Bob Perna & Persistance

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BOB PERNA, the Chicago born trumpeter-bandleader, is claimed to be the musician's musician. A versatile performer and perfectionist, Bob Perna has enjoyed more than thirty years in the world of entertainment. His credits include nationwide nightclub engagements, concerts, recordings (both personal and backup band arrangements for vocal soloists), training films, transcriptions for radio and television and the field of commercial promotions.

BOB PERNA & PERSISTANCE has enjoyed successful bookings at: Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Harrah's clubs in Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada, the King's Inn in the Grand Bahama Islands, and the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida - just to mention a few.

BOB PERNA & PERSISTANCE has also shared billings with: The Fifth Dimension, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Xavier Cugat, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Frankie Beverely and Maze along with comedians Red Foxx, Guy Marks, Alan King and Pat Cooper, and the private victory celebration of the World Champion Chicago Bulls.

This extremely talented entertainer and his band have enjoyed successful engagements at Rick's Cafe American, The Forum Theater, The Ivanhoe Theater, Park West, Arie Crown Theater, Rosemont Theater, United Center for the Chicago Bulls and many other fine establishments of entertainment throughout the greater Chicagoland area Cultural Center, Jazz Fest 96', 97', Tribute to Marva Collins and special events at the Chicago Yacht Club.

Upcoming Venues

The Back Room
1007 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL

SUNDAYS & MONDAYS
November 16 & 17


JC's Pub
8650 Joliet Rd.
McCook, IL

THURSDAY
November 20


2000 East Supper Club
Seneca Hotel
200 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL

SATURDAY
December 13


Andy's
11 E. Hubbard
Chicago, IL

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
January 23 & 24, 2009

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