About:

Veteran players RJ Kattke on keys and Mark Sramek on guitar blend their voices, musicianship, creativity and tradition to bring audiences the very best in live music entertainment.

"The MarJays" play their own mix of americana, folk, blues, rock, country, eclectic, reggae and originals. They might throw in songs with a New Orleans flavor, a blues number, or an Original, or something You've never heard before. Join us for some chill summer sounds. 

Working as local musicians, as Duo or Full-Band, "The MarJays" can also be found under the following names:
"The MarJays and Friends"
"The MarJays Music Rocks"

with their Website and Facebook pages:

https://themarjaysmusic.rocks/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560714885433


Mark has played with numerous diverse groups in the past:
The Grinnin' Whippet Band
The Crawdads
Zydeco Bon Ton
The Salt Creek Boys

And has done his own Original Albums as well, with these releases:
Mojohouse
Knucklehead Sandwich
Ain't You Happe'

RJ has performed with notable music groups such as: 
Derrick Procell All-Star "Mojo" Band 
Nu Blu Band
Carrie Lyn Infusion
Paradise Waits 
Joe's Kitchen 
The Blooze Brothers

And done shows at wide variety of Chicago venues and events:
Navy Pier
Reggies
Buddy Guy's Legends 
Woodstock Opera House
Raue Center for the Arts
Dancing in the Streets - for On Tour Brewing 
Cubby Bear 
  and many more