CTA - Artist Tickets

CTA - Artist brings the signature Chicago sound reimagined with a horn-driven jazz-rock edge. Founded in 2006 by Danny Seraphine, a Chicago co-founder of the original band and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, California Transit Authority (CTA) blends tight musicianship with high-energy performances. CTA is known for reinterpreting Chicago classics while delivering original material that showcases a modern fusion of horn sections, guitars, keys, and dynamic rhythm. Secure your seats for upcoming shows in the US and Europe, and experience this powerhouse lineup live.

CTA operates under the guidance of Danny Seraphine’s team, with official booking and press managed through his site and management pages. This page provides a concise biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date tour information for fans in the Gold Coast area and beyond.

Biography

• Formation: California Transit Authority was founded in 2006 by Danny Seraphine (Chicago co-founder) with Marc Bonilla and other seasoned players, aiming to revive the Chicago sound with a jazz-rock edge.
• Style: Jazz-rock / fusion with horn-driven arrangements; described as a Chicago-on-steroids lineup, known for reworking Chicago classics alongside original material.
• Award highlights: Danny Seraphine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a Chicago member in 2016, and he received the Recording Academy Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.
• Social and official channels: CTA is represented by Danny Seraphine’s team. For official bookings and press inquiries, refer to Danny Seraphine’s site and management pages.

Discography Highlights

• Sacred Ground (2013, Street Sense Records) – A later-era CTA release featuring horn-forward arrangements and original compositions that showcase the band's evolved Chicago sound.
• Full Circle (2007, Street Sense Records) – Early CTA project capturing the fusion of jazz, rock, and horn sections that shaped the band's identity.