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| Thursday, December 4 • 6:00 PM • All Ages |
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| Tour:Smart Summit with Martin Atkins of Invisible Records/Ministry/Pigface-PRIVATE EVENT-MUST RSVP! |
Tour: SmartWebsite
Tour:Smart Band Summit - Make More Money on the Road
Mandatory for all local bands – FREE Registration!
Thursday December 4, 2008 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Reggie’s Music Joint 2105 South State Street Chicago, IL
You must register to attend. Seating is limited so reserve your space NOW:
www.toursmart.wordpress.com/events or www.invisiblerecords.com
Agenda:
•State of industry
•Strategies for success
•Why you must book yourself
•Marketing
•Packaging
•Screen printing
You Get:
•Concrete ideas and the knowledge, information, and confidence to start this process now!
•Proven strategies on how to make more money on the road
•A coupon for 50% off mastering package From Mattress Factory Studios (That’s right, only $150 to master your album!)
Check out the Five Pointed Star Inward Facing Crush strategy – there will be loads more strategies just like this one discussed at the Summit:
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx4gqAqD0QQ
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| Thursday, December 4 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Tour: Smart After Party! |
A Birdsong ValentineWebsite
A Birdsong Valentine isn't your typical alt-metal-hardcore group inspired by screaming, shredding guitars and melodic 3 part harmonies. To be sure, their sound incorporates those elements, but the group possesses more depth and desire than most involved with the emo-core/post-grunge rock revival.
These Green Eyes Website
Tackling issues of friendship, loss, remorse, and ultimately hope, These Green Eyes evoke a far more visceral variety of emotion on their breakthrough disc Relapse To Recovery, boiling down five years of trials and tribulations as a unit, culminating with the tragic and unexpected loss of a close band friend to suicide.
Along the Parallel Website
Along The Parallel is a group of four musicians who come from chaotic lives and backgrounds. Residing in Chicago, they bring their various styles of musical influence together to create something that exudes the true soul and essence of their chemistry. The foundations are laid with the classy, hard-hitting drums of John Schiller, which meld with the solid thumps and smooth melodies of Neimo’s bass guitar. The sound is rounded out by guitarist Kyle Lemerand, a euphoric blend of huge riffs and haunting soundscapes. Mike Przwoznik’s “crescent-fresh” voice provides the final ingredient; edgy, thought-provoking lyrics and harmonies. The band’s plan is simple; get their music out to as many ears that they can, inspiring people as much as they have been. Except for Niemo who can’t take anything seriously…
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| Friday, December 5 • 5:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic Blues |
Voodoo JonesWebsite
Now in their 10th year together, Voodoo Jones has garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the most engaging, electrifying and thoroughly entertaining bands to be seen. Drawing from the blues, soul, gospel, funk and R&B, Voodoo Jones puts their own stamp on every song they perform; and perform they do! From the first downbeat to the last syncopated hits, this band has kept audiences enraptured and coming back for more.
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| Friday, December 5 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Electronic/Jam/Experimental - Doors open at 8:00pm |
PapadosioWebsite
Papadosio is blurring the line between two separate worlds. That of rootsy old style music, and modern improvised electronica. Known for their swirling soundscapes, musical virtuosity, and drivng beats, you will be hard pressed to find a band on tour that is as compelling to watch as these highly original and musical pioneers.
Liquid Beat Allstars Website
Come out and see members of all the best jambands in the midwest collaborate for a night of electronica, funk, and anything else that may arise.. Geoff Shell of THE HUE, Mickey Kellerman of FUTURE ROCK, Matt Weis formerly of The Soup Sam Fullerton on the Sax, and Ricardo Gonzales on the drums; these two guys have played with everyone under the sun!!
Safe Haven Website
Over the last five years, Safe Haven has been a band dedicated to evolving their style and sound, which includes Jazz, Rock, Soul, and so much more. Formed in 2003, Safe Haven began its own personal journey into the music world, while staying true to their roots, and always doing what felt right. The band takes inspiration from rock n roll legends such as the Allman Brothers and The Band, while still delving into personal favorites Nirvana, and Sublime. Safe Havens unique sound also combines Jazz and Soul legends like: Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder. The band has never been afraid of a challenge. After a line-up change, and two albums under their belt; the band is currently tracking their next upcoming album. The album will once again contain original material that represents the full sound of the band. Safe Haven has played everywhere: basements, colleges, bars, upscale venues, pubs, outside festivals, and everywhere in between. Safe Havens mission has always been about putting 100% effort into their live and studio work. While enjoying a drink with our fans has always been a favorite, the band loves to meet new fans everywhere they go.
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| Saturday, December 6 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic/Blues |
Dan PhelpsWebsite
Well, "His vocals are gruff and matter-of-fact...and his guitar work is completely blues-approved, whether persuasive in the Delta style, playing Piedmont blues or on his own compositions...a worthy interpreter and torchbearer." -Blues Revue Oct./Nov. 2005.
Will Jacobs & Dirty Deal Website
These guys may be young, but have a tremendous passion for the blues. While covering great legends such as Stevie Ray, Jimi Hendrix & BB King, their sound is very original and has gained lots of attention from the Chicago Blues music scene. Their goal as a band is to bring back blues to the next generation and to get everyone of all ages into the blues. Based out of the north suburbs of Chicago, Dirty Deal originated with singer and guitarist, Will Jacobs, and drummer, Brandon Waldon, jamming along to Hendrix and Stevie Ray after Jazz band in Brandon's apartment. They continued to jam together regularly.
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| Saturday, December 6 • 11:30 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Shock Rock - Doors open at 10:30pm |
Moist GuitarsWebsite
Their live shows have been called a combination of The Tubes, Hedwig, and Butthole surfers with front (wo)man Flammable Pam and the lovely Miss Lisa forming what could be called "the odd couple of rock and roll".
Naked & Shameless Website
Legend has it that Buck (Naked) and Dave (Shameless) met in a karaoke bar in Indonesia where they were nightly regulars, making up dirty lyrics to popular songs and trying to crack each other up while the other mostly non-english speaking patrons scratched their confused non-english speaking heads. Enter Hong Kong music impresario and general schemer, Skidd Wong, who immediately tried to take advantage of them. Whatever the case, the pair ended up in Chicago a few years ago and have been making mischief ever since. Buck grew up in a trailer park in southwest Ohio, exhibiting signs of his huge talent from a very early age. Dave originally hails from Vancouver, Canada, but there is Kentucky in his genetic memory. It is through this filter (and a good deal of drinkin') that Buck and Dave have absorbed the music of their surroundings, from honky-tonks, to skid row bars, to little punk clubs. They personify the search for good times and strange salvation. Naked & Shameless are a fairly unique entertainment experience -- when grasping for a comparison, writers have suggested a lounge-punk version of Tenacious D, as both acts are two guys who lace their music with social parody and bawdy humor, but that's a pretty incomplete comparison. Think of Mojo Nixon, or Lux Interior doing show tunes, or duets by Elvis and Shane MacGowan, or countrified Ween. As the Godfathers of NoFi, Naked & Shameless are also known for interactivity in their live show -- they encourage high-spirited participation. Fans are rabid. Detractors seethe.
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| Sunday, December 7 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic/Folk/Indie |
Fox & the GrapesWebsite
Fox & the Grapes is a quartet that plays mostly original indie-rock. Michael Blumberg plays guitar, harmonica and sings, while Justin Voss plays the drums, Zach Friedman slaps bass and Danielle Simon tickles the ivories/plastics.
Triggers Website
Triggers began in the Spring of 2005 when Brett Zoric and Joe Salmond, formally of the band Monarch (Northern Records) hooked up with Adam Rousseau and Rich "Woody" Kawood, formally of locals The You (Pure Tone Music) in the hopes of starting a new musical project. The four quickly began writing, making demos, playing shows, and doing other normal band things. Soon after the formation of the band however, Salmond left to join the US military and was replaced by local guitarist turned bassist Joe Kasler.
After solidifying their lineup, Triggers set about recording tracks that would become their debut EP. "Elude the Suits" was self released in December of 2006 and was hailed as "different and exciting" and "an ambitious hint at future accomplishment" by local media.
In the summer of 2007, Triggers began the recording of their first full length LP with producer/engineer John Hiler (Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Steven Stills, The Frogs, Danzig). The tracks were recorded at Mr. Smalls Studio and The Machine Age in Pittsburgh, and mixed later that Fall in Los Angeles. The album is called "Smoke Show" and was released in March, 2008.
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| Monday, December 8 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| PBR Presents: All Girl Rock 'N Roll Arm Wrestling!! Cash prizes! |
Your Little PoniesWebsite
Your Little Ponies (proper noun) aka YLP: Comedic rock band known for cleverly vulgar lyrics ingeniously concealed within simple pop-tunes. Their live shows have been rumored to leave audience members in a bizarre and almost hypnotic trance like state often craving more and more hard core pony action.
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| Tuesday, December 9 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Tipsy Tuesdays Jam/Blues - Doors open at 7:00pm |
Mr. BLOTTOWebsite
Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Chicago Mike Beck Website
Biography of "Chicago" Mike Beck
In the USA, he's been called Texas-Sized Mike; In Europe, they know him as Chicago Mike.
Mike Beck has been performing for more than fifteen years. Possessing a diverse repertoire of more than 500 songs, Mike has developed a loyal following on two continents. Whether performing solo, with his acoustic duo Big Eyed Beans From Venus, or with his full Electric Beans Rock & Soul Revue, audiences return again and again to enjoy his high-energy live performances.
with special guest- Robbie Stokes Website
Robbie Stokes toured playing with Grateful Dead and also worked on some of the Dead members solo albums; Rolling Thunder; Tales of the Great Rum Runners and more- See bio at link for more info about Robbie.
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| Friday, December 12 • 5:30 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic Blues |
Voodoo JonesWebsite
Now in their 10th year together, Voodoo Jones has garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the most engaging, electrifying and thoroughly entertaining bands to be seen. Drawing from the blues, soul, gospel, funk and R&B, Voodoo Jones puts their own stamp on every song they perform; and perform they do! From the first downbeat to the last syncopated hits, this band has kept audiences enraptured and coming back for more.
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| Friday, December 12 • 9:30 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Electro/Dance/Rock - Doors open at 8:30pm |
Flavor SaversWebsite
The Flavor Savers are a unique blend of sensual beats and irrefutable lyrics that get your mind and body a tinglin! They were formed in the summer of ot 5. Since then they have released a generous portion of choad blowing beats and are currently rocking live shows to explode even more choad than ever imagined. The music of the Flavor Savors is designed to make you move, even if you don't want to. They combine hilariously awesome music with lyrics that speak a truth that is unique to the music industry. Watch yourself!
Take No Damage Website
Formed in 2006 in Columbus, OH, Take No Damage have been working tirelessly at pushing the boundaries of experimental pop music. A dizzying mix of punk, synth-pop, indie rock and noise, they manage to straddle the line between experimental and accesible with complete ease. Guitar, bass, drums, synthesizers and samplers all come together to create a unique brand of innovative pop that never sacrifices songwriting for experimentation and vice versa. Check out their 2008 ep, "Shambles" to get a good feel for what's in store.
Hot Fever Website
HOT FEVER, hitting you like a cold sweat when you sleep. Dance worthy beats with love worthy people making a time spent on the dance floor a time worth while!
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| Saturday, December 13 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $10.00 |
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| Jack Daniels & Southern Comfort present the Supersuckers 20 Year Annivesary Show! $10 in advance, $12 at door. Doors open at 9:00pm |
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SupersuckersWebsite
Legendary Rock Band Supersuckers playing their only Chicagoland appearance.
Testimonials on the Supersuckers:
"If you don’t like the Supersuckers, you don’t like Rock-N-Roll."
-Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead
"They played my birthday party. They rock!"
-Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam
"Every time I hear the word ‘Supersucker,’ I’m reminded of an older gentleman who went into the strip bar and the hooker c’m dancing up to him and said ‘Superpussy!’ and he said ‘Soup, please.’"
-Willie Nelson
"Supersuckers…I love the Supersuckers, our whole band loves you guys!"
-Robin Zander from Cheap Trick
"The Supersuckers understand that great rock and great country are, at least on a spiritual level, exactly the same thing. Rock on, boys."
-Steve Earle
"The Supersuckers rock ferociously whenever they feel like it and what really matters is ending this sentence with an exclamation point!"
-Little Steven Van Zandt, E Street Band, Little Steven’s Underground Garage
"Supersuckers... Everyone knows the Supersuckers"
-Elijah Wood (SXSW 2008)
The Supersuckers are hands down one of the best rock n roll bands around today!
Reverend Horton Heat
"What type of music does the SUPERSUCKERS play ?. Its called Rock n Roll. What do they do live? Put on a rock show, and they do it better than the rest. I NEVER tire of their music and the Supersuckers are the bands that will make me get up off my ass to go see live and stand in up front in the crowd the whole show.... SUPERSUCKERS are THE Rock Band."
-Riki Rachtman
"Everytime i go skateboarding i always rock the supersuckers in my iPod..."
-wee-man
"Supersuckers! The hardest working Rock N Roll band in America. I know this because they are in my town every other month in a van. I get tired just watching them. I'm not worthy to be in a rock band! I quit!!!!!"
-Kevin from Lit/Good Man Down
Waste Website
We don't want to bore you with typical band bio bullshit. What is Waste? We're four friends making music that doesn't suck. Waste was always the underdog, but as we all know cream rises to the top.
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| Sunday, December 14 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Indie/Alt/Rock- Doors open at 8:00pm |
The Eli StoryWebsite
As if directly from the minds of musically-inclined TI-83 calculator programmers, The Eli Story creates their own equation of quirky nerd pop rock fun. This Chicago trio always entertains and delivers with tight harmonies and an energetic live stage show, proving that even your nerds can rock. With each member pulling from very diverse backgrounds, The Eli Story crafts a sound all of their own, yet familiar enough to entice the average listener.
Drummer and lead vocalist Eddie Paul and guitarist/keyboardist Michael Gouwens began collaborating during their college days and eventually formed Get Everet, which gained a local following. After a brief hiatus precipitated by the disbandment of Get Everet, Paul and Gouwens added bassist/guitarist Dylan Lower to their line-up to form The Eli Story. The result is a sound that takes the energy and catchy hooks of their earlier work to a new level with a more mature sense of melody and finesse. The Eli Story is currently finishing up the final touches on their first E.P. to be released in the early 2009.
The Eli Story. Rock like a nerd.
Stereo Deluxe Website
The four 24 year old members of Indianapolis-based power-pop quartet STEREO DELUXE have been friends since childhood & playing music together since 1998. In 2006 they dropped their self-titled debut; a set that included an impressive collection of melody-driven songs. The record received substantial airplay and critical acclaim in the Midwest. In the wake of the album's release, the band toured relentlessly earning its reputation as an explosive live act and playing alongside Fall Out Boy, Kings of Leon, Augustana, The Psychedelic Furs, REO Speedwagon, The Damnwells, Marah, the Heartless Bastards, Josh Todd (Buckcherry), Saliva & Peter Frampton. In Sep/Oct 2008, Stereo Deluxe embarked on an East Coast and Midwestern tour in preparation for the launch of their follow-up When the Partys Over) due for release Fall 2008 on Indie 500 Records.
"...possibly the most talked-about and admired local band in quite some time. Their effortless blend of power-pop, the occasional ballad and pure professionalism has made them the default straight-ahead rock group of Indy." - Steve Hammer, NUVO Newsweekly
Plan B Website
Plan "B" is the logical conclusion of the years Brad Smith spent writing music in his parent's basement during high school. Remember listening to your older brother play Frank Black and David Byrne albums in that basement by pressing your ears up against the air vents in your living room? Brad does.
Finding Fiction Website
This New York City foursome manage to coil a loose yet focused collection of soft hooks, patient songwriting and restrained arrangements forged through a comfortably warm indie rock soundscape
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| Monday, December 15 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Blues/Punk/Soul - Doors open at 7pm |
40 ThievesWebsite
Hailing from the frigid wastelands of Edmonton, AB, 40 Thieves bring you energetic music that's sure to get your body moving. Their sound is raw and draws influences from all over the musical spectrum, while taking firm roots in punk. Come check them out as they tear through North America in support of their new self titled full length.
CHICAGO SOUL UNDERGROUND Website
Chicago Soul Underground is a new house production group from the city where house began. After networking in a popular Chicago studio Dj Pap and Matthew Kerr meet and began creating music together. In an industry of dance music where producers have no knowledge in formal songwriting, theory, and competent musicianship CSU prides itself on these ideals and necessities for good music.
This duo is the perfect musical relationship where Dj Pap is more of the studio sensei with a vast knowledge in all regards to the studio. A few of his amazing attributes to this project is that he is excellent at creating sonic landscapes through synthesizers, programming drums and midi data, a knowledge and history of recording instruments, and his skills with editing and mastering are above average. On the other hand Matthew is the maestro in the group. With formal training in music Matthew records, plays, and creates all of the melodic parts and ideas to these songs.
Eamon McGrath Website
Eamon McGrath was born out of the ashes of punk rock at its last great gunfight in the Old West. Having rediscovered Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen after four years spent in slam pits and covered in Black Flag pins, Eamon McGrath spins gravelly-voiced yarns about lost love, whiskey and houses on the prairie.
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| Tuesday, December 16 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Tipsy Tuesdays Jam/Blues - Doors open at 7:00pm |
Mr. BLOTTOWebsite
Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Juniper Mays Website
Folk driven jam band with high energy that has a pinch of bluegrass. Happy tunes that will make you want to dance in a prairie.
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| Wednesday, December 17 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Blues Jam |
BlueTruth & Gary GandBring your talent and sit in with the best of best in Chicago. Win cash money by being a bad ass player. $50 to the winner! Pictured here is last weeks winner!
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| Thursday, December 18 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock/Funk - Doors open at 8pm |
AssimilationWebsite
Out of the cold winter of 1998, Assimilation emerged on the south side of Chicago. Assimilation is a collaboration of five musicians who are committed to providing you the ultimate Rock experience. We put on an original, alive, energetic performance that spills the lifeblood of Rock and Roll on to the stage and feeds it to the fans. There have been line-up changes throughout the years, but the driving guitar riffs, unique lyrics, thunderous drums, and versatile vocals mixed with an unmistakable groove has always been a staple of the band.
Liquor Boxx Website
Liquor Boxx is a 4 peice whose music is a merging of classic, Blues, and alternative rock, encapsulated in their debut LP, To the Face, 10 Songs of Greatness. Based out of Chicago and proud members of NACA, Liquor Boxx set off on a massive, 14-month Cheap Sex N Vodka/Inner Peace tour. Since then, they have played shows from coast-to-coast, from N.Y. to L.A, in over 175 venues. Said to be the Led Zeppelin of today. These Guys Can play blues like the best of them and at times held a room steady for 4 hours!!!
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| Friday, December 19 • 5:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic Blues |
Voodoo JonesWebsite
Now in their 10th year together, Voodoo Jones has garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the most engaging, electrifying and thoroughly entertaining bands to be seen. Drawing from the blues, soul, gospel, funk and R&B, Voodoo Jones puts their own stamp on every song they perform; and perform they do! From the first downbeat to the last syncopated hits, this band has kept audiences enraptured and coming back for more.
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| Friday, December 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $8.00 |
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| Don't Quit Yer Day Job variety show - Doors open at 7:00pm |
Dont Quit Your Day Job 6th annual AIC/SAIC employees Don't Quit Yer Day Job variety show to Benifit MARWEN with Tiger Paw, LGD, Willie and the Willing and MC Cherish the Burlesque Goddess.
GARBAGEWATER
Tiger Paw
4orty 5ives
Los Gatos Diablos
Willie and the Willing (Just once this time)
Big Sexxy
Kim France
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| Saturday, December 20 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Funk/Rock - Doors open at 7:00pm |
Bill SmithWebsite
Taking new steps on the grand musical journey, Bill Smith has found the ability to ferment futuristic songs with classic rock instrumentation and has been leaving music fans in Chicago breathless with their heavy hitting sound. Featuring a repertoire of solid original songs seething with hooks and tastefully chosen covers, this is a band that holds a consistently high level of energy through out their sets.
Twin Cats Website
The Twin Cats are a 5-Piece Jazz-Funk band, based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The Twin Cats were founded by identical twins Adam and Seth Catron, (drums and guitar/vocals, respectively). Cameron Reel (bass guitar) and Phil Geyer (keys) were added to the group shortly after the twins began playing together. The Twin Cats' sound was completed by the addition of Indy jazz artist, Nick Gerlach (sax/flute).
Prosaic Jazz Website
Prosaic plays jazz of every era, from the early days of be-bop, to post bop, to latin, to soul and funk, to more contemporary artists. If you like jazz at all, this band has something for you. Featuring alumni of such Chicago bands as Family Lifted, The East Village Project, Pala, Fat Time, Starcandy, P-1, Smittyvision, The F-Word, and the Powers that Be, Prosaic is a tree with many branches and deep roots.
Jaik Willis Website
Jaik is a nationally touring performer based in the Chicago area. He has shared bills with artists such as Big Brother & the Holding Company, the Drovers, Leftover Salmon, Merl Saunders, Drop Q (Kris Meyers of Umphreys McGee, Kalyan Pathak of Fareed Haque Group), Digital Underground, Blueground Undergrass, EOTO (members of String Cheese Incident), The Schwag, Ekoostik Hookah, Tea Leaf Green, Split Lip Rayfield, Devon Allman & Honeytribe, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, and Victor Wooten; and performed on stage with acoustic blues dynamo, Corey Harris.
Jaiks 4-octave voice stretches out in vocal solos and scatting over his high-energy acoustic guitar work on original songs that are accessible and lyrically intriguing. The focus is on keeping the show fun for the audience.
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| Sunday, December 21 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Reggie's A Shiner Black Christmas Party!!! |
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| Cold Cock Jones & the Shithawks |
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Admiral Of BlackWebsite
Admiral of Black formed in May 2008 from members of former bands in the Chicago circuit. And they are making an impact.
After only five months of being a band A.O.B was invited to L.A. to perform at the Hollywood Guitar Center by Nikki Sixx's Eleven Seven Records, 10th Street Entertainment, Gibson, and Guitar Center, in a private showcase with some of the country's top up-and-coming bands.
Cold Cock Jones & the Shithawks Website
Take your favorite blues band and mix it with whiskey and rock and roll. Cold Cock Jones, the man, the myth is a front man for all front men to see with Tremendous vocals backed up by one of the best damn bands in Chicago.
Bitter Wigs Website
The Bitter Wigs are a recently formed power trio. They harbor roots steeped in early 70’s simplicity, but with an eye fixed on the future. Kinetic creativity is the band's musical credo, while infusing relevant lyrical content.
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| Monday, December 22 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rock - Bears game at 7:00pm |
ArsoNick ScumWebsite
ArsoNick Scum is a guy that gets ideas, records them in audio format, then performs them in public. The performance is prone to be unconventional many times.
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| Tuesday, December 23 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Tipsy Tuesdays Jam/Blues - Doors open at 7:00pm |
Mr. BLOTTOWebsite
Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Chester Brown Website
Buddies of Blotto! Good vibes and great tunes. Some of Chester Brown's main influences include Phish, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, The Allman Brothers Band, Ween, Talking Heads, The Velvet Underground, moe., Wilco, Widespread Panic, The Big Wu, String Cheese Incident, Johnny Cash
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| Friday, December 26 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Blues Show |
Voodoo JonesWebsite
Now in their 12th year together, Voodoo Jones has garnered a well-earned reputation as one of the most engaging, electrifying and thoroughly entertaining bands to be seen. Drawing from the blues, soul, gospel, funk and R&B, Voodoo Jones puts their own stamp on every song they perform; and perform they do! From the first downbeat to the last syncopated hits, this band has kept audiences enraptured and coming back for more. How do they do it? - A singular dedication to putting on a great show every time.
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| Saturday, December 27 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Acoustic/Rock/Pop - Doors open at 8:00pm |
Tim StopulosWebsite
Tim Stopulos began writing his own songs as soon as picked up the guitar and continued to write as he discovered all his heroes: John Mayer, Ben Folds, Coldplay, Billy Joel, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley to name a few. But after listening to Tim's music, one can't help but notice there's an element therein that you can't find in his list of influences. "I tend to name those guys as my greatest influences, but I would be lying if I said I haven't been inspired by hip-hop and R&B. Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, even Nelly. Those guys have incredible style." Currently, Tim is in Chicago playing with the newly formed Tim Stopulos & The Trio featuring Justin Hooks on drums, Seville "Unkle" Lilly on keyboards and Berklee Music School grad Michael Tahlier on lead guitar.
Odd Shaped Pieces Website
Jack Raasch Website
Perhaps no Milwaukee band better conjures the sloppy indie-rock sounds of the Pacific Northwest than Jackraasch, a two-piece duo with wide-eyed songs a la Built to Spill, the live-wire spirit of early Modest Mouse and the stripped-down, guitar/drum dynamic of 764-Hero.
The Holocene Website
To describe the sound of The Holocene is as hard as naming your favorite song of all time. In order to create a project as diverse and unique as The Holocene, you have to demonstrate a combination of different influences that stand out from the rest. The Holocene is determined to win your loyalty. They want to be the metal heads guilty pleasure, while at the same time winning the hearts of the post hardcore punk scene. When they released the self titled EP in September of 2008, they realized that its time to take it to the next level. Rock on!
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| Sunday, December 28 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rage Against The Machine Tribute Show |
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Battle of Chicago Website
Rage Against The Machine Tribute Band
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| Tuesday, December 30 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Tipsy Tuesdays Jam/Blues - Doors open at 7:00pm |
Mr. BLOTTOWebsite
Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Nola Website
We are a 5 piece band out of Orland Park, Illinois. We try to include a wide variety of genres into our music. We will be playing shows around the Chicago area begining in June - we hope you can come check us out some time!
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| Wednesday, December 31 • 4:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| PRE-Umphrey's Party |
THE SOUPWebsite
Come and park your car by Reggies and take the bus to the Auditorim theatre , it will leave at 7:30 LATEST. Enjoy your pre-game drinks to the sounds of SOUP.
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| Wednesday, December 31 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $20.00 |
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| NEW YEARS AFROBEAT PARTY - Doors open at 8:00pm |
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Chicago Afrobeat ProjectWebsite
Afrobeat cannot stand still. As the genres tempting sounds continue a resurgence across the globe, Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) remains true to its original vision of breathing the intensity of Chicagos rich music scene into the infectious sounds of afrobeat. Rather than become caricatures of the genre, CAbP slips a reverent nod to the tradition while delivering an energized originality different from any other band on the afrobeat scene today.
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| Friday, January 2 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock/Indie - Doors open at 8:00pm |
Old Panther (Iowa)Website
1/2 Mad Poet Website
Mad Poet is an entertainingly unpredictable rock trio that conveys a visible passion for music to every audience.
Civil Servant Website
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| Sunday, January 4 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| ROCK/Punk - Doors open at 7:00pm |
El Paso Hot Button (OK)Website
A One Man Band Extravaganza!
The Blacks Website
Transcontinental punks the Blacks are a dark and dancy San Francisco/New York three-piece known for their short, blistering stage shows and laser-beam intensity. With a ... (more) stripped down instrumentation featuring guitar (Luisa Black), drums (Gavin Black) and wild-eyed tambourine player JDK Blacker, The Blacks serve up a hot, electric, garage noir sound that mixes the rawness of The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Stooges with the vocal elegance of Romeo Void. Their debut full-length "Nom de Guerre" was released in 2007 on Tricycle Records.
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| Friday, January 9 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Indie/pop/rock - Doors open at 8:00pm |
Artic FoxWebsite
Indie rock pop vibes with a grungy distortion sound that has harmonic and melodic vocals on top of it. A Montreal sound with a Chicago flavor. The kind of songs you would listen to on a road trip in the spring.
Chapters Website
Chapters plays literary rock music with new wave influences. Plots include blurred boundaries of consent, character assassination by doctored video tapes, salesmen without homes to go back to and models with perfect bodies, red lips and a propensity for self-destructive behavior. The dialog is set beside music that takes dynamic swings while remaining catchy and consumable.
tenniscourts Website
This exciting new band is the direct descendant of power-pop greats like the Jam, the Buzzcocks, and Cheap Trick, yet with an indisputably unique voice all its own. this is a band that knows their way around a pop song. And let it be said, for the record, that is no small thing.
Across State Lines Website
Across State Lines is a four-piece rock band from Chicago, Illinois. They have been growing their fan base by word of mouth with their high-energy live shows and are currently putting the finishing touches on a four song e.p. They are also working on new songs and recordings for a full length release (CD, tape, LP, iTunes, etc...?!?) to come in the near future.
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| Saturday, January 10 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Indie/pop/rock - Doors open at 8:00pm |
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The Lilies Website
Artist Information
Biography
The Lilies
The Lilies are an alt- pop rock band based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The shore of Lake Michigan, immediate blue-collar factories and quirky art scene greatly intertwines with the bands' writing and down to earth enjoyment with performance. They have written and perfomed plenty of original music in local venues, and they are proud to have been recently showcased in promotion with the Milwaukee International Film Festival in October 2005, the MECA Music Conference in Chicago, Illinois at Goose Island in May of 2004, and the MEIC Conference in Lexington, Kentucky, November of 2004 at Mia's.
The band is fronted by Lilly, a female singer-guitarist who spends her non-music time making short films and is backed by honest rock boys.
The result is rock and roll complete with melody, harmony and heart.
The Lilies love to play and it shows.
My Velouria Website
My Velouria is an indie rock/pop foursome with new wave/electro influences. My Velouria rose from ex members of local band favorites Starlike Collision, Youth Dekay and Stiletto Attack. My Velouria's music is a mix of hard hitting lyrics and infectious melodies with just the right amount of dance inspired beats. Singer/songwriter/guitarist, and sometimes bassist, Justine Kope describes the band best as "a little bit of sweetness and whole lotta rock." Yes, these chicks definitely rock!
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| Sunday, January 11 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| theanti's STOLEN VAN BENEFIT - Doors open at 7:00pm |
TheAntiWebsite
Come show your Chicago Local music support for the THE ANTI. There van was stolen on the morning of tour kick off..
-The lost transportation
-all of our promotional materials we were going to mail out for the 2nd & 3rd week of the tour,
- several notebooks (probably the biggest loss for me personally),
- Equipment, and countless memories..
The show will be a party, so come out and hang.
Brighten Up Website
Listen to the sounds
Uncle Ghost Website
Arriving in a ghost ship. The music sounds like BBQ held by dead gypsies, and everyone is drinking dead wine. Great for a drafty mansion filled with gold.
Kate Davis Website
Soothe mellow vocals, on top of guitar strumming that you would play on a long train ride in a box car being kept warm by a barrel fire.
GP folk * Hathaway Website
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| Wednesday, January 14 • 8:30 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| GARY GAND & the Back Stage Loungers |
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GARY GAND & the Back Stage LoungersBlues Jam. The Backstage Loungers formed out of the weekly jam sessions at Gabe's Backstage Lounge in Highwood, Illinois. Husband and wife team Gary Gand (guitar) and Joan Gand (keyboards) teamed up with drummer Billy Shaffer and bassist Ari Mintz to form a Memphis-style quartet. After developing many great instrumental tunes as a base, the Loungers invite various singers to front the band, and our latest special guests include soul-man Jimy Rogers from the Mauds, blues brother Steve Temkin, and vocal diva Vanessa Davis.
DM rules He really does!
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| Friday, January 16 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $7.00 |
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| Indie/pop/rock - Doors open at 8:00pm |
NetherfriendsWebsite
Netherfriends are a three piece psychedelic pop band from Chicago, IL. We go to school, we play shows, and we record music.
Dirty Diamonds Website
John The Savage Website
Pet Lions Website
Pet Lions are an indie pop rock band from Chicago formed by guitarist/vocalist Karl stby and bassist Shuhei Yamamoto. The two began writing and recording together in October of 2007. Pet Lions' lineup was completed with the addition of Tom Owens on guitar/keys and Matt Dahl on drums. The band has been playing live since July of 2008.
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| Sunday, January 18 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Jam / rock - Doors open at 7:00pm |
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Liquid Courage Website
Liquid Courage is a Chicago rock band with a growing presence. Combining elements of classic rock, grunge, blues, and funk, it all comes together in a big way. Raw rock with searing solos, 3 part vocal harmonies and a funky tight rhythm section will make you beg for more.
The Danielson Device Website
The instrumentation lends itself to that of a normal quartet, but don't let this notion fool you. Witte Gier is on the bass causing all sorts of gnarly-blasting-foot-stomping mischief. Dan Clark is on the drums raging more grooves than a pocket can handle. Jon Roiko is on the guitar. And Danny Van Duerm is on the organ, pianos and synths playing things only Vishnu could.
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