Phil Angotti is a household name in Chicago music. He is known for his heartfelt Beatles tributes and love of many British & American rock & folk artists of the 60’s through the 80’s. Phil has released (at least) 12 records and is very knowledgeable about vintage guitars. He has played with everyone including his own groups Beatle Brothers, The Idea. He also fronts Material (re) Issue in place of the late Jim Ellison. From large theaters to your favorite dive bar Phil never disappoints and he never phones it in.

Tommi Zender is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist who also teaches at Old Town School of Folk Music. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of popular and unpopular music and is well-versed in many guitar styles. Zender has performed with Steve Dawson, Phil Angotti, Dag Juhlin, Rachel Drew, Gerald Dowd, Peter Mulvey, and many others. He has self-released 4 albums of original music.