VeipaCray Blog

Veipa Cray returns to the stage

Ben — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:33:55 +0000

It’s true. After a short hiatus, Veipa Cray is returning for a Halloween-weekend show.

We’ll be playing at 10 pm Thursday, Oct. 28, at Martyr’s, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $7

Expect to see some new material along with old favorites. More details as they become available.

Coming up

Ben — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:28:06 +0000

After a considerable absence, Veipa Cray is writing new music and booking shows for the fall. Stay tuned for details!

Friday Flashback: Walk Like an Egyptian

Ben — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:42:25 +0000

When you sit around and debate the greatest rock legends of all time, it’s very unlikely that anyone will ever bring up The Bangles. Still, this song pwned the pop scene in its day, partly because of its goofy lyrics and partly because of its simple but powerful hooks. Hot chicks with guitars and tight jeans didn’t hurt.

See if you can count how many kinds of awesome this is:

Stay in touch with Veipa Cray

Ben — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:14:05 +0000

Veipa Cray on Facebook

While you’re following us here, why not hop on over to Facebook and see what we’re up to?

Also, don’t forget to click the RSS Icon (looks like ) to follow along in Google Reader or other aggregator. Stay on top of all your Veipa news!

Great show at Reggies

Ben — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:12:30 +0000

We had a great time playing at Reggie’s tonight, though we are all now tired and sweaty.

If you saw the show, drop us a line in the comments and let us know what you think.

Veipa Cray at Sylvie’s/Reggies

Ben — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:49:20 +0000

We’re playing two shows this week!

First, on the North Side, we’re playing Silvie’s Lounge Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 pm.

Then, on the South Side, we’re playing Reggie’s Music Joint Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m.

Come on out!

Friday Flashback: Les Paul

Ben — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:00:28 +0000

Today, we remember another legend. Les Paul died yesterday at the age of 94.

Though Robert is more of a Telecaster guy, no one can deny that no one - with the exception of Leo Fender - had more influence on modern guitar than Les Paul. Les Paul also invented multi-track recording, without which modern studio recording simply wouldn’t exist.

And, unlike Leo Fender (who, incidentally, would have celebrated his 100th birthday last Monday), Les Paul actually played guitar. For those who only know Les Paul as a type of guitar, observe:

Friday Flashback: John Hughes

Ben — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:00:16 +0000

Film legend John Hughes passed away yesterday morning. Jim Derogaitis has a nice tribute to the man whose movies - and their soundtracks - helped define the 1980s yet also remained timeless. We’ll pay tribute with this gem from The Breakfast Club:

Veipa Cray: It works every time

Ben — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:55:47 +0000

We need some refreshment for tonight’s practice. Any ideas, Billy Dee Williams?

Thanks again Chicagoist for the link.

Veipa Cray scares your children

Ben — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:39:17 +0000

We had a very productive practice today. We didn’t play much music, but check out what we scored at a local yard sale:

Yes, it’s a clown. Yes, it glows in the dark. And it’s painted on velvet.

It now proudly hangs in the practice space, there to provide inspiration and perhaps frighten off evil spirits. Or scare Robert’s children into lifelong pants-wetting night terrors. Either way, it’s here to stay.