
Music
Bio
Is a Chicago-based band that features original music in its own unique style, stemming from a variety of influences including rock, blues, country, pop, jazz, and even classical music.
Each player has his own specialty and creative input.
Founded by two restless cab drivers in 2008, Mike, a sizzling lead guitarist who played with the well-known local 80’s band, Impact, and Eric, who had been crafting songs for decades.
The two worked diligently every weekend and made several garage band recordings under the names Dead Center and Rocco’s Pizzeria.
Impeccable and hard-working bass player Joe Dee, also an Impact member, joined to help with the first studio album, We Are One, adding renewed energy to the group. Eventually, classically trained “Maestro” Alessandro, then, percussion and drum wizard Nate Z rounded out the band’s solid chemistry.
Today, Peaceful Dragon plays Chicago area venues and has produced three albums of original music thus far, available on all streaming services and YouTube.
The albums include:
We Are One
Deeds Not Words
Another Planet
The band is comprised of five seasoned musicians:
Guest musicians often sit in with the band, adding fresh flavors to each performance.
Come to this site to hear the music and check our performance schedule!
Band

Eric Tempke
Guitar, harmonica, vocals

Joe Defilippis
Bass guitar

Michael Angelo Prete
Guitars, keyboard, vocals

Nate Zaworski
Drums, vocals
