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Bear Williams Band Blues Band from Chicago, IL

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 1 Review
  • 1 Verified Booking
  • Member Since 2018
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $1,500 per event

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The Bear Williams Band (GVR Records) is a High Energy Original Contemporary Blues Group consisting of five musicians and three background singers. The group's music is a refreshing cross between Chicago Blues meshed with Country and Rock. Chicago Native Bear Williams aka (Larry Kimpel) fronts the group as it's Lead Singer, Songwriter, Bass Player and Producer. Bear's professional credentials in the music industry are extensive. In addition to fronting BWB, Bear is the Bass Player and Musical Director for the Platinum selling R&B group Frankie Beverly and Maze. The Bear Williams Band has captivated audiences at the Chicago Blues Fest, Buddy Guy's Legends, Navy Pier, Rosa's Lounge, Evanston Rock's, and B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted. Bear's latest CD is titled "Blues Rebel" on GVR Records. Learn more about Bear and experience the music @ http://*******.**********.**********.**********.**********.**********.***

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Avg 5.0 | 1 Review

Review by Emil H.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on August 19, 2019From Cudahy, WI

Great band! Classic Chicago blues and a few originals. Very entertaining and interactive with our guests. Highly recommended!

Song List 

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  • Backyard | Bear Williams
  • No Love | Bear Williams
  • Waters Of Love | Bear Williams
  • The Thrill Is Gone | B.B. King
  • Stay With Me | Rod Stewart
  • I'm Walking | Fats Domino
  • I'll Be The One To Last | Bear Williams
  • I Cry | Bear Williams
  • Shoulda' Known Better | Bear Williams
  • Delta Queen | Bear Williams
  • What You Want Me To Do | Jimmy Reed
  • Train To Chitown | Bear Williams
  • Spread Love, Be Love | Bear Williams
  • Talk To Your Daughter | J.B. Lenoir
  • Change With The Times | Bear Williams
  • Blues Before Sunrise | Elmore James
  • Caldonia | B.B. King
  • Green Onions | Booker T. Jones
  • She Caught The Katy | Taj Mahal

Booked Events 

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Past Events

June 25, 2020 • Rosa's Lounge
Thu9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Chicago, IL
August 17, 2019 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Cudahy, WI
September 13, 2018 • Buddy Guy's Legends
Thu9:30 PM - 12:30 AM Chicago, IL
August 18, 2018 • Rosa's Lounge
Sat9:30 PM - 12:30 AM Chicago, IL
June 20, 2018 • Live On The Lake @ Navy Pier
Wed5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Chicago, IL
June 9, 2018 • Chicago Bluesfest
Sat3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Chicago, IL
February 28, 2018 • Buddy Guy's Legends
Wed9:30 PM - 12:30 AM Chicago, IL
October 26, 2017 • Buddy Guy's Legends
Thu9:30 PM - 12:30 AM Chicago, IL

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