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In a gala awards ceremony on March 22, 2009, local Chicago favorite COVER STORY was named the Best R & B Band in the Chicago suburbs.
COVER STORY was judged the best in the category of Rhythm and Blues Band. The group features favorites from Motown and more, including award-winning music by the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, the Foundations, the O’Jays, as well as others. The band is also recognized for its wide variety of material and top-notch vocals, with hits from Alana Myles (Black Velvet) to Zeppelin (Misty Mountain Hop.) Their diverse repertoire includes classic rock, Motown, country, disco – and even Sinatra standards when requested.
The award was presented by Suburban NiteLife magazine and the NiteLife.org website. The media outlet’s “Best of the ‘Burbs” competition collected in excess of a record 6-million votes from more than 34,000 readers who nominated over 5,400 entries in the areas of music, night spots, restaurants, and media in the Chicagoland area.
COVER STORY is: Lucy Mihalik on vocals and acoustic guitar, Jerry G on keyboards and vocals, Tom DeMichael on guitar and vocals, and Doug Sylvester on drums and vocals. The band performs at Chicagoland’s top clubs, as well as private parties, benefits, weddings, and festivals.
For more information, contact Fran Sylvester at 630-518-8088.
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In an awards ceremony on March 31, 2008, local Chicago favorite COVER STORY took top honors in several musical categories.
Known for its wide variety of material and top-notch vocals, COVER STORY was judged the second-best R & B band in the Chicago suburbs, while vocalist Lucy Mihalik placed fourth in the category of Best Female Front for Band.
Presented by Suburban NiteLife magazine and the NiteLife.org website, the “Best of the ‘Burbs” competition collected in excess of 3-million votes from more than 21,000 people who nominated over 3,200 entries in the areas of bands, night spots, restaurants, and media in the Chicagoland area.
COVER STORY is: Lucy Mihalik on vocals and acoustic guitar, Jerry G on keyboards and vocals, Tom DeMichael on guitar and vocals, and Doug Sylvester on drums and vocals. The band plays dozens of jobs every year, including top clubs in the Chicagoland area, as well as private parties, benefits, weddings, and festivals.
For more information, contact Fran Sylvester at 630-518-8088.
- Local PR firm
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Cover Story presents an evening of classic rock.
9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free admission. (847) 577-7733.
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VOTED BEST R&B BAND BY NITELIFE READERS!
Chicago’s COVER STORY was named Best R&B Band by Suburban Nite Life magazine readers in
their “Best of the Burbs” contest. Lead vocalist Lucy Rose was also named one of the top 3 female vocalists, soon to be #1.
Chicago’s best kept secret, COVER STORY band has played a variety of festivals clubs corporate and private events and weddings. The band’s seasoned professional lead vocalist, musicians, and multiple harmonies cover a wide range of music not limited by eras or genres covering such artists as:
Heart - Journey - Benetar - Bon Jovi - The Beatles - Doobie Brothers - Prince - SRV - Starship - Michael Jackson - E W &F - the Supremes - the Pretenders - Styx - Donna Summer - M Etheridge - Santana - Stevie Wonder - the OJays - Van Morrison - Led Zeppelin - Elvis - Steely Dan - Queen - Patsy Cline - Shania Twain - Big & Rich - Bonnie Raitt - and Amy Winehouse to name a lot
COVER STORY Chicago has appeared at: Buffalo Grove Days fest - Taste of Polonia Chicago fest - Italian-American fest of Crest Hill - John Barleycorn in Schaumburg - Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Pub in Arlington Heights - Jambalaya at Pheasant Run in Saint Charles - Dock’s Bar & Grill in Wauconda - Shakers in Ottawa - Capri Ristorante in Oakbrook Terrace - The Pavilion in Northbrook - Third Ward in Aurora - Louie’s in Shorewood - Blues Bar in Mount Prospect - Fado Irish Pub in Chicago - Captain’s Quarters in Antioch - Il Sogno in Wheaton - Double G’s (formerly Gridley’s) in Long Grove - Tiger Club in Aurora - Marmon Grand in Chicago - Arrowhead American Bar & Grill in Wheaton - Time Out West in Hanover Park - Stadium Club in Elk Grove - Indian Lakes Country Club - Hatt Regency in Rosemont - The Landmark in Bedford Park - DiNolfo’s in Mokena - Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora - Bolingbrook Country Club - North Shore Country Club in Glenview - Russ Fest, -Jeff Fest and many weddings corporate and other private events
Chicago’s COVER STORY has an amazing repertoire that’s constantly evolving so that you’re not always going to hear the same sets of songs year after year bringing you back to the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s with a few surprises along the way
Voted one of the top 3 vocalists in the area by Nitelife.org readers, you’ll enjoy Lucy Mihalik’s vocal versitility, on everything from Rock & Roll to Motown, and Country to Disco - not to mention the great ballads and standards. Possessing one of the finest voices in Chicagoland, Lucy takes the stage with a confident and commanding presence. No doubt - you’re in for a show you won’t forget!
Voted one of the top keyboard players in the area by Nitelife.org readers, Jerry G also handles many of the vocal harmonies, using his strong voice with an amazing range. Jerry has played in many Chicagoland bands - including Proud Flesh, Sahara, and Copperhead. . Sahara and Copperhead had the distinction of being among Chicago’s elite wedding/party bands.
Although writing, recording and playing original music is Doug Sylvester’s first love, he enjoys playing drums in the classic hits of yesterday with a good band, who are also great friends. Some of Doug’s former bands include Bad Mac, Sahara, Copperhead, Pale Hero and Modern Eccentrics. Doug has played in small dives, large dives, smoky rock clubs, reception halls, outdoor festivals, dark, vintage theaters, and even huge arenas. His bands have headlined and also opened for bands like Off Broadway, Styx, Siegal-Schwall, Blue Oyster Cult and - yes, Flock of Seagulls, to name a few.
Tom DeMichael has been a musician for four decades, playing a variety of instruments for cover, tribute, wedding, and original bands, including Small Fortune, Working Stiffs, Wheels, and Sir Paul - The Ultimate McCartney Tribute. His musical skills create memories that last a lunchtime. His guitar playing with Cover Story keeps the dancers on the floor.
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