Big Sky Stringband
Information
Members:
Jay Stanek (vocals, acoustic guitar), Chris Meier (vocals, mandolin), Brandon Cochran (vocals, lead guitar), Dick Mallory (bass), Zach Malasto (drums)
Genre:
Americana Jamband
Hometown:
Chicago, IL
Fans

6 of 77 fansSee All

Nick
Nick
Chris
Chris
Events

31 past eventsSee All

Discography

3 albumsSee All

February 09, 2007
6 Tracks
August 01, 2005
14 Tracks
June 01, 2001
10 Tracks
Photos

2 of 4 albumsSee All

Montrose Room - 11/20/09Created on Tuesday
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Big Sky Stringband Big Sky headlined Montrose Room in Rosemont, IL on 11/20/09. Sean Shiel opened up the night.

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Big Sky Stringband Big Sky interview featured on Chicago Music Guide http://is.gd/533qq

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The seeds of the Big Sky Stringband were planted in 1996 during a chance meeting between Jay Stanek and Chris Meier at an open mic night. After a year of acoustic music together, the two formed Kai Mera, an eclectic pop/rock band with many influences. ...
Michael Collins
Michael Collins
Thats killer man!
November 24, 2009 at 8:12pm
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Big Sky Stringband Want to make Black Wednesday memorable? Big Sky's at Kinetic Playground for the CBB Fest Preview: http://is.gd/52k5Q

w/ Big Sky String Band, Bonzo Terks & Seven Pines Circle!
Location:The Kinetic Playground
Time:10:00PM Wednesday, November 25th
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Big Sky Stringband Just found out @teamtyku will be at our show Friday giving out free drinks. Details at http://is.gd/4RpF4

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Big Sky Stringband We're playing an 18+ show at the new Montrose Room in Rosemont, IL on 11/20: http://is.gd/4RpF4

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Big Sky Stringband Setlist for 10/22 at Otto's now posted: http://is.gd/4CttE. See you all on 11/20 at Montrose Room.

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Read Setlist Otto39s, DeKalb, IL 10/22/09 by Big Sky Stringband on MySpace Blogs! New blogTopics added every minute. Flying BlindDialog with JohnBi...
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Big Sky Stringband Livers in DeKalb & lovers of music unite at Otto's Thursday (10/22) for Big Sky Stringband at 8:30 p.m.

October 21, 2009 at 7:09pm
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...and yes, we meant "livers" in both the sense of people who live in DeKalb and people who want to have a drink with us in that very same city.
October 21, 2009 at 7:23pm
Franklin Franklin
Franklin Franklin
SHOULD DEF GO SEE THESE GUYS... GREAT BAND!
October 21, 2009 at 8:05pm
Cory Moore
Cory Moore
I can't wait!
October 22, 2009 at 3:15am
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Big Sky Stringband Late addition to the Big Sky calendar: Abbey Pub (pub side) TONIGHT for free with Paradise Waits. Music at 9: http://is.gd/42QwW http://is.gd/42QwW

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Big Sky Stringband Here are a smattering of pictures from the band's multiple sets at the 2009 Barrington Brew Fest.

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Big Sky Stringband Getting (even more) excited about tonight's show at Martyrs'. We'll have a new song or two plus free tickets to the Chicago GreenFest!

May 11, 2009 at 12:02pm
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Big Sky Stringband Big Sky Stringband is excited to be performing at this year's Greenfest at Navy Pier. The band will play an afternoon set at this important event.

Time:2:00PM Saturday, May 16th
Location:Navy Pier
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Big Sky Stringband Jay Stanek and his side project, Plan B, return to Bird's Nest in Chicago for a set of mainly original music.

Time:8:00PM Friday, May 8th
Location:Bird's Nest
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Big Sky Stringband Jay Stanek will play a free, all-ages show at Ed & Joe's in Tinley Park

Time:8:00PM Friday, April 17th
Location:Ed & Joe's
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Big Sky Stringband is playing at Bird's Nest (2500 N. Soutport) in Chicago tonight around 9 p.m.

March 6, 2009 at 10:15am