Chicago's Good Time Live Music Band
Catchy Originals and Classic Covers energetically served up with a smile and plenty of "Washtubbery!"
SideShowMen
About the band...
TheSideShowMen are a Chicago area band playing an entertaining blend of fresh original music along with their own creative takes on many beloved classic covers.
The five piece group is comprised of talented veteran musicians who have been friends and admirers of each other's work for years.
Kevin Lahvic has played in more than a dozen popular local and touring bands including; J.B. Ritchie and the Rafters, The Rhythm Slaves, Matthew Morgan & The Lost Brigade, and BabySHARK. Primarily a bassist, Kevin takes a turn as front man as he picks up an acoustic six string and sings along with his catchy cowboy chord compositions.
Steve “Boom Boom” Brownstein holds down the low end with the unique sound of his one string washtub bass. While it is a visual treat watching him thump away in live performances, he’s not just eye candy, his bass lines are a big part of the SSM sound. Boom Boom has played live with numerous musicians around the country as a drop in guest player. He also spent years applying his craft with the well followed local band “Pitchy and the 44s” who were big fan favorites at many Chicago area festivals.
A former “Pitchy” band mate of Boom Boom’s, the versatile guitarist Rick Fazio is the perfect player to make the guitar based songs of the SSM come alive. He can dance lightly through verses adding haunting counterpoint melodies, stab & jab cutting accents and memorable hooks in all the perfect spots and then switch gears seamlessly and unleash barn burner solos.
Quick witted journeyman Mark Kovacik brings his folk rock influence to the mix on 6 and 12 string guitar and vocals. A veteran of touring and recording groups The Great Chicago Fire and We The People, he remains an advocate of the live music scene across Chicagoland. His dynamic voice brings further depth to the band's lush sound.
The glue that holds it all together is provided by drummer Dom Patano. A marvel on a drum kit, Dom's high energy style and creative rhythms truly give the band its distinctive heartbeat. Dom first came to Kevin's attention when he was playing with his son's popular group March on August. The fit was like family.
The blend of Dom's playing and Boom Boom's washtub create a powerful, rich foundation for the band's unmistakable sound.