It’s hard to believe that we are more than halfway through
2013 already. The 4th is just
a few days away, and we are deep into the summer months….. though, some, may argue that the warm weather
decided to skip Chicago this year. But
if I know Chicagoans, I know that inclement weather will not stop them from
celebrating our nation’s Independence Day.
And with that comes the backyard BBQ's, the festivals, the frozen cocktails,
fireworks and good times with friends and loved ones. And what better to way to achieve that much
fun, then to hit up a Modern Day Romeos concert!
The men of MDR – all Chicago natives – strive to bring each
and every person attending their shows a unique music experience that is
lively, upbeat, spontaneous and comedic.
I myself (Sophia here) have been to many MDR shows and to say that their
performances are entertaining is a complete understatement! Between Jim (lead vocals) dancing in the
crowd & assigning singing parts to his avid fans and Justin (Acoustic
Guitar/Backup vocals) slaving away on the cowbell before hitting up the stage
with his awesome caterpillar moves… MDR is your classic party band!
Having recently celebrated 11 years together, you can expect
nothing short of amazing from these gents…
Covering classic rock to 80’s & 90’s favs, and Motown to today’s top
charts, MDR adds a flavor and style of their own to each song. Each member of the band comes from a
different musical background and what they’ve created in Modern Day Romoes is
without a doubt one of the most fun musical experiences out there. With their fan base ranging anywhere from
young children to 60+, you can rest assured that each show will have something
tailored especially for you!
When asked what he attributes the grand success of the band
over the last decade, Jim is quoted as saying, “The main ingredient from the
start has been crowd interaction and involvement, before during and after the
show.” “The fans feel closer to u and
always are a part of the show instead of just watching it. That is the foundation of their loyalty and
our ongoing relationship with them.”
And this isn’t just some line… though, I doubt Jim remembers me from almost
two years ago (haha), he aided in the completion of one of my bucketlist items which
was to MEET MODERN DAY ROMEOS! I can attest that all of the gentlemen of Modern Day Romeos are as loyal to their fans as they seem.
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| Me.. with Jim Wojdyla in March of 2012 after a show at John Barleycorn - Schaumburg |
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| From Top Left to Bottom Right Jim Wojdyla, Jordan Engelhardt, Mike Zaitz Steve Gill, Chris Perfect, Justin Wojdyla
For a complete listing of shows visit there website here.
**A big thanks to the band for taking the time to answer some questions and for providing images of their shows.**
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A truly awesome article, about a truly awesome band. Speaking as the mom of MDR, I have to say that they are a must see. There are a million videos of them on youtube, but you really need to be there to get their full impact. Here's to many more years MDR! CHEERS!
ReplyDeletePatty... Sophia here... a resident editor and writer for the magazine... thank you for taking the time to read the article featuring MDR. Some might argue that as a mom of MDR, your opinion may be a little biased (haha), but I am a long-time fan of the guys and everything I wrote is something I truly believe! :) Congrats to you and the incredible success of your sons and their bandmates!
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