The Bad Sneakers Orchestra

Date: Sunday, November 30th, 2025

Doors: 4:30PM

Showtime: 5:00PM

Tickets: Advanced - $25 | Day of Show - $30 | VIP Table for 2 - $70 | VIP Table for 4 - $140
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

The Bad Sneakers Orchestra is a tribute band formed in 2010 by Chicago bassist Paul Martin with an ambitious mission statement: to faithfully recreate the music of Steely Dan live, as represented on their classic albums. This goal necessitated a very large 14-piece ensemble, so that multiple keys and guitar parts, intricate vocal harmonies, and rich horn textures could be realized. After 10+ years of performances (with time off for Covid) the band is at its’ peak, offering the signature Fagen/Becker compositions with a casual aplomb and precision. (They make it look easy. It’s not.) And despite the fastidious attention paid to the recorded material, the members inevitably bring their individual voiceprints to bear within the framework of a cover tune.

 

A number of Chicago legends have guest starred with the Sneakers over the years, including fusion guitarists Ernie Denov, Chris Siebold, and Mike Pinto, vocalists Mike Harvey (who appeared on 2 Steely Dan albums and a Donald Fagen solo album), Cheryl Wilson (Peabo Bryson, Bertie Higgins), gospel sensation Tina Crawley, and saxophonist Steve Eisen. The charter members are top-drawer Chicago musicians, with decades of experience performing with some of the greatest names in the music industry. The current roster of regular members reads as follows:

 

Stevie Robinson Lead vocalist

Neal Alger Guitars

Mike Pinto Guitars

Kent Wehman Keys

Carter Luke Keys

Paul Martin Bass, Musical Director

Neal Wehman Drums

Kirk Garrison Trumpet

John Mose Trombone

John Bowes Tenor/Alto Sax

Tim McNamara Bari/Tenor Sax

Gayle Bisesi Background Vocals

Ameerah Tatum Lead/background vocals

Maggie Bynum Lead/background vocals

 

The BSO hopes to see you at a Chicagoland venue soon…..and please follow us on Facebook! (page: The Bad Sneakers Orchestra)