The Shams Band are moving up in the Chicago music scene, and you have a chance to see them on the way — this Thursday, January 27, at Lincoln Hall. The Shams Band play an eclectic style of music that incorporates blues, folk, rock and even a little big band to create a unique but authentic sound that’s hard not to play over in your head long after hearing them for the first time.
You might recognize The Shams Band from their recent breakout performance at the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival, where they took the stage after Grace Potter and The Nocturnals and before Edward Sharpre & The Magnetic Zeroes. But even if you don’t yet know The Shams Band, chances are, soon enough, your friends will.
Have a listen to “Working Man” below, and check them out Thursday at Lincoln Hall.
Welcome back to Sound Citizen Radio. It’s Fourth of July weekend, meaning it’s time to kick off your shoes, sit in the sun, sip a cold one and, of course, take in some music.
This week we feature three bands with shows over this holiday weekend, and they’re all Chicago folk. Not included, but recommended is The Streets on Fire at Double Door on July 2.
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This week’s lineup:
Joe Pug, “The Sharpest Crown”
Fitzgeralds, Berwyn, July 2, 3
Filligar, “Gray Area”
Lincoln Hall, July 7
The Shams Band, “Working Man”
Beat Kitchen, July 8
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