Danny Seraphine and Jeff Coffey
The Reno Blues and Brew Festival
June 17, 2023
by Elizabeth and Dan Locke
CTA ::California Transit Authority
Danny Seraphine – Drums
Ed Roth – Keyboards
Marc Bonilla – Guitar/Vocals
Travis Davis – Bass/Guitar/Vocals
Jeff Coffey – Bass/Guitar/vocals
Reno, is a vibrant city known for its lively entertainment scene, recently had the pleasure of hosting one of the most iconic bands in American music history – Danny Seraphine and Jeff Coffey The Music of Chicago. Famed for their influential blend of rock, pop, and jazz, for their Blues and Brew Festival hosted by the Eldorado Resort Casino. Chicago brought their melodic magic to captivate audiences at a memorable performance that left Reno residents craving more. Let’s delve into this unforgettable musical experience that took over the heart of the city.
As anticipation ran high, Chicago arrived in Reno with their seasoned musicians, ready to mesmerize the audience with their timeless hits. With a career spanning over five decades, Chicago boasts an impressive catalog composed of numerous Billboard chart-toppers, inspiring generations of music lovers. The band only had Two or the origin members.
Danny Seraphine and Jeff Coffey are both former members of the band Chicago. Danny Seraphine was the original drummer and a founding member of Chicago, contributing to the band’s iconic sound during their early years. Jeff Coffey, on the other hand, joined Chicago in 2016 as a vocalist and bassist.
“The Music of Chicago” is a concert experience or tribute show dedicated to the music of the band Chicago. It often features musicians who have a connection to Chicago, either as former members or individuals who have worked closely with the band. Danny Seraphine and Jeff Coffey are part of this tribute show, performing Chicago’s classic hits and paying homage to the band’s musical legacy.
The performance by the band was very impressive. With only having the two members of Chicago and a small army of backup musicians, they were still able to give the energy and magic of Chicago. Playing all of their hits. Would you call this a tribute show. No like you would not call Lynyrd Skynyrd and tribute band with no members of the original band in Lynyrd Skynyrd.
