Migration Climate was one of Endless Crate's favorite albums of 2023. The record was included alongside a list of great artists including El Michels Affair, Black Thought, Kassa Overall, Heliocentrics, Gaslamp Killer, The Circling Sun, Pachyman and fellow Potions Records collaborator Harry James Brenner. Here's what they had to say: "With Migration Climate, Gerald Bailey masterfully... Continue Reading →
Mono
Had a wonderful time recording trumpet on a new Mono record produced by Steve Albini. Intense, beautiful music.
Father John Misty at Auditorium Theater
Last night I had the opportunity to play with the great Father John Misty in a beautiful theater. Always an honor to play for such an attentive audience. Amazing show!
The Walkmen at the Vic Theater Friday Janurary 18th
http://youtu.be/bVFtIYk3b6c I'll be playing trumpet in the Walkmen horn section this evening. I hope they kill it like they did at pitchfork a few years ago. They even bring their very own piano with them everywhere they travel.
A Time for Livin
It's nice to witness such a positive display of unity amongst original bands in the Chicago area for a good cause. Last night a handful of groups pulled together to benefit students for a free Tibet in memory of it's director and member of the Beastie Boys, Adam "MCA" Yauch. Each group took on the... Continue Reading →
Hollows Sophomore LP Available April 10th
I don't think anyone who checked out Zooey Deschanel's band She and Him at Millennium Park in Chicago a few summers back would forget the killer girl band that opened up the show. I've been lucky to run into the members of Hollows a few more times since then both playing with JC Brooks... Continue Reading →
Gerald Bailey | Trumpet & Music Production 