Zach and the Walk-Ins are a five-piece Chicago-based rock outfit. The band was formed in 2003, when lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Zach Phillips finished his second album, “Still Night,” and needed a band for live performances. After one rehearsal, however, it became clear the group was an entity unto itself.
The band’s style could be thrown into the roots-rock category for convenience. At the same time, there are elements of straightforward rock, folk and country. Lead guitarist Brian Tedeschi and keyboardist/organist Nibandh Nadkarni add an atmospheric, lush element to the group’s sound. Zach’s voice is a soulful, sensitive baritone. The whole effect is accessible but layered, friendly yet not without mystery.
The lineup includes: Zach Phillips—Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Brian Tedeschi—Lead Guitar, Vocals
Ty Phillips—Bass
Nibandh Nadkarni—Organ, Keyboards, Piano
Joe Babiak—Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Both Nibandh and Joe are also members of Parallel Mind, a Chicago-based instrumental rock group. Brian is a guitarist in Suburban Folk, a local acoustic-rock group.
Zach and the Walk-Ins play throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
For more information, visit their website: http://www.zachphillips.com
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