The Friends Band
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Chicago, IL
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Cover Band
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4 Verified Bookings
Holly S. said “I cannot say enough about the Friends Band. They made my party a blast! Everyone loved the music and danced to each and every song. Thank you guys so…”
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Chix, Pix and Stix or Triple X for short is a party cover band that plays a variety of musical genres including Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B, Metal, Alternative, Country and Pop from the 1960’s to present day.
The band is made up of some of Chicago’s top musicians bringing their years of live performance on both the rock and musical theater stage resulting in a live show unparalleled. Song selections are inspired by times and places that have been a huge impact on musical history. Our goal is to put a present day spin on the classics by playing some of the industry standards along with tunes you just might not expect from your typical cover band resulting in an unforgettable Musical X-perience
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Jeni Imparato-Vocals
Jeni has been singing for 15 years. At 9yrs old she took private vocal lessons in Pop, Broadway, and Art form. She sang and competed with her high school choir taking first place in the national competition. She studied musical theater at Columbia College Chicago. She also started the original national act, Phosphene which toured nationally playing on Vans Warped Tour and Joining SXSW as well as headlining several major festivals. Jeni’s influences include: Donna Summer, Annie Lennox, Barbara Streisand, Alanis Morissette, Layne Staley, Diana Ross, Beyonce, Sia, Carrie Underwood, Amy Winehouse, Pat Benatar and Ann Wilson
Tom Navarro-Guitar,Vocals
Tommy has been playing guitar in various bands for 25 years and earned a Batchelor of Arts degree in Music from Columbia College Chicago. Tom has played in privious Rock cover bands Final Notice and Decades. He also teaches guitar and offers lessons and also is a volunteer instructor with the non-profit organization The Blues Kids Foundtion. His main influences are Eddie Van Halen, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Neal Schon, Alex Lifeson, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Albert King, Muddy Waters, David Gilmore, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Jimmy Page
Kyle Spoden-Drums
Kyle has played drums since he was 12 years old and joined his first band at age 15. He is professionally trained and proficient in various music styles including Rock,Metal,Progressive,Fusion,Funk,Soul and Hip Hop. Kyle is also a member of the original Band Kingery. His influences include John Bonham,Neil Peart, Carl Palmer, Nicko McBrain, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Terry Bozzio, Dennis Chambers, Horacio Hernandez, Mike Mangini, Greg Errico, David Garbaldi, Vinnie Colaiuta, Danny Carey, Lenny White.
Gus Santana-Bass, Vocals
Gus is a veteran of the Chicago music scene. He has written and recoded original music and has toured with several bands, of many genres including Rock, Metal, Latin Rock and Latin Jazz/Alternative. His style has a percussive edge which he developed from playing in three piece bands. His influences are The Who, David Bowie, Sting, the DeLeo brothers (of Stone Temple Pilots), Iron Maiden, Snarky Puppy, Gretchen Parlato, Esperanza Spaulding .
December 23, 2016–December 24, 2016 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Chix, Pix Stix live at Brauer House Lombard |
Jeni Imparato | Vocalist |
Tom Navarro | Guitarist |
Gus Santana | Bass |
Kyle Spoden | Drums |
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