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SUMMARY:MIKE WHEELER @ Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago
DESCRIPTION:\nMIKE WHEELER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Buddy Guy’s Legends ( https://buddyguy.com/venue/buddy-guys-legends/ )\n\n\n\nMIKE WHEELER\n\n\n\nAges 21 and up\n\n\n\nSATURDAY, APRIL 13\n\n\n\n Show: 9pm\n\n\n\n $25\n\n\n\nBuddy Guy’s Legends ( https://buddyguy.com/venue/buddy-guys-legends/ )\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline ticket cut off time is 4:00PM day of show. Tickets are available at the door after 5:00PM\n\n\n\nFree Acoustic Set: Matt Hendricks 5:30-8:00PM Opening Band: Zach Day 9:00-10:00PM Headlining Band: Mike Wheeler 10:30PM – Close\n\n\n\n21+ After 8:00PM\n\n\n\nSEATING POLICY: \n\n\n\nAll tickets sold are General Admission, which means table/bar seating are on a first-come, first-served basis. Buying your ticket online in advance guarantees admission (not seating). We recommend arriving early for seating. The number of patrons in our standing room areas will be limited to maintain safe distances. \n\n\n\nPHOTO/VIDEO POLICY:No professional photo/video equipment will be allowed without a media pass.\n\n\n\nBAG/SEARCH POLICY: \n\n\n\nNo luggage, large bags, backpacks, briefcases, or computer bags. Small bags and purses are subject to search.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets ( https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2936663/mike-wheeler--chicago-buddy-guys-legends?partner_id=240 )\n\n\n\nMike Wheeler Band ( https://www.mikewheelerband.com/home )\n\n\n\nWelcome\n\n\n\nThis is The Mike Wheeler Band Website. One of the hardest working bands in Chicago. The Mike Wheeler Band consists of : Mike Wheeler- Guitar &amp; Vocals, Larry Williams-Bass &amp; Background Vocals, Cleo Cole -Drums , Brian James-Keyboards &amp; Background Vocals.DELMARK RECORDING ARTISTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThat’s What Love Will Make You Do\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=ifDLszTS9A4%3Frel%3D0u0026wmode%3Dtransparentu0026enablejsapi%3D1\n\n\n\n\n“I Can’t Do That” Video by Harp Monster\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=0PhzI3diw_s%3Frel%3D0u0026wmode%3Dtransparentu0026enablejsapi%3D1\n\n\n\n\nMike Wheeler Band ( https://www.mikewheelerband.com/home )\n\n\n\nAbout Us\n\n\n\nMike Wheeler has a vast knowledge of music and a voice that’s reminiscent of the late Sam Cooke. He can sing and play everything so well that you may forget what the original record even sounds like. From Jazz to Rock, from popular music to Top 40, he slides in and out of musical genres with sophistication, ease and indulgence. Mike Wheeler is a brilliant staple in the Chicago blues community, playing and writing songs for a variety of Chicago artists including, Nellie Tiger Travis, Peaches Staten, Sam Cockrell, Demetria Taylor, Big Ray &amp; Cadillac Dave. Mike was a well known member of Big James &amp;The Chicago Playboys, a notable band in Chicago and recorded five albums with the group. He has travelled the world as an ambassador for Chicago blues music. He’s been to Monaco, France, Switzerland, Spain and Belgium, just to name a few. He’s also shared the stage with the most elite musicians the world has known, including Willie Kent, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Benson, Jimmy Johnson and Shemekia Copeland. Mike was inducted in the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2014.   Mike uses Elixir Strings.Larry Williams is a Bass Extraordinaire with unmatched stage presence and charisma. Influenced by artists such as Bennie Williams, Jerome Scott, Sam Cockrell, Larry Graham, James Jamerson, Willie Dixon, Stanley Clarke and Verdine White just to name a few. Larry’s style is clean and driving, reminiscent of the late greats yet modern, enabling him to play with the best in the business. From Gospel to Alternative, Larry can play it all. He has played on national and international stages. He has performed with Albertina Walker, Tyrone Davis, James Cotton, Jimmy Johnson, Buddy Guy, Vicki Winans, Koko Taylor, B.B. King and George Benson along with countless others. He has recorded on three major blues labels: Alligator, Blind Pig and Delmark Records. He is a true example of someone who knows what he was born to do!!Larry uses Elixir Strings.Cleo Cole began playing drums at the age of 10. He was influenced by his older brother Jethero Cole. Cleo played in his grammar and high school bands and also attended the Conservatory of Music where he was taught by Peter Romalis. He then began playing around town with various artists such as Doug McDonald, Alvin Cash, Floyd Taylor, Zora Young, Maurice John Vaughn, Shirley King, Big James, Nellie Travis, Peaches Staten, Sam Cockrell and Pistol Pete. His influences are Omar Hakim, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Bernard”Pretty”Purdie, Killer Ray Allison, Willie “Big Eyes”Smith and Willie “The Touch” Hayes. He has traveled all over the world. He was part of the Legendary Blues Cruise 2011 where he bonded with his fellow drummers. Cleo plays Yamaha Maple Customs and has a stick endorsement with Vic Firth. He has recorded on Blind Pig and Delmark Records. Cleo Cole is a drummer that you must see and hear for yourself!!!Brian James is keyboardist for The Mike Wheeler Band. He has played and acted as musical director for The Chi-Lites, The Drifters, The Classic Five, Sugar Blue, John Lee Hooker Jr, Chico Banks and Blues Legend Lonnie Brooks. He brings to the band his varied and diverse range of experiences and influences stemming from stints with Reggae, Country, Jazz,Rock Zydeco, Pop, Blues and R&amp;B groups.Brian has  an Associates of Fine Arts degree from Illinois State University and is currently working toward his B.A. in teaching. Brian is sponsored by Nord keyboards.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:700 S. WABASH, CHICAGO, IL 60605
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