Sophie Hafer aka Christie McVie of The Chain Talks Tribute Bands & Live Music in Chicago 🎹🎤

Join us for a musical deep dive with Sophie Hafer, keyboardist extraordinaire and Christie McVie of the Fleetwood Mac tribute band "The Chain." 🌟 Hosted by Mike Orfanos from The Mosquitos Jam Band, Pete Jansons from Blondie Tribute Band Heart of Glass, and the vibrant 2 Costa Rican's Todd and CJ, this episode explores the thrilling world of tribute bands and the bustling Chicago music scene. 🎶 Discover Sophie's insights on iconic venues like the Arcada Theater, her life juggling multiple tribute projects, and essential tips for aspiring musicians. Don’t miss the live musical performance wrapping up the show—guaranteed to entertain! 🎼🎉

Key Moments:
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1:26 Sophie Hafer playing at Buddy Guys legends Fri 4-19-24 https://www.facebook.com/events/417470204338690/?ref=newsfeed
1:45 Arcada Show with Mosqutos and Brooklyn Charmers
1:56 Joey DeMarco UTC
3:26 Arcada Theater Thoughts https://www.arcadalive.com/visitstcharles-2/
4:28 Ron Onest's Meatballs https://oshows.com/2020/03/26/ron-onesti-music-and-meatballs/
4:46 Joel Hoekstra
5:01 Sophie Hafer Arrives
8:18 What Bands does Sophie Hafer play for? https://thechainrocks.com/about-us https://www.thehemisphereschicago.com/
8:43 Two Costa Ricans Arrive
9:15 Sophie Hafer Off The Mound Hemispheres and Ryan Dempster Innings Fest Arizona Festival
11:30 Two Costa Ricans show at Copper Fiddle in Lake Zurich
14:00 Bobby Carlsen Clip book 2 Costa Ricans https://www.facebook.com/TwoCostaRicans at sundance
14:11 Breaking News 2 Costa Ricans have transportation!
15:11 Space Face bowie Tribute clip
15:30 How did Sophie get started with The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band "The Chain"
15:56 what is bandmix? https://www.bandmix.com/heartofglassblondietribute/
18:49 David Levit Influence
20:33 Sophie Engaged to Zach Avery!
20:43 What happens when 2 musicians try to plan their wedding?
24:00 Tips for singers when they are under the weather
29:05 Have to have a good personality to be in a lot of bands?
30:47 Shout Out to music studio Earth Analog and James Treichler https://www.earthanalog.com/
32:42 Monicals Pizza https://www.monicals.com/
34:45 Joe Walsh Collage Cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTNoVk5GZfU story regarding joe walsh
36:16 link to joe walsh Indigo Cover
36:20 Open Jams Open Mic NIghts
41:33 Best Bars for open mic open jam's
https://donellispub.com/
https://www.whiskeyriver-glenview.com/
https://www.facebook.com/VatOfChocolate/ (Wooden Nickel)
https://madcatslive.com/
https://rosaslounge-com.seatengine.com/pages/blues-jam
https://www.arlingtonalehouse.com/
PS Pub Wheeling https://www.facebook.com/events/394511426527860/394512603194409/
50:45 Thalia Hall https://www.thaliahallchicago.com/
Honkey Tonk https://thetonkchicago.com/upcoming-events
51:40 two Costa Ricans Close Out Song

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