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER TEAM - Performing at both Cardinal Stadium in Naperville and Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago. Sponsored by MLS - Chicago Fire Soccer Team. REFERENCES: AVAILABLE
- For private engagements, corporate events, festivals, benefits & night clubs; large or small!
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