The Velvet Jimis, an Oak Park band, was born at the Friendly Tap (www.friendlytap.net) in Berwyn, Illinois. Jimmy Darley (vox, harmonica and percussion), Randy Hess(vox and bass), Loren Middleton (vox and lead guitar), Rick Renner (vox and rhythm guitar), Jason Edwards (vox and drums), Christopher Styles (vox and percussion) and Emile Williams (vox and percussion), produce colorful and diverse original compositions and a raging party at every show. The Velvet Jimis perform regularly in the West Suburbs(Fitzgerald’s Night Club, The Friendly Tap) and Chicago( Lincoln Hall, Double Door, Elbo Room, Reggies Music Joint, Go to velvetjimis.com for info on gigs and to hear VJ music tune into the velvet jimis at Lojazz Radio at www.lojazzradio.com daily (9-10:30, 12:1:30, and 5-7p). Their Debut album is available through itunes “The Distance Between Us”

Recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis, Krazy Eddie and The Screamin’ End came back to their sweet home Chicago to bring YOU that Juke Joint sound! From the roots of rock, to rockabilly and jumpin blues, you’ll tap your feet and clap your hands – then jump up to dance! From the House of Blues Hotel in Chicago to the Blues in Schools, all events public and private, welcome Krazy Eddie and The Screamin’ End. Book us for a show and/or come to a show and see what you’ve been missing.