
Sponsored by Bulleit Bourbon
Jim Ryan's Classic Albums Night
Thu, 30 Jul, 8:00 PM CDT
Doors open
7:00 PM CDT
Reggies Music Joint
2105 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Description
Elton John "Live From Moscow 1979" performed by Simply Elton
James Taylor "Greatest Hits" performed by Steve Ramone Band
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Rock & Roll
Elton John "Live From Mocow 1979”
Elton John "Live From Mocow 1979”
Rock & Roll
PERFORMED BY SIMPLY ELTON
Live from Moscow 1979 is a live album by British musician Elton John released in April 2019. It was recorded during John’s May 1979 tour of the Soviet Union, when he played a series of shows in Leningrad and Moscow accompanied by percussionist Ray Cooper. The live recordings were initially broadcast by BBC Radio 1 and were long available on bootleg albums. Footage was also included in the 1979 documentary To Russia…With Elton.
The official release, as a limited-edition double LP, was issued for Record Store Day 2019 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the tour. The album was then re-released in 2020 on vinyl and CD, and in digital music stores.
Brian Harris is a virtuoso pianist, trained at Hartt School of Music in Connecticut and is also an experienced jazz pianist and at his core a true rock-n-roller. Brian created the Simply Elton show in 2012, envisioning a tribute to Sir Elton John that captured the magic and energy of the icon’s live performances. He performed over the years as a solo pianist and backing keyboardist/backing vocalist in many bands. Brian also served three years as a Sergeant in the Fourth U.S. Army Band stationed at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, performing as the band’s primary pianist. In 2012, it was time for him to step out front. And there has been NO looking back! Brian has performed hundreds of Simply Elton shows thrilling audiences all over, and looks forward to MANY more in the years to come. Brian and Simply Elton have performed internationally in the British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, Mexico and China, along with a steady schedule of performances in the midwest and throughout the United States. The essence of the Simply Elton act is that it brings together Brian’s energy, finely-tuned “Elton” vocals, love of wearing wild outfits on stage, and of course his virtuoso piano technique to make Simply Elton a fitting tribute to the rock & roll genius of Elton John.
Simply Elton is backed by the Mad Hatters Band, a group of seasoned and talented rock & roll professionals that set the foundation for Simply Elton to fly over. Brian and the group are based in the Chicago area, yet perform literally anywhere/everywhere in the world that an over-the-top Elton show is desired! He also enjoys performing intimate solo performances on occasion (as did Sir Elton himself as well).

Singer-Songwriter
James Taylor "Greatest Hits"
James Taylor "Greatest Hits"
Singer-Songwriter
PERFORMED BY THE STEVE RAMONE BAND
Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in November 1976 by Warner Bros. Records. It remains Taylor’s best-selling album, with over 11 million units being sold in the United States, making it among the best-selling albums of the 1970s.