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NEW! Reaching Out Through MWpeeps by June Blazek
USTORM thrives on its support from local contributors and volunteers. One of the major contribution teams is MIDWESTpeeps. MIDWESTpeeps is a merchandise company dedicated to the great music and art community throughout the MIDWEST. In addition to their full line of merchandise, they specialize in creating tour posters and fliers, album covers, band merchandise, and more. A portion of their proceeds generously goes to USTORM as well. Read More >

The People's Music School in Chicago by June Blazek
One of the main recipients of USTORM donations is The People's Music School in Chicago. It is the only tuition-free community music school of its kind in the United States. Bob Fiedler is the Executive Director at the school and he is very grateful to USTORM for their donations over the past couple years. These donations have allowed for more children to attend the school, which is not only beneficial for the individual students but also helps the school gain awareness in the community. Read More >

Donating Time to Help by June Blazek
Sometimes finding the time to volunteer with your favorite charity is not always easy. But if you can combine your efforts with attending rock concerts, it makes things a little bit more interesting. Live music is a great way for communities of like-minded people to gather and celebrate what we can accomplish if we work together to bring a better quality of life to the community that surrounds us. Read More >

USTORM Rolls Into Chicago by Jambase.com
One of the greatest things about the music community as a whole is that we tend to be a very generous and socially conscience group of people. We care not only about the music and the good times, but about the people around us as well as the people that are not as fortunate. It is within this spirit that THE USTORM (United So Together Our Reach Multiplies) FOUNDATION has been founded and is officially up and running in Chicago! Read More >

NEW! USTORM Connects with Umphrey's McGee by June Blazek
It comes as no surprise that USTORM would share similar values with Umphrey's McGee. Brendan Bayliss (lead guitar with Jake Cinninger) is cofounder of USTORM. His presence at USTORM keeps the music in mind and the mind on the music. If there is a USTORM charity concert event, chances are you will hear Brendan and other members of the band on stage with the help of their friends from the music community such as Jennifer Hartswick, Mike Racky, Jeff Austin, Al Schneider, Aron Magner and many other musicians. Read More >

An Afternoon With USTORM by Rachel Lowen
Working in the music industry has its perks. Sometimes you get t-shirts or show tickets, and sometimes, like yesterday, you get to meet a boy Taylor creating art from his hospital bed. I had the privilege of accompanying Barry Brown of the USTORM foundation (United So Together Our Reach Multiples) to the Children's Memorial Hospital to deliver a donation to Snow City Arts- a foundation that enables hospitalized children to partake in music, theater and art workshops to restore educational and creative outlets lost during extensive treatment and isolation from their peers. Read More >

Reminiscing About Turning One by Brandon DeJaynes
Just by looking at the front foyer of the Park West you could tell it was going to be a party. The tiny merchandise booth had a Jim Pollock poster and a USTORM 1st Birthday t-shirt, both adorning the laundry list of guests. The party goers were handed complimentary party hats and key chains as they walked into the seating and floor area. It appeared the table was set for a great night; all the party needed was some music. Read More >

An Inside Look at USTORM by Wade Wilby
Sometimes you find yourself in a moment so sincere you have take a second to try and discredit its existence. Can this really be happening? A moment so resilient that it makes you remember why you chose the path you did. These moments, despite what the fans may think, truly come few and far between for the musicians and all of us behind the scene. You may find this hard to believe, but it is very hard work making the "magic" happen night in and night out. Read More >