Effective period / Period of releases: 2013

Members: Brandy Brooks, G.B. Whip, Tommy Up, Tony Z (5), Jami Showboy, Brian Brooks (7)

TRES CHIC loves glam rock! And Chicago loves Tres Chic! That’s how the band would like to be remembered. They were a staple on the Midwest club circuit in the early 90’s bringing their style of ‘Glam Rock’ to those fans looking to express themselves through good-time party music and style. The band held their own for numerous years bringing the party wherever they played – and the locals knew that this was more than a show, it was a spectacle not to be missed!

They were born at the THIRSTY WHALE (Chicago’s premiere hard rock club), back when big hair and rack systems ruled the stage, and when a show was a ‘show’! The thing that really stood out about Tres Chic was that these Contempo shopping, street walking, misfits had more fun drinking and partying than anyone!!! And that’s no exaggeration! They where loud, obnoxious, and very silly looking, but it didn’t stop them from sharing the stage with some of the coolest bands, playing some of the hottest venues, f@#king some of the most beautiful ladies, and hosting a ton of garage and backyard parties.

Often compared to the ‘other favorite Chicago glam band’ Enuff Z’nuff, They took the image of glam ten times further. But it only takes a little bit of money, a little bit of an eye for the eccentric, and a few cool chicks wanting to play dress up with you to create a solid ‘Glam’ image. Without the music – you had nothing, and you didn’t last long all dolled up on the ‘mean streets’ of Chicago. They did have the music, and that was evident by the legions of fans who came out to every show to listen to the band run through memorable song after memorable song; but perhaps the biggest drawing power was the sing-a-long power ballad “Memory Lane” – hands down one of the favorite songs on the “unsigned” Chicago scene in the early 90’s. A power ballad in the late 80’s and early 90’s gave a band mileage, and this helped them land many coveted opening slots for national touring artists.

Tres Chic Was:
Anthony Settecase aka Jami Showboy - Vocals
Joe Hibbs aka Brandy Brooks - Bass
Brian Pauly aka Brian Brooks - Guitars
Tommy Salzinger aka Tommy Up - Drums
Tony Zolla aka Tony Z - Guitars
Gary Berndt aka G.B. Whip - Drums