Jazz combo West of Staley, active primarily from 2014 to 2019, performed a mix of jazz standards and original compositions, including songs from their CD "You Gotta Start Somewhere" (2015). Members of West of Staley included jazz performers who went on to graduate from the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin, Illinois Wesleyan University, the College-Conservatory of Music at the Un
iversity of Cincinnati, and the New England Conservatory. Former members are now active in the music scenes in Cincinnati, Chicago, and Nashville. PAST SHOWS
2019
June 8, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Srbez, Saint Augustine, FL
June 7, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Haughty Heron, Port St. Joe, FL
June 6, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Tamara's, Apalachicola, FL
June 4, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Alice's on Bayview, Panama City, FL
June 2, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Salty Snapper, Valdosta, GA
June 1, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Kilted Mermaid, Vero Beach, FL
May 31, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Breezy's, Jacksonville, FL
May 30, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, Blackdog on the Square, Tallahassee, FL
May 29, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, The Blue Note, Tampa, FL
May 25, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, The Uptown, Dothan, AL
May 23, 2019, Chris Mondak & West of Staley, The Iron Post, Urbana, IL
2018
June 22, 2018. June 21, 2018. Windsor at Savoy, Savoy, IL. June 20, 2018. Clark-Lindsey, Urbana, IL. June 19, 2018. Boomerangs, Urbana, IL. June 19, 2018, ciLiving, Champaign, IL. June 16, 2018. The Uptown, Dothan, AL. June 15, 2018. Haughty Heron, Port St. Joe, FL. June 12, 2018. Private even, Tallahassee, FL. June 11, 2018. Tamara's, Apalachicola, FL. June 10, 2018. Blue Bamboo, Tampa, FL. June 9, 2018. Lakeland Loft, Lakeland, FL. June 8, 2018. Kilted Mermaid, Vero Beach, FL. June 7, 2018. Harry A's, St. George Island, FL. June 6, 2018. Thirsty Goat. Port St. June 5, 2018. Scallop Republic, Cape San Blas, FL. June 3, 2018. Iron Post, Urbana, IL. June 2, 2018. Jazz UpFront, Bloomington, IL. June 1, 2018. Friday Night Live, Champaign, IL. January 14, 2018. West of Staley Trio, with Emmaline. Darwin's Burgers & Blues, Atlanta, GA. January 13, 2018. January 12, 2018. January 11, 2018. January 9, 2018. West of Saley Trio, with Emmaline. The Place, Panama City, FL. January 6, 2018, West of Staley Trio, with Emmaline. January 5, 2018. January 4, 2018. Bowery Station, Apalachicola, FL. January 3, 2018. Performing with Mudcat. Northside Tavern, Atlanta, GA.
2017
August 26, 2017. Countryside School 25th birthday party picnic, Champaign, IL. August 25, 2017. Private party. Mackinaw Valley Winery, Mackinaw, IL
August 20, Urbana Free Library. 2:00 - 3:00. August 13, 2017. The Iron Post. Urbana, IL. July 23, 2017. Champaign Park District Sounds of Sunset concert at Mullikin Park. 6:00 - 8:00. July 22, 2017. Members of West of Staley at Red Hills Brewing Company, Birmingham, AL. July 21, 2017. Members of West of Staley at Thirsty Goat, Port St. July 20, 2017. Members of West of Staley at Cone Heads, Cape San Blas, FL. July 19, 2017. Members of West of Staley at the Blue Tavern, Tallahassee, FL, with special guest Jeff Henry. July 12, 2017. Members of West of Staley, with Emmaline, at Scallop RePUBlic, Cape San Blas, FL. July 11, 2017. Members of West of Staley, with Emmaline, at Cone Heads, Cape San Blas, FL. July 9, 2017. Members of West of Staley, with Emmaline, at Bowery Station, Apalachicola, FL. July 7, 2017. Members of West of Staley, with Emmaline, at Red Hills Brewing Company, Birmingham, AL. July 6, 2017. West of Staley's rhythm section (guitar, bass, drums) with vocalist Emmaline at the Iron Post, Urbana, IL. July 5, 2017. West of Staley's rhythm section (guitar, bass, drums) will perform with vocalist Emmaline on ciLiving, WCIA TV, Champaign. June 9, 2017. Friday Night Live, downtown Champaign, 7:00. June 1, 2017. Evangeline's, St. Louis. May 25, 2017. March 10, 2017. Members of West of Staley at the Allerton Mansion, Monticello, IL. 7:00.
2016
December 29, 2016. The Iron Post, Urbana, IL. December 27, 2016. November 25, 2016. The Morning Show, WCIA TV. Champaign. August, 17, 2016. First Christian Church, Champaign, IL. August 13, 2016. Champaign, IL. August 12, 2016. August 11, 2016. Farewell (for now!) performance, the Iron Post. 7:00 p.m. August 9, 2016. July 25, 2016. Member of West of Staley perform at Cone Heads, Port St. July 21, 2016. Members of West of Staley perform at Cone Heads, Port St. July 19, 2016. Member of West of Staley perform at Barrier Dunes, Cape San Blas, FL. July 18, 2016. July 10, 2016. Champaign Public Library Summer Concert Series. July 9, 2016. Louis. 8:15 p.m. July 8, 2016. Friday Night Live, Champaign. 6:00 p.m. July 6, 2016. ciLiving. WCIA TV, Champaign. June 28, 2016. Private party, Chicago, IL. June 25, 2016. Private party, Champaign, IL. June 4, 2016. Effingham, IL. May 26, 2016. May 14, 2016. May 6, 2016. Allerton Park, Monticello, IL. 6:00 p.m. May 3, 2016. The Colonnades Club, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. April 2, 2016. 77 Club, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. April 1, 2016. February 14, 2016. Homer Opera House fundraising dance. Homer, Il. February 10, 2016. Ethel and Maude's Table (senior luncheon). Lincoln Square Mall. Urbana, Il. February 4, 2016. Live appearance on WCIA TV. Champaign, Il.
2015
December 22, 2015. 7:00 p.m. December 11, 2015. November 19, 2015. Krannert Uncorked, Urbana, IL
November 13, 2015. Star Wars night, Urbana Free Library, Urbana. November 10, 2015. CiLiving, WCIA TV, Champaign. November 9, 2015. WEFT Sessions, Champaign, IL
October 18, 2015. Trails at Brittany neighborhood party, Champaign, IL. October 10, 2015. Private party, Danville, IL
October 9, 2015. Champaign Urbana Jazz Festival. October 4, 2015. Iron Post, Urbana, IL. **CD Release Show** 7:00 p.m. October 2, 2015. Palestine Wine Festival, Palestine, IL
September 25, 2015. Cowboy Monkey, Champaign, IL
September 18, 2015. Meadowbrook Jazz Walk, Urbana, IL. September 16, 2015. Senior Saints Luncheon, Champaign, IL
September 12, 2015. University of Illinois Football Pre-game show. August 22, 2015. Taste of Champaign, West Side Park, Champaign, IL
July 10, 2015. Friday Night Live, Champaign, IL
June 27, 2015 (evening), 2015. Private party, Champaign, IL
June 27, 2015 (2:00 - 3:00), 2015. Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, Champaign, IL
June 19, 2015. Allerton Garden Walk, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL
May 30, 2015. Private party, Champaign, IL
May 28, 2015. May 24, 2015. Private party, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana
May 22, 2015. Bacaro (private party), Champaign, IL
May 20, 2015. University of Illinois Health in Africa Conference, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL
May 12, 2015. Clark-Lindsey Village, Urbana, IL
April 11, 2015. March 28, 2015. Dream Girls Academy Hats & Hankies Brunch, Champaign, IL. March 15, 2015. CU Battle of the Bands, the Canopy Club, Urbana, Il. February 14, 2015, Clark Bar, Champaign, 7:00
January 19, 2015, The Iron Post, Urbana, 7:00 p.m.
2014
December 6, 2014, private party, Champaign Country Club. December 5, 2014, private party, Hilton Garden, Champaign. October 25, 2014. All-ages art and musical festival, Institute for Creativity, Champaign. October 19, 2014. Trails at Brittany neighborhood party, Champaign. September 18, 2014 ~ University of Illinois Town & Gown Speaker Series, Urbana. August 22, 2014 ~ Friday Night Live, Champaign. August 9, 2014 ~ private party, Crystal Lake Park, Urbana.
