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Bill Brickey

Chicago, IL

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About

Bill Brickey has been a performing artist all of his life. From his his early musical theater education to his many years as a frontman in bands of most every genre, Bill has demonstrated an unrelenting passion and deep understanding of the performing arts.

A 22 year veteran of the Old Town School of Folk Music headquartered in Chicago, Bill is a much sought-after teacher who freely shares his gifts, talents, skills and experience with his students. He teaches everything from rhythm to fingerstyle guitar, rhythm and blues ensembles, Wiggleworms, songwritng, singing and performance.

A founding member of Chicago bands Red Handed, Steam Shovel, BLT, Groove Cognizance, Wood, Bone & Steel, Count the Days, and Come Sunday (whose first critically acclaimed CD received a rare 3.5 stars from Downbeat Magazine), Bill has built a dedicated following. A compelling vocalist influenced by R&B, he is just as comfortable with Country, Folk, Gospel and Rock Music.

Brickey is an infusion, an inf...

Bill Brickey has been a performing artist all of his life. From his his early musical theater education to his many years as a frontman in bands of most every genre, Bill has demonstrated an unrelenting passion and deep understanding of the performing arts.

A 22 year veteran of the Old Town School of Folk Music headquartered in Chicago, Bill is a much sought-after teacher who freely shares his gifts, talents, skills and experience with his students. He teaches everything from rhythm to fingerstyle guitar, rhythm and blues ensembles, Wiggleworms, songwritng, singing and performance.

A founding member of Chicago bands Red Handed, Steam Shovel, BLT, Groove Cognizance, Wood, Bone & Steel, Count the Days, and Come Sunday (whose first critically acclaimed CD received a rare 3.5 stars from Downbeat Magazine), Bill has built a dedicated following. A compelling vocalist influenced by R&B, he is just as comfortable with Country, Folk, Gospel and Rock Music.

Brickey is an infusion, an influential voice on the music scene, a skilled guitarist and masterful vocalist. Bill takes his audiences on a wild ride through groove-based jams, blues tinged traditions, and personal story-songs of love and loss. Bill heard music calling and he answered it with his life’s work.

Band Members

Music

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Cross Currents - Come Sunday

- Jazz

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Sparky's - BLT

- Alternative

1. The King's New Clothes $1.29 0:00 / 4:49
2. Indiana (BLT) 0:00 / 3:39
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Gimme the Rest - Red Handed

- Alternative

1. The Rest (Red Handed) 0:00 / 3:08

Press

  • “The power and versatility of Bill's voice never stops amazing me.”
    Eric Zorn, Chicago Tribune
  • "Bill Brickey can sing anything. His voice can melt your heart or make you want to dance. He electrifies a room!"
    Mary Schmich, Chicago Tribune
  • ““The big-shout voice of Bill Brickey, also a lyricist and guitarist, reveals his extensive experience as a soul and r-&-b singer…” Neil Tesser for Chicago Jazz Music Examiner”
    Neil Tesser, Chicago Jazz Music Examiner

Events

Past Events

  • Apr 2nd, 2016
    Saturday at 9:00 PM
    The Hidden Shamrock
    Chicago, IL
  • Dec 12th, 2015
    Saturday at 3:00 PM
    Old Town School of Folk Music
    Chicago, IL
  • Dec 11th, 2015
    Friday at 8:30 PM
    Old Town School of Folk Music
    Chicago, IL
  • Dec 10th, 2015
    Thursday at 7:30 PM
    Old Town School of Folk Music
    Chicago, IL
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