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2017 Chicago Sound Check

By Brian Shamie 5 years ago

Featuring: AM Taxi, Lucky Boys Confusion, Above Waves, The Fold, Marina City, Friday Pilots Club,

The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.

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2017 Chicago Sound Check

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