The Heavy Sounds
LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:
THE HEAVY SOUNDS seen HERE
(show will move indoors if required due to inclement weather)
FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!
Steeped in the Soul Jazz and Funk traditions of Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, Earl Van Dyke, and Booker T & The MG’s; The Heavy Sounds testament to instrumental soul music from the 60’s and early 70’s has quite literally created a band that can say everything while saying nothing.
The Heavy Sounds are Ryan Juravic (drums), John W Lauler (bass), John Wills (Guitar), Alexander Kerwin (Alto Sax) and Pete Benson (Organ). What’s amazing about these cats is that their level of expertise in the instrumental setting is equaled and heightened by their work backing up legendary soul shouters from all over Chicago. This band has had the honor of backing up singers like Otis Clay, Syl Johnson, Renaldo Domino, Gina Bloom, Michael Avery, JC Brooks and others. Their extensive work as session musicians and backing bands has morphed this soul outfit into Chicago’s modern equivalent to the Funk Brothers.
Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
***PARKING***
There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES
