The Empty Pockets

Two-time #1 Billboard Blues-charting quartet The Empty Pockets are damn proud of their Chicago lineage. The Windy City is so closely associated with the blues that there is a whole genre subset named after it — Chicago Blues. This wilder and more rocking blues offshoot is directly influenced by 1960s British Invasion bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, and many others. For their latest release, the quartet pays tribute to their songwriting mentor and longtime touring partner, Al Stewart, with an incredible version of his song, "In Brooklyn" featuring nylon string guitar hero, Peter White. The song was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studio 3. The Empty Pockets fit into the song-oriented jam band scene, alongside Tedeschi Trucks Band, Larkin Poe, Martin Sexton, Duane Betts, and Devon Allman. The band is Josh Solomon (guitar and vocals), Erika Brett (keyboards and vocals), Nate Bellon (bass and vocals), and Adam Balasco (drums). The four-piece was formed in 2006 and have made a name for themselves through their fierce commitment to organic recordings made without digital trickery, and their tireless national and international touring schedule. The band averages 100 shows per year, sometimes pulling double duty as folk legend Al Stewart’s backing band and his opening band.