*The Bad Sneakers Orchestra* is a tribute band formed in 2010 by Chicago bassist Paul Martin with an ambitious mission statement: to faithfully recreate the music of Steely Dan live, as represented on their classic albums. This goal necessitated a very large 14-piece ensemble, so that multiple keys and guitar parts, intricate vocal harmonies, and rich horn textures could be realized. After 10+ years of performances (with time off for Covid) the band is at its’ peak, offering the signature Fagen/Becker compositions with a casual aplomb and precision. (They make it look easy. It’s not.) And despite the fastidious attention paid to the recorded material, the members inevitably bring their individual voiceprints to bear within the framework of a cover tune.
A number of Chicago legends have guest starred with the Sneakers over the years, including fusion guitarists Ernie Denov, Chris Siebold, and Mike Pinto, vocalists Mike Harvey (who appeared on 2 Steely Dan albums and a Donald Fagen solo album), Cheryl Wilson (Peabo Bryson, Bertie Higgins), gospel sensation Tina Crawley, and saxophonist Steve Eisen. The charter members are top-drawer Chicago musicians, with decades of experience performing with some of the greatest names in the music industry.
CoryaYo Sound Bath (10/17/24-10/17/24)
La Fete du Funk (10/18/24-10/18/24)
A Night of Artistry: Anna Soltys CD Release Show, Vivian Garcia, Ami Saraiya/Shirley Rogiers (10/19/24-10/19/24)
Wilma Rueda presents Journey through South America featuring Pianist Ching-Fen Lee (10/30/24-10/30/24)
Miguel de León and his Latin Jazz Band (11/6/24-11/6/24)
André Mehmari (11/24/24-11/24/24)
Epiphany Center for the Arts is at 201 S Ashland Ave , Chicago, IL.
Indigo X Tromblau (10/13/24-10/13/24)
Alanna Matty with Pillow Fite (10/9/24-10/9/24)
Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic (10/9/24-10/9/24)
RE;SET: mind, body, soul (10/2/24-10/2/24)
Fly Club proudly presents CLASH (9/29/24-9/29/24)
Jorge Luis Pacheco (9/26/24-9/26/24)
Henry Carpender (9/19/24-9/19/24)
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artist Scholarship Showcase (8/29/24-8/29/24)
44: the Obama Musical (8/7/24-8/17/24)
The Weight of Light (4/27/24-4/27/24)
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The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | ||
Million Dollar Quartet
Stolp Island Theatre (9/15 - 12/29) | ||
Orphans
Parker Players Theater Company (10/25 - 11/10) | ||
Halloween Concert - What Are You Afraid Of? Presented by Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion
DankHaus German American Cultural Center (10/31 - 10/31) CONCERT | ||
Noises Off
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (9/12 - 10/27) | ||
My Kind of Christmas
Palos Village Players (11/15 - 11/23) HOLIDAY SHOW NEW COMEDY
PHOTOS
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DREAMGIRLS
The Seven Thirty Theatre (12/6 - 12/7) | ||
Shucked
CIBC Theatre (1/7 - 1/19) | ||
Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton
Raue Center For The Arts (3/22 - 3/22) | ||
The Marriage of Figaro
Lyric Opera House (11/9 - 11/30) | ||
Re-Writing the Declaration
The Center for Performing Arts (11/1 - 11/3) | ||
LOVE Happens
The Center for Performing Arts (2/8 - 2/8) | ||
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