Show

Show Location

Dank Haus

4740 North Western Avenue
Brandenburg Room (Second Floor)
Chicago, IL 60625

il Troubadore History

Photo by Jennifer Landon

Formed in May 2004, Il Troubadore was conceived first as a variety band designed for private parties and small venues. The name was chosen to reflect the early material - which included several Italian Bel Canto, operatic arias, and Irish and Scottish folk tunes. Robert Bruce Scott, a classically trained vocalist plays mandolin, Celtic harp and classical guitar. Jon Silpayamanant exercises his classical-training on the cello and also contributes to the singing. In 2007, Paul Radecki added his dumbek talents to the ensemble. Wendi Wampler (aka Amirah) is il Troubadore's resident bellydance as well as adding her clarinet skills to the mix.

The band quickly adapted to playing in larger clubs, adding rock, country, disco, jazz and folk covers from a broad variety of cultures as well as strong original material that blends heavy metal, classical and world music influences. Their Middle Eastern flair attracted attention from Midwest's rapidly growing belly dance community. Now, local and regional dancers and musicians accompany il Troubadore at many of their appearances.

With a growing list of over 700 songs from over 60 countries and in 40 languages at their command, with styles that range from most Euro-American pop genres (e.g. Heavy Metal, Disco, Country, and Rock); to world music folk (e.g. Irish, Scottish, Albanian, Bhangra); to Asian film and dance-drama music (e.g. India Bollywood, Chinese, Thai); to Western art music (e.g. Italian bel canto, Classical, Jazz). The quartet is constantly adding new songs to their set lists, with premieres happening on an almost weekly basis.

Performance Requirements

We need you to be a part of our show. There are a few requirements.

• Complete the performance application, email or mail it to the address on the form:
  • Hip Tease Show Application (MS Word Document Form)
  • (If you do not have Microsoft Word, contact us for a PDF form)
• Songs must be less than 5 min.
• For every Performer/troupe to apply, one person must take a workshop
  • If you are a soloist, and cannot take workshops, we will accept a student or colleague stand in for you.
  • (Get your students to sign up!)
• All complete applications received by the deadline, April 20, will be considered, however there is no guarantee for show inclusion.
  • Peformers will be chosen based on qualty of performance (not style).
  • Send us online links of your performances (or a DVD)