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Rhythm Rockets- She Sings the Blues

The City Gate Grille hosts the Rhythm Rockets' and their tribute to the ladies who sing the blues. The City Gate Grille turns into a 1950's style supper club featuring Chicago's Rhythm Rockets, a vintage jump, Swing, Rhythm & Blues.

Since 1996, Chicago’s Rhythm Rockets have been delivering over 100 performances a year of their brand of vintage style Rhythm & Blues. Keeping within a strict path, the Rhythm Rockets’ show repertoire` concentrates on songs influenced by the sax driven Jump, Rhythm & Blues bands of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. In keeping with that style of music, the Rhythm Rockets’ performances reflect the diversity of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues that Chicago is famous for. Using the same instrumentation, the same arrangements and the vintage look, this band delivers a classy, upbeat education in music history.

The Rhythm Rockets, realizing that their performance is more than just a novelty band, but a look back at how music was performed during the 1940’s & 1950’s , have developed a show that pays tribute to the ladies of that era who sang the blues. The Rhythm Rockets’ musical repertoire represents a journey showcasing the female pioneers of early Rhythm & Blues.

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Fronted by veteran vocalist Nicole Kestler, the Rhythm Rockets move effortlessly between torch ballads by Etta James & Dinah Washington to up-tempo numbers by Louis Jordan & Louis Prima. Along with Nicole's old-school interpretation, the Rhythm Rockets are backed by three saxophones, upright bass, drums and guitar, Ms Kestler transfixes audiences with vocals that are authentic and second to none.

 The City Gate Grille offers a full menu of  Mediterranean style food, wines, and 5 star service. There is no cover charge, valet parking, covered parking garage, room to dance or to sit and listen. Dinner reservations are encouraged.

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