Crazy Chestur is a five-piece acoustic-based band performing originals, Chestur-style
renditions and a few crowd-pleasing covers. Based in Mid-Michigan, Crazy Chestur was born in a barn. Jim and Lori Gilmore’s barn near Shepherd, Michigan has been home to regular rehearsal sessions since 2013 when the guys first got together to form a ‘folk-rock’ band. Surrounded by open fields, wooden walls, vintage artifacts and modern farming equipment, the Chestur boys have developed a wooden, earthy sound fitting their essentially acoustic instrumentation. Crazy Chestur was indeed born in a barn.
Jim, Rob and Charlie have worked together off and on for decades in bands like Spice, No Brand Blues Band, Pepper Pie and The Bluegills.
Andy and Charlie have been jamming music together since their high school days in Bay City. Andy is also working on a new recording with folk-blues troubadour, Andy Cohen. Many of Rogers’ photos grace the walls at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
Tom and Charlie also work together in Jive at Five, a favorite at summertime music festivals. Tom is long-time host of Homespun on CMU Public Radio and has been involved with Wheatland Music Organization since the early days.
Charlie’s songs have have won awards (BMA, ISC, Detroit Blues Soc) and have been performed and recorded by several artists, including blues legend, Larry McCray.
Cra
zy Chestur’s 2015 album Harvest Party, featuring mostly original material, was listed among ‘Best of 2015’ by Roots Music Report.
In October 2022, under the direction of producer, Michael Crittenden, aka The Colonel, Craz
y Chestur recorded five songs for their new release 5X5, including three originals and two covers.
“With vibrant fiddle, piano, guitar and drums, it’s a delightful experience from start to finish. I found myself reminded of the likes of Jason Isbell and Son Volt” – Katie Rosendale / Local Spins
Crazy Chestur’s dynamic live shows have made them a favorite among music lovers around the Mid-Michigan area, thrilling audiences at Wheatland Music Festival, Clare Music& Arts fest, Bay City State Theater, Rubbles Dive Bar, Cheboygan’s Lark Theater, Mt Pleasant Summer Series and many others. Upcoming Public Shows – Rubbles in Mt Pleasant – October 23
To purchase CDs (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or personal check in the mail) Send a request to Charlie at cw.piano@yahoo.com.
For Booking Inquiries: Kris Stableford / thestablefordagency@gmail.com