The Early Sixes are an acoustic driven folk-pop ensemble forged in the heart of Chicago performing stripped-down, but high-energy acoustic sets. The band performs a wide variety of contemporary music in their own unique style and can perform shows that range from solo acts to full acoustic bands. The band has performed all across Chicagoland including House of Blues, WGN Radio, Schuba's, Elbo Room and Uncommon Ground.
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Saw these guys last month. Good band, good set list, great show. The cello was a really cool touch live.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 210 minutes
Languages: English
A fun, laid back show - bringing high energy to acoustic music.
The Early Sixes are an acoustic driven folk-pop ensemble forged in the heart of Chicago performing stripped-down, but high-energy acoustic sets.
The band was formed in 2012 and features acoustic guitars, bass, cajon-driven percussion, and always a cello. Along with a catalog of original music, on a given night, The Early Sixes set list might include or create unique takes on songs by artists like:
Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers, The Killers, Ed Sheeran, The Cure, Snow Patrol, Counting Crows, The Postal Service, Bright Eyes, Ryan Adams, Jimmy Eat World, Gin Blossoms, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Oasis, Damien Rice, Pearl Jam, Van Morrison, Whitney Houston, or TLC
Contact us and we will figure out any details/issues.
| September 22, 2017 • 11:00pm - 11:55pm | WGN Radio – Pretty Late With Patty Vasquez |
| September 21, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Middleton’s on Main – Wauconda, IL |
| August 26, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Arlington Ale House – Arlington Heights |
| July 29, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | rlington Ale House – Arlington Heights |
| May 21, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Soldier Field Stadium Green | Anti-Cruelty Society Bark In The Park | |
| May 11, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Middleton’s on Main – Wauconda, IL |
| May 05, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Lamplighter Inn – Palatine, IL |
| March 31, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House of Blues – Chicago, IL | Foundation Room |
| March 04, 2017 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Grassroots General Store – Barrington, IL |
| March 01, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Lamplighter Inn – Palatine, IL | Solo Acoustic |
| February 01, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Lamplighter Inn – Palatine, IL | Solo Acoustic |
| December 07, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Bar 145 – Mt. Prospect, IL | Solo Acoustic |
| November 01, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House of Blues – Chicago, IL | Foundation Room |
| July 31, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Lamplighter Inn – Palatine, IL | Solo Acoustic |
| July 03, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Jimmy D’s District – 4th of July Lot Party |
| March 18, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Jimmy D’s District – Arlington Heights, IL |
| August 15, 2014 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Blackfinn – Mt. Prospect, IL | Duo Acoustic |
| July 18, 2014 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | The Alley – Highwood, IL |
| July 04, 2014 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Jimmy D’s District 4th of July Lot Party – Solo Acoustic |
| April 12, 2014 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Murphy’s – Arlington Heights, IL |
| February 22, 2014 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Murphy’s – Arlington Heights, IL |
On a given night, The Early Sixes set list might include covers from some of the artists below:
Mumford and Sons, Gin Blossoms, Jimmy Eat World, Counting Crows, Phillip Phillips, Tom Petty, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, Billy Joel, Jason Mraz, Whitney Houston, Green Day, The Postal Service, Coldplay, Matt Nathanson, The Lumineers, Eddie Money, Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Bastille, Matchbox 20, Third Eye Blind, The Wallflowers, The Cure, Alex Clare, CCR, Bruce Springsteen, Blink-182, Old Crowe Medicine Show, Keane, Sublime, Barenaked Ladies, Avicii, Don Mclean, Foster the People, Neil Diamond, Oasis, David Grey, Gavin DeGraw, Blues Traveller, Death Cab for Cutie, Bright Eyes, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Damien Rice, Hootie and the Blowfish, Dire Straits, Edwin McCain, Pearl Jam, The Fray, Sister Hazel, Van Morrision and more.
| Matt Charoenrath | Vocals, Guitar |
| Dan Zuba | Lead Guitar |
| Sam Zuba | Bass, Vocals |
| Nate Meyer | Cello |
| Ben Zuba | Cajon, Percussion, Vocals |
| Ben Peterson | Guitar, Piano, Vocals |
Mumford and Sons, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews, Dashboard Confessional, Counting Crows, The Gin Blossoms, Tom Petty, Matt Nathanson, Jimmy Eat World and Billy Joel.
PA and Mixer generally needed (negotiable)
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