windy city rev & the hootenanny band
- Perform dance tunes - classic & southern rock, swinging blues, and country western music, both covers & full throttle original songs. Every show is guaranteed fun for everyone - all ages!
- Windy City Rev & The Hootenanny Band - only perform at select venues and special events. If you want to see Windy City Rev & The Hootenanny Band look closely at the Tour Dates web page.
THE MUSIC
- After years of performing Rock and R&B music all over Chicago, the band is now featuring frontman Rich aka Windy City Rev, and their talented line-up of musicians performing revved-up guitar-driven Country Western music complemented by multiple singers, harmonica, and saxophone.
- The band rolls up their sleeves at every live performance and leans into the music. Occasionally the musician lineup will include fiddle and keyboards giving them a full-on live concert sound.
THE SONGS
- A lot of the band's songs are about blue-collar pride. Their set list includes newly penned originals and old-school covers written and performed by artists like Garth Brooks, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Brooks & Dunn, Hootie & The Blow Fish, Chris Stapleton, and Asleep at The Wheel.
- Plus classic & southern rock dance songs by The Doors, Rolling Stones, and Allman Brothers.
THE MESSAGE
What's the back story? It's pretty simple ... the band has been performing for years all over Chicago at House of Blues Chicago, Joe's Live & Bub City Rosemont and they have been featured at Joe's on Weed St. "Rooftop Concert Series". For the hootenanny shows the band focuses on performing dance music.
Going back in time, Rev's music roots came from Pikeville, Kentucky, home to spectacular mountain scenery and stars like Loretta Lynn and Chris Stapleton, this classic Kentucky road trip will sing through your memories long after your journey has ended. For country music fans, the hills and hollers surrounding U.S. 23 are hallowed ground. Music and storytelling traditions run deep in this part of Kentucky, which has produced more hit country artists than any other region per capita, including Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, The Judds, Chris Stapleton, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tom T. Hall, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Dwight Yoakam, and Patty Loveless.
What is a Hootenanny? A hootenanny is a term that originated in the USA and is used to describe a casual gathering or performance featuring music, often with participants playing acoustic instruments and engaging in communal singing. It's an informal and lively social event where people come together to share music, typically associated with a fun, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere.
Who are the Hootenanny Band musicians? The Hootenanny Band is a musical collective driven by Rev that includes many new and old musician friends. The name reflects the band's style and personality, which is guaranteed to be memorable for the audience.
THE BAND
- Windy City Rev & The Hootenanny Band emerged from an established group that has 8 online releases streaming worldwide and has performed multiple times overseas, plus all over Chicagoland including Joe's Live Rosemont, Bub City Rosemont, Joe's on Weed Street, and House of Blues Chicago.
- The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Rich "Rev", he's a triple threat on vocals, harmonica, and guitar. Rich was given the nickname "Rev" as a young musician because of his revved-up style of music and live performances. He started out performing in Denver, Colorado at the early age of 19 and eventually ended up in Chicago where he has performed with the Windy City Rev Ups and alongside many of Chicagoland's top-ranked musicians. His commanding stage presence and high-energy band of musicians will be featured at every live show!
- The band's sound is driven by a thundering rhythm section, full-throttle guitars, and soulful harmonica playing. Their songs feature a kaleidoscope of rock, swinging blues, dance, and country music, both covers and originals.
- Their music takes inspiration from all types of folk singers, southern rock legends, and country music icons.
new PROGRAMMING & FAN CLUB
- Check out the band's new programming featured on this page - posters & logos. Coming soon, more social media and new original Windy City Rev & The Hootenanny Band music.
- If you want to see more of The Hootenanny Band lineup and join our growing fan club, please let us know!
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WINDY CITY REV
WINDY CITY REV &
THE HOOTENANNY BAND
REVVED-UP ROCK, BLUES, DANCE, AND COUNTRY MUSIC
