ABBA

This Chicago based group that has been described as being in the rock/psychedelic genre of music has been together since 1998. It was founded as The Radio Hour 491, before later losing the 491, by the singer-songwriter Tim Hort who was recognised by Chicago’s 95.1FM when he was declared Year’s Best of Live and Unplugged Artists – Radio Show.

The players are veterans of the music business and as members of The Radio Hour they have released two CDs, an EP, several singles, compilations and made music score recordings. Through these recordings they have managed to gain them some national and international attention. Their CDs are the 1999 Radio Hour 491 (which made them the A&R Pick for 1999 by CMJ New Music) and the 2002 The Radio Hour.

They have been described as “REM in an X-Box” and “Pink Floyd meets Paul Simon” and their shows have become known for their acoustic experimentation coupled with imagery and dance. They received recognition in 2005 when they became a Midwest Finalist for Best Artist for Discmakers/Billboard Independent Music World Series.

The group are based mainly in the locality of their home town of Chicago but have also given performances in cities such as Milwaukee and Madison.

Group members past and present:

Sean Burke (drums/vocals)

Brian Daley (bass)

Brahm Fetterman (drums/guitar/percussion)

Joe Griffin (guitar/vocals)

Tim Hort (vocals/guitar)

Jordan Macarus (guitar)

Richard Reeves (vocals/guitar)

Andy Swindler (vocals/keyboards/percussion)

Matt Ulm (bass)

Rich Yeater (piano)

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