A Chicago band known for its muddy work boots, anarchic stage shows and fondness for committing musical "pure butchery" (the New York Times) may seem an odd match for the stylish craft and classicism of a Nashville songwriting treasure, but that"s just what came to be on Great Chicago Fire. The Waco Brothers, in case you haven"t been paying attention are the tireless Jon Langford (Mekons, Pine Valley Cosmonauts, Skull Orchard), Steve Goulding (Mekons, PVC, Graham Parker & the Rumour), Alan Doughty (Jesus Jones), Deano (Dollar Store, Wreck), Tracy Dear and Joe Camarillo (Hushdrops). Paul Burch and his fabulous WPA Ballclub has collaborated with artists in every musical genre including Mark Knopfler, Ralph Stanley, Lambchop, Exene Cervenka, and Vic Chesnutt.