Musical Shape Shifters
The Beaver Moon Band was formed in October 2020, during the Pandemic. The musicians met at various times in Chicago and started playing outside gigs for friends and fun. Lead singer Amy Kelly, met Drummer Paul Rzewuski and Bassist Jon Richter in the early 1990's and together, they formed two bands: the BlueSoles, a 90's R&B cover band; and the Underbelly Band, a rock n' roll cover band, mixed with eclectic originals, which formed in the early 2000's.
Amy’s powerful and compelling voice really captivates an audience and she can whip a crowd into a frenzy. She is raw potent talent, cut with professionalism and class. Amy has electrified crowds at some of Chicago’s finest stages such as House of Blues, The Hideout, B.L.U.E.S on Halsted, Carol's Pub, and Buddy Guys Legends, as well at local bars and street festivals. Her incredibly soulful vocal style was influenced heavily by Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Patsy Cline.
Paul and Jon have been playing together for over 30 years in some of Chicago biggest venues, toured Europe with Chicago Blues greats, Big time Sarah and Syl Johnson, and have played many of Chicago’s outdoor festivals. Together, they are a hypnotic, groove inducing rhythm section, who got their start with Paul's Dads wedding band when they were in Junior High!
Guitarist, Sweet Lou Hallwas, formally of The Differents, Penthouse Sweets and Material Reissue, joined the BMB in October 2020. Sweet Lou brings his soulful energy to the band, mixed with his eclectic playing style.
Collectively, these musicians bonded over their shared passion for sound, rhythm and beats and for the past 4 years have been playing local pubs, street festivals, private parties and events. Each member brings a diverse and unique musical aesthetic to the band and over the years, have grown comfortable jumping genres and mashing up influences. This formidable ensemble is the house band for Jarvis Square Tavern and plays a monthly residency there last Friday of the month. The Beaver Moon Band has a substantial following and is in demand for club, festival and touring work.
SONG List
BABY I LOVE YOU - Aretha Franklin
RESPECT - Aretha Franklin
MOONDANCE - Van Morrison
FEELIN’ ALRIGHT - Joe Cocker
CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT - Rolling Stones
WILLIN’ - Linda Ronstadt
HONKY TONK WOMAN - Rolling Stones
RIGHT IN TIME - Lucinda Williams
JOLENE - Dolly Parton
FOLSUM PRISON BLUES - Johnny Cash
LAY DOWN SALLY - Eric Clapton
SWEET JANE - Lou Reed/Velvet Underground
EX’s & OH’s - Elle King
BOBBY McGHEE - Janis Joplin
THE STORY - Brandie Carlisle
WHITE RABBIT - Jefferson Airplane
KID - Pretenders
GIMMIE SOME LOVIN’ - Spencer Davis Group
BREAK UP SONG - Greg Kihn Band
THE WEIGHT - The Band
AMERICAN GIRL - Tom Petty
ROCK STEADY - Aretha Franklin
SUCIPICIOUS MINDS - Elvis
MISS YOU - Rolling Stones
GROOVE IS IN THE HEART - Dee Lite
SEX MACHINE - James Brown
MY GIRL - The Temptations
FIRE - Bruce Springsteen
ANGEL FROM MONTGOMERY - Bonnie Raitt
WALKIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT - Patsy Cline
COME TOGETHER - The Beatles
SAW HER STANDING THERE - The Beatles
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL - Grand Funk Railroad
WHEN WILL I BE LOVED - Linda Ronstadt
HEY BARTENDER - Johnny Lee
KNOCK ON WOOD - Otis Redding
DOWN HOME BLUES - ZZ Hill
GET LUCKY - Daft Punk
SWEET HOME CHICAGO - Blues Brothers
FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH - Buffalo Springfield
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED - Stevie Wonder
MERCEDES BENZ Janis Joplin (Acapella)
CHAIN OF FOOLS - Aretha Franklin
MUSTANG SALLY - Wilson Pickette
USE MY IMAGINATION - Gladys Knight & the Pips
SUPERSTITION - Stevie Wonder
RING OF FIRE - Social Distortion
BLISTER IN THE SUN - Violent Femmes
FLOWERS - Miley Cyrus
FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES - Garth Brooks
MY WAY - Frank Sinatra
SUPERNOVA - Liz Phair
EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES - Sinead O'Connor
NO WOMAN NO CRY - Bob Marley
THREE LITTLE BIRDS - Bob Marley
STAND BY ME - Ben E. King
BLUE MOON - Ella Fitzgerald
STAND BY YOUR MAN - Tammy Wynette
WAGON WHEEL - Darius Rucker
HIGHWAY TO HELL - AC/DC
CAN'T LET GO - Lucinda Williams
AIN'T TO PROUD TO BEG - Temptations
STAND BY ME - Ben. E. King
RASBERRY BERET - Hindu Love Gods
CALL ME - Blondie
DANCIN' WITH MYSELF - Billy Idol
ABOUT DAMNED TIME - Lizzo
BERTHA - Grateful Dead
ORIGINALS
LAUREL CANYON
ILLICIT DRUGS
CAT FIGHT
BOTTOM DROPS OUT
BLUE SOLE
MINIMUM WAGE WORKER
BROKE IT ALL APART
STRIPPER
SUGAR COATED LIES
CELL PHONE HELL
MIDNIGHT MARY
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
DADDY SMILE
POISON IN THE WELL
SITUATIONS
LAKFRONT