B1g T1me May 18, 2011

B1g T1me performs the music of Tom Waits. Their shows feature unusual instrumentation such as tuned fire extinguishers, Theremin, trashcans, and a band comprised of Chicago's finest musicians, boasting an impressive pedigree in the local and national jazz and rock scenes. Named after Tom Waits' 1988 live album, 'Big Time,' the group formed in late 2006 as a concept band performing '70s/'80s radio hits such as Prince's 'I Would Die For You' and Fleetwood Mac's 'Second Hand News' in the definite style of Tom Waits. The public repeatedly asked the band whether it actually played Tom Waits' music (which it didn't at the time) and in 2009 it changed its direction and now plays Tom Waits music exclusively.