Brill Babies

The Brill Babies were conceived in the summer of 2003 by three veterans of the Chicago music scene who all share an unhealthy obsession for finding, understanding and even attempting to create the ‘perfect’ pop song. After spending many a year in numerous bands, ranging stylistically from Power Pop to Alternative to Heavy Metal, Frank Gradishar, Gerry O’Keefe, and Scott Proce decided it was time to embrace what would be the next logical step in their progression. Once they turned the volume down and purged their set list of those tired songs performed by countless other cover bands, the trio of musical visionaries realized that something entirely unique and long overdue was unfolding. Call it music for music lovers.

Comprised of little more than vocals, a scaled-back drum kit, bass, and an acoustic guitar, the Brill Babies sound makes a loving nod to the cool jazz / lounge combos of the 1950’s and 1960’s, yet still maintains the beautiful simplicity of good old-fashioned rock and roll. Frank, Gerry, and Scott are as at home offering a rendition of a well-loved Sinatra standard as they are in stripping a classic number by the Police down to its very essence. Because of their gleeful enthusiasm for the material they perform, the Brill Babies live show can only be described as startlingly entertaining and contagious in the best sense of the word. Listen and enjoy.

website: http://www.brillbabies.com