York Album Project Releases 'This is Amateur'

Submitted by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205.

Elmhurst, IL - The York Album Project is a group of several musicians from York High School that have collaborated to write, record, and release an album of all original material.

The album, "This is Amateur," features 23 different artists or groups from York that have written and recorded original songs during the 2015-16 school year.

The album project is produced by York music teacher Chris Gemkow, with the support of Audio Engineer Tim Flynn, of Audio Wall Studio in Lombard. This is the second album released by the York Album Project and continues to highlight the incredible musical talent that exists at York High School.

"This is Amateur" (2016) is available to download for $10 or stream for free via Bandcamp at yorkalbumproject.bandcamp.com and Spotify. CDs will be available for $10 at the album release party May 1 at Schuba’s.

RELEASE PARTY:

The York Album Project will be celebrating the release of their second album "This is Amateur" (2016) on May 1 at Schuba’s on Southport and Belmont downtown. The show is all ages and will start at 2 p.m..

What – York Album Project Release Party (All Ages)
Where – Schubas Tavern, 3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL – (773) 525-2508
When – Sunday, May 1st @ 2 PM
Who – Several groups from York High School performing original music
Album – CDs will be available at the show for $10
Tickets – Available for $5 at the door or through Schubas Website at lh-st.com/Shows/05-01-2016+York+Highschool+School+Album+Project

Album cover art designed by Tessa Vermeulen.