CHIP RATLIFF’S ELECTRIC CHITTLIN’ STEW TO DEBUT NEW SINGLE, LIVE IN EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, 12 May 2005—-Funk band, Chip Ratliff’s Electric Chittlin’ Stew, will perform live at Bill’s Blues Bar, 1029 Davis St, Evanston, IL on Friday May 13, 2005, 8pm until midnight. During the live performance, the band will debut new single, Phunky Joint Jam. Original songs from the band’s latest album, Electric Chittlin’ Stew, and well-known covers will also be performed.

During the live performance Chip Ratliff’s Electric Chitllin’ Stew will feature guest performances by blues musician, Fernando Jones and Chicago Music Award Entertainer of the Year, Spit Sin. “We’ll debut our new single, Phunky Joint Jam, which will get everyone up out there seats having a good time. We’ll play new original music as well as tribute songs to other musicians. The music is live, funky, and energetic, it will make you want to get out of your seat and dance! I invite everyone to come out and have a good time listening to real funk music!” says Chip Ratliff. Cover tunes of artists such as Jill Scott, Gap Band, James Brown, Prince, Michael Jackson, and many more will be played during the performance.

ABOUT CHIP RATLIFF
Chip Ratliff, bassist, singer, songwriter and producer has excited audiences worldwide. He has contributed soundtrack work for films, scored a local television commercial, been featured on radio (WGCI, WXRT, WVON), television (WGN, WBBM, WLS), and is founder of the New Rhythms & Arts Festival – a festival designed to showcase fresh new talent from the Chicagoland area. Chip is also co-founder of the Chicago based group MY BAND! (a.k.a. Fernando Jones & MY BAND!).
Chip just released his debut full length CD entitled “Electric Chittlin’ Stew”, and has also released a re-mastered version of his first EP release “Welcome To The Rhythm" on CD. Chip Ratliff is an artist destined to make his mark in the world! Both CDs are available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/chip or at www.chipratliff.com .
Chip has been performing and composing for over 25 years (since the age of 6). Unlike most kids, Chip knew he wanted to be a musician at an early age. Growing up in the Englewood and Pullman districts of Chicago’s Southside, Funk, R&B, and rock music permeated his home. He grew up listening to music legends such as James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone, The Jackson 5, Funkadelic, Santana, Prince, and many more. Chip’s grandfather played and sang with legends such as B.B. King in the late ‘40s. It’s no wonder that Chip has used these influences to make his latest project, Chip Ratliff’s Electric Chittlin’ Stew, an eclectic combination of Funk and R&B, with touches of Blues and Latin music. It is a vision of music harmony that will touch and excite all who witness it.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, May 13th
“The Phunky Joint Jam and B-Day Celebration”
@ Bill’s Blues Bar
1029 W. Davis St.
Evanston, IL

Friday, May 27th
Navy Pier Beer Garden
3:30pm - 7:30pm

Friday, June 10th
Chicago Blues Fest
Special guest appearance w/ Fernando Jones and his Blues Kids of America
Time: TBD

Friday, June 10th
The Pride of The Fox River Festival
St. Charles, IL
8:30pm - 11:00pm

Thursday, June 23rd
Navy Pier Beer Garden
8:30pm - 12midnight!

Saturday, July 9th
Navy Pier Beer Garden
8:30pm - 12 midnight!
And there’s more to come!


COME AND TASTE IT FOR YOURSELF
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