Get ready for Chicago's newest addition to the country scene. Rodeo Down is a dynamic combination of the most talented country players in the Chicago area. If you are ready for some exciting country that makes you want to move but at the same times makes you feel right at home! This is the group to watch. The goal of this group is not only to sound good but to make certain the minute you walk in the door, your worries are left on the other side!

Sam Fazio's music is hip, elegant and bold. He puts a wonderful new spin on the songs we love. Whether he’s singing a swing standard, pop classic or love ballad, his soulful yet classic style comes shining through. Sam’s style is reminiscent of classic singers like Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin, yet current like the sounds of Michael Buble. Sam performs with the best jazz musicians in Chicago as a duo, trio or quartet. Sam will work with your organization to meet your music preferences and budget requirements.

Joe Monahan is an accomplished singer of traditional and contemporary Irish music. Playing guitar and banjo, Monahan's repertoire covers a wide range, from foot-stomping sing-a-longs to gentle ballads. An experienced performer, Monahan has performed at countless pubs and festivals in the Chicago area.

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Born with Cerebral Palsy and confined to a wheelchair, Joey Odum began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of three. His first stage appearance was with 70's rock legend, Edgar Winter at the age of six. After that appearance, Joey knew that music was what he wanted to do and was going to devote the rest of his life to developing music. Joey’s talent caught the attention of James Arthur Smith IV, the director of WordSmith Records. After some conversations on the phone and in person, Smith and Odum concluded that they could take the music to the next level by working together. Shortly after signing a record deal with the label WordSmith Records on September 3, 2012, Joey found Nick Wright (drums) and Neil Diefenbach (bass) to complete the band. Joey Odum & Red Hot Gumbo formed in October 2012. The new band was the right combination needed for a new sound and dedication to music.