2022 saw a line up change with long term members Melv, Steve & Elrad joined by Wilshire's very own Angie Restorick fronting the band as lead vocalist, Saxophonist Paul Tasker & Pianist Jim Mitchell to complete the full sound that is Chicago 9.

 Formed in 2002 these guys feel privileged to have collectively or individually shared the stage & opened for Blues Greats OTIS GRAND, MUD MORGANFIELD, STAN WEBB’S CHICKEN SHACK, ERIC SARDINAS & BIG MOTOR, MIKE VERNON & THE MIGHTY COMBO, SARI SCHORR & THE ENGINE ROOM,JW JONES, PAUL LAMB & THE KINGSNAKES also 70’s Rockers EDDIE & THE HOT RODS, DR FEELGOOD & NINE BELOW ZERO.