Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues make classical and blues sing together beautifully
Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues make classical and blues sing together beautifullyWBEZ (blog)Corky Siegel. The name is as “Chicago” as Maxwell Street or Wrigley Field. He's been playing music professionally since 1964 when he teamed up with his fellow Roosevelt University student, Jim Schwall. For nearly a decade, the Siegel-Schwall Band ...
Siegel writes score for Pixar co-founder's restored 'Sunstone'
Siegel writes score for Pixar co-founder's restored 'Sunstone'South Bend TribuneBy ANDREW S. HUGHES South Bend Tribune When Alvy Ray Smith first called Corky Siegel, neither one knew who the other was. But they did have a connection: Smith had written the computer code for artist and filmmaker Ed Emshwiller's “Sunstone,” the ...
Owner of the former Quiet Knight club dies
Owner of the former Quiet Knight club diesChicago Sun-Times“Richard Harding is an era in the music world,” said Corky Siegel, who held a Tuesday night residency with the Siegel-Schwall Band between 1969-1974. “Richard was a happy guy. He worked at it. Maybe he had some depression, but he forced himself to be a ...and more »
Season announced for 'Harmony by the Bay'
Season announced for 'Harmony by the Bay'Green Bay Press GazetteAug 15 — Corky Siegel and Chamber Blues, veteran bluesman Siegel's award-winning cocktail of blues and classical music. » Aug 22 — The Works and Friends, rock, pop and folk with local musician Mike Raye and others; a Maritime Concert.and more »
Diversions: 4 picks for the coming week
Diversions: 4 picks for the coming weekGlenview AnnouncementsThe program includes Russo: “Street Music: A Blues Concerto,” with soloist Corky Siegel, harmonica; Gould: “American Suite”; and Grofe: “Hollywood Suite.” All seats $50. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.svso.org. 4. Circus in Progress — An Evening of ...and more »