Origin. Chicago, Illinois.

Members Brian Gilmanov – Drums. Kyle Meyers – Bass. Jared Rabin – Guitar. Marcus Rezak – Guitar.

History. After weekly gigs at Chicago’s Wise Fools Pub, the four members of The Hue began touring alongside artists such as Ben Keneally, Bryan Beller, and The Wood Brothers. Their first full-length album, "Beyond Words," hit stores last month.

What Is It? This instrumental jam band quartet combines an electrifying array of progressive rock, jazz and metal that blows their sound out of the water, while also leading a free-flowing story. The guitars combat each other, while the drums compliment, settle or uplift each track to its full glory. The four members rock the house in an explosive variety of sounds and tastes, appealing to any musical preference.

Where/When? The Frequency Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 9:30 p.m.

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