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The Socially Conscious Artist Partners With
Planned Parenthood Of Illinois (PPIL) For His Solo Debut
Chicago’s rising bassist/singer/songwriter Graham Czach rocked the stage at the acclaimed music venue Martyr’s in Chicago celebrating the release of his solo debut albumLucid on October 15. Joining him on stage for the engaging show was Umphrey’s McGee drummer Kris Myers, along with keyboardist Matt Nelson (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos), guitarist Chris Siebold (Howard Levy, Kick the Cat) and bassist Graham Burris (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos).
The socially conscious rocker teamed up with Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) and donated a portion of sales generated during the event to the organization. Katy Schafer and Julie Shimko of PPIL took the stage to speak about the cause just before Czach performed his powerful song about abortion rights entitled “Choice.”
In addition to PPIL, Czach has pledged to donate a portion of all Lucid album sales to other non-profit organizations including Greenpeace, the American Cancer Society and the Art of Living Foundation.
The Chicago Music Award winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s originality and versatility as both a musician and composer have earned him endorsements from two internationally recognized music equipment companies—D’Addario Strings and Eden Electronics/US Music Corp. Graham was also recently spotlighted by the Chicago Tribune, click here to view the article.
Czach’s wild creativity and unique versatile sound have also earned the Windy City native a nomination for The Deli Chicago’s Artist of the Month in September.
His eclectic album reflects his early influences when Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were practically a religion, along with icons in later years like and Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Mars Volta.
]]>Graham Czach ’s wild creativity and unique versatile sound have earned the Windy City native a nomination for The Deli Chicago’s Artist of the Month. Fans can vote online through September 15 by clicking here.
The socially conscious rocker is also teaming up with Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) to celebrate the official release of his independent debut album Lucid on Friday, October 15 at Martyrs (3855 North Lincoln Ave.) in Chicago. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online or at the door.
With a Chicago Music Award under his belt, the versatile singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will bring his modern and progressive rock sensibilities to life performing with the album’s original band members: drummer Kris Myers (Umphrey’s McGee), keyboardist Matt Nelson (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos), guitarist Chris Siebold (Howard Levy, Kick the Cat) and bassist Graham Burris (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos). Each of the band members also contributes backing vocals.
Czach—whose album includes a powerful song about abortion rights entitled “Choice”—is donating a portion of sales generated from the event to PPIL. PPIL’s 17 health centers throughout the state deliver comprehensive reproductive health care services, sex education, and sexual health information to more than 60,000 women, men, and teens each year.
In addition to Planned Parenthood of Illinois, a portion of the proceeds from Lucid is being donated to other non-profit organizations including Greenpeace, the American Cancer Society and the Art of Living Foundation.
As Lucid sheds light on these important social issues and more, Czach draws on a fascinating, diverse musical background—which includes his work with Chicago Afrobeat Project–to create musical landscapes as compelling as the lyrics. He was recently interviewed by Skope Magazine’s editor Mike Friedman (click here) and by Lisa Smith of The Blend Magazine for their Take Action Party surrounding his earth-friendly messages and contributions (click here to listen).
Tapping into his childhood where Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were practically a religion, and later influences like Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Mars Volta and Jimi Hendrix, he infuses hard rocking, sometimes unusually metered grooves to four (and more) part vocal harmonies, beautiful acoustic melodies and vibrant unfolding string arrangements. The eye-catching Lucid CD cover features artwork by legendary album artist Jeff Jordan (The Mars Volta).
For more information, log onto www.grahamczach.com.
EVENT RECAP:
Friday, October 15
Graham Czach’s Official Lucid Record Release Show
Martyrs
3855 North Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 404-9494
Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online or at the door.
***ATTN MEDIA: Please RSVP to chrissy@luckmedia.com no later than noon Oct. 13.
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The Socially Conscious Music-Maker Gears Up For His
Highly Anticipated Debut Performance With Original Players On
‘Lucid’ Featuring Umphrey’s McGee Drummer Kris Myers While
Giving Back To Non Profits Such As Planned Parenthood And Greenpeace
WHO: Versatile Chicago Music Award winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Graham Czach brilliantly fuses modern and progressive rock sensibilities with old school social consciousness.
WHAT: Official Record Release Party celebrating Czach’s Indie debut album Lucid featuring the album’s original band members:
Graham Czach – lead vocals, basses, guitars
Kris Myers – drums, vocals (Umphrey’s McGee)
Matt Nelson – keys, vocals (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos)
Chris Siebold – guitars, vocals (Howard Levy, Kick the Cat)
Graham Burris – bass, guitar, vocals (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos)
WHEN: Friday, October 15 @ 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Martyrs – 3855 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
OTHER: Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online or at the door.
**A portion of the sales proceeds from ‘Lucid’ are being donated to Greenpeace, Planned Parenthood, the American Cancer Society and the Art of Living Foundation.
***ATTN MEDIA: Please RSVP to chrissy@luckmedia.com no later than noon Oct. 13.
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