Additional Info
FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:
MORRY SOCHAT AND THE SPECIAL 20's
FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table.
We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation,
don’t sweat it, c’mon over!
Morry Sochat & The Special 20s bring their own brand or blues to FitzGerald’s Outdoor Stage for a night that is sure to rock. Bring your dancing shoes!
Morry Sochat and The Special 20’s are bringing a fresh sound to the Chicago Blues
scene. They mix classic Chicago Blues with Swing and Rock N’ Roll from the 1950’s. The band is influenced by the best in blues history. Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Louis Jordan, Junior Wells, and all of the Chicago greats.
Morry Sochat (pronounced Socket) moved to Chicago from Texas in 1990. He started playing harmonica in 2000, taking lessons from renowned teacher, Joe Filisko at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He played with The Shakes and Tongue & Groove before starting The Special 20s in 2005. Their first, self-titled release, recorded in 2006, was received with great reviews, taking the 20s from playing one or two nights a month to constant bookings all over the city. Morry has been playing around the city learning from the greats in Chicago, playing with Dave Specter, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Billy Flynn and Barrelhouse Chuck.
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***PARKING***
There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.