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RECENT COLLEGE APPEARANCES:
Clarke College (Dubuque IA)
College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn IL)
Concordia University (River Forest IL)
DePaul University (Chicago IL)
Elgin Community College (Elgin IL)
Highland Community College (Highland KS)
Indiana Institute of Tech (Fort Wayne IN)
New England College (Henniker NH)
Notre Dame University (Notre Dame IN)
Ohio Northern University (Ada OH)
Rockford College (Rockford IL)
St John Fisher (Rochester NY)
St Norbert University (De Pere WI)
Truman College (Chicago IL)
University of IL-Springfield
Blackburn College (Carlinville, IL)
University of St Francis (Joliet IL)
University of WI-Platteville
Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY)
ACOUSTIC SIDESHOW @ COLLEGES
"Acoustic Sideshow is a College of DuPage favorite. Stolie and Scott are excellent performers mixing great musicianship with a fun and engaging stage presence. Every year, the students love them." - Chuck Steele, College of DuPage
"The show was amazing! Lots of interaction with the crowd through sing along songs and fun trivia and prizes. The Acoustic Sideshow put on an awesome performance that left everyone entertained." - Mary Kate Bansley, University of IL Springfield
"Absolutely great! Ten times better than year before. Strongly recommended!" - Brad Dixon, Highland Community College (Highland, KS)
"The most responsive the crowd has ever been!" - Rachel Lafranconi, DePaul University (Chicago, IL)
"I thought Acoustic Sideshow was absolutely amazing! Everyone’s favorite part was the dance competition; the BINGO song was a little odd, but it worked and everyone loved that they got instruments to play with!" - Allie DiPasquale, Rockford College
“Everything was fantastic with the Acoustic Sideshow. Scott and Stolie were great, and we had a very good turnout for the event. Thanks so much for your help with this event!” - Jessica Douglas, Ohio Northern University
“You guys put on a great show. You’re the best coffeehouse band I’ve ever seen.” - Laurie (Concordia University)
“One word – AMAZING! Loved the energy and the way you both played off of each other. The songs were popular and you almost made me pee my pants! Keep up the awesomeness.”- Kenny Ruth, Ohio Northern Universtiy
ACOUSTIC SIDESHOW @ WEDDINGS & PRIVATE PARTIES
"I just wanted to again say how much Jason and I appreciated your contribution to our reception – I got many, many raves about the band! Everyone was so surprised I found you on an internet search. You really rocked the house. A good time was had by all." - Kristin and Jason Cummins
“Dave and I would like to thank you again for giving such a great performance at our party. This is the first year that so many people got up and danced and I give that credit to you and Stolie! Thank you again for coming to Las Vegas and making our party such a hit!” - Nadine Lipson, Knightsbridge Holdings
"Scott and Stolie were a hit at our wedding reception. They played all of our (and our guests') favorite songs, and even allowed my dad to step up to the mic on Bobby McGee. They really made us feel like they were our guests and that they WANTED to be there, vs. just showing up as the hired entertainment. They helped make our wedding that much more special." - Vanessa Kamerer (Phoenix, AZ)
"The Acoustic Sideshow really brought our party to life with their diverse playlist, wide vocal range, and faultless harmonizing. They had every single piece of equipment they needed, set it up quickly, and then took control of the show, allowing us to enjoy our party without any worries..." - Roger and Caryn Ady (Chicago)
"For our wedding music, we had four wants: live entertainment, personable entertainers, widespread song selection, and great talent. We hired Scott & Stolie, and we made the right choice". - Mike & Liz Brunke, married October 13, 2006 (Chicago)
“Thank you to both of you for performing at our event! Everyone kept mentioning the next day how great you both were. It was a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to the next time.” - Danielle Czyz, Northern trust Bank
ACOUSTIC SIDESHOW @ BREW PUBS
"When I thought about going out this weekend, probably the first thing I did was see if you guys were playing... I don't think there is any place in the city I'd rather be!" - Tomson George (Wheeling, IL)
“The best acoustic duo in Chicago” - Megan Hunter
"This group really enjoys playing music. The dynamic with a female guitarist who knows what she is doing and a male vocalist who can actually sing is something you don't see every day. They have a solid selection of songs, and their stage chemistry is infectious and complete. Keep it up!" - John B (Detroit)
"You guys rock! I'm so glad I stopped in and was blown away by your great presence and harmonizing! Great range and many different genres of music!" - Amy H (Chicago)
"You guys are all kinds of awesome!" - Brittany (Glen Ellyn, IL)
"After a long week at work, there is no better way to start the weekend than watching the Acoustic Sideshow... there is nothing hotter than Stolie's beat box, and Scott plays the best kazoo this side of the Mississippi!" - tg (Chicago)
"Thank you for such a wonderful night. You are the best performers I have EVER seen. Keep up the good work, and I hope to see you next time I'm in town!" - Jessica (NJ)
FOR BAR AND PARTY BOOKING, email [email protected] or call 773-480-1418. The Acoustic Sideshow is readily available for private parties and celebrations of all kinds, corporate events of all sizes, and any other occasion that would benefit from live acoustic music and witty in-between song banter!** Reasonable rates (CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!) Complete song lists and studio and live recordings available. References a-plenty.
FOR COLLEGE BOOKINGS:
Bass/Schuler Entertainment
4001 W. Devon Ave., Ste. 510
Chicago, IL 60646
773.481.2600 (phone)
773.481.2601 (fax)
[email protected] (email)
FOR WEDDING BOOKINGS:
Cage and Aquarium Productions
3408 W. Parker Suite 2
Chicago, IL 60647
773.398.9211 (phone)
773.433.2957 (fax)
[email protected] (email)
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Music:

Member Since: 06/05/2005
Band Website: http://www.bass-schuler.com
Band Members: Stolie, The Musician - guitar, vocals, harmonica, iPod
Scott, The Magician - vocals, announcer voice, kazoo, magic tricks

Influences: Yo, wassup! Check it out.... whenever we remember to, we'll take pictures at the shows and post 'em here in this lil' tele tubby. And no, we're not asking permission. Besides, look how photogenic you all are! xox, S&S

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com:

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In the spring of 2004, friends and coworkers Stolie (Chicago singer-songwriter) and Scott Schaefer (long-time lead singer for many a Chicago rock band), decided to pool their talents and take over the bustling Chicago music world. Self-declared “The Best Damn Cover Duo in the Windy City,” The Acoustic Sideshow aims to offer a degree of professionalism oft overlooked on the boozy cover gig circuit. Their collection of oldies-but-goodies as well as classics and contemporaries that anyone from the ages of 5 to 85 inevitably knows the words to makes them a perfect live music solution for any event from dinner background to raucous backyard barbecue. With top-notch sound gear, pro lighting equipment, and their super wonder twin powers, The Acoustic Sideshow can conquer anything. And, the girl/guy factor finds them well-suited for weddings and other events involving love, love, and more love.

While they continue to pursue this local rock endeavor, The Acoustic Sideshow has recently expanded their show as an interactive performance that fuses music with high doses of Pop Culture trivia, comedy, game show-style contests, old-school dance competitions, sing-alongs and even a little magic.

** The Acoustic Sideshow will not be held responsible for bad times had at a planned event for which you failed to book them. Events include, but are not limited to, birthday parties, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, confirmation celebrations, awkward in-office corporate parties, surprise sex-toy parties, your next church bizarre, cub/girl scout jamborees, PTA meetings, happy hours, after hours, roller/demolition derbies, bowling parties, pool parties, Tupperware® parties, jello/mud wrestling competitions, turtle races, field days, scavenger hunts, family reunions, strip searches, prison parole parties, fire drills, air raids, soldier homecoming, Venetian night, Mardi Gras (will show Scotts tits for beer), New Years Eve parties, Engagement/Divorce/Second Marriage parties, and most holidays that fall within the calendar year (Martin Luther King Jr Day, Chinese New Year, Lincolns Birthday, Ash Wednesday, Flag Day, Vernal/Autumnal Equinoxes, Passover, Easter, Mothers/Fathers Day, St. Paddys Day, Valentines Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, All Saints Day, Election Day, the Preservation of Day Light Savings Day, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kawanzaa, Hannukah and Festivus.)

FOR BAR AND PARTY BOOKING, email [email protected] or call 773-480-1418. The Acoustic Sideshow is readily available for private parties and celebrations of all kinds, corporate events of all sizes, and any other occasion that would benefit from live acoustic music and witty in-between song banter!** Reasonable rates (credit cards accepted!) Complete song lists and studio and live recordings available. References a-plenty.

FOR COLLEGE BOOKING:

Bass/Schuler Entertainment
4001 W. Devon Ave., Ste. 510
Chicago, IL 60646
773.481.2600 (phone)
773.481.2601 (fax)
[email protected] (email)

View The Acoustic Sideshow's EPK

Sounds Like: PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY ARTISTS LIKE: Barenaked Ladies , Beatles, Blind Melon, Bobby Bare, Jr , Johnny Cash, Cheap Trick, Coldplay , Counting Crows , Cranberries , Credence Clearwater Revival, Crosby, Stills and Nash , Cyndi Lauper , David Gray , Deep Blue Something, Elvis, Eurythmics, Everclear , Fleetwood Mac , Gin Blossoms , Green Day , Guns N Roses, Indigo Girls , Jack Johnson , James, Janis Joplin, The Kinks, Cyndi Lauper, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mamas and the Papas, Bob Marley, Matchbox 20 , John Cougar Mellancamp, Men at Work, Modern English, The Monkees, Neil Diamond, Oasis , Pat Benatar , Radiohead , REM , Rick Springfield, Rod Stewart , The Rolling Stones, Simon and Garfunkel , Smashing Pumpkins , Steve Miller Band, Talking Heads, The Cure , The Jam, The Kinks , The Pixies, The Romantics, The Vapors, The Who, Tom Petty , U2 , Van Morrison, Violent Femmes , Weezer
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

NEW SIDESHOW VIDEO!!!

Greetings Friends! We're pleased to release a spanking new video for your viewing and listening pleasure. Filmed and directed by our talented pal Adam Moorman, "the Acoustic Sideshow: the Movie" capt...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:23:00 GMT

Acoustic Sideshow - YEAR IN REVIEW!

December 12, 2007 Dear friends:In the spirit of sharing, we'd like to reflect on the diversity of Acoustic Sideshow experiences in 2007!You know how we love to celebrate, and these year we were fortun...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:05:00 GMT

NEW SIDESHOW CONTEST!

Greetings faithful Sideshow friends -We're giddily announcing a new friends, family and fans challenge, right here and now. STEP 1: Buy an Acoustic Sideshow t-shirt. Available for a mere $5.00 at our ...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:46:00 GMT

we’re playing in Plainfield and there’s nothing plain about it!

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Posted by on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:06:00 GMT

New T-Shirts in da house!

Yes, it's true. A new generation of fashionable Acoustic Sdieshow wear is in da house...and at $5.00 per sporty t-shirt, they should be in your house, too! Various colors, various sizes, all original ...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:24:00 GMT

FREE stuff!

So, your beloved Acoustic Sideshow button popped off your jean jacket and the sticker you grabbed at the show is now on the back of a CTA bus or a cop car (nice work!) Well, no worries. Of course you ...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:42:00 GMT

Our CD, "Live in Chicago: Volume I" in da house!

That's right folks, step right up and be the first on your block to have your very own brandy new CD from the Acoustic Sideshow. 29 tracks culled from debaucherous late nights and early, early morning...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:24:00 GMT

LIVE in Chicago CD (Volume One) out SOON!

Oi!You asked for it, and so we deliver! We are currently busy at work, huddled in our secret studio hideout, editing hour after hour of live recordings that we have made over the past year. We're pour...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:15:00 GMT

New live photos to be rotated in the photo gallery!

A series of photos from a rollicking summer Irish Oak gig to be posted in the gallery. Please revisit it often to catch the whole shebang. All photos courtesy of our pal from Green Bay, Greyson Blair.
Posted by on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:42:00 GMT

FREE HEALTH INSURANCE ADVICE FOR MUSICIANS

FUTURE OF MUSIC COALITION TO OFFER FREE HEALTH INSURANCE ADVICE TO MUSICIANS The Washington DC-based non-profit organization Future of Music Coalition has implemented a health insurance guidance progr...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:09:00 GMT