Hitxion, HAVICK (FridaKa$hflo/Khari Ennui/ JaynSanity), Zeus Guap, TEDDY
Zion (Hitxion) is a Neo-Soul inspired artist from Chicago, IL. He started making music and performing in 2014 under various aliases and believe that love and community is foundation of creating beautiful art. Spread Love.
Blacc Kristoff, Viano and the Wave, CRASHprez, Gordon SKL
Blacc Kristoff (BK) is one of Chicago’s emerging music groups. Formed by rappers Shaun Peace, Super DaKario, and Sean 2g in 2017, BK is known for their genre bending fusion rap, tapping into influences from KAYTRANADA to Wu-Tang.
“Candy Sto”: Baldy Locs, Jovan Landry, and Mia Panic. With sounds by: SKOLi, K!te
The point of this show is to highlight women performers/djs and give it a seamless party/showcase with all high energy fun performers and DJs.
The Palmer Squares, Monopoly Money Tour featuring Fresh Kils, Spenny & Eric Gordon, Roshin
The Palmer Squares are a hip-hop duo from Chicago known for their off-the-wall rhyme patterns and long rap performances on YouTube shot in one take. Their debut album “FINNA” reached #18 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts (#13 in Canada) and they have been featured on notable releases from Umphrey’s McGee, Tropidelic and UBI.
A Tale of Two Cities: Windy City – Big Mouf Bo, Closed Casket, Linda Sol
BigMouf’Bo is a musical artist hailing from the Southside of Chicago Closed Casket brings back the nostalgia of a deadly potent rap collective while offering a whole new idea of what that even means. Meet Linda Sol – the poet turned rapper hailing from the west side of Chicago making waves with her innovative style and captivating lyrics. From the final stages of slam festivals such as Louder than a Bomb and CUPSI, to POETRY magazine, to Lollapalooza 2020, Linda Sol is an artist that commands attention and instigates change.
Cole’s Bar Jam Session
Singers, rappers, and musicians of all levels of experience, skills, and genres, join us for an electrifying Open Jam at Cole’s Bar! Bring your musical talents and vibes to the stage – just BYO instruments and drum sticks. Our house band is ready to groove, and the mic is open for all 21+ artists. Let the music flow freely in a night of limitless creativity! This is a FREE event for musicians, and lovers of live music-so bring your friends, and let’s jam!
Sophia Lucia, Marvin Stumbles, Roaming Bear
SOPHIA LUCIA is an experimental musician, performer, and writer. She is based out of Chicago & Paris. She makes hypnotic and chaotic Alternative Americana/Rock & Roll music, with punk and theatrical energy. She writes and produces a one-woman show titled, ‘Freak Show Cabaret!’ which is a variety show including (but not limited to) theatre, poetry, dance, performance art, improvisation, and original music.
The Mannequins, The Tracies, Swimshirt
The Mannequins are originally from the Western Suburbs of Chicago and now operate out of Western Michigan. The three-piece band’s unique brand of emotion-first, effects-soaked alternative rock mixes emo, alternative, and indie influences along with a rich well of inspiration from classic literature and film.The Mannequins are: Grant McKenzie (vocals, guitars), Carter Bulthuis (bass), and Michael Sherman (drums).
Sands of the Hour & KW3, Harley Omega, SPIZM
Sands of The Hour consists of Levi Stress, Brother Tone and RD SLAW. Let THE Black Sands Reign on your parade. KW3 is a funky soul jazz trio that radiates energy and musical mastery. Fronted by the soulful tenor saxophonist and bass guitarist Keith Wakefield, whose notes dance effortlessly between nostalgia and innovation. With Michael Rataj on drums, laying down infectious rhythms that drive the heartbeat of the trio, and Erik Oldman on extended range guitar, adding funky licks that resonate with soulful vibes. Together, they create a sonic kaleidoscope that pays homage to jazz traditions while pushing the boundaries of soulful expression. KW3’s performances are a journey through the heart of funk, soul, and jazz, where every note is a celebration of musical synergy and pure, unadulterated groove.Harley Omega is an industrial/hip hop/electronic project based on creating a world outside of our own. Using themes of loss, mental health, politics and nerd culture, Harley Omega seeks to provide catharsis and escapism to people from all walks of life. Fully leaning into and embracing a synth-driven Cyberpunk sound, the drums and bass duo SPIZM continues to expand the breadth of its sonic boundaries with hell’s fury.
somesurprises, Twin Talk, RAYS
somesurprises is the musical project of Egyptian/English American songwriter and guitarist Natasha El-Sergany. Born in Letterkenny, Ireland, and raised in the north of England before moving to Florida at age ten, El-Sergany eventually found home in the evergreen mist of Seattle, WA. What began as a bedroom project focused on spectral balladry and late-night exploration has evolved into a dynamic four-piece band. Motorik beats, reverb-drenched vocals, washes of fingerpicked guitars, and hazy synths expand El-Sergany’s delicate and blissful songwriting.For over a decade, Chicago’s Twin Talk has steadily drifted from the conventions of the saxophone trio. While reedist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist-singer Katie Ernst, and drummer Andrew Green are deeply rooted in jazz tradition, they’ve spent their time on the band stage together making their music more elastic, spontaneous, and open, embracing new inspirations without stifling the improvisational heart of their work. Twin Talk uses live performances as opportunities to stretch—expanding on composed material and ditching set lists in favor of calling tunes on the fly.RAYS is a new band of Chicago music scene stalwarts Andrew Scott Young, Jake Acosta, Skyler Rowe, and Brian Sulpizio. They’re throwing improvisation and composition right into the KitchenAid™️ Stand Mixer and you will not be dissatisfied by the dough they pull out of there. And maybe the oven is the stage or something. The music is the bread or cookies I guess?