It seems as though Danny Chaimson learned the hard way that LA isn't for everyone. Born and raised in Chicago, the singer packed his things and headed out west for the big time. Turns out, the City of Angels was filled (in his experience) with plastic people which left him with the overwhelming desire to get back to the chilly but friendly streets of his hometown.

Chaimson's new album, "Young Blood, Old Soul", is filled with exactly that. As his bio states, "The album’s sound is anchored in its deep grooves and rhythm, but Chaimson’s subject matter vividly captures the zeitgeist of the present moment. His songs dig through the debris of the American Dream, finding dysfunction, anxiety and melancholy, but also a gritty determination and an unquenchable urge to keep moving, no matter what." His voice reminds me a bit of Van Morrison and the grooves are tight. He captures the feelings of moving away, feeling like an outsider and then coming back to the places and people you know and love with ease.

Check out his single, "Cold Night In Chicago" here:

Danny and his band, The 11th Hour, will be headed to the House of Blues this Saturday in the Chi. If you're down for some soul, some funk and some love for Chicago, head out to see him.