Tank & the Beez
Make Music Chicago
Uptown Branch, Chicago Public Library
929 W Buena Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
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Every June 21st, Make Music Chicago brings together Chicagoans to celebrate their ability to make music, regardless of age, ability or preferred musical style.
Unlike a typical music festival, Make Music Chicago is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician—young and old, amateur and professional—takes to the streets, parks, plazas, and porches of Chicago to share music of all genres with friends, neighbors and strangers. All of it is free and open to the public.
Based on the French Fête de la Musique, Make Music Chicago was first presented in 2011. Chicago joins over 1,000 cities in more than 120 countries across the globe, making the Fête de la Musique the world’s largest single day music festival. Make Music Chicago is also a member of the Make Music Alliance, connecting Chicago with over 60 other U.S. cities in celebrating this day of music.
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Tank & the Beez Biography
Tank and the Beez is an old-time roots string band from Chicago, specializing in traditional blues, folk, and jazz tunes. With strong vocal harmonies and driving acoustic rhythms, Tank and the Beez is a cross between bluegrass, dixieland, and New Orleans street jazz.
Tank and the Beez can operate as a duo, trio, or quartet depending on availability and the needs of the venue. Centered around husband and wife, Brian “Tank” (bass/harmonica/vocals) and Beth “Beez” (guitar/vocals) Blankenship, the band often features local Chicagoland musicians like Amy Malouf (washboard/piano/vocals), Tommy Malouf (mandolin/vocals), and Jeff Teppema (fiddle/vocals).
The band's catchy classic tunes explore the roots of popular American music and appeal to audiences of all ages. Tank and the Beez sure to please crowds in venues ranging from large festivals and state fairs to intimate coffee houses.
Tank and the Beez has been called “transporting” by local author Geralyn Hesslau Magrady, and Alan Bresloff of Around Town Chicago has referred to their music as “stirring” and “well-done”. The group's timeless vocals and unassuming instrumentation hearken back to the era of old-time radio.
Read MoreTank and the Beez can operate as a duo, trio, or quartet depending on availability and the needs of the venue. Centered around husband and wife, Brian “Tank” (bass/harmonica/vocals) and Beth “Beez” (guitar/vocals) Blankenship, the band often features local Chicagoland musicians like Amy Malouf (washboard/piano/vocals), Tommy Malouf (mandolin/vocals), and Jeff Teppema (fiddle/vocals).
The band's catchy classic tunes explore the roots of popular American music and appeal to audiences of all ages. Tank and the Beez sure to please crowds in venues ranging from large festivals and state fairs to intimate coffee houses.
Tank and the Beez has been called “transporting” by local author Geralyn Hesslau Magrady, and Alan Bresloff of Around Town Chicago has referred to their music as “stirring” and “well-done”. The group's timeless vocals and unassuming instrumentation hearken back to the era of old-time radio.
Americana
Old-timey
Traditional Blues
Traditional Bluegrass
Traditional Folk
Jug Band
Trad Jazz
Roots
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