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John Goldman began his professional career in his home town Portland, Oregon with some of the area’s best musicians such as Tom Grant, David Friesen, and Jeff Lorber. After years of playing, composing and teaching on the west coast, John decided on the suggestion and encouragement of saxophone great Eddie Harris, to relocate in Chicago. Since moving to Chicago in 1988, John has added to his already eclectic influence from the West Coast. He has performed extensively with Brazilian musicians Paulino Garcia, Chicago Samba, and Luciano Antonio, as well as Latin Jazz artists Ruben Alvarez, Silvia Sossa, and Tito Carrillo. He has performed with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra.

For nearly twenty years Jimmy Bennington has developed a musical atmosphere that showcases his collaborators talents and places the drum in the role of timekeeper, colorist, and conductor. In keeping with the traditions of Jazz, he employs strong elements of Blues and Folk music to explore, propel, cajole, and inspire musicians and audiences alike. Based in Chicago, after long periods in Texas and the West Coast, Bennington performs as sideman or band leader with his group, Colour and Sound, appearing in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South America.

“Where many have compared the guy to Beirut and Neutral Milk Hotel (I’ll give you the lite-psych of “This Means Nothing”) but to these ears it’s more Spoon-noir shuffling.” —World of Wumme

“‘lost Bowie demo tape overdubbed with acid confessions.’ That should warm you up for (Nick) Whetro’s eleven-track, half-hour romp and prepare you for what first feels like alt-country experiments with a lunatic wailing at the back.” —cokemachineglow

“…freewheeling pop songs flavored with a splash of sonic whiskey.” —No Ripcord

“Sounds of folk, disguised as electro-pop, disguised as psych rock, disguised as indie rock propel the release into a strength that’s never foreboding. Whetro and his bandmates spin off as many fantastically drastic twists and modifications to thrill every sense.” —Delusions of Adequacy

“A-” —Onion AV Club