LISTEN TO LIVE SAMPLES Nicholas Barron: Vocals, Words & Guitar Nicholas is a highly celebrated Chicago singer- songwriter, known for his soulful voice, acrobatic singing, gutsy guitar playing and remarkable Heavyweight Respect Old Dog Jam Devil Dog improvisation. James Taylor called him “undeniable!” (N. Barron) (N. Barron) (Improv) Freestyle Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns says he’s “the (N. Barron) real deal.” WXRT’s Richard Milne called his records with Swimmer, “The best records from Chicago!” The Strapping Owls are an energetic trio known for melding influence and improvisation into Fred “The Beervangelist” Bueltmann: soulful original music, raucous interpretations Sousaphone Fred’s musical roots start in Chicago where he founded of traditional tunes, & inspired, spontaneously- the band Uncle Heavy and the Seeing Eye Horns. His composed jams. unique brand of electric sousaphone blends rock and roll, funk and R & B with assertiveness and ingenuity. Nicholas Barron and/or The Strapping Owls have Larry Beers: Drums shared the stage with such notable acts as Larry is a versatile and prolific drummer in the Chicago The B-52s, Al Green, BB King,The Meters, The Neville area, playing percussion with a myriad of local and Brothers, The Subdudes, Dark Star Orchestra, Medeski, national artist’s across many styles, inlcuding Mucca Martin and Wood, Jon Cleary, Buckwheat Zydeco, Buddy Pazza, Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, Michael McDermott, Guy, James Cotton, Karl Denson, Widespread Panic, Ezra Furman, Ben Joseph and a host of others. His history Charlie Hunter, Rebirth Brass Band, Luke Winslow King, includes Sonia Dada, Uncle Heavy and the Seeing Eye and the Kyle Hollingsworth Band Horns as well as the Charming Beggars.

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