Chicago Magazine says Rami Atassi’s music shows an “eclectic range of influences—desert guitar, jazz, Tropicália, samba, Arabic folk music, and Afrobeat.” And it’s true: Rami is one of a kind, making truly unique world-flavored music.

Rami met me at Gene & Jude’s to talk about his sound, his group (the Cosmic Dance Band) and his upcoming show at Robert’s Westside in Forest Park (7321 Madison) on 3/15/24.

Rami’s also an accomplished guitar instructor, and I asked him lots of rookie questions about learning the guitar.

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I’m teaming up with the American Lung Association to help them save lives! I’ve committed to climbing the tallest building in the suburbs (Oakbrook Terrace Tower) and Soldier Field for the Fight For Air climbs. The Oakbrook Terrace Tower climb is fast approaching:

*Sunday, March 10th .
*This indoor experience is customizable, giving climbers the choice to go up the 30-floor stairwell once, twice, or 3 times.
*Get yourself registered: fightforairclimb.org/chicagoland.
*Take money off! The Lung Association is giving $10 off your registration when you enter code CARNE at checkout.
See you on the stairs!