The Eli Story
Chicago, Illinois, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"I’ve heard The Eli Story described as “quirky nerd pop rock fun”. Is this accurate? Please say yes. I’ve had a quirky nerd pop rock hole in my heart ever since They Might Be Giants started writing for 2-year-olds and that guy from Barenaked Ladies went to rehab." - Julie B. Nichols of Bailiwick Chicago Theatre
"While these guys may not take themselves all that seriously, their music commands respect. Paul’s vocals are pure and effortless and catchy as hell. Michael Gouwens and Dylan Lower provide lush harmonies and guitar work and Mike Bruder holds it all together on the pots and pans." - The Ewing Theory
The media and various VIPs used to attend a Taste of Chicago preview tent in Grant Park before the big annual festival to get a glimpse, er, taste, of the featured food at the Taste. Now that preview is open for the public.
On Wednesday, June 10, swing by Daley Center Plaza between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission to the taste preview is free; food tastes can be purchased with cash (it must be purchased with tickets at the main event June 26-July 5 in Grant Park). Some of the vendors at the preview include Garrett Popcorn Shops, Arya Bhavan, Blue Bayou, Lagniappe-Creole Cajun Joynt and Sabor Latino. Enjoy a performance by The Eli Story, which appears at Taste of Chicago on June 26 at the Illinois Lottery Taste Stage.
Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
- NBC-Chicago
Discography
The Eli Story EP
Self Titled-Released in 2009
songs can be heard at: www.theelistory.com
The Eli Story's second EP is scheduled for release in March 2012
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Bio
The Eli Story is a power pop trio from Chicago, Illinois. Their respect for collaboration, love for melodic songwriting, and utter lack of dignity make for a quirky rock formula that embodies their mission to always take their music seriously but
never themselves.
Each member brings to the table diverse influences and backgrounds resulting in a sound fueled with energy, drive, and catchy hooks. Lyrically, every song tells a unique story that can evoke laughter with one line and break a heart with the next.
These four ordinary guys, drummer, Mike Bruder, Bass player/leadvocalist/lyricist, Eddie Paul,
guitarist/keyboardist/back-up vocalist, Michael Gouwens, and lead guitarist/back-up vocalist, Dylan Lower, feel lucky to have the opportunity to share their music with the world.
Since the spring of 2006, The Eli Story has been delivering an energetic live stage show filled with musical balance, tight harmonies, and a little humor for good measure. They are currently in the studio working on a new EP to be released in March 2012.
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