The Noah Gabriel Band is doing the first 1 hour set at The Double Door in Chicago this Wednesday, Feb. 1. We'll play 8:30 to 9:15pm. We are the first act for a 3 band night of original tunes by artists to be featured on an Acoustic Chicago CD due out this year.  
I'll be using my fretless Epic thru my F-1X / QSC / Acme Low B-2.
Mike

Another double gig for me!
 
Saturday, February 18, 2006
 ? Special Benefit Concert for Terry Peterson at Warrenville VFW Post 8081,  3S371 Mignin Drive, Warrenville, IL
 featuring Pickled Beats, the Noah Gabriel Band, and H.B. & Friends  
 
This is a very special benefit for a special friend who was seriously injured fighting for our country in Iraq.  
Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds will benefit Terry and his family.  
For more information or tickets contact Mary Whitaker at 630-393-2347. The show starts at 6:00 p.m.
 
Mike

Pickled BEATS will open for, and then backup Noah Gabriel at Venice Tavern in Batavia, IL this Saturday April 8th. We'll start around 9:30pm. Venice Tavern is located at 31 N. River Street in Batavia. I'll be playing my Epics thru my F-1X, QSC, Acme Low B2.
 
Mike

The Noah Gabriel Band is playing at The Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln in Chicago this Wednesday, May 3rd as part of a four band GoJangle showcase. The other bands are: MeterMaid; Root Shoot Leaf; and Tri-state Blues Band.
We'll go on about 11:00 for a one hour set, first band starts at 8:00.  
 
Mike

Wanted to semi-hijack the thread to say the best all-girl tribute band ever is the Iron Maidens.  They're from SoCal, but played here in NYC and killed it note for note.  This 5'2 girl Stevie Heiress nailing those Harris riffs that have befuddled me for 15 years.  They're great if anyone ever has a chance.  They've gotten big enough that they've had Lemme and others on as guests.  They have the whole show down pat.
 
I haven't been to Chicago in a long time, but next time I do I'll be sure to see if the Pickled Beats are playing, seems like you are almost every weekend, or at least every other.  That's cool.
 
-Jack

It's a double gig weekend!
This Friday, June 9th, The Noah Gabriel Band is playing at River Lane Pub in Geneva, IL from 9:00 pm to 12:30 pm. Noah's second CD is nearing completion, with final vocals and mixing next month.
 
On Saturday, June 10th, Pickled BEATS will be the headline act at ElmFest in downtown Elmhurst, IL. We will be on stage from 7:30 to 9pm, at the Fifth Third Bank City Center Stage. Go to ElmFest.org's website for more info.
 
Mike

Pickled BEATS is part of a double bill on Saturday, September 30th at Synergy Entertainment Complex on Roosevelt Rd. in West Chicago. Synergy is a good room with a large stage, pro loghts, and an excellent house sound system.
We'll be on from 9:30 to 11 doing originals and some covers, then Petty Theft will finish out the night.
I'll be using my fretted and fretless Epics as usual.
Contact the club at: (630) 231-6000 for cover charge.
 
Mike

Update for tonight...
I've decided to bring out my '81 Distillate to the Synergy show instead of my walnut fretted Epic. The bigger stage and especially proper stage lighting will make this a valid choice. Besides, I haven't gigged this bass since I put the FretFX leds on the walnut Epic. I will also have my maple fretless Epic along for the Dark Side hunk we do.
 
Mike