Erik and Doug started playing rock in high school. Then they stopped. They played in lots of other Chicago bands. Many years later,Erik built a studio. Doug and Erik started playing again.

Ted came to Erik’s block party in 2014 and played a mean guitar. Ted joined the fold. Stephen and Erik discussed music at the 9:00 A.M. roach coach for the last couple of years. Stephen plays a mean bass. Stephen joined the fold in December of 2014. Stephen and Ted played in numerous, Chicago bands. This one is ours.

Hailing from Richmond, VA, The Southern Belles play American, Rock & Roll, bridging the gaps between funk, psychedelic rock, country, and soul.

Since their formation in 2010, The Southern Belles have continued to grow exponentially. In 2012, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album “Sharp as a Knife”. The Belles play regular monthly shows across the state of Virginia, in Charlottesville and their hometown of Richmond, and have a touring schedule that takes them from Vermont to Colorado and all points in between.

The band consists of Adrian Ciucci (guitar/vocals), Tommy Booker (keys/vocals), Raphael Katchinoff (drums/vocals), and Andrew Carper (bass/vocals). The Southern Belles have also played a seemingly countless number of music festivals in our area. The Southern Belles have shared the stage with the likes of The Congress, Anders Osborne, Moon Taxi, Keller Williams, Toubab Krewe, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Zach Deputy, and more. Currently The Southern Belles are touring the East Coast and recording their second album to be released later in 2015.

Sissy Brown is a sweet voiced country singer influenced by honky tonk, outlaw, and classic country gold legends.