"Those church friends belie their name."

be·lie/biˈlī/Verb

1. (of an appearance) Fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict: "his alert manner belied his years".
2. Fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray.

Church Friends (formerly known as Belie) revolves around the musical ideas of post jazz and free jazz that founder Daniel Van Duerm has become so enamored with while living in Chicago. 
Church Friends was originally conceived as a studio project for the benefit of young engineers at Columbia College Chicago. Comprising of some finest emerging improvisers in Chicago, Church Friends has varying line ups for performances. Personnel included: Brendan McAlinden (drums/percussion), Ethan T. Parcell (drums/percussion/clarinet) Colin O'Malley (bass), Luc Parcell (electric bass), Keenan Foley (alto saxophone), Corbin Andrick (tenor saxophone) Sara Earhart (trumpet), and Adam Thornburg (trombone). 

In an attempt to bring together all friends from "the church of That music," arrangements and compositions are written to accommodate larger and smaller ensembles beyond that of the main quartet and their instruments.


Raoul Duke arose in Feb. 2007 when guitarist Ramsey Zabout and drummer, Matt Rezetko, met in an Illinois State University Music Business class. After citing Medeski Martin & Wood as influences, Rezetko was approached by Mr. Zabout. It was decided that a jam shall commence as soon as Rezetko fled back to Chicago's South Side to get his drum set from his parents house. The rest is up to you.

Raoul Duke has shared bills with many different acts including Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee), Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root), Conspirator, Melvin Seals, Garaj Mahal, Future Rock, Leftover Salmon, Lubriphonic, Family Groove Company, Somasphere, Strange Arrangement, Mr. Blotto, Jaik Willis, Chicago Farmer, 56 Hope Road, The Spit Brothers, JazzSteppa, Heyoka, Phaded, The Coop, IndigoSun, and DJ Belly; amongst many others. RD also had a monthly residency at The Kinetic Playground in Chicago on the first Friday of every month in 2011.

Some noteworthy festivals Raoul Duke can be found at include the Strip Mines Music Festival 2008, ISU Square Fest 08, ISU MayDay 07, 08 & 09, Relay for Life Benefit 07 & 08, Funk You Fest 2010 & 2011, Duck Fest 2010, Yalapalooza 2010, Cabin Fever 2011, Freakalb Fest 2011, WhipperSnap Fest 2011, Jammin' on the Wolf Fest 2011, Field Trip Fest 2011, and many more. 

Hot venues Raoul Duke has performed at include: The Portage Theatre, The Shawnee Cave Amphitheatre, The Castle Theatre, The Majestic Theatre, The Kinetic Playground, The Canopy Club, The Abbey Pub, Vision Night Club, The Elbo Room, The House Cafe, Reggie's Music Joint, Goose Island Brewery, The Store, and the Illinois Brewing Company, among others. They were also featured in the June 2010 issue of Relix Magazine.

In September of 2011, Raoul Duke decided to go on hiatus...stay tuned...

Genrw:  Funk - Electro - Fusion

Members:
Ramsey Zabout - Guitar & Synth
Matt Rezetko - Drums & Cymbals
Kevin Miller: Bass
Brian Feldkamp - Keys & EFX

RD Family:
Jeremy Williams: Bass & EFX
Lucas Ellman: Sax
Marty Giercyck: Sax
Dave Tarvin: Keys
Paul Lyons: Keys
Asif Wilson: Keys
Brendan McAlinden: Percussion
Drew Littell: Percussion
Mikey Clarke: Percussion
Pat Knibbs: Percussion

For Bookings, Promotions, Street Team, and General Information please contact: raouldukebooking@gmail.com

Also, Make sure to check out our current project: Shapes & Colors

For Booking/Information: shapesandcolorsbeats@gmail.com

For Booking/Information: ramseyjzabout@gmail.com or mattrezetko@gmail.com

Formed in 2007, The Sam Sinclair Trio; born and raised on the south side of Chicago where music is a tradition. "Chicago's largest trio" has rich roots in instrumental music, improvisation, original composition, and a tasteful selection of covers. The goal is to spread the joy of live music, bring people together and celebrate the raw intensity of live, interactive art.

Members:
Colin O'Malley - Guitar
Dan Cantone - Guitar
Jeremy Williams - Bass
Brendan McAlinden - Drums
Matt Rezetko - Percussion
Patrick Keelan - Vibraphone
Paul Lyons - Keyboards

Sinclair Horns:
Lucas Ellman - Saxophone 
Adam Thornburg - Trombone

Influences	:
Medeski Martin and Wood, Soulive, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Charlie Hunter, Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Sun Ra, The Philadelphia Experiment, Joshua Redman, Bill Evans, The Roots, John Scofield, Steve Kimock, Bill Frisell, Lettuce, Buddy Bolden


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