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PLAYING TONIGHT:
Terrapin Flyer
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| Friday, May 9 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| THE DEAD |
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| Terrapin Flyer |
Terrapin FlyerSince 1999 Terrapin Flyer has featured a revolving cast of prominent members of Chicago's vibrant local music scene. Band members include current and former members of Cornmeal, The Dark Star Orchestra, Jack Straw and others. Often it pairs local musicians with such notable musicians as Vince Welnick (RIP), Melvin Seals and Tom Constanten for regional tours. The band has also performed with Sugar Blue, Fareed Haque and David Gans among many others.
The nature of the band is improvisational and involves deep uncharted exploration in the medium of Grateful Dead and related music. No two Terrapin Flyer shows are ever the same and you never know who might show up to jam at a show, but you can always count on a great time with some of the most recognized artists in the music community! The premise around the music is to take songs by the Grateful Dead and related artists and to bring them to some place new. Keeping the magic that was the Grateful Dead alive is central to the band's philosophy.
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| Saturday, May 10 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Elle Diabla's Birthday Fucking Blowout |
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| Human Aftertaste |
Human AftertasteWebsite
You have to see it to believe it.
Sexual Freedom Website
We play improvised music that we record and mix on the worst equipment possible. Early Pussy Galore/Royal Trux, Sun City Girls, Butthole Surfers, Birchville Cat Motel, Acid Mothers Temple etc. Satanic majesty, psychedelic ecstasy, smoke, fog, and a shadowy and mysterious forest full of mystical beings devoted to the ancient rites of the dark lord and his wondrous flute. Hare Krishna, Dionysus, Set, Quetzalcoat.
Red Denizen Website
Born on the 4th of July, Red Denizen is Laurence from M.O.T.O. Chris and Adam from Paper Bullets. Sitting down by the grill, listening to people argue, waiting for the sun to go down so we can light up our fireworks.... Laurence says; "I miss playing bass" Adam and Chris looked at each other, then asks Laurence; "What do you want to do with your life?" Laurence replies......... I WANNA ROCK!!!!!
Space Phantom Machine Vampire Website
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| Sunday, May 11 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Experimental |
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| Khupera Tum |
THEANTIWebsite
THEANTI: [thee-ant-ee]
–noun
1. the unification of two words from the english language, "the" & "anti", to embrace the idealism of togetherness; even if you're against it
2008 will see the release of THEANTI's highly anticipated debut full-length album, Pollen. Demo sessions have begun, as they've opted to record all of the songs on their own before spending time and money in a studio to avoid rushing the writing process.
A select few demos will be released on a split with fellow Indiana indie-rock quartet Signals early summer 2008.
"Theanti combines the raw speed and intensity of punk, the aggressive yet artsy melodicism of post-hardcore and the gritty clang of indie-rock to create songs that burn with a raw passion that is extremely rare." - IndependentClauses.com
Origin of Animal Website
Khupera Tum Website
Featuring male and female vocals, violin, guitar and live sampling, Khupera Tum achieves a groovy, magical sound. They describe themselves alternately, depending on the time of day, as "the snow leopard swallowed the lounge lizard," "art-rock," “funk-punk,” "goth-jazz" and “hip-hop folk,” while their ever-growing fan base have compared them to everyone from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Sugar Cubes to Reinhardt/Grapelli and Monk/Trane.
“Totally transcends anything you’d think a violinist and guitarist with a loop pedal could do. I can’t say enough about this band.” Anthony Hornyak – Skybox
“The best band we’ve ever shared a stage with.” Emmanuel Nicolaidis – More Dogs
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| Monday, May 12 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| JAZZ/ Birthday Party |
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| Crawl |
CrawlWebsite
CRAWL was born out of a set break at a Chicago jazz venue, when the three musicians backing a great local jazz vocalist decided that they really enjoyed each other’s unique approach, and wanted to advance that into a setting that actually highlighted each of their unique playing abilities to create an original, instrumental project. Of course, as any musician knows, talk like this is always present on gigs - its usually a great way to seal the deal on a networking opportunity in order to make sure the calls keep coming. Well, this one only took a year of talk before it was put into action. Three powerhouse Chicago musicians adding yet another project to their roster seemed a daunting task, but as the planets aligned in some supportive fashion, a rehearsal, and then another took place. After only a few rehearsals a show was booked and CRAWL was presented to the public. The response was overwhelming, including high kudos from some of Chicago’s most prominent fusion players, as well as bartenders and non-musicians. Even the soundman loved it! So now the band is real and ready to share their music with the rest of the world. CRAWL is comprised of composer, and keyboardist extraordinaire Paul Mutzabaugh playing exclusively Wurlitzer in this band, bassist and composer Chris Clemente, and drummer/percussionist Rich Stitzel. Three totally different backgrounds, one ridiculous sounding instrumental trio. This band has super high energy, very deep grooves, and incredible polyrhythmic interaction in an improvisational approach to original, structured compositions. Paul Mutzabaugh, Wurlitzer – Toured the U.S. and Canada as a tenor drummer for the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps (1997-2000) which gave him an intense foundation for his intentionally rhythmic approach to composing, improvising, and music making in general. He is the leader and composer for The Renegades, one of Chicago’s premier fusion groups. Paul works with many of the finest musicians in Chicago in a variety of styles including jazz, pop/rock/R&B, and gospel. He performs with John Elmquist’s Hard Art Groop, Typhanie Monique, Aaron McEver’s M13, and the tributasaurus sister band Ladies of the Canyon. Paul is absolutely mesmerizing to listen to and will freak anyone’s mind with his taste, intensity, harmonic density, and rhythmic accuracy. Chris Clemente, bass – Performed with numerous artists of varied styles including Umpherys McGee, Kick the Cat, Jon Secada, Randy Brecker, Hiram Bullock, Percy Sledge, The Coasters, Christian Howes, and Bobby Floyd. He has toured in the U.S., Scandinavia and the Orient. Other Chicago groups Chris has supported include: Funkhouse, Hello Dave, Renegades, Make Believe, Tributosaurus, and Ladies of the Canyon. He has written music for Harpo Studios (Oprah Show), and NPR. He a featured artist and product tester for Warwick basses, and recently became the designer of a signature bass (the CC) model by Ramirez basses. Chris has undying energy for keeping things cooking. He is a super funky bassist with his heart in the music, and his soul in the groove. Rich Stitzel, drums – Texas native, transplant to Chicago in 2001, Rich has brought a new vibe to the Chicago music scene. His fat, powerful pocket, and improvisational concepts are unique, fresh and quite intense. He has performed all over the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt. He has toured with the Grammy nominated powerhouse vocalist Cathy Richardson, Platinum selling country sensation Miranda Lambert, Legendary soulstress Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Steely Dan saxman Cornelius Bumpus, and Les Paul’s violinist prodigy Christian Howes to name but a few. He has recorded on over 50 albums covering all genres as well as jingles and industrial films. He is endorsed by Evans drumheads, and Vic Firth Sticks.
Prosaic Website
Prosaic: ordinary, common, simple. So this band doesn't have the poetic mission of taking over the world, or reinventing the way human beings interact with sound, but it does excel at the fundamentals: pick good songs, write good songs, hire good players, practice, practice, practice, gig a lot, develop a fan base and take care of them, learn from the masters. You know, the boring stuff. well, this group finds the boring stuff pretty inspiring.
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.
Prosaic is:
Joel Barr - sax and keys
John Flaherty - guitar
Tim Dechler - bass
Marc Gratama - drums
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| Tuesday, May 13 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock/Jam/Funk |
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| Hack N Weeze |
Hack N WeezeWebsite
Playing the music of yr mind,sounds that surround,and other distinct melodies you might remember from such bands as......yea....the good stuff....
Super American Happy Good Time Lads Website
The Super American Happy Fun Good-Time Band are a bunch of cool dudes who like to have fun and perform music. The band plays a wide variety of musical styles that are intended to stimulate ones feet into a dance like motion. TSAHFGTJB is noted for having different sets of music each performance which range from rock, funk,bluegrass, disco, fusion, latin, jazz, and electronica. They started off as an an experiment in improvisation for local jam musicians. Every week they would put together a different lineup and see how the jams would change from show to show. As of 2007 a solid lineup had formed and now try to play outside of their weekly gig. Members of the following groups have sat in with us: Jack Straw , Cornmeal, Speargrass, Leadfoot , Treologic , SeepeopleS , Seven Facets, Terrapin Flyer , Doctor Don And The Boogie Monsters, Blimp, Hack N Wheeze, The Chicago Afrobeat Project, etc.... In 2007 they performed at The 10,000 Lakes Festival, The Wakarusa Festival, and opened for Jake Cinninger and Kris Myers of Umphrey's Mcgee with Jack Straw.
Austin Atteberry Website
Austin Atteberry & Friends have developed a sound and style that is both uniquely their own while at the same time strangely traditional. Austin, a 24 year-old singer songwriter out of Chicago, has been playing the Chicago clubs and coffee houses for years. He is joined now by Michael Brown on drums, Pete Galanis on lead guitar, Pete Wojtowicz on bass and Daryl Coutts on keys. It’s a sound to watch and one they all sincerely hope you dig. Thanks so much for listening….
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| Wednesday, May 14 • 8:30 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Open Blues Jam |
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| Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ Blue Truth |
Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ Blue TruthWebsite
This is an open blues jam. Dedicated to keeping the blues alive in Chicago.SIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet.
The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks.
High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Thursday, May 15 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rock/ROCK/rock |
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| J-Roddy Walston and The Business |
J-Roddy Walston and The BusinessWebsite
J-Roddy Walston & the Business is, to almost the exclusion of all others, the purest American rock-and-roll band I’ve heard in years.... I love them because we share a common, often laughed off, belief: rock and roll matters
Brice Woodall Website
A striking voice that haunts you after you put the iPod away and try to focus on work. Melodies that follow you through the day and into the night and make you look for an excuse to put the earphones back in - and hit repeat. It is not rare to hear comparisons as varied as Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Wilco, or U2. But no matter the comparison, everyone agrees that Brice Woodall is an original.
Needers & Givers Website
The Hoffman brothers have successfully weaved together their influences from orchestral, jazz, pop, avante garde, electronic, and rock music. The melding of the brothers’ influences coupled with their open mindedness about all genres of music has paved the way for original songs with a familiar sound and a matchless quality.
Flowers For Dorian Website
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| Friday, May 16 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic Act-Free Show |
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Slow Gun Shogun Website
”Slow Gun Shogun has a brashness to it that, to me, conjured memories of some of the great rock and roll bands. It's not just the music and lyrics that provide this recollection; it's the ‘fuck you’ attitude of the music. Really, that's what rock and roll is all about. Anyone can recreate the sound, but to be truly great, you need that attitude. Some people are clearly born to create this kind of music. AJ Martin is one of them.”- PropCulture.com
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| Friday, May 16 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $7.00 |
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| Rock/Metal |
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Rather Tragic Website
Simply Metal/Thrash at it's best...
Enigma Code-all the way from the U.K.! Website
This band originally formed in 2003 in the UK. Have undergone a few line up changes with this line up featuring members from Venlow in Holland for this Dutch UK experience that is Enigma Code. Many shows in the UK played as well as a mini tour of Holland in 2008 as well as the recording for this debut album Between the Lines to be released on Indie Go Records. The band mix Motorhead thump and power with the tunes and hip swivelling cool of the New York Dolls on Johnny Thunders for this wonderful debut release. More shows in the UK are planned as well as shows in the United States and Europe are planned
Fleshwound Website
Fleshwound is a metal/Hard rock band out of northwest Ohio. Fleshwound is an in your face up front band banging out melodic vocals and heavy catchy riffs with the radio ready hooks.
Greyce Website
Greyce is a Rock, Indie, and somewhat dub, due to some programming that will be going along with their songs, from Chicago. THE BAND IS PRONOUNCED "GRACE" but just spelled like the color grey, "GREYCE."
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| Saturday, May 17 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Acoustic set- Free Show |
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Mar Caribe Website
Time Out Chicago Description This local quartet plays what could only be called “soundtrack music.” Its repertoire basically sounds like dramatic background music indicating, say, the advent of a gunfight or the main characters’ arrival in an exotic small town. And they do it with bluegrass instrumentation; Tom McGettrick’s banjo takes all the lead lines. This is an interesting idea that the group should take farther.
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| Saturday, May 17 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock / Indie |
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| Mr. Gray |
Mr. GrayWebsite
Mr. Gray is a Trojan horse with a punk rock heart and a pop physique. Concealed within; four committed artists wielding a full-length CD, an interactive website, merchandise, and up to two hours of original music. After four years in the making, this four-piece forges a cohesive and experienced group that inspires audiences with sociopolitical lyrics and a genuine stage presence. Nearly all creative aspects including illustrations, sound production and web development are performed by Mr. Gray’s members, defining an ongoing determination and commitment to providing an honest, independent product.
The Fervor Website
Among The Fervor’s songs can be found an honesty not unlike PJ Harvey’s — gut-punching in impact, but life-affirming in its lasting spark and hopeful mysteries. Here, coming out of the indie stronghold of Louisville, it’s filled out by a harmonious but restless band standing with their singer who’s not afraid to open up that she wants “to party with the people I know can feed my hungry, sex-crazed mind and make me fill my lungs up like I was really breathing/like I was holding my breath all this wasted time/I’m ready to start livin’…” And The Fervor are ready to share the new life they are finding—here and now.
Eyesearsnose Website
This local co-ed quintet is genuinely exciting; they are a new band that is on to something good. Raw and unorthodox folk-pop, its post-collegiate smarts (the lyrics deal with identity and existentialist themes) are laid out against summer-nights boogie-it's as if the group is splitting the difference on a Susan Sontag/Stephen Stills obsession. The band all switches between instruments, and puts a shade of insurgent amateur chaos into the mix; it's this unpredictability and slight strangeness that underpins the band's energy and sound, and makes the songs feel fresh and ambitious. Along with locals Bird Names, Eyesearsnose are part of a growing scene of bands taking inspiration from creativity and energy of the outr sounds of the noise scene, but making it into pleasant pop.
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| Sunday, May 18 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| ROCK |
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| Johnny Comes Late |
Johnny Comes LateWebsite
Formed by Janusz “Johnny” Klonowski and Tadek Majewski in 2006, Chicago’s own Johnny Comes Late has finally arrived!
After a few line up changes and many hours in our practice space on Chicago’s West Side we felt something was still missing in our music. Janusz, who has collaborated with many great polish musicians including cold wave master and EMI recording artist Robert Gawlinski of Wilki fame remember of a band mate that he played with many years ago. They invited him over for a jam session.
The line up was established! We found our unique sound! The perfect balance was found in Jerry Lukomski, who has been drumming for over 25 years with many revered bands from the eastern block. He brought the needed edge our music.
Over the years we have experimented all over genres and eras from the early 70’s sounds of Pink Floyd to 80s new wave/alternative acts such as The Police and Jane’s Addiction all with the harmonies of modern jazz and the flow of today’s electronic artists such as Thievery Corporation, France’s Air and Ben Neill, inventor of the mutantrumpet.
Johnny Comes Late is gaining notoriety and a solid fan base in the Chicago area and is ready to take on more gigs from small sized venues and clubs to the summer festival circuits of the Midwest
Lost Armada Website
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Lost Armada's sound is as polarizing as the weather in the city they call Home. From raucous four-on-the-floor rock to boot-stomping swagger to bar room sentiment, their live show and latest E.P., Empty Houses, is not to be missed.
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| Monday, May 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Jazz/ Prog |
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| Crawl |
CrawlWebsite
CRAWL was born out of a set break at a Chicago jazz venue, when the three musicians backing a great local jazz vocalist decided that they really enjoyed each other’s unique approach, and wanted to advance that into a setting that actually highlighted each of their unique playing abilities to create an original, instrumental project. Of course, as any musician knows, talk like this is always present on gigs - its usually a great way to seal the deal on a networking opportunity in order to make sure the calls keep coming. Well, this one only took a year of talk before it was put into action. Three powerhouse Chicago musicians adding yet another project to their roster seemed a daunting task, but as the planets aligned in some supportive fashion, a rehearsal, and then another took place. After only a few rehearsals a show was booked and CRAWL was presented to the public. The response was overwhelming, including high kudos from some of Chicago’s most prominent fusion players, as well as bartenders and non-musicians. Even the soundman loved it! So now the band is real and ready to share their music with the rest of the world. CRAWL is comprised of composer, and keyboardist extraordinaire Paul Mutzabaugh playing exclusively Wurlitzer in this band, bassist and composer Chris Clemente, and drummer/percussionist Rich Stitzel. Three totally different backgrounds, one ridiculous sounding instrumental trio. This band has super high energy, very deep grooves, and incredible polyrhythmic interaction in an improvisational approach to original, structured compositions. Paul Mutzabaugh, Wurlitzer – Toured the U.S. and Canada as a tenor drummer for the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps (1997-2000) which gave him an intense foundation for his intentionally rhythmic approach to composing, improvising, and music making in general. He is the leader and composer for The Renegades, one of Chicago’s premier fusion groups. Paul works with many of the finest musicians in Chicago in a variety of styles including jazz, pop/rock/R&B, and gospel. He performs with John Elmquist’s Hard Art Groop, Typhanie Monique, Aaron McEver’s M13, and the tributasaurus sister band Ladies of the Canyon. Paul is absolutely mesmerizing to listen to and will freak anyone’s mind with his taste, intensity, harmonic density, and rhythmic accuracy. Chris Clemente, bass – Performed with numerous artists of varied styles including Umpherys McGee, Kick the Cat, Jon Secada, Randy Brecker, Hiram Bullock, Percy Sledge, The Coasters, Christian Howes, and Bobby Floyd. He has toured in the U.S., Scandinavia and the Orient. Other Chicago groups Chris has supported include: Funkhouse, Hello Dave, Renegades, Make Believe, Tributosaurus, and Ladies of the Canyon. He has written music for Harpo Studios (Oprah Show), and NPR. He a featured artist and product tester for Warwick basses, and recently became the designer of a signature bass (the CC) model by Ramirez basses. Chris has undying energy for keeping things cooking. He is a super funky bassist with his heart in the music, and his soul in the groove. Rich Stitzel, drums – Texas native, transplant to Chicago in 2001, Rich has brought a new vibe to the Chicago music scene. His fat, powerful pocket, and improvisational concepts are unique, fresh and quite intense. He has performed all over the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt. He has toured with the Grammy nominated powerhouse vocalist Cathy Richardson, Platinum selling country sensation Miranda Lambert, Legendary soulstress Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Steely Dan saxman Cornelius Bumpus, and Les Paul’s violinist prodigy Christian Howes to name but a few. He has recorded on over 50 albums covering all genres as well as jingles and industrial films. He is endorsed by Evans drumheads, and Vic Firth Sticks.
Amoroso Website
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| Tuesday, May 20 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock/ Jam/ Funk |
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| Hack N Weeze |
Hack N WeezeWebsite
Playing the music of yr mind,sounds that surround,and other distinct melodies you might remember from such bands as......yea....the good stuff....
SuperAmericanHappyGoodTimeBand Website
The Super American Happy Fun Good-Time Band are a bunch of cool dudes who like to have fun and perform music. The band plays a wide variety of musical styles that are intended to stimulate ones feet into a dance like motion. TSAHFGTJB is noted for having different sets of music each performance which range from rock, funk,bluegrass, disco, fusion, latin, jazz, and electronica.
Robert Hynes and the Atomic Elbow Website
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| Wednesday, May 21 • 8:30 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Open Blues Jam |
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| Gary Gand's Pro B lues Jam w/ BlueTruth |
Gary Gand's Pro B lues Jam w/ BlueTruthSIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet.
The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks.
High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Thursday, May 22 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rock / Jam |
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| Union Pulse |
Union PulseWebsite
Union Pulse is one of the most diverse and dynamic original groups around today. You could catch an acoustic set, with piano and double bass, or you might hear pounding drums and searing guitars. Serene to savage, the band travels to reach new fans in new cities, as well as returning to places where they have already made good friends. Since the January, 2007 release of their 3rd studio album "Angel on a Wire," Union Pulse has become a group with brand new direction.
Reed Website
Johnny Perona & the Faque Brothers Website
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| Friday, May 23 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| R&B / Soul |
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Fifth World Website
Fifth World came together in the summer of 2007. The band consists of Ryan McGrow on guitars, drum machine, midi processing,vocals and noises; Marty Rocha on drums, midi pads, sequencing, and vocals; Timothy "Smu" McCarthy on electric bass, double bass, keyboards, noises, and vocals ; Asif Wilson on moog, Juno, Rhodes,triton ; and Greg Firak on guitars and vocals. The band much like the concept of it’s name is moving towards a new age of music, where vintage instruments are interwoven with electronic instruments, computers, midi triggers, and sequencing. The over all sound is a musical blend of everything learned from past genres of sound mixed with new concepts, tones and textures. With lyrics posed in existentialism, and rhythms steeped in dance, and soul. The music is being made to create excitement, movement and to spark a deeper thought regarding our purpose here in this plane of reality. The band is really trying to jump start the evolution of a global consciousness through the use of vibrations, sacred geometry, ancient knowledge, psychedelic shamanistic experience and thought provoking lyrics. This is all occurring with a multimedia extravaganza consisting of projections, lights, and the Fifth World dancers (beautiful woman flag dancing).
Eclipse Website
Eclipse is a band that breaks boundaries. Formed out of members of other bands the ensemble features some of the most talented young working musicians in Ohio. Their sound combines elements of rock, funk, latin, hip-hop and jazz to create a unique sound that is sure to get the party started. All of the band members are trained musicians with bachelor degrees in music, from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, NKU, and OU respectively. The band performs a mixture of originals and covers from a wide range of artists like Led Zeppelin, George Benson, the Beatles, the Yellowjackets, Dave Mathews Band, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Frank Zappa, Parliament Funkadelic, and many others.
Max the King Website
Combining just the right amount of folksy chords with off-kilter rock beats, Max the King provides a welcome departure from your typical guitar and vocal combinations. The whimsical tracks on Max The King’s first EP, Autumn Falls, submerge listeners into a fantastic world of relaxation and contemplation. Filled with subtle references to an oft-love-torn romantic, these songs massage the heartstrings, while still retaining an indie-rock core. Max the King gives listeners thought-provoking lyrics with light, dare we say airy, tunes. This is a stellar first album and a true musical accolade for any i-pod
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| Saturday, May 24 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Blues / Hard Rock |
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Audiobon Website
A Chicago power trio with a deceptively huge sound, Audiobon knows no limits when it comes to their own creation of pure adrenaline-fused rock n' roll. Their feedback drenched sonic sound combined with supercharged rhythms and heartfelt lyrics are sure to create an epic HEAVY HUM for the masses.
Vinny Vegas Website
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| Saturday, May 24 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Special Queers Pre-Show with Paul from MOTO! |
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MOTO Website
Loose 2-hour set - it might either be me (Paul) solo or I might have the band. Gonna try to play a bunch of songs we haven’t played in years along with some new ones and some faves.
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| Sunday, May 25 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rock / Indie |
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| Plaid on Plaid |
Plaid on PlaidWebsite
Chicago Trio Plaid on Plaid began at Columbia College in 2006. Ann Van Marter, 23 plays lead guitar, and croons through her vocal selections, with time to shine on the drum kit. Kristen Ford, 21 sings (shouts!) plays bass and writes reggae influenced guitar riffs. Buck Foley, 21 plays a driving bass guitar and metal drenched drums. The band’s 5 song EP, “And then the Fall” will be self released, available free online or sold in exclusive packaging at shows. In the meantime Plaid on Plaid continues to play around Chicago twice a month or more
Nite Nite Website
1/2 Mad Poet Website
1/2 MAD POET is a tightly knit, high energy power trio. These Chicago women share a powerful rock sensibility with a variety of influences ranging across pop and metal to funk and blues. The listener may be surprised by a punk version of a Neil Young song or Christina Aguilera (done hard rock style), as well as 1/2 MAD POET’s original material, which may twist and turn effortlessly from laid back jazz chords into driving rock in the same song. Their musical skills and diverse influences have allowed them to play bars and clubs, coffee shops, benefits, casinos, backyard weddings, and both local and national festival stages from Minnesota to Texas. The ladies of 1/2 MAD POET have performed with acts such as Joan Jett, Smash Mouth, Evil Beaver, Warrant and even Weird Al Yankovich as they continue to amuse and entertain both themselves and an ever growing legion of fans.
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| Monday, May 26 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| ROCK |
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| Tuesday, May 27 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock/ Jam/ Funk |
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| Hack N Weeze |
Hack N WeezeWebsite
Playing the music of yr mind,sounds that surround,and other distinct melodies you might remember from such bands as......yea....the good stuff....
Super American Happy Good Time Lads Website
The Super American Happy Fun Good-Time Band are a bunch of cool dudes who like to have fun and perform music. The band plays a wide variety of musical styles that are intended to stimulate ones feet into a dance like motion. TSAHFGTJB is noted for having different sets of music each performance which range from rock, funk,bluegrass, disco, fusion, latin, jazz, and electronica. They started off as an an experiment in improvisation for local jam musicians. Every week they would put together a different lineup and see how the jams would change from show to show. As of 2007 a solid lineup had formed and now try to play outside of their weekly gig. Members of the following groups have sat in with us: Jack Straw , Cornmeal, Speargrass, Leadfoot , Treologic , SeepeopleS , Seven Facets, Terrapin Flyer , Doctor Don And The Boogie Monsters, Blimp, Hack N Wheeze, The Chicago Afrobeat Project, etc.... In 2007 they performed at The 10,000 Lakes Festival, The Wakarusa Festival, and opened for Jake Cinninger and Kris Myers of Umphrey's Mcgee with Jack Straw. "The best stage presents ever!" -Stevie Wonder
Sweet Pick
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| Wednesday, May 28 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam |
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| Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ Blue Truth |
Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ Blue TruthWebsite
This is an open blues jam. Dedicated to keeping the blues alive in Chicago.SIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet.
The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks.
High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Friday, May 30 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Deanna Devore |
Deanna DevoreWebsite
Deanna Devore is a multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/singer/arranger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her rich sound incorporates acoustic, electronic, orchestral and Brazilian/jazz elements. Deanna has recently completed and co-produced a professional recording of 7 of her original songs with Chicago producer/engineer Bjorn Thorsrud (Smashing Pumpkins, Dandy Warhols, Billy Corgan) at Steve Albini’s studio, Electrical Audio in Chicago. She plays all the instruments with the exception of drums which are played by Matt Walker (Filter, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage), and Ed Breckenfeld (Modern Drummer Magazine) with additional programming by Brian Liesegang (Nine Inch Nails, Filter, Billy Corgan). She has been performing live as a solo artist and will be accompanied by her band in the coming months. Deanna has recently received the honour of being named a finalist in the prestigious international songwriting contest, Song of the Year.
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| Friday, May 30 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Blues/Rock/Americana |
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| Christopher (Andrew) Stelloh |
Detroit Danny & the HellrodsWebsite
Christopher (Andrew) Stelloh Website
Land Pirate Lullabies" isn't necessarily a country record, or a blues record, or a folk record... Plain and simple, it is a CHICAGO record. Christopher (Andrew) Stelloh, a veteran of hardcore punk bands from the Washington DC metro area, didn't really know a damn thing about any of the aforementioned sounds before abandoning the District for the midwest in 2005. Since 1957, Chicago has been home to the Old Town School of Folk Music. It is the birthplace of House. As far back as the 1940's, the pickers and strummers of the Mississippi delta began migrating to Chicago to make the blues electric. Most recently, 'insurgent' country acts like those found on the Chicago imprint, Bloodshot, have spat out the bubblegum-laden shine of Nashville and have put acoustic guitars back in the hands of outlaws. A town so rich with musical diversity is bound to get under your skin, no matter where you come from (or how much you love Fugazi). Written and recorded in less than nine months, "Land Pirate Lullabies" is overloaded with Christopher and his cohorts (most of whom are transplant Chicagoans as well) churning out old-timey, folk, country and blues inflected pop tunes. Tracks such as "When The Pumps Run Dry" and "Dead Men" showcase the talents of Chicago locals The Jai-Alai Savant and The Armor Class, just to name a few. Maggie Kubley adds a touch of polish with her vocals on "Dolcezza" and Christopher's version of The Throwing Muses gem "Not Too Soon" - making a stark contrast to his voice, which owes as much to nicotine as it does to artists like Tom Waits and Nick Cave. The District's own Harry Dixon (aka Harry Hotter of The Ruling Class and producer of the duo Oblique Brown) turned "Two Wheels And Righteous", a scathing critique of bicycle activism (cleverly disguised as the blues), into his own brand of dubbed-out drums 'n drone. "Land Pirate Lullabies" is a country record for punk kids. It is a blues album for styled hipsters. It is folk music for laptop-heads. There is something universally appealing that shines through the layers of acoustic guitar, accordion, harmonica and trombone. Fact is, these are damn good songs - no matter where you come from."
Dorian Taj Website
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| Saturday, May 31 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $8.00 |
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| Garage/Rock/Punk |
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| Cheater Slicks |
Cheater SlicksWebsite
Anyone who looks for an intense musical experience would do well to check out Cheater Slicks — the long misunderstood masters of primitive, primordial, psychedelic and explosive rock and roll. Look into their past and you’ll see a pretty amazing history for a band. It includes brief bass-playing stints from Merle Allin (G.G.’s brother) and Alpo (from the Real Kids), admiration from Jon Spencer (who produced what could be their best-known album, “Don’t Like You”), Mudhoney and New Bomb Turks (who both covered Cheater Slicks tunes) and work as R&B legend and Motown producer Andre Willams’ backup band. Besides all those irrelevant pieces of trivia, you’ll find a whole hellofalot of glorious noise. And that’s the important thing.
The Negligents Website
The Negligents started in 1997 with a guitar, a bass and a 4-track. Pretty visceral stuff in the beginning. Then Mike "Satchy" Sacharski (Butt Nuggett) joined in on guitar and Nathan Jerde (The Mushuganas, The Ponys) played drums. Nathan left to play with The Mushuganas and The Ponys and Satchy moved over to drums. The Negligents were now established as a three-piece. After many rock-filled years, Satchy left to start a family. Many drummers came and went through the next few years. Chad Romanski (Sarge, MirrorAmerica, The Dials), Dave Wade (Rhoda, Tokyo Expando), Bob Rising (Poster Children, Bob Rising and the Blisters, Seam), Doug Meis (The Dials, Exo). All were excellent and Matt and I were honored to get to play with each of them. Finally, after a year or so of rotating drummers, The Negligents hooked up with "The Captain." He went and got hitched after a few years of playing and decided to settle down as well. Now Caleb has jumped on the drummer carousel for a few spins around the city. We like him very much. But enough about us...
The Midwest Beat Website
Midwest Beat mines the rich vein of 60's influenced garage, rock, psyche and even a bit of twang.
Royal Pines Website
Royal Pines' dark-hued tunes are inspired by the bleak, often humorous abyss into which we all gaze. I'm not talking about mortality, people. I'm talking about the work day, the minor annoyances and dangers of city living, sleepless nights, televisions caught between channels. This music helps stave off the dread and disgust.
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