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Big Guitars from Memphis puts on one of the most comprehensive shows from around the area. We are the place for American music, twang guitar, and lots of fun.
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- They aren't really from Memphis, but their music sounds like it. Big Guitars From Memphis plays a variety of country, rockabilly, bluegrass, and great standards. Read More »
New CD
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Big Guitars from Memphis is getting ready to release a new album in summer 2011 with a tour of Europe in early 2012. Rick Lindy and John Ivan have been busy with their Duo.
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About Us
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Formed by Atlantic Records’ "off broadway" guitarist John Ivan.
Rick Lindy on vocals,
John Pazdan on Turner 5string,
and Sal Monaco on drums
HONORS
-Winner of MUSICIAN Magazine’s Best Unsigned Band contest
-Nominated two years in a row as Best Country Act by NACA’s National Conference
-Nominated for Best Group of the year by Chicago Music Awards
HAVE HEADLINED
Navy Pier Concert Series, SXSW Music showcase, Harley Davidson 90th anniversary, Molde Norway Roots Fest, Molde Norway Blues fest, Nibe Fest(DK), Skanderborg Fest(DK), European tours including: UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Faeroe Islands, The Park West, Sheffield Garden Walk, New York’s Central Park summer stage, Schuba’s, World’s Largest Block Party, Taste of Chicago, World’s Largest New Year’s Eve Party (Hyatt), Milwaukee Summerfest, Minneapolis State Fair, Dubuque Riverfest, Rockford on the Waterfront, Racine Harbor Fest, Taste of Minnesota, Naperville Last Fling, Halsted Street Days, Wisconsin State Fair, Palomino Club(Winnepeg), Wauconda Fest, Elmhust Fest, Elmwood Park Fest, Oak Park Fest, River Grove Fest, Crystal Lake concerts, Schaumburg concerts,Geneva Fest, Lindenhurst Fest, Moline Riverfest, Ottawa Riverfest, Wicker Park Green Fest, Wilmette Fest and the list goes on…
AS WELL AS OPENED FOR MAJOR RECORDING ACTS
| Dwight Yoakum Buck Owens Junior Brown Billy Swan Roy Orbison Johnny Cash Rodney Crowell Dixie Dreggs Fabulous Thunderbirds |
Hellecasters Kinky Friedman Billy Bremner Son Seals Lonnie Brooks Big Town Playboys Steve Forbert Kevin Welch Hal Ketchum |
The Jordanaires Kelly Willis Robert Gordon Flying Burrito Brothers Jo-el Sonnier Monte Warden The Bodeans The Carter Family Marshall Tucker Band |
RECORDINGS
Ten Most Wanted (2000) Plan 9 (1998), Best of…(1997), Eightball (1996), Sevens (1995), Mighty Combo (1994), Big Hat (1993), Welcome to Muscle Country (1992), Twang City (1991), License Plates (1990)
PEOPLE ARE TALKING
"The only band I’d get out of bed to see… and made a dream come true."
Lin Brehmer, WXRT Chicago
"How did those Big Guitars get up so early and play so well…they sound great!"
Pete Townsend (The Who) as interviewed by Kevin Matthews
"the best guitarist in the midwest…"
Steve Dahl, WKQX Chicago
"Truly a fabulous musical experience and quite simply… they rock."
Buzz Kilman, WLUP Chicago
"...Chicago’s top roots-oriented band"
Chicago Magazine
"As long as there are bands like Big Guitars playing, there will be a reason to go out and hear live music"
Dave Hoekstra, Chicago Sun Times
"Big Guitars plays with the attitude of a young Johnny Cash"
Myron Cohen, Wembley Arena Promoter
"...sure are different from other bands, I loved it"
Kyle Lehning, President of Asylum Records & Randy Travis’ producer
"Your sound is fantastic"
JR Ewing & Lt. Nelson (actor Larry Hagman) at the Harley Davidson Rally
"Songs played with fire and intensity, Chicago has finally spawned a top notch act."
Illinois Entertainer
"Heard a two song demo and booked the band immediately along with the Dixie Dregs and the response was great."
John Ertl, Festival Events, Inc
"Here are some great musicians in Chicago…it sounds darn good…a suitcase and a guitar…that’s fun"
Kevin Matthews, WLUP Chicago
Media
Music
- Big Guitars from Memphis - Wheels
- Spaceman Stomp
- Big Guitars from Memphis - Nuages
- Big Guitars from Memphis - It’s so Easy
- Big Guitars from Memphis - Flintstones
- Big Guitars from Memphis - Blues for Al
Video
- Big Guitars 2010 live
- Youtube video fix the plane & hillbilly weekend instrumentals
- You Tube Video- It’s So Easy live
- YouTube Video It’s So Easy (vocals)
- fix the plane & hillbilly weekend in Austria
- YouTube video Wheels & Notta Lotta People (vocals)
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Book Us
If you’re interested in booking Big Guitars from Memphis for your next event, please call Bass-Schuler at 773-481-2600. We look forward to hearing from you!