Chicago Thieves
  • Alone With The Blues
Biography
As Phil Jackson, Host of South: Live on BBC Radio said after a live on-air Thieves Performance, ""The Chicago Thieves get you going like the first time you ever saw the Blues Brothers."

The Chicago Thieves have been featured on BBC Radio as the winner of the Demo Panel contest, and also won the overall "Best Blues Band" in the London-based Eel Pie Clubs Blues Quest.
They have also been a featured artist in the top British Blues Mag, "Blues Matters", naming them as "The Hardest Hittin' Blues Outfit Around!".

The Chicago Thieves band is comprised of Lead Vocalist/ Lyricist / Blues Harpist Craig Giles, Guitarist/Vocalist Danny Giles, Keyboardist James Batchelar, Bassist Dave Searle and Drummer Tony Still.

"Feels like a hurricane blowin', feels like the wind's gonna blow. Heard the thunder and lightnin', Even heard the rooster crow". This line from The Chicago Thieves' "Don't Leave Me" sums up the band's core philosophy and electrifying live performances. The five piece Sussex band has enough energy to power a small fleet of motor vehicles. It's a fuel that burns full-throttle, ignited by the heat of soulful vocals, soaring guitar riffs and a grooving rhythm section that sets the house rockin' with power and passion.

Formed in 2003, in Sussex, England, The Chicago Thieves have entertained audiences all over Southern England, and have released 2 independent CDs of their red-hot and bluesy compositions. The music of The Chicago Thieves is deeply rooted in blues and blues-rock classics from the likes of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Muddy Waters, Peter Green and Eric Clapton alongside some of their own material, giving audiences of all ages an exciting and personal concert experience whether in small venues or large festival settings.

The Chicago Thieves are a very well-rehearsed, well turned-out professional band, whose aim is to enjoy every aspect of performing. They believe that their love for the music is the secret to the audiences enjoying it too, which has translated into their performances of the last two years being sold out, with fans waiting at the door to get in.

The Thieves have a strong core of loyal fans who attend their gigs, and with the release of their latest CD, "In The Windy City" are adding to their fan base daily.
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  • Members:
    Craig Giles, Danny Giles, James Batchelar, Dave Searle, Tony Still
  • Sounds Like:
    Fabulous Thunderbirds, BB King, Eric Clapton
  • Influences:
    Fabulous Thunderbirds, BB King, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Peter Green
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    01/10/09
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