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Paris Kane - VocalsParis Kane - Vocals

Originally a native of New Orleans, Paris now calls Chicago her home.

After moving to Chicago, Paris began singing in churches throughout Illinois and Indiana.

Among other accomplishments, Paris has been the featured vocalist at The Playboy Club in Chicago.

Paris credits the combination of her New Orleans roots and Chicago upbringing as contributing to her sophisticated phrasing and tonal quality.

Paris' ability to get to the heart of a song with her own unique mastery of vocal musicianship is nothing short of outstanding!


Irwin Silbernik - GuitarIrwin "Murky Waters" Silbernik - Guitar

Originally a classically trained pianist, Irwin holds a Master's degree in music from the University of Illinois.

Irwin started studying piano with professors from the American Conservatory of Music at the age of seven. By the age of thirteen, Irwin was studying piano at Northwestern University, as well as continuing his studies with his professor at the American Conservatory.

Irwin took up the guitar in 1976 and subsequently fell in love with the sound of Blues and R&B.

With an established reputation of having some of the most solid rhythm chops around, Irwin has played with many of Chicago's blues legends in venues throughout the Chicago area.


Boby wolf - GuitarBobby Wolf - Guitar

Bobby has been a fixture on the Chicago music scene for over 30 years. Through the years Bobby has worked with musicians from such bands as John Mayhall, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks, Taj Mahal, Harvey Mandel and Siegel Schwall.

Some of the bands Bobby has played in include; The Spiral Staircase (I Love You More Today Than Yesterday), Mighty Joe Young, Lefty Diaz, HitsvilleUSA, and Mark Hannon Blues Band.


Dennis Ori - Bass GuitarDennis Ori - Bass Guitar

Dennis has been playing bass in North Shore area bands since the 8th grade. Some of the bands Dennis has played in (or is playing in) are 28 Mile North Band, Ship of Fools, Slackdaddies, Billy Blues Band, Mansfield Shuffle Band and, of course, In The Pocket Band.

With an established reputation of being one of the most solid bass players in the Chicago area, Dennis has become the "go to" bass player for many Chicago area bands.


Mike Lerner - Drums & VocalsMike Lerner - Drums & Vocals

Mike is another long-time Chicago musician, and continues to be one of the area's most in-demand drummers.

Along with touring as the drummer for The Beach Boys, Mike's bands have opened for many major acts.

Some of the local bands that Mike has played with include; The T.S. Henry Webb Group, Eddie Boy Band (album on MCA), and C.Y. Walkin' Band (album on Cassablanca Records).



 








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