| West 34 - Short history of the band |
| West 34 was conceived in late Summer 2007. After performing in many bands over the years, band leader Dave Johnson decided he wanted to put together his own band and play the kind of music he wanted to play. With a little help from friends, Dave put together a band that all the players would be proud of. The result is West 34 a collection of rock solid raw talent and many years experience on the Chicago music scene. The vision for the band is to cover some of the greatest rock, blues/electric blues & pop songs ever recorded while working out some great original ideas in rehearsal as well as in front of a live audience. We are a fully equipped band that owns its own PA System and lighting rig. We are ready to play anytime or anywhere as long as there is power (we do not own our own generator). Please check out our website where you will find song samples, videos, band bios, photos and schedule information. West 34 is managed by Uncle Freddy (Fred Gade) and he is the man to contact concerning all things West 34. Email him by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. West 34 is available for private parties, outdoor festivals, corporate events and of course club work. We hope to see you out at one of the upcoming shows. If you are a fan of good music, you will be blown away by this band.....we GUARANTEE it! Click here to email Uncle Freddy! |
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| Next Show - Saturday July 18th - 9 pm J Riley's American Cafe 801 E. Roosevelt Rd - Lombard, IL |
From the Morris Daily Herald: Taste of Greater Coal City:
“After the band started and after things started cooling down, you could see a lot of
people coming back again,” Cora said. “The band was awesome and the crowd was
really yelling and screaming for them."
As day gave way to evening and darkness began to crawl in, Cora estimates that
approximately 200 people were there to see the band.
“After the band started and after things started cooling down, you could see a lot of
people coming back again,” Cora said. “The band was awesome and the crowd was
really yelling and screaming for them."
As day gave way to evening and darkness began to crawl in, Cora estimates that
approximately 200 people were there to see the band.
| Recent Press |
| West 34 |
From www.CenterStageChicago.com:
Taking its name from Illinois Route 34, West 34 Blue is a spin-off of classic rock cover
band, West 34. Led by soulful strummer Dave "Big Wave" Johnson, West 34 sticks to a
good five decades of everything from the Beatles to Van Halen, while the ‘Blue’
incarnation sticks with a more select crew, like Howlin’ Wolf and Eddie Taylor. Either
way it’s cheap, filthy, chase-it-with-a-shot of-whiskey, nostalgic fun.
Read the rest: http://www.centerstagechicago.com/events/music/detail.cfm?ID=197485
Taking its name from Illinois Route 34, West 34 Blue is a spin-off of classic rock cover
band, West 34. Led by soulful strummer Dave "Big Wave" Johnson, West 34 sticks to a
good five decades of everything from the Beatles to Van Halen, while the ‘Blue’
incarnation sticks with a more select crew, like Howlin’ Wolf and Eddie Taylor. Either
way it’s cheap, filthy, chase-it-with-a-shot of-whiskey, nostalgic fun.
Read the rest: http://www.centerstagechicago.com/events/music/detail.cfm?ID=197485
Todays Date is:
"Big Wave" Dave
Tim
Aaron
Hank
Friday July 10, 2009 *Private Party* 2nd Annual Body Shop Jam INVITATION ONLY!! Saturday July 18 2009 - 9pm J Riley's American Cafe 801 E. Roosevelt Rd Lombard, IL 60148 630-652-0624 J. Riley's My Space Page Friday July 24, 2009 - 10pm Bada Brew 802 Theodore St Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-726-3401 myspace.com/BadaBrewBar Saturday July 25 2009 - 9:30pm Miss Kitty's Saloon 634 E. Ogden Naperville IL 60563 630-357-2420 www.MissKittysNaperville.com Saturday August 1, 2009 - 9pm Stardust Bowl 37 E. Lorraine Dr Addison, IL 60101 630-833-1040 www.BowlBowlBowl.com Sunday August 2, 2009 - 7PM Concert In The Park Series Mokena Park Dist - Main Park 10925 LaPorte Rd Mokena IL 60448 708-390-2401 www.MokenaPark.com Saturday August 15, 2009 - 10pm Brixies 9526 Ogden Ave Brookfield IL 60513 708-387-0050 www.Brixies.com Saturday August 22, 2009 - 9pm West 34 Blue Show Willowbrook Bowl 735 E. Plainfield Rd Willowbrook IL 60527 630-325-1746 www.Willowbrook-Bowl.com Sunday September 6, 2009 Private Party Car Show and BBQ Sunday September 13, 2009 Brookfield Chamber Pig Roast Kiwanis Park 8820 Brookfield Ave Brookfield, IL 60513 www.BrookfieldChamber.net Saturday Sept 19, 2009 - 10pm Papa T's Pizza & Pub 7130 W. 79th St Burbank IL 60459 708-233-7740 www.PapaTPizza.com/Burbank/ Wednesday Sept 30, 2009 Special Blues Night Location & Time TBA Uncle Freddy turns 50! |