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 Celery and peanut butter. Dinner and a movie. Crayons and pistachio nuts. Throughout history, humankind has come to discover that some things are better when put together. Not-so-long ago in a town not-so-far away, a young songwriter named Carolyn Green was living out her days as a solo artist. Rarely did she have the musical support of another musician. Oft was she alone with her burden of reaching the world through her music. Although a songwriter and self-taught guitarist since her high school days, the 26 year-old Carolyn was resigned to the fact that she would never be, a band. Alas, not even brush-up classes at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago could convince her there was hope for a better day. Meanwhile, Mike Choby, a bassist and guitarist from Pittsburgh had moved to Chicago, sure that he had left his days of playing professional music behind. No more would he be a part of rock, reggae, or folk bands. Disenchanted was he with smoky bars and clubs. His years spent at DuQuesnes School of Music seemed a waste of time. All he wanted was to move on. As Providence would have it, Mike saw Carolyn Green perform one evening at a local coffeehouse. A new hope stirred in him. This was the kind of music he felt he could support! These were the kind of songs in which his instruments could find new life and purpose! And so, Carolyn and Mike began to play. Together they produced Carolyn's CD's "Part of the Fabric Here." (1996) and in 1998 "Contentment" as GreenChoby . Together they performed in Chicago-area coffeehouses, colleges, and bookstores. Places such as Uncommon Ground in Chicago, Two-Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove, Northeastern Illinois University, and North Park University. By combining forces, Mike was able to add melodic baselines, guitar leads and harmony vocals to Carolyn's rhythm guitar and meaningful lyrics. Carolyn was likewise able to provide Mike the opportunity to be a part of a musical vision that made sense and to play his instruments with new joy. If you invite Carolyn and Mike to play for your venue, you will find two individuals whose unique gifts complement and support the other. You will sense a common vision, as both Mike and Carolyn have spent time working with the poor, the homeless, and drug-addicted in their neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago. You will hear the reality of those streets as they see them, and hear stories about people who have found hope in the midst of despair. Finally, you will be pleasantly surprised that Carolyn and Mike have an ability to talk and sing about things that matter, and have fun doing it. |
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