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Original Release!
Very pleased to announce the release of my first single with Cartilage Osseux Records! You can purchase and stream the new Anna Karina virtual 45 on most of the larger formats including; iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Amazon.
Belle and Sebastian April 4th and 5th
It was so nice to play a couple shows and hang with Belle and Sebastian this past weekend!
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound
Just finished up recording horns and shooting a video with JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound and Nate Lepine at Chicago Recording Company.
Tribute to Bix
In celebration of the birth of trumpeter Bix Beiderbecke, I had the honor of playing in the horn section of Josh Duffee's Graystone Monarchs at the Tribute to Bix festival in Racine, Wisconsin this afternoon. The band features the talented Andy Schumm on Cornet and members of the Fat Babies band are scattered throughout the... Continue Reading →
Great Gatsby Opening Event
It was nice to see so many beautiful people on the dance floor last night at Untitled for the Warner Bros. Gatsby release party.
Band Source
I just got my horns cleaned by Matt Johnson at Band Source. He did a stellar job! They specialize in woodwind, brass instruments, rentals, maintenance and repairs.
Charles Mantis and Everypeople Workshop at Transistor May 18th
If you are in Chicago for the NATO summit or plainly would like to avoid it Charles Mantis will be playing Transistor Friday May 18th with Everypeople Workshop. Transistor is located at 3819 N Lincoln Ave in North Center. It's just a short walk or cab ride from the Irving Park brown line stop. ... Continue Reading →
Rodan this Sunday April 8th.
I'll be playing at Rodan in Wicker Park Sunday April 8th with my new project featuring saxophonist Anthony Bruno.
A New Song!
http://youtu.be/DYvj_p_IfjU Be sure to check out Charles Mantis in Chicago Wednesday April 18th at Underground Wonder Bar.
Gerald Bailey | Trumpet & Music Production 