"The members of The Juleps have brought the high energy and rhythms of their primary rock and roll gigs, infused them with a little twang and a touch of blues, and then added some well-crafted lyrics, resulting in a tasty musical stew..."
Al Kunz -- Rockzillaworld    Read the review. >>

"It's pretty hard to find a band who can play a Billy Joe Shaver song better than 'ol Billy Joe himself, but their live version of 'Hottest Thing In Town' might be the track that changes that theory forever..."
Bill Holmes -- Cosmik Debris Magazine    Read the review. >>

"Marvelous harmonies - both voices and lead guitars. Super musicianship, extraordinary lyrics and delicious song writing. Healthy turn out in a warm room too. Honky Tonk with balls..."
Ben Ruth -- Chicago Local Bands   Read the review. >>

"If you have not had the pleasure of hearing Gary's music, I hope you rectify that at your earliest convenience. In the meantime, please allow me to give you an opportunity to dig a little deeper along with me. Gary's a busy guy, but we were able to hook up in early June..."
Bill Holmes -- Cosmik Debris Magazine    Read the review. >>

"Local rockers mint Juleps, laid-back attitude yield cool, smooth product"
Dave Hoekstra -- Chicago Sun-Times    Read the review. >>

The Juleps represent a collaboration among members of various Chicago bands. Working within a rather loose freewheeling concept of roots-rock/country and Americana meets British Invasion, the Juleps have created an impressive catologue of stories and songs.

Music from "Kickbutt City USA U.S.A.", their first Chicago area release (1997), enjoyed frequent airplay on the venerable WXRT Radio station and rave reviews from the Chicago dailies.

The Juleps combine the talents of 3 of Chicago's most popular and prolific musicians with Gary Yerkins, Melissa Rose Ziemer, and Grant Tye collaborating on songwriting and vocals, put together with a band of truely fine, soulful players.

Gary Yerkins: vocals/guitar
principle singer/songwriter for The Insiders (2 Cds for Epic/Sony, 4 releases on Monsterdisc) songs have been included in such movies as: Queens Logic, A Normal Life, and Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer 2

Melissa Rose Ziemer: vocals
Melissa Rose Ziemer: vocals/percussion/acoustic guitar Singer/Songwriter for Gertrude (aka Soul Intention).
Voted "Best Female Fronted Band in Chicago" while in Gertrude. Featured on "Emerging Women in Chicago Music" Compilation CD
http://www.MelissaZiemer.com

Jay O'Rourke: guitar
producer/guitar for The Insiders
produced/engineered projects for Liz Phair, Urge Overkill, Material Issue

Grant Tye: vocals/guitar
lead guitar for Robbie Fulks, Sonia Dada, Michael McDermott

Ed Breckenfeld: drums
drums for The Insiders, Jim Peterik, Cathy Richardson
Writer for 'Modern Drummer
www.edbreckenfeld.com

Fran Kondorf: bass
bass for The Slammin' Watusis, The Country Melvins, Hypermaximus

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