Rock band from Chicago.

At the 8-second mark of The Great Crusades' newest album, "Keep Them Entertained," his bandmates kick in behind guitarist and vocalist Brian Krumm, adding the kind of driving power and foot stomping beat that can simply and effectively define an act's sound. "Keep Them Entertained" showcases everything the group's about, in one, taut package: the gruff vocals and gritty guitars of Krumm; the interlocking rhythm and lead work of guitarist Brian Leach; the insistent bass of Brian Hunt; and the powerful, yet supple percussion of Christian Moder.Make no mistake: this isn't some kind of overcooked studio product. Instead, it's the kind of work that can only be made by a band that's made its mark as a live group, credited with hundreds of shows in the US and abroad.