News Updates

July 30, 2004

The Dueling Diva Takes Over!

Move over, gentlemen, the next power generation of female duelers has started up it's engine! Enter dueling diva, Chicago Rose.  Leading sing-a-longs of pop culture's most recognized tunes, Rose sprinkles gut-busting parodies, roasts and toasts into a casual and fun evening that turns the audience into the stars of the show.  Rose has pounded the keys at clubs including  Howl at the Moon - Chicago, Harrah's - Vegas and Lake Tahoe, Carlos 'N Charlie's - Cancun, Axel's Bonfire Grill and Bar - MN, Monaco Bay and Pub 13 - MI, and The Reef - CO.  See pics from her shows.

May 30, 2004

This spring found Rose jazzing up the Windy City as a vocalist with legendary violinist Johnny Frigo and bassist Wayne Roepke at Polo Cafe Bridgeport USA.  During their three month stint, they were joined by Chicago musicians including Howard Levy, Willie Pickens, Don Stille, Larry Kohut and Jim Ryan. She even got a stellar review by the Chicago Sun Times!

 

February 17, 2004

International singer/pianist Chicago Rose coaches hopefuls.

SINGERS! Sick and tired of forking money over to your accompanist? Learn how to play for yourself from someone who used to be in the same boat! Basic piano skills required.  Music reading not necessary. Call 773-523-7711 for details.

September 18, 2003

Chicago Rose back in the Windy City

Home at last!  After a whirlwind touring schedule Rose is home to stay for awhile. 2003 saw Rose in Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Cancun, Black Rock City, and Iowa.  For the rest of the year she will be concentrating on her radio show, Pop Up Chicago! and her favorite places to gig in town.  See schedule for performance dates and times.

Chicago Rose to host new radio show!

Pop Up Chicago! is Chicagoland's newest live radio show.  Heating up the airways from 10:30pm-11pm every Thursday on WSBC 1240AM and WCFJ 1470AM, Chicago Rose & co-host Kevin Adair talk about what "Pops You Up."  Pop Up Chicago! is optimistic radio. Tune in for live interviews with Chicagoland celebrities, listener call-ins, current Chicagoland events, finance, original music and more!  

O'Sullivan's Public House

Rose will be performing at a brand new place in Plainfield, IL called O'Sullivan's.  Located at 706 W. Lockport Street, O'Sullivan's will have Rose rocking the house from 8pm - 12am.  If you're in for a fun, energetic show, join us after some great Irish fare from their full menu dining room.  No dark, sleepy pianobar room fans allowed!  No cover, full menu, full bar. See schedule for times.

Cook County Treasurer's Office

Chicago Rose rocked the Cook County Treasurer's Office for the third time!  Treasurer Maria Pappas welcomed Rose's performance of her original song, I Am a Butterfly, during the county's Asian Pacific Heritage Month Celebration on the morning of May 28. Click here for pictures.

Carlos 'n Charlie's in Cancun

Rose debuted with the world famous dueling piano show in Cancun, Mexico at Carlos n' Charlie's from May 16th - 22nd. She even donned a bikini for an afternoon beach photo shoot!  Rose got such a great response that she went back two more times in 2003. Click here for pictures. 

Las Vegas & Lake Tahoe

Rose rocked La Playa Lounge at Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas!  In her debut performance, she  dueled with two piano monsters, Sid Wingfield and Dave Roberts.  They tore up the room with rock, funk & blues as hundreds of fans partied the night away! 

Vegas loved her so much that she has been asked back to light up La Playa from April 11th -14th.  In addition to that, she'll be gallavanting her way to Tahoe for a week of dueling pianos and skiing.

Rose recently appeared with performing partner Kevin Adair on WGN Radio's (AM 720) Sunday Papers radio show with Rick Kogan.  Rick loved Rose and Kevin so much, he invited them back to appear in the WGN Showcase Studio on February 2.  To request an audio copy of the Sunday Papers show on CD, please email us.   

Rose has recently been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Tribune Magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Learner News Papers, the Lemont Reporter, Chicago Arts and Entertainment, and on television on WLS-TV Chicago channel 7.  Click on the links below to check out some of the articles.

Chicago Rose is IN THE NEWS!

Read the articles from:

Daily Southtown

Chicago Arts and Entertainment

Lerner Newspapers 
Chicago Sun-Times

Check Rose's schedule to view all of her performance dates. If you would like to know more about Rose, or would like to inquire about her availability for your event, email us at kevadair@aol.com, or call us toll free at (888) Rose-122.

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