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Guy Fricano
(songs on media player!)
The wonderfully talented
Guy Fricano has been a
regular here at the Hot or Not for many years, and he appeared TWICE
this month to support a few worthy local causes:
The American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life",
Dunes Summer Theatre,
and the Spring Valley Shelter/ Greenwich House
Benefit Dinner
We offer a special Thank You to Guy
Fricano for THREE successful charity events!
Please visit our
Charity Page for more information on the charities
invlolved.
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www.myspace.com/joelguitarallen
(songs on media player!)
Joel is a very a gifted and diverse talent that performs with guitar,
harmonica, and footboard as he sings... all at the
same time!
Be prepared to hear a wide range of music styles, from blues & jazz to
country and folk ~ including
both rock oldies and originals.
Joel Guitar Allen is a National act who has performed in
TWENTY-SEVEN states (so far)...
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Josh McCormack
www.myspace.com/joshuamccormack Josh has had a few decades on this
earth so far and now he looks to the present to leave his mark. So he writes
and sings and writes and sings some more, always seeking the wringing of the
phrase, the twisting of the hand, the ebb and flow of spectacle in song. He's
self-taught, an explorer of many instruments, a master of none, a pusher of
all. He's always on the go musically, always arranging, rearranging,
constructing, expressing. His notation is playing in his head as a film in
which all the instruments animate themselves and know precisely which tone to
sound next.
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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(songs on music player!)
www.pwguitar.com
Patrick Woods is a genius at the
instrumental, finger-style guitar, demonstrating original techniques in
lightning speed, Pat has the art of sophisticated arrangements down, well,
Pat. Autographed copies of his latest CD, Power Fields, will
be available on the evening of his debut performance at
Hot or Not Restaurant. Feel free to
listen to some of his music on the music player above, and visit his website
to learn more about him and his music.
Pat is a
true original.
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Hot or
Not once again welcomes:..
Tony and Cheryle!
http://www.tonyandcheryle.com
(songs on media player)
Tony and Cheryle are ready to treat
you to their acoustic fusion of a wide-ranging, eclectic song choices, from Tom
Petty to Alice in Chains. Come prepared for anything!
Tony and Cheryle pride themselves in being a powerhouse duo, branding
their music "Extreme Acoustic". Cheryle, Tony's wife interjects, "It's
just the two of us but we have a lot going on."
The Crown Point couple performs classic rock, a hint of blues, a bit
of alternative, and even some country thrown in the mix. What sets this couple
apart is Cheryle's fierce vocals, the couple's barreling guitar rythms, and
their smooth, almost bluesy, vocal harmonies. Tony and Cheryle's guitars, like
their voices, mesh, like they have been playing together for many years.
Tony and Cheryle developed a repertoire that reflected their diverse
musical tastes- a mixture of Top 40 hits with the rock 'n' roll anthems of
their youth. Their song list includes Bad Company, Tom Petty, Melissa
Etheridge, but also the tunes of The Beatles, the Eagles, and Bob Dylan. They
opened up a generation gap with their covers of Alice in Chains, Staind, and
Sheryl Crow. They'll even surprise audiences with their own passionate
original tunes.
The duo recently finished recording their first CD titled
"Abandoned", and will be showcasing some of the tunes at Hot or Not!.
If you like having a great time, and enjoy "extreme" acoustic music,
they hope you'll come out to one the show. And to all of their loyal
fans.....a million thank-you's for all your support!
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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Mo' Beat Blues
with
Sam
Losada
(selected songs from Mo Beat Blues can be located at the top of this page in
the center... on our music player!!!!!!)
We won't say what
year, but at the age of 16, Sammy began playing the harmonica while listening to
the blues. All at once the fire was lit and his passion grew. Now a
journeyman blues harp player, Sam has performed with Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie
Baker Brooks, Bisquit Miller, and other blues legends, as well as fronting the
Fabulous Kings.
Sam is a consummate
entertainer with his solo show- energetic, vibrant, intense, and personable.
He loves to go from table to table troubadour-style, engaging the crowd with
his mastery and showmanship.
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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The
Good
Times
Band
Hot or Not Restaurant welcomes the triumphant return of the Good Times Band
after a TWO year hiatus, while they performed all of the Chicagoland Area.
GTB has performed and entertained at our venue for over ten years, and to many
of their fans who have been asking (and asking, and asking!) about their next
performance... ..here they come!
The Good Times Band has been performing together for over 25 years,
bringing their tantalizing musical gumbo throughout the Chicagoland Area.
Bob Nagy and his eclectic high-energy band has worked with the noted group
"Chicago", and will be taking their talent and style to Hot or Not for Fat
Tuesday!
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The Bill
Baldwin
BAND!
(formerly Blue Euphony)
The Bill Baldwin Band comes through as a cohesive group of performers who
enjoy a good venue to entertain... and they have found it at
Hot or Not.
Formerly Blue Euphony, The
BBB is an extended family of talent artists that
breathe this stuff. We are privileged to know such a talented family,
even more so that they choose our venue in which to flex and stretch their
musical skills.
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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Guitarist Extroardinaire,
Mario Moreno
(songs on media
player)
Another fantastic talent,
Mario is prepared to deliver. A classic guitarist, Mr. Moreno is a master at
Mariachi-style artistry. Mario loves to entertain without being
obtrusive... he will serenade your table by request.
- Remember to ask
your server!
Mr. Moreno is seriously
unbelievable to watch, and truly amazing to hear!
Mario's talent is a true
experience.
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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The Diggity
http://www.myspace.com/diggityfunk
http://www.thediggity.net
A five-piece Progressive Funk jam band, carrying a
sound like no one else on earth, The Diggity will captivate your mind with
their creative song writing, unique instrumentals, and their mind altering
twisted creation of funk.
The
Diggity has been hard at work for the past few months building a nice list of
new material. Recording of all this new material will begin in the not too
distant future. Free Live Tracks will be available whenever the quality is
worth listening to. Watch the myspace for live recordings from the past to the
present.
Reminiscent of the Grateful Dead in their sound and
style, The Diggity has a relaxed sound that makes me think they are
probably jamming through a lot of their music, which is not a bad thing
because for these guys, it sounds easy.
With only four songs to go on, it's hard to get a real grasp on the band,
but their music is a self-described "Blues-funkrock," that is sparse on
vocals and big on ethereal, retro sounds. The Diggity would do well as an
opener or club band. Bootlegs, anyone?
Alana Grelyak - Midwest Beat Magazine
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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Electric Fish
(SONGS ON MUSIC PLAYER!)
Mystery Appearance, guaranteed to be a wonderful
surprise!
Bound by their love of
acoustic and electric blues (think Hot Tuna meets Cream), lead vocalist and
guitarist D.K. and bassist-vocalist Steve Raynes each bring over 30 years of
songwriting and musical energy into a “yours, mine and ours” selection of
thoughtful original lyrics and music. Coupled with the many classic tunes
given the Electric Fish treatment, each performance is a unique blend of
musicianship, melody, and fun. What better place to serve Electric Fish
jambalaya but at Hot or Not?
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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A Double Bill with:
&
Melva LeBlanc
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Hot or Not wants to welcome
Melva LeBlanc AND
The Wind Gypsys back to our venue in a Double Bill, to the delight
of their many fans.
$25 Per Person
Food selections from our
Premier Menu
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This one price - $25.00 - pays for your meal and your
entertainment, non-alcoholic drink, and an individual bananas foster dessert.
Not included are appetizers, alcoholic beverages, other desserts, tax and
gratuity.
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Advance ticket purchase
REQUIRED
Reservations must be made by calling
(219) 762-1984
http://www.windgypsys.com
(songs on media player!)
A polished band and a cohesive group,
The Wind Gypsys have a strong following
throughout the area and they've earned every bit of it.
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Melva LeBlanc
"Chicago Blues
Baroness"
(songs on media player!)
Melva LeBlanc is a truly a star- the soulful "Chicago
Blues Baroness", Melva is known around the area as one of the
foremost legends of song with a uniqueness all her own.
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Eric Lambert
of the
The Tar Heels
http://www.ericlambert.com
A fantastic artist and an unbelievable group...
the Tar Heels and frontman Eric Lambert bring you down-home backwoods music,
and exciting new cross-genre tunes!
(songs on media player!)
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"Stamina"
Jazz and Blues
$25 Per Person
Food selections from our
Premier Menu
This one price - $25.00
- pays for your meal and your entertainment, but not your drink,
desserts, appetizers, tax or
gratuity.
Reservations must be made by phone
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FEATURING
Tony Banks
I have no information for Mr. Banks EXCEPT that he is a main character
in most productions
at Dunes Summer Theatre... I HAVE heard him here at Hot or Not, and he
is an extremely
talented Singer/Vocalist, with amazing range and feeling. This is
his solo debut here,
so make sure you arrive, prepared to be thoroughly entertained... Tony's
guaranteed to deliver!
Regular Menu
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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(songs on music player!)
Chips A' Hoi is made up of three former members of Hoi Polloi. Greg
Short and Mike Gajdik, along with Mike's daughter Shelly Gajdik have been
playing together since 1994, with Greg and Mike having played together since
1987.
After Hoi Polloi, they formed Cohorts in Cahoots and released a CD in
2001, which received critical success and airplay on the radio while gaining
due recognition on web sites and in music periodicals.
Cohorts in Cahoots will be available for $10 on the night of the show!
For
further information, call Mike Gajdik at (219) 942-7784
Reservations requested by phoning
(219)
762-1984
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