Press
What the Press is Saying about Bill Brickey
“The power and versatility of Bill's voice never stops amazing me.”
"Bill Brickey can sing anything. His voice can melt your heart or make you want to dance. He electrifies a room!"
““The big-shout voice of Bill Brickey, also a lyricist and guitarist, reveals his extensive experience as a soul and r-&-b singer.”
“If you have never heard Bill Brickey sing, you are missing out on one of the most brilliant performers in Chicago. Bill has a wildly creative musical ability to jump in and out of genres, improvising all the way and taking the listener on a once-in-a-lifetime listening adventure. He is a beloved music teacher at the venerable Old Town School of Folk Music where he inspires students to create their own unique sound. His songwriting lives in a magical place between soul, folk, & gospel. Do not miss an opportunity to see or hear Bill at his iconic Shoobooty Studio, one of many albums he graces, or a groovy gig near you.”
In the News
- Old Town Teachers secure historic first contract, Illinois Federation of Teachers, June 2022
- Old Town School Union Spotlights Demand for Seats on Organization's Boar Backed by the Likes of Jeff Tweedy, Chicago Tribune, March 2021
- Old Town School of Folk Music Teachers Announce Tentative Contract Agreement, Chicago Tribune, March 2021
- Chicago Reader Calendar on Juneteenth Celebrations, June 2000
- The Old Town School of Folk Music at 60: Music tonight and every night since 1957, WFMT, February 2018
- Story Core, April 2017
- People’s Pier Partnerships: Navy Pier Impact Report 2016–2017, ShooBooty Studios, Valuable Business Partner