Diver

About

Diver was born in the fall of of 2003 at the Mystic Celt in Chicago, although the name wasn't settled until a few gigs later. The band grew out of Tony's longtime partnerships both hosting the Open Jam with Anto at Vaughan's Pub with in the Lakeview neighborhood every Tuesday night, and playing with Avi in several previous projects.<br><br> Chris had started attending the jam to follow in the footsteps of every other drummer who aspires to sing and play guitar, and after subbing in another of Tony's bands, helped previous intentions to form a full-on electric cover band coalesce into the potent quartet it has since become.<br><br> Brian joined the band after working with Tony and Chris on a recording -- and a handful of subsequent live shows -- for Andrew Fraker. After a few years with Sue and Mike covering the bass spot, Andrew was persuaded to switch from his natural position as guitarist and lead singer, and that's where we stand today.<br><br> Drawing primarily on bands from the U.K., along with a healthy dose of soul and funk, Diver cut it's teeth entertaining pubgoers along Southport Avenue in Chicago at venues like Cullen's and Blue Bayou. Now the band can be heard in some form every Saturday night at Fado Irish Pub in River North, and Tony and Chris continue to host the Open Jam at Vaughan's every Tuesday as well.