M'Reld Green

M’RELD GREEN

M’Reld Green is one of thee most dynamic spoken word artist of her generation. M’Reld has been featured on Russell Simmons presents HBO Def Poetry Jam, BET Lyric Cafe and TVOne Verses & Flow. She has shared the stage with a host of celebrated acts which includes Angie Stone, Ledisi, Eric Roberson, MC Lyte and many others. A true wordsmith M’Reld has performed for then Illinois State Senator now President Barack Obama.

Her gifted poetry has allowed her to travel across this country featuring at acclaimed venues such as the Nuyorican Poetry Cafe in New York City to Fly Poets in Los Angeles. M’Reld has shared her work in 33 of the 50 states and continues on touring to add to the completion of all 50 states by early 2016.

Outside of being acknowledged as one of the nations premiere poets, M’Reld is also an ambassador for peace, social justice and youth advocacy. She continues her involvement with Chicago Public Schools. Also she has used her spoken word as a teaching tool for non for profit agencies such as The Black Star Program and Institute for Positive Living.

 

J.ARTiz

J. ARTIZ

“Josh Runnels, creatively known as J.ARTiz, is a Chicago native who is a vocalist, writer, band leader, community organizer plus more. 
 Self expression through harmonic vocals, rap and spoken word poetry are the main mediums in which he learned to tell his own story. Residing in Chicago, J. has a heart for curating youth art & edu related programs while also recording, performing live music along with other art collaborations. 
 J. performs multi-facedly from one man, up to 12 people on festival stages blending genres while using versatility in rhyme, poetry and soul vocalism 
 Former male vocalist of “FutureSoul” band , “Loose Loose”, and founder of “MO’ Soul Collective”, J seeks to continue inspiring a larger movement of cultural art, black liberation, higher consciousness and Afrofuturistic inspiration amongst the population of youth/ young adult communities and beyond.”

Justin Famous

JUSTIN FAMOUS

Justin Famous is a recording artist, producer and songwriter from Maywood, IL, near the westside of Chicago, IL. He has been immersed in music since childhood, often dancing and writing his own songs. That love for music made him the artist he is today. His music style is a unique blend of Hip Hop, Soul and R&B matched with thought-provoking, catchy, uplifting and thought challenging lyrics.

Ricky D and the Smokestack Mojos

RICKY D AND THE SMOKESTACK MOJOS

Smokestack Mojos is a Chicago-based blues band specializing in Chicago-style blues  Led by guitarist Ricky D, the group boast a rich Brass section and revels in juke joint classics that get the fun flowing and the room movin’!

Squirrel Cage

SQUIRREL CAGE

CRAZY LOVE GRUNGE ROCK
FORT WAYNE , IN

Old Speak

OLDSPEAK

Heavy/Atmospheric from Dayton, OH

Jason Watkins – Vocals/Keys
Brett Barker – Guitar
Aaron Hardy – Drums

Winterland

WINTERLAND

Grateful Dead cover band specializing in the music the Dead played during the 60’s and 70’s.

ILIJA AND THE SPOMENIKS

ILIJA AND THE SPOMENIKS

Astral Hand

ASTRAL HAND

ASTRAL HAND is a 4-piece heavy-psych band that channels a deeply cosmic mood. By using synth-driven melodies, fuzzed-out guitar riffs, thundering drums, and lyrical themes meditating on interstellar deities, ASTRAL HAND searches for life and love in the universe at large.

Mysia Chabert

MYSIA CHABERT

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, started her comedy career in 2016 those 5 min at an open mic open the doors to tours all over Texas, New York, New Mexico, Los Angeles and Puerto Rico. Her spicy and unfiltered comedy will make you blush but her passion is to make anyone laugh. “If you smile when you hear her name, then she’s accomplished her purpose”.

Irma Ruiz

IRMA RUIZ

Irma Ruiz is a former wannabe chola, turned school teacher, turned comedian. Although she’s been kicked out of every neighborhood Nextdoor.com group she’s joined and is banned from 5 Facebook Mom groups, you can still find her performing in comedy clubs, casinos & festivals in Texas and various locations throughout the nation. Her comedy covers motherhood, education, marriage, family and more. She is the producer of the Teachers Gone Bad Show and even though she doesn’t believe in tarot cards, she pretends to in her Tarot Card Comedy Show on VivaLiveTv. Her comedy is not to be missed!

Eliana La Casa

ELIANA LA CASA

Eliana La Casa is a bilingual Argentinean stand up comedian. She has been featured on Comedy Central Latinoamerica, as well as BBC Radio 4 London’s international live show “Welcome to Wherever You Are”. In Argentina, she performed at Festivals like Cuidad Emergente and Manso Comedy Fest as well as in local TV shows such as “Tipos de Minas”. Since moving to Chicago, she took part of Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, World Comedy Expo and Latina Comedy Festival.  As a comedian she has toured Argentina, Chile, Uruguay,  Mexico and USA, where she was voted Best Stand Up Comedian of 2021 according to the Chicago Reader.

Christina Gutierrez

CHRISTINA GUTIERREZ

writer 🇲🇽 comedian 🫀 londoner 💷 ft baddie💅🏼

Aniria Turney

ANIRIA TURNEY

As the daughter of a Puerto Rican mom and a Salvadoran dad living in the South, Aniria lives the “Cultural Bermuda Triangle” daily!  Having moved here from El Salvador at the age of 6, the culture shock and the pleasing of 3 cultural expectations lingers in her witty observations. 

Because she started her passion for stand up later in life, it quickly became therapy that helped her get through a divorce and juggling a new dating life with raising kids.  Now remarried, her repertoire has expanded.

Her comedy expresses the “in your face” truths about cultural differences, dating, kids, sex and how men and women relate.  

Aside from stand up, Aniria is also an actor. She got her first break in the Netflix film “Naked” with Marlon Wayans. Other TV credits include NBC’s Chicago Med and Hulu’s The Act with Patricia Arquette.  She was also voted Tampa Bay’s 2017 Best Up and Coming Comic by Creative Loafing and she performed at the 2019 Burbank Comedy Festival.

Hyryder

HYRYDER

Hyryder strives musically to create an authentic Grateful Dead experience, paying close attention to detail. The band routinely performs “monster” 3 set shows, weaving in and out from one song to the next. While paying tribute to the original compositions, Hyryder indeed craft’s their own unique take on the music focusing on extended improvisational jamming. The band prides itself on its ever changing progressive jams and set lists that are unique to each particular show. Hyryder performs multiple night runs without ever repeating any material giving fans an intimately different experience each time they take the stage.

Em Grace & the Undercuts

EM GRACE & THE UNDERCUTS

From experiencing ghosting, heartache and love to discovering her non linear healing journey around sexuality, self love, body neutrality, and addiction; Em Grace untangles an intimate part of herself and gifts you with a mirror.  Her deepest intention is to use her music to heal; to connect and unify communities all over the world with vulnerability.

EM GRACE & the Undercuts is an all queer band making ukulele punk, defying the perceived contrast between sweet tones and strong electric waves. Front woman, Em, pairs her electric baritone ukulele with emotionally visceral vocals and is amplified by bass (Sage), and drums (Rachael V.). 

Em Grace has independently released two EPs, “Peach Tree” and “Waves of Grief”, which are on all listening platforms.

Em Grace started in 2017 as a solo project and the Undercuts joined in 2022.

We have headlined at The Golden Dagger Chicago and Burlington Bar; performed at Chicago staples Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, Reggie’s Music Joint, Fruit Salad and The Second City.  In March and April we’ll be making our debut at Liars Club and Subterranean. 

We’ve paid our dues and played at copious amounts of local comedy shows, DIY venues, bars, restaurants, professional studios, apartments, and speakeasies.

Fire Cat!

FIRE CAT!

Chicago Punk est. 2016

Liam – Drums/Vocals
Lou – Bass
Tim – Guitar/Vocals
Justin (aka cheese)

JESSE RAY AND THE CAROLINA CATFISH

Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish is a Rock N’ Roll Blues duo from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band is known for their Elvis-style vocals, amazing guitar riffs, splitting harmonica, and danceable drumming.

Starting out in 2014 with open-mics in Grand Rapids, MI, Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish now perform their hypnotic rock music across the United States.

Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish is Jesse Ray (Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica) and Paul Jensen (Drums, Percussion)

MURPHY’S LAW + THE RUMJACKS + THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS (CO-HEADLINE)

MURPHY’S LAW + THE RUMJACKS + THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS (CO-HEADLINE)

Jer + Vial

JER + VIAL CO-HEADLINE

Boy Jr.

BOY JR.

writer producer singer guitarist etc etc etc

listen to Pay Attention To Meee before you listen to my 5 most popular tracks OKAY?! 👁️ 👁️

10 bands in a trench coat / genrefluid / escape room lite / post-genre / hyperpoppostpunkindiesleaze / they-rock / internet pop? / allkind pop-rock house dnb+evrythn / the one with sounds / post-pop / relatable bangers / everything / tasty gnoshw / golden brick wrapped in bubble wrap to the head rock / futuristic 80s vibe music / somewhat nightmare dream pop / goblin / hot / alt pop / idk but it’s great / marshmallow / eclectic / maybe new wave / synth wave comes to mind / mhm / sarcastic pop rock / coach / social media rock / gay anarchy / music for people who regularly have to deal with fuckboys / power / eeby deeby / electro magnetic anti-troll / queer pop / jersey mikes sub pop / rocktronica / sad bitch pop / no / scrollcore / tiktok shame / 60s french ye-ye pop / hero having sex with the villain ost / yandere-core / girl sr. / perfect /

Vial

VIAL

VIAL is a Minneapolis-based indie punk trio of best friends: Bassist Taylor Kraemer (she/they), guitarist KT Branscom (they/them), and drummer Katie Fischer (she/they). VIAL has brought their genre-bending cascade of sound into electrifying live performances since their formation (On Tinder, mind you) in mid-2019. They’ve got songs that smack you in the face: Rage-written speedruns about running over misogynists (“Roadkill”) and head-bopping, cheek-blushing queer love songs to tingle your toes (“Violet”); VIAL is a powerhouse who knows how to adapt their sound, and themselves, allowing them to grow in new ways during 2020’s days of quarantine by creating a wide audience on Tik Tok and other social media while revving up to release their blossoming debut album, LOUDMOUTH (2021). This record was highly anticipated after the success of their debut EP, “Grow Up,” which hit streaming sites soon after the group’s formation in late 2019.

Following the release of LOUDMOUTH, VIAL has made an explosive return to live music, playing historic venues across Minnesota, including First Avenue’s iconic main stage, and have hit many of their favorite cities while supporting artists such as FIDLAR, HUNNY, and Mal Blum.

Chocolate In Your Pocket

CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET

Like a cold glass of water on a summer’s day, Chocolate In Your Pocket provides a refreshing mix of rock, jazz, pop, and electronic to create a blend of their own.

Started while attending Millikin University, the band took advantage of the many amenities that the school of music had to offer and started releasing their music. After establishing a successful following at Millikin, Chocolate released their most popular single to date, “Bradford Baby”, which currently sits at more than 500,000 streams worldwide.

Catch Chocolate around Chicago and be on the lookout for more music on all streaming services coming soon.

 

Harlem Hayfield

HARLEM HAYFIELD

Harlem Hayfield is out to spread the gospel of Rustbelt Soul.

A 6-piece ensemble from a small, industrial city called Decatur, Illinois, who have managed to blend key aspects of alternative rock and Motown to create a unique, heartfelt sound. Drawing influence from such bands as Afghan Whigs and The Black Crowes, but with the added touch of neo-soul artists like Curtis Harding & Anthony Hamilton. Since first forming in 2019, Harlem Hayfield has successfully fused sophisticated, catchy melodies enveloped with a barrage of driving guitar tones, all while incorporating gospel-inspired harmonies.

DRAB

Apocalyptic rock from New Orleans.

Action's Dictum

ACTON’S DICTUM

A new take on old-school punk from Berwyn, IL.

MikeEverything

MIKEYEVERYTHING

Michael Nelson, better known as, “Mikey Everything”, hasn’t taken on the stage name “Everything” for nothing. Everything’s salacious debut EP “The Reason” is an undeniable fusion of House, Hip Hop, & 90’s R&B. A carefully crafted collection of songs, “The Reason” EP is a journey through emotions – sex, romance & the harsh realities of being a black gay man in America. Mikey has risen to the top as one of the leading independent artists with a legion of talented dancers to showcase a new sound rooted in old school flavored hip hop. Jam packed with collaborations with some of Chicago’s finest on the Indie scene, catchy samples and racey lyrics, this EP is an obvious release of an array of pent up emotions. 
 Mikey Everything holds down being a Recording Artist, Dancer, and LGBTQ Activist all while working with 4 Star Casting. His knack for adding the perfect visual presentation to any creative piece has led him to working behind the scenes on the smash television show Empire during its last 2 Seasons. Known for his vibrant, open, and charismatic personality. His position on the set of a hit television show has afforded him the opportunity to utilize his talents and skills for a major production. As an established “visual artist” he is known for his vibrant and charismatic personality. 
 Proving to be more than a “one trick pony” Mikey is making his reason clear, he is just getting started. “The Reason” EP has something for every music fan and is streaming everywhere.

 

Mudtomb

MUDTOMB

Guitars: Dennis Bereza
Vocals: Brian Gulliford
Drums: David Devich
Bass: Steven Chave

Twin Wizard

TWIN WIZARD

Twin Wizard is a two piece Doom/Rock and Roll band from Northwest Illinois.

Fulci

FULCI

Fulci is the death metal band named after the “Godfather of gore” Lucio Fulci. The band combines the two
things they like the most: horror movies and death metal.
Lucio Fulci films had a strong influence on the aesthetics of extreme music. Fulci’s intent is to pay homage to the maestro by creating concept albums based on his films. The band released three discs till now, some of which have reached their 6th reissue. We did four USA tours as headliners plus several festivals and apparitions in Europe and South Africa. In 2023 we released a live session in Tampa, Florida at the Morrisound Studios where American death metal was born. in 2024 will be released our 4th album via 20 Buck Spin Records. Fulci live shows try to resemble cinematic experiences through video projections, lights, synthesizers and horror staging. In September 2023 we played a show in a movie theater presenting our first short movie and soundtrack release. We have a regular collaboration with the fashion brand Slam Jam to develop events, products and performances. We have a strong fanbase and among others we have been mentioned by Max Cavalera, Eli Roth and Dwid Helion. KERRANG! Magazine gave us the 35th place on the chart of the 50 bands that have revitalized death metal over the past 10 years.

MEMBERS: Klem (bass) Fiore (vocals) Dome (guitar/synth/programming) Ando (guitar) Edo (Drums)
COUNTRY: Italy
YEARS ACTIVE: 2014 – Present
GENRE: Death Metal
THEMES: Horror, Gore, Zombies
CURRENT LABEL: 20 Buck Spin Records
PAST LABELS: Maggot Stomp, Time To Kill Records

DRAWN & QUARTERED

Classic death metal from Seattle since 1992! Dark atmospheres, melodic solos, incredible quality control, and brutal riffs across the decades have made Drawn and Quartered a legend in the underground death metal scene, with good reason!

Carlos Johnson

CARLOS JOHNSON BAND

Carlos Johnson is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is left-handed, but plays a right-handed instrument upside-down like players such as Otis Rush, Albert King, and Jimi Hendrix. Johnson is known for his aggressive playing which has attracted audiences in Chicago blue scene since the 1970s. He has played on recordings of notable musicians including Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues and Son Seals.

Billy Flynn

BILLY FLYNN BLUES BAND

Billy Flynn is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.

Tragic Times

TRAGIC TIMES

​We are Shaun, Jason and Tom. We are TRAGIC TIMES.

WHITMORE

WHITMORE

Formed in 2019, Whitmore began establishing a brand of 2000’s Throw-Back Metalcore, and high energy performances.

The group’s desire to play, along with resonating live performances helped them grab foot holds in the Omaha local music scene. Though COVID delayed the ability to play their first show, when they did finally take stage, the reviews were exemplary.

In May of 2021, they self-released their debut demo “Identity”, and released a music video for their most popular song, “Sam Elliot Is Hotter Than Patrick Swayze In Roadhouse (Fight Me)” the following month. The lyrics were highly regarded with their value and messages, breaching issues of mental health, social stigma, and idealism.

Whitmore has also shared the stage with some of the larger Omaha acts, such as No Loss No Regret, The Tale Untold, and The Impulsive, and have been known to host private, invite-only house shows. They have also been invited to play large events such as the annual Movember Showcase, and the Annual Metal PJ Party, and warming the stage for national touring acts like Seven Kingdoms, Nodes of Ranvier, Norma Jean, Saltwound, Gideon, For The Fallen Dreams, Guerrilla Warfare, Orthodox, and The Last Ten Seconds of Life.

 

The World Without Us

THE WORLD WITHOUT US

Active since 2018, The World WIthout Us are a fairly new group, one that has been honing their skills and defining their sound in the NorthEast metal scene. Playing with many local heavy hitters, The World Without Us set themselves apart by cultivating a sound that blends genre-bending progressive death metal with modern strains of heavy, groovy, and often uplifting modern progressive metal.

Daniel Garlitsky

DANIEL GARLITSKY

DG is descendant of a lineage of famous Russian violinists and pedagogues. His grandfather, Mikhail Garlitsky, was the founder of the « Step by step » violin method, still widely regarded as one of the best violin learning techniques. His father, Boris, winner of the Paganini competition, served as concertmaster of the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra and later of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Born in Moscow, Daniel Garlitsky began his musical studies (violin and piano) at the « Specialized Gnessin School » at the age of 6. Having settled in France in the early 90s, he continued his tuition at the Lyon Conservatory and graduated with highest distinctions.

In 1999, DG became a student of the prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP). Eager to broaden his musical knowledge, he has followed classes of harmony, composition, orchestration, conducting and Indian music. He graduated cum laude and was awarded a special prize for outstanding performance given during his final recital.

For over two decades, DG has been performing a wide variety kind of music worldwide. As a soloist, he has shared the stage with such orchestras as the Hamburg Philharmonic, Wurttemberg Philharmonic , Kanagawa State Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Vienna Chamber Orchestra and many others. He has performed under the baton of such conductors as Vladimir Jurowski, Mishiyoshi Inoue, Dmitry Sitkovetsky and Christoph Eberle. His chamber music partners have included Gidon Kremer, Maria Joao Pires, Oleg Maisenberg, Augustin Dumay, Antoine Tamestit, amongst others.

DG has often been invited to guest lead European top class orchestras such as « Residentie Orkest » (The Hague), Hamburger Symphoniker, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Liege Philharmonic and Strasbourg Philharmonic.

DG’s wide repertoire ranges from early baroque (Monteverdi, Marais, Lully, etc…), that he performs on period instruments, to 21st century compositions. During his career, DG has performed and premiered works by French composers (Philippe Hersant, Thierry Escaich, Olivier Greif…) as well as internationally renowned composers such as John Adams, Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Giya Kancheli and Mark O’Connor, amongst others.

Always willing to break borders between different forms of art, DG has worked closely with the acclaimed choreographer John Neumeier and the Hamburg Ballet. In « Orpheus » (2011-2012), DG has portrayed the mirror of the title role, performing works by Biber and Stravinsky on stage. He has also performed Philip Glass’s violin concerto n°2 for the ballet « Renku » (2013).

In 2014, DG revived the « Tchaïkovky String Quartet » taking over as its 1st violin during the Baltic States Tour. In the 1930s, the same position was held by his grandfather, Mikhaïl.

Education has always been an important part in DG’s life. He currently teaches the violin at the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) and is invited to give lectures and master classes in Europe (Germany, Italy, France, Portugal…) and Asia (Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand…).

Furthermore, DG is regularly invited to coach, conduct or perform with youth orchestras such as Concerto Moderno (Portugal), Orchesterzentrum NWR (Germany), Orchestre Français des Jeunes (France). In 2007, DG has led and conducted the Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra, performing in Europe (Zürich Tonhalle, Rudolfinum Prague, Berliner Philharmonie) and Japan (Suntory Hall).

Aside from being an accomplished performer and pedagogue, DG is also a skilled composer and arranger. During the past 10 years, he has been approached by different film directors and has composed, arranged and recorded various soundtracks including an original score for « On love » a short film by an award writer/director Eugene Izraylit, based on a poem by Joseph Brodsky. Mr Garlitsky has also recorded the soundtrack of « Au temps de Maupassant », a French TV-series and has occasionally coached actors to successfully portray violinists.

DG has also arranged tracks for the Russian rock-legend : Boris Grebenshikov.

DG plays an 18th century Italian violin labeled « Joseph Guarnerius, filius Andreæ » and a French violin made for him in 2003 by Jacques Fustier.

Duved Dunayevsky

DUVED DUNAYEVSKY

Duved Dunayevsky is a Paris-based guitarist, composer and band leader.
He is recognized by many as the foremost interpreter of Django Reinhardt’s 1930s guitar style.

Currently leading the experimental “Prebop Orchestra” and the “Hot-Club” style
ensemble “Duved And His Transatlantic Five”.
Duved regularly performs in jazz festivals around
the globe, keeping traditional jazz alive not by preserving it but by
continuing to expand on its creative legacy.

SUFFOCATION + INCANTATION CO-HEADLINE

Joy Buzzers

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

STABBING

Texas Brutal Death Metal

EXGBH

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

DADBOD

Grim Reefer

GRIM REEFER

Two piece doomin out of Chicago.

Clamor & Lace

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

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

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

“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

Amazon Book Page

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

The Blues Crusaders are:
Chris Herman
Curtis Meissner
Rob Herman
Chris Avgerin
Rick E Liontones

Todd Beebe

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 Alumni Reunion

UNDERGROUND WONDER BAR

LUKE’S JAZZ TRIO

Good Friend

GOOD FRIEND

Punk Rock Salted By the Irish Sea.

MakeWar

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.

Uncanny Valley

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.