“Whiskey Creek hails from the suburbs of Chicago and like a shot of the amber elixir the female fronted country rock outfit hits you with a raw jolt of energy that is both refreshing and intoxicating.”
Bio
Whiskey Creek formed in 2012 where the condos meet the cornfields in the Chicago suburb of Winfield. With Katie Orlow on lead vocals and guitar, bassist Dave Wanto, guitarist Brian Welch and Joe Cloutier on drums. The band has a strong chemistry that sets the foundation for captivating lyrics and melodies. Influenced by artist from Janis Joplin to Fleetwood Mac and many classic and southern rock groups the band has a unique rock style with a hint of country vibe.
The band performs extensively around the Chicagoland area and outside Illinois. They have performed at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Illinois as well as the House of Blues in Chicago. Whiskey Creek headlined the 2017 Great Lakes Dragaway Time Machine Nationals Labor Day weekend event in Union Grove Wisconsin. They co-headlined the Lombard Ale Fest (Lombard, IL) main stage in 2015 and 2016 to a crowd of over a thousand. The band won 1st place at the June 2019 Battle of the Bands competition in Naperville, IL against over 60 other groups earning them a Friday night live performance on Chicago's WGN radio. They also took home 1st place in December 2019 Music Showcase at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles
Whiskey Creek released EP's in 2018 and 2021 to positive reviews. Rich Lynch of SoundPress in Nashville had this to say, “Whiskey Creek hails from the suburbs of Chicago and like a shot of the amber elixir the female fronted country rock outfit hits you with a raw jolt of energy that is both refreshing and intoxicating.” Illinois. Their song Rebels from their 2018 EP was featured on Chicago's Big 95.5 FM Backyard Country show in October of 2019. Ted Schneider of WRLR 98.3 FM commented “played 'Homeland' on my radio show and a couple listeners called in wanting to know the name of the band and I told them Whiskey Creek and that it would be on their upcoming EP. The song has a gutsy sound, it moves at a steady pace and is a smooth blend of country and rock. I really enjoyed the song.” The band continues to build upon their already strong following.
Press Photos
L-R: Joe Cloutier, Dave Wanto, Katie Orlow, Brian Welch
Live at the Arcada Theatre (St. Charles, IL)
L-R: Brian Welch, Joe Cloutier, Katie Orlow, Dave Wanto