Raise High the Roof Beam

Indie / Pop / Folk

Chicago, IL

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About

"Chicago's Raise High the Roof Beam routinely bends happy-sounding instruments and themes and twists them to have an air of sadness, but it's grippingly beautiful nonetheless. (Who said the ukulele can't be depressing?)"
-The Onion

"Their looseness builds and congeals into romantic, driving choruses with a lot of shimmery guitar work. They may be newbies, but they know exactly what they are doing, and they do it well."
-Jessica Hopper, The Chiago Tribune

"The band has evolved."
-The Columbia Chronicle

Raise High the Roof Beam is a musical collective consisting of five members: Thomas, Aly, Scott, Josh, and Will. With a wide range of influences and musical styles the quintet offers an energy level and style that is hard to find. The diverse musical interests of the group inform a unique, upbeat sound, and each of the band's members brings a wide range of influences to the new project. Together since late February, the quintet's live show is energetic and exciting, always engaging the dancing crowd.

Backing their oft-employed group vocal sing-alongs, the band implements an eclectic array of acoustic and electric instruments, from the rock-standard guitars and synthesizers to the folk-based banjo, ukulele and mandolin to add layer upon layer to their sparkling pop gems. "The band keeps viewers guessing with unexpected breaks in songs and unpredictable melodies," says NBC5's street team.

After two months of live shows, with a growing base of dedicated fans, Raise High the Roof Beam took shelter in their self-built studio to record The Buildup, a five-song EP. After weeks of long days and even longer nights, Raise High the Roof Beam has created a record they can't wait to share with the Chicago music scene

Currently, Raise High the Roof Beamis recording new tracks and playing lots of shows. The entire band is very excited to play your venue/bar/loft/basement/dungeon/bathroom/industrial warehouse. If you're interested in booking please contact Thomas:
tfricilone [at] gmail.com or 7087321030

Email RHTRB at raisehightheroofbeammusic@gmail.com