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Considering
it was just Jimmy Page's birthday, yesterday, it's the perfect time to
let you in on the fun shows going down this weekend at House of Blues.
We shot these guys at Do Division back in the summer and didn't even realize who was Mr. Robert Plant, incognito! Any guesses?
These talented and prolific musicians, in their own right, not only
dress the part for Zeppelin 2, but take on the mannerisms and persona of
the band as well. This lethal combo of sincere tribute, excellent
musicianship and campy parody, makes for a killer show. Zep 2 is
serious musicians, playing seriously legendary tunes, who don't take
themselves too seriously. Come down and check 'em out.
Led Zeppelin 2 (or LZ2)
CHICAGO
JAN 13, 2012 House of Blues "1971 Set"
JAN 14, 2012 House of Blues "1975 Set"
Friday 01/13/2012
Saturday 01/14/2012
Doors: 07:30 PM
Show: 09:00 PM
Prices:
$21.50 - GA - Advanced
$25.00 - GA - Day Of
Ages: 17+
329 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 923-2000
We plan to shoot their show Sat. and should have more, fun, live show shots shortly on ChiIL Live Shows and ChiILMama.com.
LED ZEPPELIN 2 ... THE LIVE EXPERIENCE brings you the excitement
of
Led Zeppelin "In Concert" by re-enacting the live improvisation &
onstage interaction that earned Led Zeppelin their legendary status for
performing. LZ2 has played major venues across the US in 2010 and 2011
and drawn rave reviews for a "spot-on" Zeppelin show, playing deep cuts
and classic tracks from the entire catalog, and occasionally entire
Zeppelin shows from specific dates.
BRUCE LAMONT
The
Chicago Southsider is no stranger to the city's rock scene. Bruce has
been the frontman for the critically acclaimed avant-metal group Yakuza
for the past decade, touring all over the world. In addition to Led
Zeppelin 2, Yakuza, and his solo works, Lamont performs with other
projects including Circle of Animals, and Bloodiest, and previously with
Dyslexic Apaches. Lamont's solo album "Feral Songs for The Epic
Decline" was recently selected Top 20 Metal Recordings by SPIN
IAN LEE
Canadian-born
Drummer Ian Lee's dad was a well-known folk musician (the satirical and
occasionally controversial Brothers-In-Law) Starting drums at age 8, Ian moved to US to join Bad Oskar, opening for Ted Nugent and national acts. In Chicago, Ian drummed for Woolworthy, Not Rebecca, and with members of Cheap Trick, Veruca Salt, Ministry, and Urge Overkill. Currently from Arizona, Lee runs the www.thebestdrummerintheworld.com website, and was recently featured in Asylum magazine "How to Be John Bonham -- A Drummer's Guide".
MATTHEW LONGBONS
After
winning Downbeat awards on jazz trumpet in high school, Matthew picked
up bass. In 2001 Matthew joined Chicago-based Ghettobillies, playing
upwards of 200 gigs a year, including shows with Alice Cooper and The Allman Brothers,
and numerous European tours. Matthew was voted best un-signed bassist
in America at the 2004 National Emergenza battle of the bands. and has played
with Pete Special (The Band), Umphree’s McGee, Nyco (Ted Atkatz of
CSO), Underwater People, Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage,
Morrisey). Matthew handles bass, keys, and mandolin in Led Zep 2.
PAUL KAMP
By age 12 Paul was playing lead guitar in bands on Chicago's southwest side. Kamp is recognized for his work with Busker Soundcheck,
a Chicago trio known for inventive, interactive rock songs, including
bowed-guitar and a range of electric and acoustic styles, a staple of
the 1990's Chicago music scene. Busker Soundcheck was a touring machine,
with studio recordings hailed on several prominent critics' "Best Of"
lists. Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune, called Kamp "one of the most
accomplished guitar players in the Midwest" and he earned a nomination
as "best guitarist" in the Illinois Entertainer magazine.
