Words & Music

Anna Fermin is an award-winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, visual artist and voice over actor living and working in Chicago. She led her alt-country band Trigger Gospel to critical acclaim, touring the country and Europe, winning over fans with her powerful voice and melody-driven originals.  Releasing five albums independently, Anna has become, "one of Chicago's most treasured voices" (Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune).  Currently producing her new solo project, Anna continues to be a strong and influential voice in Chicago’s music scene as a mentor to young and aspiring singer-songwriters.
 

Al Day, once hailed as "Most Promising Songwriter" by Chicago Magazine, his current record, GUEST HOUSE is a collection of songs that has been described as “Americana Noir”.  His songs bear the angst of the street, of the city, and of the heart. The CD features Al’s trio with Marc Edelstein and Don Stiernberg.  Al has written several concert theater pieces, one of which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize (co-written with Doug Lofstrom). Al is part of a spoken word and music work-in-progress piece called "Cracks in the Foundation" with guitarist/songwriter, Randy Lee and journalist/singer/songwriter, Charles Madigan.

He took up the cello to meet a girl, ended up playing guitar instead, and then ditched his career as a lawyer because of music. (No, he didn’t get the girl.)  Dave’s most recent album, SEA OF STRANGERS, was recorded in 2009, released in 2010 and was named among the "Best of Local Anesthetic 2010" by WXRT DJ Richard Milne.  He has performed at many of the best Chicago venues, and has sung with Peter Himmelman at SPACE, Schuba’s and The Park West.
 
Born in NY City, now living in Chicago, Andrew delivers his unique brand of ‘truth is stranger (and often funnier) than fiction’ tales with catchy melodies and a hearty dose of sarcasm and wit. Having started a career as a stand-up comic, his live shows are energetic and interactive, with a folk-rock-comedy blend. Andrew was a semi-finalist in the selection process for the CBS show, Survivor III, which was to be filmed in Africa. He didn’t make the final cut, but the producers of the show did love his video tape submission which featured his “Survivor Theme Song.”  In March, 2003, he released his fourth CD, Live at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA.