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.
Band Source
East Coast Tour April 1 – April 8
I'll be playing with the Balkan, brass, punk, jazz freak out band called Black Bear Combo at these spots next week. There are a ton of great lineups in each city so please check their page for more information. April 1 - Southgate House Revival Newport, KY April 2 - Howlers Coyote Cafe Pittsburgh, PA... Continue Reading →
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.
Beethoven Festival Chicago
Last week on Friday September 14th the Chicago Beethoven Festival commissioned several producers and popular acts to write and perform music inspired by themes from Beethoven's third symphony in a series called the Rocketelle Project. I was honored to perform my own music featuring myself on trumpet and electronics and saxophonist Anthony... Continue Reading →
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 →
Stephen Paul Smoker and Ripe Fruit
Stephen Paul Smoker just released his long awaited album Ripe Fruit on Kilo Records and it is looking and sounding great! Be sure to check out the vinyl on sale here. I had the pleasure of recording with the Pilsen band and will join the stage with them at the Empty Bottle on Friday April 27th... 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 →
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.
A new synth, new video, collaboration and a new remix!
Analog instruments have added a whole new richness to the sound of my music. The Roland Juno provides that warm classic tone used in the music of groups such as Sigur Ros and Justice. A vintage synthesizer compares to computer generated sounds as Belgian dark chocolate would compare to a snickers bar. Synths have recently... Continue Reading →
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Gerald Bailey | Trumpet & Music Production 