Ended the Samples 2011 tour in Chicago and it was one of the best shows of the year. We played at Lincoln Hall and the crowd was, shall we say, lively!
Before this, I had never been to Chicago even though I was born in St Louis! I have to say that this town left me missing it now that I'm gone.
We stayed at The Felix downtown and was only 7 blocks from the lake. There was a delightful breeze coming into the hotel room so I slept with the windows open. I'm sure that doesn't happen over the winter.
Beside the great concert at Lincoln Hall we were treated to a wonderful steak and wine dinner at the Wild Fire restaurant by our host Jason Gilboy and his family - you shouldn't have but thank you!
Everything about this town is true, the friendships, the people, the town, it's a great place! I especially love the jog down to the water and stopping at Starbucks (a local stop on Chicago Ave), watching the Bears at Giordanos, eating Chicago Dogs at Portillos, and all the friends I met in between.
I can't wait to go back! In the mean time however I'll be performing at Children's Hospital and the Butterfly Pavillion in Denver on November 11, 12 with The Samples. I'll also be performing with Denver's own Dotsero at their club, Jazz @ Jack's through various dates in October and November. For more info see my website at www.schallermusic.com and thanks for reading.
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