HGMN Welcomes Strange Arrangement

Jazz, funk, rockabilly, soul, and progressive and psychedelic rock.

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Jim Conry - Guitar, Vocals
Kevin Barry - Bass, Vocals
Joe Hettinga - Keyboards, Piano, Vocals
Steve Sinde - Drums, Vocals


Officially formed 4 years ago in Chicago, and with roots dating back to the mid 90's Strange Arrangement is a progressive jazz funk rock hybrid with an emphasis on lyrics, songwriting, and compositional sections. Utilizing out of the box time signatures, left of center harmonies, and catchy melodies Strange Arrangement has quickly become a must see act in the Midwest, making their move from bars/clubs to small theaters/music halls in just a few short years.  Aptly dubbed happy progressive funk, Strange Arrangement draws on influences from 70's rock, modern day jambands, folk, and jazz legends.  A Strange Arrangement show will take its audience through a myriad of different sonic landscapes based on the philosophy of creating a moment in time, weaving the idea and art of improvisation carefully through their collection of original material to make each performance a unique experience for their audience and themselves alike.

With the release of "Polygraph" their 2nd full length album in four years on January 18th, 2011 and making waves in the Midwest festival scene in 2010 with appearances at Summer Camp, Hoxeyville, Rootwire, and North Coast, Strange Arrangement fans, appropriately named "Strangers", have continued to come out to their shows to be a part of their ever evolving sound.  2011 will find Strange Arrangement stretching farther away from their home base of Chicago and making their way from CO, to NY, to FL as more and more "Strangers" find their sound and live performances an exhilarating and fresh alternative to the jamband genre.



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PURCHASE CD


Chicago's Strange Arrangement  "Polygraph" album is one of the better releases from Chicago this year....... Richard Milne - WXRT 93.1FM - Chicago

"Strange Arrangement understands the power of music. Released on January 18, 2011, the quartet's sophomore release, Polygraph, offers a wide range of warm, heartfelt tunes that lift and comfort the soul throughout. From the first listen onward, the album is accessible and rich in spirit; there is much to gain here even from the most casual listener." - Greg Molitor - Music Marauders

"In the short handful of months I've known this band, they've grown in leaps and skyrocketed up the ladder of venues in Chicago." Jeremy Frazier - Jambands.com, Chicago Jam Scene

"Strange Arrangement's musicianship and songwriting puts them in the "best of" category of up and coming bands. Equally deft at intricate arrangements and memorable melodies, this young band has loads of promise (with a devout fanbase to back it up), and the live shows are always an exhilarating experience." - Joel Cummins - Umphrey's McGee


Tour Dates

April 7, 2011 - Milwaukee, WI
April 8, 2011 - Bloomington, IN
April 9, 2011 - Chicago, IL
April 10, 2011 - Kalamazoo, MI
April 14, 2011 - Terre Haute, IN
April 15, 2011 - El Paso, IL
April 16, 2011 - Muncie, IN
April 20, 2011 - Des Moines, IA
April 21, 2011 - Grand Rapids, MI
April 22, 2011 - Lansing, MI
April 23, 2011 - Fort Wayne, IN
April 28, 2011 - Carbondale, IL
April 29, 2011 - Valparaiso, IN
April 30, 2011 - Chicago, IL
May 6, 2011 - Muncie, IN
May 7, 2011 - Holland, IN
May 13, 2011 - Kalamazoo, MI
May 27-29, 2011 - Chillicothe, IL
June 18, 2011 - Kiel, WI
July 28-30, 2011 - Ghent, NY
November 11-13, 2011 - Live Oak, FL


Management and Booking:
Dan Rucinski
dan@iglooagency.com

Publicity and Brand Development:
Jon Grisanti
john@iglooagency.com
Alan Osborne
alan@iglooagency.com

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