Windy City Rev Ups
The “Windy City Rev Ups” music captures the classic sound of Chicago-style blues fused with soulful harmonica and revved-up, guitar-driven rock n’ roll. Their stage shows are far beyond ordinary and well-suited for music lovers of all generations. They perform original songs, classic rock anthems, popular blues standards, and R&B hits that are guaranteed to get rock clubs rocking, blues joints smoking and dance floors hopping.
The band has been performing together for over 20 years. Since 2008 they have released 10 albums; 8 releases are available worldwide online. They are based in Chicago and have performed all over the United States, 1000’s of live shows. In 2017 the band toured in Ireland headling the 21st Danny Boy Jazz & Blues Festival, Northern Ireland’s largest 3-day music festival. Bandleader Rich “Rev” has toured solo in Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, and Iceland. The Windy City Rev Ups have friends and fans all around the world.
Over the years they have won numerous music awards including Chicago’s “Best R&B Band”, “Best Blues Band” and “Best Local CD Release”. Their music can be heard worldwide streaming on every major online music platform including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and CD Baby.
Years of performances at top entertainment venues and music festivals such as the House of Blues Chicago, Chicago Blues Festival, and headlining northern Ireland’s largest 3-day Jazz & Blues Fest have made the Windy City Rev Ups one of the most in-demand bands on the Chicago music scene today!
