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It’s been said that the blues had a baby and it’s name is rock and roll.

One Northwest Iowa band has embraced this musical union with a passion. The Jacob Lee Band is gaining fans throughout the area with a rocking mix of classic rock and blues. Led by young guitar wizard Jacob Lee, this band of college students play a brand of music that was created before they were born. The set list might include some Hendrix, ZZ Top and maybe even AC/DC. Lee drives this high-energy show with his strong guitar performance, however lead singer Natha Ohlinger draws audiences in with her captivating voice and delivery. Drummer Russell Weller and bass player Jeff Kuhns provide a solid rhythm section to anchor the soaring Lee.

The band has been performing throughout the Midwest including an appearance at the 2009 Harvest Jam in Chicago and an opening slot for rockers LA Guns. Sioux City music fans will have a chance to catch this young band at the Chesterfield on Friday, January 22. Weller says they are excited to return to Sioux City and look forward to meeting new fans.

Multi-million selling rockers Chevelle will headline the Z98 Chopper’s Meltdown at the Tyson Events Center on Friday, February 26. The rock show will also feature Puddle of Mudd, Sick Puppies and Janus. The concert promises to be a great start to the new decade for rock fans. Sioux City rock station Z98 is offering a special one day ticket price of $19.98 on Saturday, January 16. After the special, general admission tickets will be $28.50 in advance and $30.00 day of show.

Chevelle headlines Z98 Chopper's Winter Meltdown.

Chevelle is an American rock trio formed in Illinois in 1995. Originally made up of three brothers, the band’s current lineup consists of brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler and brother-in-law Dean Bernardini. The band’s latest CD, ‘Sci-Fi Crimes’ peaked at #3 on Billboard rock charts in 2009. This is the fifth effort for Chevelle and the highest entry on the charts. The first single ‘Jars’ climbed all the way to #2 in October of 2009. The Tyson Events Center performance is part of a nationwide tour in support of the new CD.

Local fans can purchase tickets at the Tyson Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone 800.745.3000.

What: Z98 Chopper’s Winter Meltdown
Where: Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, Iowa
When: Friday, February 26 – 6:30 pm