The Highway Band originated in The Region, a tough blue-collar area southeast of Chicago where hundreds of bands battle for exposure and gigs. They have risen to the challenge, delivering powerful onstage shows week after week, year after year. The Highway Band has tapped into the primal source of rock music, the blues, and followed its evolution through seminal bands such as The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones and Cream. Their original music acknowledges their musical debt to these bands without sacrificing passion and freshness.
The Highway Band has further distinguished itself by playing the GABBA Fest in Macon Georgia. They have shared the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jackyl, Foreigner and Styx and have played the Tommy Jeans stage at Chicago’s Tweeter Center and Charter One Pavilion at northerly island Chicago. Their original songs have aired on 93.1 WXRT and 97.9 The LOOP Radio in Chicago, 103.9 X- Rock & Night Rock in Valparaiso and KOOL 101.9 Radio in Indianapolis.
Seeing The Highway Band live, the first impression is that there is no star in The Highway Band. In truth, every member of the band is a born rock star. Vocalist David Varella sings with the passion of BB King, Ray Charles and Greg Allman. David’s voice is powerful and mesmerizing. Brothers John and Jim Bonick blaze on guitars. Blending their two instruments into one, they invoke Keith Richards and Brian Jones on those great early Stones records or even Duane and Dickie from the early Allman Brothers performances. Tim Dailey’s bass playing is equal parts Bootsy Collins and Paul McCartney, funky, soulful and melodic and drummer Glenn Miller slaps the skins with influences ranging from Buddy Rich to Bill Bruford. All of the members write great songs, and all contribute harmonies.
Talented and hardworking, The Highway Band is a good-time rock and roll band.
And their shows are always a party!
