Welcome to the official music site of Brother John. John Kattke, a.k.a. Brother John, is a brilliant vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist. His back-up band usually consists of drums, bass, trumpet and tenor sax. Repertoire ranges from classic rock, New Orleans, Latin, R&B, blues, swing and instrumental jazz, etc.

Brother John's Band recently hosted Buddy Guy's 70th birthday bash at Legends! See some pics on the Photos page, and read what TimeOut Chicago says about it on the Press page.

Brother John has played with Eric Clapton, Maceo Parker, Black Crowes, George Benson, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor and Otis Rush — from the "Tonight Show" to the Chicago Blues Festival!

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This site now includes sound clips and a photo gallery. Stay tuned for updates in the near future! Rock on.....

Upcoming shows:

• Every Thursday, Cool Rivers on 159th St. in Homer Glen IL, 8:30-12:30 - jamsession!
• Saturday September 4th, 8-9:30 PM, Last Fling in Naperville (FREE entertainment stage at Jackson and Main) with special guest Mark Riordan
• Mondays - September 20 (and 'most every other Monday) 9:30 PM - jamsession at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash
• Sunday September 26, 7-10 PM, Shaw's (21 E. Hubbard, Chicago) trio
• Sunday October 3rd, jazz quintet, benefit for the Woodridge Community Resource Center at Seven Bridges Golf Club, 5-9 PM. $65 includes steak dinner. Tickets available at Bridgeview Bank (3540 Hobson Rd.) or at the Woodridge Library. No tickets will be sold at the door.
• Friday October 15th, 3-4:30 PM, Shaw's Roysterfest, Hubbard & Rush in Chicago

(Private events are not listed on the web site.)

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