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Songs You'll Know - Harmonies You'll Love Cowboy Choir has performed folk classics, timeless standards, early rock favorites, and contemporary gems at various events and venues in the Chicago area. Their acoustic guitars provide the ideal backdrop for their voices that blended in perfect harmony. They hope you will join them along the trail. Sandra Pillar: our violinist, soprano, and friend. |
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Videos
Cowboy Choir - Brookdale Lake View Senior Living
Mama Said - Daley Center
Love You So Much
All I Have to Do is Dream
Edelweiss
Home on the Range
Holiday Toy Medley
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Past Shows and Venues
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Carolyn Broquet:Her day job is an Emmy award winning television editor, but Carolyn Broquet has entertained Open mic audiences at Davenports with Broadway numbers and selections from the American songbook. A vocal student at Old Town School for fifteen years, she has sung with the bands, "Higher Choir" and "Dukes of Yore", dipping into Motown and R&B. Carolyn applies her talents to the guitar and the crowd-pleasing harmonies of "Cowboy Choir", with tunes ranging from Patsy Cline to James Taylor to Fleet Foxes. Carolyn is a member of The Swinging' Sisters: a charming trio bringing their dynamic harmonies to the classic hits of The Andrews Sisters and other tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s! Videos featuring Carolyn and The Swingin' Sisters. | ||||
David Rowley:While growing up in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, holidays for David had an uncommonly old-fashioned feel; his mother and aunt would entertain the family by singing jazz standards from the 1930's and 1940's in close harmony. His interest in folk music was sparked through his father's record albums, and he began playing the songs on piano and guitar. David serves as Cowboy Choir's music director and contributed tight vocal arrangements to the group's repertoire. | ||||
Cristina Mercader:Cristina is a dynamic soprano with a soulful voice that captivates across genres. Equally at home with gospel, standards, blues, jazz, and rock, she brings versatility and heart to every performance. A multi-instrumentalist, Cristina plays guitar and is an especially gifted pianist, blending her musicianship with a rich vocal presence. Her passion for community and music shines through her work as a dedicated student, promoter, and volunteer at the Old Town School of Folk Music. She recently helped foster neighborhood spirit at the Roscoe Village Porchfest. Cristina has fronted numerous blues bands, performing at Chicago's iconic Rosa's Lounge, and has appeared with Chicago favorite Victor Brown Band, delivering soulful takes on Grateful Dead classics. Whether performing in an intimate setting or leading a full band, Cristina's artistry and dedication resonate deeply with audiences, making her a vital presence in Chicago's vibrant music scene. | ||||
Sandra Pillar: Sandra grew up in a musical family and learned to sing harmony from the Methodist hymnal. Vocal lessons at the Old Town School of Folk Music encouraged her to pursue solo singing. Sandra played the violin which she rediscovered as an adult when she joined the Chicago Temple's string ensemble. Sandra was also an active member of the Temple's Bell Choir. She also played guitar on a couple of Cowboy Choir tunes. Sandra was also a member of rock group The Spanktones. For all of us in Cowboy Choir, Sandra made our musical dreams come true. She had a stellar voice; her harmonies made every chord ring;
and her lovely violin playing defined our sound. Sandra's charming personality made every show a delight for her band mates and the audience.
She will always be part of us.
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Andy Burnett:While growing up in Ohio, Andy started off playing saxophone. After moving to Champaign, Illinois, he began playing electric bass with the group Projectronics. Andy's fretted, acoustic bass provides a rich, full tone that perfectly complemented Cowboy Choir's acoustic guitars. | ||||
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