JOY BUZZERS
2 Ryans & a Joey
PROF PINKERTONS IRRELEVANT ORCHESTRA
“Professor Pinkerton’s Irrelevant Orchestra maintains an impressive balancing act between being authentic to tradition and being fiercely in the moment. Their interpretation of early Jazz & Blues has a startling air of timelessness that is as refreshing as it is compelling”
STABBING
Texas Brutal Death Metal
EGXBH
Forming back in 2017, EGxBH, more formally known as Eugeine Grey and The Bad Habits, have taken charge of their own unique dark, rolling melodies and blood pumping rock sound to new levels of evolution, blossoming into a raw and wonderfully unpolished sound skin to that of All Them Witches, Highly Suspect, Local H, Clutch. Queens of the Stone Age, and the legendary Fugazi . A talented four piece of Patrick Goray (Guitar/Vox), Mike Arturi (Percussion), Brad Haptas (Bass), and Shaun Meek (Lead Guitar), the band took to the local Chicago scene like a house on fire, pushing their sound to the limit with an illustrative, mesmerizing, captivating example of hard-hitting, rock-n-roll unstoppable force that the world so desperately needs today.
DADBOD
GRIM REEFER
Two piece doomin out of Chicago.
CLAMOR & LACE
Clamor & Lace Noise Brigade is Chicago’s first street marching band composed solely of musicians and performers of marginalized genders. In Clamor & Lace, musicians, dancers, and artists of all backgrounds and skill levels collaborate to create joyful, raucous, and high-energy performances. The band’s eclectic repertoire embraces and promotes female and non-binary composers–with cover songs by new wave and riot grrrl goddesses, pop divas, and outsider music legends, as well as an ever-expanding collection of strange and wonderful originals.
TENNIS COURT OATH
Tennis Court Oath is:
A jaunty ride on a just-tamed stallion A glass of bubbly under a lunar eclipse A cabaret with a cup of strong tea
This trio of seasoned musicians explore searing pop songs with French sensibilities, weaving together fervent rock, smokey cabaret, and quasi-folk styles to bring you a refreshing repast of fun entertainment.
The band was created initially by longtime musical partners Babette Novak and Mike Collins, as Femme de Champagne. The Femmes released a full-length CD and two singles but needed an excellent bass player to round out the sound permanently. Charlie Short was added to the mix and the band was reborn as Tennis Court Oath.
Members
Mike Collins – drums, hand percussion, backing vocals Charlie Short – bass, backing vocals
Babette Novak – guitar, keyboards, vocals, hand percussion
Members also play in/have played in: Third Sunday, The Hurtin’ Kind, Babette’s Feast, Tiberius Strange, Daddy Burger Swag, Femme de Champagne, Phil Angotti and friends, Psycho Ex-Lover, The City Thrills, many others.
An EP was released in 2023. A full-length album is expected in Autumn of 2024.
CHARMING DISASTER
Charming Disaster is a goth-folk musical duo based in Brooklyn, NY, formed in 2012 by Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris. Inspired by the macabre humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, the murder ballads of the Americana tradition, and the dramatic flair of the cabaret, they write playfully dark songs that tell stories about death, crime, myth, magic, folklore, science, and the occult.
Charming Disaster’s music has been featured on the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, they have toured the United States and Europe, and have opened for Rasputina, Voltaire, The Dresden Dolls. Recent appearances include Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre in NYC, the Rochester Fringe Festival, Philadelphia’s Science History Institute, Cleveland’s Wizbang Circus Theatre, and the Coney Island Sideshow stage.
“FLEETWOOD MAC IN CHICAGO” BOOK SIGNING
Book signing event for “Fleetwood Mac In Chicago – The Legendary Chess Blues Session” by Jeff Lowenthal and Robert Schaffner
Book Review by Mark Thompson at BluesBlast Magazine
“It happened more than fifty years ago, a memorable recording session at the the Chess Records Studio that brought together an English blues band and some of the best Chicago blues musicians. The music captured during the nine hour session was released as two volumes entitled Blues Jam In Chicago, on Blue Horizon Records in December, 1969.
The classic line-up for Fleetwood Mac included the phenomenal Peter Green on guitar and vocals. He was a true master of the blues, playing with enormous amounts of taste and emotion. The band also featured two other guitarists, the slide guitar whiz Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan, who managed to get one of the finest vibrato tones from his guitar without any electronic enhancements. The rhythm section was comprised of Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass, who would later achieve even greater fame with another version of the band.
Jeff Lowenthal was the proverbial “fly on the wall” that day, the lone photographer invited to be part of the session. Some of his photos were included on the original LP albums, as well as subsequent re-releases in a variety of formats. This new book makes available a treasure trove of his efforts, in color and B&W, many for the first time, highlighting a once-in-a-lifetime summit meeting.
This superb volume is a must have for those who treasure the music of the late 1960s version of Fleetwood Mac, and anyone who remains a fan of Peter Green.”
Read full review HERE
THE BLUES CRUSADERS
The Blues Crusaders are:
Chris Herman
Curtis Meissner
Rob Herman
Chris Avgerin
Rick E Liontones
TODD BEEBE
Todd is a Full Time Musician in the Chicagoland Area. Playing everything from Solo & Duo Acoustic Shows to a Full Band Experience- one thing stays constant: his love for the Music. Blues, Rock, Classic Country, Jazz, Soul and Folk are all in his blood, and you’re sure to hear it all in any setting you witness. Todd has won numerous awards for his performing and teaching skills including “Best Soloist” in Suburban Nitelife’s Best Of The Burbs 2014 Contest. He performs numerous music education shows in schools each year where students are exposed to a live band while learning a history of American Music. He has spent years as a Front Man, Side Man and Accompanist, and he is available to do it all. Contact him today! Music is his life, and he loves to pass that love onto numerous students each week. He is available for Private Guitar Instruction. Call All About Music & Children’s Theatre at 708-479-0440 to set up a time today!!
UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR
LUKE’S JAZZ TRIO
GOOD FRIEND
Punk Rock Salted By the Irish Sea.
MAKEWAR
MakeWar is about a fight.
It’s a fight against ignorance and hate.
A fight to do what you want instead of what you’re supposed to.
A fight to stay up when everything is pulling you down.
It’s fighting for the dreamers and drinking to the screamers.
Fighting off what’s holding you back.
That’s why MakeWar sounds like letting go.
So let’s fucking go!
MakeWar is Jose, Edwin, and Daniel.
Welcome to our fight.
SECOND CITY SEANCE
Chicago based Pop Punk
UNCANNY VALLEY
Uncanny Valley is a high-energy blend of emo, easycore, and pop-punk. They combine emotional, infectious vocals with aggressive instrumentals and hard-hitting drum parts, reminiscent of the mid-2010s punk scene. Drawing inspiration from across the modern alternative landscape, Uncanny Valley is truly making pop-punk their own.
CLEVELAND AVENUE
Featured as one of the number one unsigned bands in Illinois on Alternative Press, Chicago 3 piece pop-punk outfit Cleveland Avenue have made a name for themselves as one of the rising bands in their local scene. Founded in 2017 by charismatic singer Defonte Berry and drummer Adam Gay, the band draws influences from the likes of New Found Glory, The Wonder Years, and Neck Deep by blending catchy, hard-hitting hooks accompanied by lyrics inspired by real life situations. Their new single “Colors” (out June 17th) is the followup single to their label debut track “Lucy” that was released earlier this year. Recorded with producer Seth Henderson (Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, Broadside), “Colors” is the band’s most honest effort yet filled with raw emotion that all fans of pop-punk will enjoy. “Colors” is about the push and pull of your own internal monologue. It can be very easy to shut out the world and feel as if you have no one. You know you can reach out for help but your anxiety tells you that no one truly understands, or no one cares. We want “Colors” to let people who feel that way know that they aren’t alone, because we feel that way too. No matter how dark it gets, life is still in full color, and you can’t let other people make you lose sight of that.”
FABIO BRIENZA
Fabio Brienza of Varaha returns onstage with his “Dark Soundcapes and Improvisation” series. Brienza’s dark soundtrack music is a journey in dark, evocative, and mesmerizing nostalgia.
MAX KAPLAN & THE MAGICS
“With a captivating front-man, soulful guitar leads, and a tight rhythm section, Memphis-based Max Kaplan has an exciting and original sound harkening back to the sonic landscape of funky Motown and Stax era soul, to the guitar driven blues of the 1960’s.
Max is an energetic vocalist and stage performer, resulting in a poignant display of music through the medium of Memphis soul songwriting. his influences include B.B. King, Leon Bridges, James Brown, Alabama Shakes, Al Green, The Staples Singers, and more.”
DJ CEE WATTS
DJ Cee Watts is one of the South’s premier open-format DJs. Spinning at festivals, concerts, and large events requires particular energy, and Cee has more than enough to spare. She has rocked crowds at New Orleans Essence Fest, Austin’s SXSW, and Houston’s Hennything Festival.
In addition to multiple weekly Houston residencies, Cee deejays for hip hop A-listers, influencers, and brands including Megan Thee Stallion, Kash Doll, DJ Envy, City Girls, James Harden, Rap A Lot, Sneaker Summit, Pepsi, Red Bull, and Hennessey.
Cee’s future is bright. She is now producing music and inspires to be the most successful female producer out of Houston. Additionally, she has worked with iHeart Radio and The Core 94 online station, and hopes to one day solidify a spot on a nationally syndicated radio station. Until then, you can catch her spinning at the biggest events, coolest lounges, and hottest clubs.
KENTHEMAN
Houston rapper KenTheMan delivers frank yet humorous rhymes about sex and relationships. After starting out with a more freestyle-based, punchline-heavy style, her career took off with the viral success of her commanding 2019 song “He Be Like,” which was included on her breakthrough 2020 mixtape 4 da 304’s. She continued refining her skills while remaining lyrically unfiltered on her 2021 release What’s My Name.
Kentavia Miller started rapping with her friends as a high school student, around the beginning of the 2010s, but her potential career was stalled when her ex-boyfriend (who was also a rapper) broke her heart. She took time off to raise her child, but she regained her confidence and released a fiery diss track against her ex, set to the beat for “Chiraq” by G Herbo and Nicki Minaj. The track appeared on Kenny’s Back, her 2015 debut mixtape, which consisted entirely of freestyles. She continued releasing tracks and freestyles as KenTheMan, a moniker chosen in reference to her aggressive, dominant ego. Her 2017 single “Deserve,” a dancehall-influenced reflection on the pain of a busted relationship, started gaining traction online, and the sexually charged “He Be Like” went viral in 2019. Miller’s 2020 mixtape 4 da 304’s continued in the same vein, and the rapper additionally released the single “For Me” with Chase B and OMB Bloodbath. KenTheMan signed to Asylum and released What’s My Name in 2021. ~ Paul Simpson, Rovi
RACETRAITOR
As one of the most political punk hardcore and metal bands of the 1990s, Racetraitor helped pioneer the blending of extreme metal with hardcore. Reformed in 2016, Racetraitor picked up right where they left off bringing their message and music into a new era.
DJ DIAMOND BOY DITO
SWEET MYTHS
Sweet Myths — the rare and elusive fusion-rock band residing in parts of San Diego, California. So elusive, that no one is able to pin down exactly who or what they are. Some have spotted them late at night as a funky jazz band in the swanky clubs of downtown, some have spotted them as a high energy rock n roll band melting faces atop moving double decker busses.
SNAKE WINE
Rock n Roll from the region.
If you ain’t got that wine, I ain’t got the time…
BLACK CAT HEART ATTACK
Older now, younger then, always dangerous. Four from the ignored generation make art for the exploited. Disposable, beautiful, unavoidable noise blasting end-stage apathy to ashes.
VICARIOUS DREAMS
KANBINA
=4-piece rock band writing tunes for people who love Vans, black jeans and Tony Hawk soundtracks. Josue | Alberto | Salem | Jarred
CODEFENDANTS
Fat Mike of NOFX‘s newly launched project, Codefendants, are the breath of fresh air and the steel-toe-cap kick in the nuts music has needed for too long. Get Dead vocalist Sam King’s graffiti crew were giving tattoos and making flash art to raise money to help rapper Ceschi Ramos when he was in prison. Months later they met at the Gilman Street Project in Berkeley, California. They bonded, talking about their love of hip-hop and punk rock, over a bottle of Jameson. They didn’t know it yet, but they had just started Codefendants. Impossible to define by traditional standards, Codefendants were forged out of a desire to make an album that sounded like nothing else; a completely genre-fluid album, a cross between hip hop, new-wave, flamenco, and the Beatles. They call the genre ‘Crime Wave’.
T.A.N.G.
NOOSE RITUAL
Chicago area ghouls summoning up death metal with dissonant, doom and gloom vibes.
MARQUEAL JORDAN
A Los Angeles native who spent his teen years in Kansas City, KS, Marqueal has been based in the music-rich city of Chicago since 1995. Moving to the Windy City after earning a Business Administration degree at the University of Kansas, Marqueal began paying dues by playing gigs in every musical style imaginable. In those early years, he earned his reputation as a seasoned and magnetic performer. Marqueal was the front man for the critically acclaimed local original band, Fat Time, and a member of the spin-off band, Starcandy. By the early 2000’s, he was highly in demand to perform with the top musicians and bands in the city.
In 2008, Marqueal met Smooth Jazz star Brian Culbertson. Impressed by his playing and singing, Brian offered Marqueal a spot in his touring band. Over the next 10 years, Marqueal traveled the world with Brian, appeared in two DVDs, and was featured on four albums. The exposure gave him the confidence and desire to become a solo artist.
Marqueal’s solo debut album, Catalyst, was released in October 2013. It helped to establish him as an emerging artist in Smooth & Contemporary Jazz. After leaving Brian Culbertson’s band in the summer of 2018 to focus on his solo career, he recorded his second project, Intention & Purpose. Released in February 2019, the album is a musical journey through Contemporary Jazz, Soul/R&B and Hip Hop, and it showcases his growing skills as a songwriter, arranger and producer. The album yielded two Top 20 hits on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Singles Chart, “If You Only Knew” and “The Edge”. Currently, Marqueal is putting the finishing touches on his third solo album, All We Have Are Moments. After several delays, the album will be released in early 2022. The album’s lead single, “Last Call”, was released in March 2021 and was well received by SiriusXM Watercolors and Smooth Jazz Radio. To support the album, Marqueal will be rejoining Brian Culbertson on tour as a featured Special Guest in 2022, as well as touring on his own.
In addition to leading and touring with his own band, Marqueal occasionally tours with The Legendary Isley Brothers and the prodigious Guitarist/Vocalist Isaiah Sharkey. He has also shared the stage with some of the greats in music, performing with legends such as: Gerald Albright, Patti Austin, Peabo Bryson, Jonathan Butler, Will Downing, George Duke, Candy Dulfer, Floetry, Aretha Franklin, Larry Graham, Buddy Guy, Lalah Hathaway, Al Jarreau, Joe, KRS-One, Kenny Lattimore, Maysa, Frank McComb, Marcus Miller, Najee, Mike Phillips, Eric Roberson, David Sanborn, Jill Scott, Sy Smith, and Kirk Whalum. In Chicago, he still performs locally with Brother John Kattke and Midnight Sun Band. Marqueal also collaborates with Chicago-based artist/producer DJ I.N.C., and has been featured on numerous projects of I.N.C.’s since 2000.
Marqueal was proud to be recognized by the Chicago Defender as a Man Of Excellence in 2014. Father, mentor and friend to many, Marqueal Jordan is a humble man who is focused on achieving greatness through his music and his deeds.
HILLERY BANKS
WONNIE
A Korean boy in Chicago writing math rock for nobody in his apartment
HYDRODATE
auditory emotion from the minds of cam olivia max + hendrix
DAARLING
a dynamic 3-piece indie rock band currently based in Chicago, Illinois.
They blend soft and delicate passages with bursts of intensity and noise paying homage to the soft-loud dynamics of 90s bands. Their first two singles, “Dig” and “Metamorphosis” are out now on all streaming platforms.
JOHN A. BEAVERS
Born in Chicago, melodic punk rock with hints of garage rock, hardcore, and riff-rock. Simple songs about life and the good and bad times.
MEMENTO MORI
Chicago based rock and roll.
GRAY GHOST
Dave – Guitars, Vocals
Jeff – Drums, Vocals
Russ – Basses, Vocals
Dwight – Vocals, Nintendos
FEELS LIKE KARMA
Emo? Punk? Hardcore? Horror? Alt? What side of karma do you want to see?
The band was established by guitarist Guillermo Martinez and vocalist Jessie Labriola before the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, Joliet, IL. During lockdown, many songs were written by the two and drummer Mike Thompson was founded later on who helped the band debut their first show opening for Framing Hanley at the WC Social Club on June 12th, 2021!
The most unique feature of Feels Like Karma is the backgrounds and influences each of the members come from, creating a sound that’s constantly changing.
Feels Like Karma’s main goals are to create music that involves each member and their influences, share what they have created with listeners, and to ultimately have fun while doing it.
You are welcomed, no matter who or what you are!
GOATBELLY
Three guys making some killer rock music from Chicago!
DYLAN MAHLER
Dylan is a Chicago comic in his second year. He cohosts two podcasts, Bad Comedy Podcast and Jerks. Dylan can be found @comedybaddie. He really loves to say “hell yeah.”
JAMAAL SANDERS
Jamaal Sanders is a Chicago born and raised comedian and Reverse Christian convert (Christian to atheist) who uses his “inside baseball knowledge” of the Bible for evil.
CRIPP DADDY
Donavan aka Crip Daddy is god’s most funny mistake and 1 half of Compound Media’s T.B.D. He’s made at least two or three people laugh for sure with his appearances on things like Jim & Sam, The Bonfire, R.A.P., and the no fly list. He has also opened for Doug Stanhope.
VRSTY
Sure, it’s easy to believe everything has been done before. VRSTY (Var-Si-Ty) prove it hasn’t. The New York City quartet—Joey Varela [vocals], Javy Dorrejo [bass], Chris Cody [drums], and Paul Gregory [guitar]—layer R&B vocal styles over heavy metallic grooves and chugging riffage. After posting up over 2 million streams and charting Billboard with their independent releases, the group crafted a unique and unexpected hybrid on their 2020 debut EP for Spinefarm Records, Cloud City.
Fueled by the success of Cloud City – which saw hit singles Massive & Shameless rack up over a million streams each in under a year – VRSTY will release their label debut full-length WELCOME HOME on January 21, 2022.
“When people ask me what we sound like, I say, ‘We’re whatever you want us to be’,” states Joey. “I can’t put a genre on us, because I’m a pop and R&B singer who loves metal. There are pop tracks, metal tracks, and R&B tracks. It’s super different heavy music with pop-inspired vocals. The genre has enough bands who sound similar. If you spend time trying to do what’s popular, you fall into a mode. That’s not something we’re interested in. The music has to be fun for us and the people listening to it.”
In the end, VRSTY break all of the rules and ultimately break ground.
FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS
What’s that old saying again? “The more things change, the more they stay the same”—right? When it comes to Michigan based metal outfit For the Fallen Dreams, perhaps a more fitting—but just as timeless—adage would be “change is the only constant.” With a career defined by constant progression and dedication to refining and rejuvenating their unique brand of aggressive, passionate metal, For the Fallen Dreams have consistently demonstrated an incredible ability to adapt and evolve their sound and dynamic despite overwhelming adversity—and all without sacrificing the core components of their sound. Built around explosive breakdowns, gut-wrenching grooves and lyricism that touches on everything from an introspective glimpse into the human condition to brotherhood and the cycles of life and death, these Midwestern masters of metal have made themselves a staple within the international heavy music community. Now signed to Arising Empire.
HIGH COMMAND
The brainchild of guitarist Ryan McArdle and vocalist Kevin Fitzgerald, HIGH COMMAND began in rebellion to the brutal winter months, yet quickly spiraled into a full-bore killing machine, initiating the recruitment of like-minded area friends, the lineup fleshed-out by guitarist Mike Bonetti, bassist Chris Berg, and drummer Ryan Pitz.
KRISTIN FORBES AKA LADY HATCHET ‘SOLO’
The Scotch Bonnets are punky reggae rockers from Baltimore, Maryland. Their sound is an infectious blend of Jamaican-inspired grooves with American rock and R&B stylings. The Scotch Bonnets’ leader and visionary is Lady Hatchet a.k.a. Kristin Forbes. A formidable triple threat as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter, she leads a formitable quinet drawn from the Mid-Atlantic music scene.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
Put together top musicians from Washington, DC’s Jazz and Reggae scenes, give them the recipe for the original Jamaican Ska, throw a heavy dose of vintage Soul in the mix, shake well, and the result is Eastern Standard Time.
BRANDON SANDERS (OPERATORS) & FRIENDS
8-piece Indianapolis Ska & Reggae band with a hint of Punk & other musical flavors
formed Nov 2018
LEAVING LIFTED FEAT JADE TREMBA & JOHN BUNKLEY
Leaving Lifted is a Reggae/Rock band from Detroit. With influences of Funk, and Ska, their live set provides high energy and danceable songs. In the past years, LL has performed some of the biggest shows, and festivals to date in the Michigan Reggae scene. Building their audience, they have performed multiple sold out shows statewide.
THE DANNIE DIESEL DOPE SHOW
“The Dannie Diesel Dope Show”
In her off time from History’s “American Pickers”, Danielle Colby is a marijuana advocate, as well as a striptease historian and performer with a focus on the art of burlesque, under the stage name “Dannie Diesel”.
The “Dannie Diesel Dope Show” is a weed fueled, fan dance and striptease celebration of all things dope! Dannie Diesel has invited Chicago’s very own Rock and roll burlesquer, “The original rascal without a cause”, Lilly Rascal, to co-produce this special event with her unique rock twist!
Our incredibly talented cast of performers comes to us by way of Chicago and Puerto Rico.
Our dancers have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft in movements such as Lyra, pole, burlesque, striptease, fire eating, sword swallowing, circus arts, fan dancing, contortion, costume design, etc.
CLUB CRIB
Club Crib is a Chicago-based one of a kind musical/visual trio. At the start of the lockdown due to the pandemic, the three friends (Matthew Skillz, RO’YA & That Dood Nate) decided to combine their creative talents together. With Matthew Skillz & That Dood Nate creating the music & RO’YA (Roshan) in charge of the visuals, they their first single Cheers in April, followed by their debut album release in July, a full-length lo-fi instrumental visual project, The Preface, featuring some of Chicago’s finest musical talent including Luke Titus, Jeff Gibbs Quartet, Jackson Shepard, Brian Sanborn, Slot-A, AMI, Kameron Lowe& more. This album was the cornerstone and the perfect springboard to their next project dropped in November, a four-track EP Friendsgiving, featuring fellow Chicago talents Add-2, Lea Violet, M.E.R.C, Cassius Tae & Denzel Lavell. The lead track ‘Love Easy’ was added to Soulection’s 497th episode, which was well received by fans. It only took a few months for the trio to get right back into the lab, with two projects already under their belt, teaming up with frequent collaborator Lea Violet on her single ‘Stargazing’ released in April 2021. Their next collaborative album titled ‘Baseline’ will be released on September 24th.
NOBLE BAUTISTA
Jazz/Soul singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL
LA PEST
WE WEREN’T INVITED
DIY Punk est. 2021.
We Weren’t Invited is Johnny Wynne (vocals), Isaac Rodriquez (guitar), Walker Wilson (drums), Clinton Coronado (bass) and Michael Locascio (guitar).
DRODI
NEW VIDEO “GLUE” FT THAT MEXICAN OT & PESO PESO OUT NOW
THAT MEXICAN OT
That Mexican OT is the fiery alias of 23-year-old rapper Virgil René Gazca. His early years were tumultuous; he lost his mother when he was eight, and his father was incarcerated around the same time. Gazca lived with his maternal grandmother until sixth grade when his dad was released and relocated the family to Austin. It wasn’t long before his dad chose to leave the family behind, so Gazca’s “strict and wonderful” stepmother stepped in and raised him. Gazca started rapping at the age of four, although he began seriously honing his craft under the eye of his Uncle Ramón, who introduced the musically voracious child to his crew, Kick Doe Click. Gazca dedicated his first song to his late mother, and by age 10 he’d taken on the moniker of V-Man and laid down bars on a Kick Doe Click record—a time he revisited on his 2022 single of the same name. His early style was defined by a burning love of Slim Shady-era Eminem and East Coast hip-hop luminaries like The Notorious B.I.G., which along with his Southern upbringing resulted in a unique approach to rap.
TO YOU, DEARY
MR. UNDERHILL
Founded in Chicago, IL., 2017, Mr. Underhill is an original band with a curious demeanor. Each of the members, Alice, Nick, Reg and Theo, find their comfort zone in the unknown. With elements of jazz, punk, and ghostly figures, Mr. Underhill is not just one thing. But one thing for sure is, these guys definitely don’t hold back from pouring their guts out for you.
MINISKIRT
Miniskirt is a four piece based in Chicago, IL. Made up of Priscilla Jimenez (bass/vocals), Steve Pigozzi (guitar/vocals), Conrad Navarro (guitar) and Jake Besen (drums). The band draws on a love of 60’s girl groups, garage rock, power pop, and punk to make dreamy and energetic sound. They can inspire a raucous pit or a joint to be passed around. Their self release debut album, Paint It Rad, is set to come out on April 23, 2024.
WILDCAT
Wildcat are a rock band influenced heavily by 90s grunge, alternative/indie rock and alt-country music. They’ve also got a full horn section, but they promise they’re not a ska band. Their infectious horn melodies and jangling guitars are not to be missed.
PETE’S DIARY
Pete’s Diary is an independent Chicago trio with more than 800k social media followers. Their Keep On Rock-in’ debut album releasing June 14, 2024 was written, recorded, and produced in Los Angeles with Keith Nel-son, founding lead guitarist of Buckcherry. It was mixed in Vancouver by Mike Fraser of AC/DC notoriety.Fans of AC/DC, GNR, early Van Halen, and Velvet Revolver will find more than one track to love on this rec-ord that features a guest guitar solo by Tracii Guns and ends with a Gary Moore inspired ballad.The band’s name evolved from Peter Dankelson’s medical diary and motivational speaking. Often referred to as “Angus Jr.,” Dankelson taught himself to play guitar despite hearing loss, disabilities on his fretting hand, and more than 30 reconstructive surgeries to overcome Goldenhar Syndrome. His autobiography, How I Learned to Rock My Life, is an Amazon bestseller.Dankelson is joined by Mac McRae who doubles on lead vocals and bass and Ryan “Rocky” Johnson on drums. Their energy is infectious, drawing increasing crowds wherever they play.
CAGE WILLIS
Genre bending, Alternative Outlaw, Southern Rock artist Cage Willis breaks all the rules with his debut album, “Who I Am.” Like dynamite drenched in gasoline, “Who I Am” delivers an undeniably explosive listening experience. Willis’ powerfully honest vocal, attitude fueled guitar playing, and inspirational songwriting will have you immersed in an instant. The debut album, produced by hit songwriter Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry, will leave your soul overflowing. A beautifully balanced masterpiece of modern tones paired with classic southern flavor. Follow Cage on social media for updates on new music, tour dates, and more!
NO/MÁS
Death/Grind from Washington D.C
LUCID ROOSTER
Progressive jam/funk/alternative band from the heart of Chicago
JESSIE REYEZ
I like to sing about shit I don’t like to talk about
BODYBOX
TWO FISTED TWO STEPPIN DOUBLEWIDE DEATH METAL STRAIGHT FROM THE DEPTHS OF FLORIDA.
MANTRA
Chicago based Metal band, With hardcore punk , Thrash and doom metal riffs sure to melt your brain.
GREGG HILL
NEW ORLEANS BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER, GREGG HILL IS SCRIPTING THE SONG OF HIS LIFE WITH A VOICE OFTEN FROM ANOTHER AGE. HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM, BORN LIAR WAS PRODUCED AT THE DOGHOUSE STUDIO IN NASHVILLE BY 5X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER/ENGINEER NEAL CAPPELLINO (ALISON KRAUSS, VINCE GILL, JOAN OSBORNE). ALONG WITH A STELLAR BACKING BAND, IT FEATURES RENOWNED ARTISTS KENNY VAUGHAN, RON BLOCK (UNION STATION), JEFF COFFIN (DAVE MATHEWS), SHANE THERIOT, AND ANDERS OSBORNE. THE RECORD WENT TO #95 ON THE AMA CHART, HIT #14 ON THE ALT-COUNTRY CHART, AND REMAINED AT #4 ON THE RELIX JAMBANDS CHART FOR TWO MONTHS. HILL HAILS FROM CHICAGO, NEW JERSEY, DALLAS, D.C., NY AND CURRENTLY NEW ORLEANS. HE IS NOT EASILY DEFINED. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO OCCUPY WALL STREET, DID A TOUR OF DUTY IN THE CORPORATE WORLD, CREATED A SUCCESSFUL TECH START-UP, HIS SCULPTURES ARE SHOWN IN RESPECTED GALLERIES AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND HE TRAVELED AND STUDIED WITH ZEN MASTER THICH NHAT HANH. BUT MOSTLY HE HAS BEEN WRITING AND PLAYING SONGS THE WAY HIS DAD TAUGHT HIM TO WHEN HE WAS JUST A LITTLE KID…. SONGS LIKE “SKY OF GOLD” AND “CLINGING TO THE WIND”, AND “BORN LIAR” OFFER UP PLAIN SPOKEN STORYTELLING WITH MELODIES THAT BLOOM ON A ZEN SLAP OF RECOGNITION AND REVELATION. THE ORIGINS OF GREGG HILL’S MUSIC ARE COUNTRY, ROCK AND ROLL, ROOTS, AND FOLK. THESE ARE THE SONGS WRITTEN AFTER THE DAY’S WORK HAS BEEN DONE. VISIONARY, RESPONSIBLE, AND MATURE. HILL’S NEW RECORD TITLED BAYOU ST. JOHN, FEATURING ROLAND GUERIN, JOY CLARK, AND DOUG BELOTE, IS A DEPARTURE FROM EARLIER RECORDS AS IT IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER, ACOUSTIC BASED RECORD. IT WILL BE RELEASED IN SUMMER 2023.
