Blue Eyed Leo
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Acoustic Band
- 5 Verified Bookings
Vince G. said “Chuck and Vac were perfect for our backyard BBQ with 40 guests. A cool variety of music, multi-talented, a real hit. Thanks guys.”
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North Country Blonde is three-piece Americana band. We are: Mark Piekos (guitar and vocals), Summer Cheyenne (vocals), and Dan Phelps (banjo and slide guitar). We play original music as well as covers of roots rock and blues.
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Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
North Country Blonde is a new band made of of three members with 10-25 years of performance experience.
North Country Blonde is Summer Cheyenne, Mark Piekos, and Dan Phelps.
Summer Cheyenne Hallenstein is a singer songwriter from Woodstock, IL. Growing up she spent her days listening to Jazz and has been influenced by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. She went on to sing jazz at various open mics, jazz jams, Woodstock’s Jazz Fest, parties, and other venues.
Summer also has a background in theatre and dance and has been performing in musicals for most of her life. She graduated from Millikin University with a BM in commercial music and a theatre minor. While at school she explored other musical styles and began songwriting and recording music. She fell in love with writing and continues to write, perform, and record original music to this day. She is currently a part of the band North Country Blonde.
Mark Piekos has been playing guitar, singing and writing songs since age fifteen. His musical experience began in his parent's basement where he uncovered his father's Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and John Prine 45's. He has since played with numerous bands, including Empty V, The Usual, Knockemstiff and The Storefront Lawyers.
Dan Phelps has been performing and recording for over 20 years. He specializes in delta and country blues music and has toured several times as a solo artist. Dan now joins North Country Blonde which adds a nice bluesy twang to the band.
Barton Hollow
Take it Easy
Midnight Rider
Copperhead Road
St. James Infirmary
Key to the Highway
Come on in My Kitchen
In the Pines
Wagon Wheel
Mark Piekos | Vocals, guitar |
Summer Cheyenne | Vocals |
Dan Phelps | Banjo and slide guitar |
The Civil Wars, Steve Earle, Big Bill Broonzy, The Eagles, traditional folk and blues.
Vince G. said “Chuck and Vac were perfect for our backyard BBQ with 40 guests. A cool variety of music, multi-talented, a real hit. Thanks guys.”
Howard B. said “Andrew was phenomenal! He was spot on and drew compliments from every guest at my party. Coordinating a party is easy when Andrew is performing!”
James B. said “We hired Bourbon Country for a corporate event. They played a great mix of songs the entire night. They arrived early and were all set to go when the…”
Kristin B. said “Mark is a very talented singer and guitarist. We really enjoyed him. Whether you’re looking for songs from the 70’s, pop or country he’s your guy. I was…”