Thurs
7/31, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Oh!
By the way......Parker has requested his vacation time
(he HAS been working up such a sweat.....and let's face it, everyone deserves a vacation.....even Parker!)
Parker wanted August 2nd through the 8th.............
But don't worry.............Parker will be back rested and READY TO ROCK!
Parenthood is wacky.
Anyway, the BazillionSongs / Od Tapo Imi / BazillionSongs Band train rolls on,
and I’m sooooooo ready for a rockin’ summer!
Working on a whole bunch of new material for both OTI and the solo show, too (gotta keep things fresh, you know).
If you’re looking to book me or either of the bands for a bash, block party, fest, what-have-you, drop me a line!
Lots of Saturday afternoons, Friday nights, and Sundays are available so BRING. IT. ON.
After a month off, I’m back to my Tuesday home sweet home at the Village Squire in South Elgin! This is a great place to bring the family to the show, have a great meal and listen to Parker & I make some noise. Hope to see you there! Shows start at 7:30.
The reaction to all the “PW
and Family” concert YouTubes has been just incredible. Thanks so much
for the responses & emails, etc. We all really appreciate it. Hopefully
down the road we’ll some some opportunities to do the act for you guys here
in Chicagoland.
And
here's this week's shows ~
Thurs 6/11, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 6/13, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 6/17 , 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!
And while we're talking about summer...NEW VENUE ALERT!!
Starting on Friday 5/15, I'll be making appearances at Hawthorne's Backyard Bar and Grill in West Chicago. A great summery place to take in an outdoor Bazillionsongs show! Really looking forward to this one; more details as they become available.
The Paul Willaert and Family show in Castle Rock CO is NEXT SATURDAY! Soooo exciting. Thanks to all of you who've asked and wished us well- I'll be just to get lots of pics, video, and audio for you.
And
here's this week's shows ~
Thurs 4/23, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 4/24, 5:30
Bridges Art Gallery
305 N. 2nd Street St. Charles
630-377-7726
Sat 4/25, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 4/28, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!
This Saturday is the last scheduled show for who-knows-how-long for the fabulous Paul/Mac/Gerard/Jeff “Bazillionsong band”! I'm sure more shows will pop up as time goes by, but right now, between solo shows and OD TAPO IMI, this is the last one we actually have planned. So if you haven't seen us yet, hope you get a chance to come out and ROCK.
Speaking of my crazy schedule, Summer’s booking up fast! That said, if you're having a daytime block party, yard party, getting out of jail party, etc… I'm your guy! I've got very few Saturday nights left, but days I can do. Drop me a line and we'll talk dates!
And
here's this week's shows ~
Thurs 4/16, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 4/18, 8:30
With the BAND!
Cabana Charley's
Seven Bridges Center - 6440 Main Street Woodridge, Il
630 960-3434
Tues 4/ 21, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
http://www.ourparkercolorado.com/family-concert-castle-rock-co-may-2/
The set list is every bit as schizo as my solo show- lol... Includes everything
from the Beatles to show tunes to Panic at the Disco. It's going to be soooo
fun, I'll be sure to get plenty of pics & vid for you guys!
Thurs 4/9, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 4/10, 9:00
Cabana Charley's
Seven Bridges Center - 6440 Main Street Woodridge, Il
630 960-3434
Sat 4/11, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 4/14, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!
Summer is filling up fast, but I do still have a few dates open for Summer parties.....
Lots of fun stuff in the works - new venues, more band shows with OTI and
GumboPop (the name may change, but it's still the same 4 guys), and new Bazillionsong
songs! Stay tuned....
And here's this week's shows ~
Thurs 3/26, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 3/27, 9:00
Cabana Charley's
Seven Bridges Center - 6440 Main Street Woodridge, Il
630 960-3434
Sat 3/28, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 3/31, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
This Saturday Night is GUMBOPOP's second show at Cabana Charley's Woodridge!
(click for more info and directions)
As promised after our last show- here's some GumboVideo...
Here's this week's shows...
Fri 1/2, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 1/3, 9:00
Cabana Charley's
Seven Bridges Center - 6440 Main Street Woodridge, Il
630 960-3434
Tues 1/6, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!!

A very very huge THANK YOU to those of you who made it out to the show. Having you guys there totally made the night complete. Looks like there will be a lot more Gumbo-ing in the months to come, and I'll keep you posted.
In the meantime, BazillionSongs and Od Tapo Imi are going strong- here's this weeks shows...
THANKS!
Pw
Thurs
12/ 11, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri , 12/12
With OD TAPO IMI
PRIVATE EVENT
Madison, WI
Sat , 12/13
With OD TAPO IMI
PRIVATE EVENT
Bartlett, IL
Tues 12/16, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!!

Personally, I’m thankful for all of you- all the friends Parker and I have made over the last 7 years. You guys are what makes this whole thing go, and you have no idea how much I appreciate your support! Have a great holiday!
And now on with the headlines (11/26/08)…
We’re just one week away from GumboPop’s debut gig at Cabana Charley’s in Woodridge! Mac, Gerard, Jeff, and I are rarin’ to go, too- it’s going to be blast playing all the BazillionSong faves with a real band! If you can make it out- awesome! If not, I’ll be sure to send you guys pics & vid as they become available.
Also in the works is OD TAPO IMI’s annual show at the fabulous Arcada Theater in St. Charles- details to follow…
Tonight,
of course, is my annual THANKSGIVING EVE BRAWL at my home away from home-
Shanahan’s! Show starts at 8, and this one’s always a party to remember, so
c’mon out and kick the Holiday weekend off with a bang.
And this week's shows...
Wed 11/26, 8:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 12/2, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Sat
12/, 8:00
Cabana Charlies
6315 Main Street, Woodridge Il
630-964-8454
Thanks kids!!
HOLIDAY PARTY!
Between Bazillionsongs, Od Tapo Imi , and now GumboPop, my calendar's filling up in a hurry, but I DO have some good December party dates left. If you want to book me, OTI, or the Gumbos for your bash, drop me a line asap!
Speaking of GumboPop, many thanks for all the congrats and well-wishes on
this new project! It’s going to be a lot of fun; we’ve put together a stellar
song list, Mac (my son) and I are working out the keyboard arrangements, etc.
Very excited for you guys to see us, and a special extra THANKS to you guys
who told me you're coming to our Cabana
Charley's show on 12/6!
Here's this week's shows...
Thurs
11/13, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 11/14, 8:00
private party
Sat 11/15, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 11/19, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks
kids!!
part one.
Boys and girls, I’m thrilled to introduce
GUMBOPOP
The Bazillionsong band!
This band is essentially a hybrid of Od Tapo Imi and a live 4-piece rock band version of my solo show! Picture all your favorite BZS party tunes, and a whole bunch of new stuff, all played with a “rockin’ Summer bash” flair, and you've got GumboPop!
The line-up:
Yours truly – Parker & lead vocals
Gerard Brill (OTI leader & steel drummer) – drum set and steel drums
Jeff Bella (OTI) – bassist extraordinaire
and…
Mac Willaert- keyboards!!
Yup, bringing the boy into the family business at last! We have shows coming up at Cabana Charley’s awesome new place in Woodridge, on Dec 6, another in January, and many more will follow, so stay tuned! Not to worry though, the solo show and OTI are still going strong- just “diversifying my product offering” - lol
And I’ve got another super-cool announcement coming up shortly - thanks guys!
pw
Here's
this week's shows...
Thurs 11/6, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 11/7, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Tues
11/11, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks
kids!!
Remember, I play my solo show from 1:30-2:30, and I play with OD TAPO IMI from 3-6! Music, food, fun, and the weather’s supposed to be incredible- come on out and see my/our last outdoor show of the year!
Here's
this week's shows...
Tonight!
Wed 10/8, 7:00
Blue Razz
558 Randall Rd South Elgin
847-468-0500
Thurs
10/9, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 10/11, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Sun 10/12, 1:30
Lincoln Park, downtown St. Charles
click on the link for more info
Sun 10/12, 3:00
with OD TAPO IMI
Lincoln Park, downtown St. Charles
click on the link for more info
Tues 10/14, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks
kids!!
It’s that magic time…. Time to talk about HOLIDAY PARTIES! Yes, I know it’s just barely October, but you know how fast the ol’ Bazillionsongs schedule fills up. If you’re thinking about booking me for a December/January party - now’s the time! Drop me a line~
Wow-
the Hotel Baker's Rox City Grill
Grand Opening Bash was a heeeeoge success. In fact, Parker and I ended up
playing for 5 ½ hours (that’s close to a record of some kind…). Come
check out the new digs, it’s a really cool-looking, fun place… I'll be there
every Thursday and the 1st Friday of the month, and shows are still at 8 pm.
And this week's shows...
Thurs
10/2, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri
10/3, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Tues 10/7, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!!
“Win a Bazillionsongs Show” Sweepstakes!
The prize? A 3-hour show by yours truly, wherever you decide to have it, any time in the Spring or Summer of ’09 – a $500 value!!
Starting this week, you’ll find a ballot box and envelopes next to my request lists at my shows. It’s easy- you fill out the info on the envelope, and put the envelope with your $20 entry fee in the box- tah dah! Proceeds will help send a member of St. Charles East HS Chorale to New York City, where they will be performing. So it’s for a nice musical cause to boot. C’mon out & play for your chance to have me and Parker do a 3-hour show just for you & your friends, your neighborhood, your company, your family…or heck, just for you if you want- lol.
The Hotel Baker's supercool Rox City Grill is having it's official Grand Opening celebration this week. Sadly, I’ve played my last show in the little makeshift bar they set up during the Rox's remodeling, but the good news is that the Rox is now my official exclusive home in downtown St. Charles! I’ll be there every Thursday and the 1st Friday of the month, and shows are still at 8 pm – see you there!
Ok, I’m very very excited about this one…one of my favorite shows of the year is always the St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, the area’s #! Fall event. And I’m thrilled to announce that this year, Sunday 10/12 is all-me, all-the-time! :^D
On that day - the fest's finale - Parker and I will be on the Main Stage for a full two-hour bazillionsongs show, starting at 12:30. And thennnn, right after my show, I’m playing with Od Tapo Imi at 3:00! So you bazillioheads who’ve never seen the band- here’s your chance. It’s gonna be a full SIX HOURS of me, Parker, and OTI, all at the best Autumn Festival in the Midwest!
Here's this week's shows...
Thurs 9/25, 5:30
Hotel Baker Rox City Grill Open House!
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 9/26, 7:30
private party
Sat 9/27, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 9/30, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!!
Tonight!
Wed 9/10, 7:00
Blue Razz
558 Randall Rd South Elgin
847-468-0500
Thurs
9/11, 8:00
Hotel
Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 9/13, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Tues 9/16, 7:30
The
Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks
kids!!
arker )
In the meantime, the work begins on yet another exciting all-new musical project, which will make its debut in the Spring of 2009… details to follow!
And this week's shows...
Thurs
9/4, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri
9/5, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Tues 9/9, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks
kids!!
This Saturday is SHANAHAN’S 7th ANNIVERSARY BASH. That’s right- Tom, Nancy, me, and Parker have been joined at the hip for 7 years now! Shanahan’s and the BazillionSongs show were essentially born and raised together, and it’s still my official home base. Love the Shanahans, the staff, and the lunatics that always come to see me there. Come wish them/us a happy anniversary! Show starts at 9
And speaking of fabulous places to catch a show – OTI’s final performance of the year at Navy Pier is this Saturday. What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon…right on the lake in downtown Chicago, the food, the rides, the shops, and 4 hours of sonic sunshine from me & the od tapos!
Show starts at 3 pm.
Important note- the start time for OTI’s show this Sunday at Hanover Park’s Family FunFest has moved up! We were going to start at 4 pm, now we’re going on at 3 pm! I know a number of you said you were coming to this one…see you there!
And this week's shows...
Tues 8/12, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Wed 8/13, 8:00
Key Wester
RT 59 & Glacier Park
Naperville, IL 60540
630- 778-8700
Thurs 8/14, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 8/16, 3:00
with OD TAPO IMI
Navy Pier- Beer Garden Stage
(800) 595-PIER
Sat 8/16, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Sun
8/17, 3:00
with OD TAPO IMI
Hanover
Park Family FunFest
click for details
Thanks
kids!!
Paul (and Parker )
OTI is doing a huge show tomorrow night at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, as part of their "Concerts on the Hill" series. If you haven't seen the band yet, and can make the trip, this one will be soooooooooooooo worth it:
huge
stage
two jumbotron projection screens
incredible lighting system.
Here’s
a photo of the venue…(photo is the old light system actually).
We're doing our full 20-minute "Blue Man Group"-ish POP! show as
well.
It's gonna be BIG... click here for a map to the show. Hope you can can make it!
Speaking of really fun OTI shows, last Sunday at Navy Pier was a party for the ages! Another really great fun place to see the band & make a day of it- we'll be back there one more time in August, and I'll be sure to let you guys know when it's coming up.
My dear friend G, Gint, Gintas, Gintmeister (amongst other aliases) is at it again. Web designer/graphic artist/musician/photographer/illustrator, etc etc, this gifted dude completely created and maintains our beloved bazillionsongs.com. Anyhoo, he was at the OTI show in Chicago Ridge last Saturday and got a killer set of live shots. They'll be on the website & myspace very soon, here's a couple samples:


The BazillionSongs solo show returns to the fabulous Broken
Oar in Port Barrington (and/or Cary)this Saturday! One of my very favorite
outdoor venues, that place is always a party! It's a great way to spend a
Saturday afternoon- show starts at 2:00~
And this week's shows...
Wed 7/30, 7:00
with OD TAPO IMI
Bolingbrook
Concerts on the Hill
Thurs 7/31, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 8/1, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Sat 8/2, 2:00
Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary IL
847-639-6660
Sat 8/2, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
...and
Parker and I are actually on VACATION next week (!!), so no newsletter till
Wed 8/13.
Have a wonderful week - you guys are the BEST
Thanks kids!!
This week brings two more fun OTI appearances- Saturday opening for Eddie Money in Chicago Ridge, and Sunday evening at Navy Pier- wooooooooooo. Good stuff! Hope to see you guys there.
And
this week's shows...
Wed 7/23, 8:00
Key
Lime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee Il
877- 360-0403
Thurs 7/24, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
wait...I'm OFF this Friday?! Quick! Throw a party and book me! : )
Sat 7/26, 4:00
with OD TAPO
IMI
Chicago Ridge Fest
Sat 7/26, 7:00
private event
Sun 7/27, 5:00
with OD TAPO IMI
Navy Pier- Beer Garden Stage
(800) 595-PIER
Tues
7/29, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Wed
7/30, 7:00
with
OD TAPO IMI
Bolingbrook Concerts on the Hill
This is a HEEOOGE one for us- great stage, giant projection screen, great
sound & lights...if you can make to this one, we'd LOVE to see you there!!
Thanks kids!!
I’m THRILLED to announce that yours truly has been added to the roster at
Key Wester in Naperville!
What an amazing place - just beautiful, incredible food & drink, and a
reputation for top-notch entertainment. I’ll be there on Wed, 8/13, and will
keep you guys posted as the date draws nearer.
Thurs 7/17, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 7/18, 8:00
Cabana Charlie's
Peace Rd & RT 23, Sycamore IL
(815) 899- 8454
Sat 7/19, 8:30
with OD TAPO IMI
private event
Sun 7/20, 6:00
with
OD TAPO IMI
Vernon Hills Summer Celebration
click for details
Tues
7/22, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Wed 7/23, 8:00
Key
Lime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee Il
877- 360-0403
Thanks kids!!
What a great night last Friday - Spats Bar in Warrenville is AWESOME. Right by the Cantera theaters, it's a georgeous, hip bar, with an incredible sound system, indoor & outdoor seating, really great management & friendly staff...this place is real winner. I loved them, they loved me, and we're talking about more Fridays in the near future. All you Naperville/Warrenville-area Bazilliopeople, check Spat's out!
And speaking of cool new places, I dfid a last-minute show at Blu
Razz in South Elgin last night! They've just started doing solo acts on
Wednesdays and asked if I'd jump in this week, so heck, why not? Also a very
cool local place to hang & see the show..
And this week's shows...
Thurs
7/3, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri,
7/4 7:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
On the patio till the Fireworks start!
Sat 7/5, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Sorry, no Village Squire show on 7/8 - I'll be back on 7/15!
Thanks kids!!
Speaking
of fun (and I rarely speak of anything else)…I’ll be playing with OD
TAPO IMI this Sunday at Navy Pier,
on the Biergarten stage! What a great way to cap off the weekend, eh? Show
starts at 5:00.
And home at last...my only June appearance at Shanahan's
is this Saturday night! I'll also be there next Saturday, and that's my only
July appearance there. So all you Shanahan's Bazillioheads, don't miss these
shows- see ya there!
And this week's shows...
Wed 6/25, 8:00
Key
Lime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee Il
877- 360-0403
Thurs 6/26, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 6/27, 8:00
Spats Bar
28331 Dodge Dr, Warrenville
630-393-0800
Sat 6/28, 9:00
Shanahan's
Irish Pub
County Farm & RT 64, West Chicago
630-562-2146
Sun
6/29, 5:00
with OD TAPO IMI
Navy Pier- Biergarten Stage
(800) 595-PIER
Tues 7/1, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Thanks kids!!
Video from the show is now on www.myspace.com/bazillionsongs
- featuring "Zoom Zoom" - a Santana-flavored original that will
be on the new CD this Fall. The video doesn't even do the night justice, but
at least you get a little taste of the band- enjoy!
My return to the FABULOUS Broken Oar
in Port Barrington (and/or Cary) is THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON! Show's been moved
up to 1 pm, and will go til 5 pm (THANKS, Cyndie!!). It's like a Summer-long
cookout/kegger/beach party there...come rock with us~
Mega-gig line-up this week- 6 shows in 5 days! Hope to see you at one of them...
so without further ado~
This week's shows...
Wed 6/18, 8:00
Key
Lime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee Il
877- 360-0403
Thurs 6/19, 8:00
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St St Charles
630-584-2100
Fri 6/6, 8:00
private event
Sat 6/7, 1:00
Broken Oar
614 Rawson Bridge Rd, Port Barrington IL
847-639-6660
Sat 6/7, 7:30
with OD TAPO IMI
private event
Tues
6/24, 7:30
The Village Squire
480 Randall Rd, South Elgin Il
847-931-0400
Wed 6/25, 8:00
Key
Lime Cove Resort
1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee Il
877- 360-0403
Thanks kids!!
Thanks, kids!!!
Paul (and Parker)
www.bazillionsongs.com

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