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The Redfords

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About Me

The Redfords is a band founded by singer songwriter John Gidlund. Teaming up with producer Greg Magers from The Attic Recording www.myspace.com/theatticrecording Gidlund recorded the first Redfords album entitled Miracle At Sunrise (Released 1/12/2008). Gidlund enlisted the help of the very talented drummer Jonathan Marks to lay down the drums on the album. Check out Marks band www.myspace.com/heychamp . For the live Redfords a few people have helped out on bass. Graham Burris is currently sitting in on bass. Check out his band www.myspace.com/matthewsantos . Johnny from the Playoff has also sat in for a show. Check out his band www.myspace.com/theplayoffmusic .
The Redfords are currently doing a radio tour of Chicago and getting plays on Q101, 93.1 WXRT, 89.1 WONC, and Fearless Radio's local showcases.
Along with the radio tour, The Redfords are playing some high profile shows in Chicago like the Elbo Room, Subterranean, and Goose Island. The Redfords were also a part of International Pop Overthrow in 2008
Check out www.youtube.com/gidtar to watch an entire Redfords show and see what the hype is all about!
For booking and info email John Gidlund at [email protected]
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Member Since: 3/4/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/theredfords
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Goose Island Pics.

New photos from the Goose Island show are up.  We had such a blast playing this show; thanks to all that came out and partied with us.  Nothing beats a summer rock show!peace,John Gidlund...
Posted by The Redfords on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:38:00 PST

Heart Attack on Q101

Check out the new video of The Redfords playing "Heart Attack" live at Stage 83. Just go to The Redfords myspace page at www.myspace.com/theredfords"Heart Attack" was just played on Q101's Local 101 s...
Posted by The Redfords on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:42:00 PST

Goose Island SHOW July 12th

The Redfords are playing at Goose Island (Wrigleyville) Saturday, July 12th. $7 cover, 21 and Over. Show starts at 10 PM, Redfords are on sometime around midnight. This is a big show so if anyone in t...
Posted by The Redfords on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:34:00 PST

Download new song Born This Way

If you missed the live performance of the new song "Born This Way" on WONC 89.1 FM you can now listen to it on The Redfords my space page. You can also download it if you are member of My Space.peace,...
Posted by The Redfords on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:30:00 PST

Radio Spot 89.1 Sunday June 1st

I will be on 89.1 FM WONC North Central College radio this Sunday 6/1 from 8 PM to 9 PM promoting the upcoming all ages show at Stage 83. I will also be playing an in studio acoustic performance of a ...
Posted by The Redfords on Wed, 28 May 2008 02:56:00 PST

Download Led Me On (Live)

I really wanted to release a live recording of the Redfords, and after listening to the CD Release show, there was no doubt that "Led Me On" stood out as a great performance. The energy of the crowd w...
Posted by The Redfords on Sat, 24 May 2008 09:41:00 PST

First ALL AGES show June 6th!

The first Redfords ALL AGES show has officially been set for Friday, June 6th at Stage 83 in Lemont!!! Show starts at 5 PM and The Redfords are on at 6 PM. Tickets are $10 at the door or contact me fo...
Posted by The Redfords on Thu, 15 May 2008 04:20:00 PST

Review from Illinois Entertainer

What's going on everyone! Check out the latest review of the new Redfords album from the Illinois Entertainer! Click Here to read all about it! peace,John Gidlund...
Posted by The Redfords on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:50:00 PST

Track of the Week!

Junk Food Mafia is track of the week on Garageband starting this Monday 4/14/08. Back in January Junk Food Mafia was track of the day. Go to www.garageband.com to see The Redfords in all their glory!A...
Posted by The Redfords on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:59:00 PST

The rumors are true

You may want to sit down for this one; I have a special guest sitting in on bass for the next Redfords show. The rumors are true; Johnny from the Playoff is sitting in for one show and one show only. ...
Posted by The Redfords on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:42:00 PST