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!
Joey Aich, partywatcher, TBD
Joey Aich, pronounced Joey H, is a full-time independent hip-hop artist based in Columbus, OH. The Woodmere Village, OH-born emcee is known for his electric stage performances and personal charm.Joey has released several bodies of work including albums, “AichFiles” (2015), “If Money Grew on Trees” (2018), and “Open Treehouse” (2020), along with a myriad of singles and EPs over the course of his career. Most recently, Joey released the deluxe version of Open Treehouse, paired with a “pay what you want, how you want” campaign in which $3,500 in pre-orders were made prior to the release. Aich is a creative wordsmith who plans to change the world and inspire the next generation through his lyrics, performances, and the way he carries himself outside of music.Aich, known as “The Headband Assassin,” has performed across the country as a headliner and opening act for festivals, self-funded tours, and other events. In 2022, Joey traveled to eight cities for his Aich Madness Spring Tour. He made appearances in NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Huntington (WV), Detroit, Denver, also with his hometown performances in Cleveland and Columbus.In Joey’s time outside of music he teaches middle school students in Columbus, OH through We Amplify Voices, an arts enrichment program that is focused on allowing students to express themselves through outlets such as singing, dancing, visual arts, music making, and creative writing.
Front Row Live presents: Curtain Call FEATURING : Morgan Gold, Simeon, Mouna Tahar, Sammicee
Are y’all ready for an unforgettable night of R&B? Texas-based group, Front Row Live, is bringing the heat to Chicago with the first rendition of their “Curtain Call” series! “Curtain Call” will be an intimate night filled with the city’s finest voices and fan Q&A. And after the main show? There will be a DJ to spin the best R&B tunes that’ll keep the vibes going through the end of the night. Big thanks to our sponsors Kizmah CBD, BT Assembly, and The Ghetto Flower! See you there, Chicago!
Gosh Diggity, Sparkling Urbana, Wyldfire
Gosh Diggity is 3 piece chiptune rock from the Windy City.Sparkling Urbana blends 90’s queercore energy with folk and punk storytelling for grungy songs with a melodic crunch. You + Sparkling Urbana: Reminders that existence is resistance. Wyldfire is hyperpop with Synth undertone duo of Danelle’s soulful vocals and Naomi’s poppy beats. Making the slutty trashy trans pop music you never knew you always needed.
Front Row Live presents: Curtain Call Ladies Night
Are y’all ready for an unforgettable night of great music and community? Front Row Live is back in Chicago with the fourth rendition of their “Curtain Call” series! This one is an R&B Night catered to the Ladies, with all the feminine energy and sultry vibes you can handle. Curtain Call returns to spotlight local DJs, Artists, and Musicians in the city – this time, featuring all women acts! This event will be a PARTY LIKE NONE OTHER! Don’t miss this chance to dance the night away, make new friends, and find your new favorite local act! Featuring stellar open turntable sets and ending with guest performances from Ine’a J, Laje, and Luv Moore. See you there, Chicago!
Kacie Brown & The Vision, The Megan Esther Band, Bread On Fork, and Haj
Kacie Brown (b. 2001) is a Neo-Soul/Pop singer-songwriter currently based in Chicago.Alongside her band, “The Vision” she has performed locally around the area, spreading messages of love and body acceptance. Kacie references many Black artists as her main influence of artistry. Sonically she notes Minnie Ripperton, Mariah Carey, and Micheal Jackson as artists who have inspired her greatly. The vocalist has recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago, with a BM in Contemporary, Urban and Popular Music with a focus in performance and songwriting. Her sophomore single “love” is being released very soon. And she’s been working on an EP and an album.
Chrissy Corazza, Curt Oren, Extravision
Chrissy is an Iowa-born Chicago musician who plays bass for a variety of local acts including Janet Blackwell, The Megan Esther Band, and b.lake. Primarily, she sings, writes, and plays bass for the highly collaborative six-piece band Public Ritual.Extravision is a band from Iowa and makes psychedelic prairie music. Their new album “Temporary Fountain” explores a blend of acoustic and electronic instrumentation and experiments with glitchy textures a la Animal Collective, Bon Iver, and Frank Ocean.
King Sans, Killmoves, Bull Heather + The Bloodflowers, Damage Dames
Chicago’s altrock/noisepunk duo: King Sans set out with each performance to combine visceral raw energy with melancholic lulls to deliver a night you won’t soon forget.Killmoves is a 4 piece alternative/post-hardcore band founded in Chicago in 2022.Bull Heather is a musical project and persona that is as much inspired by glam and drag culture as she is alt metal or 2000s diva pop music, performing songs that explore the experience of queerness in our current tumultuous era through the lens of heavy and off-kilter rock music influenced by acts such as Black Dresses, the Pixies, and Mitski.Damage Dames is a catchy two-piece lofi dance punk with a skosh of weirdness.
La Femme – Black Friday Bounce
La Femme – Black Friday Bounce NOLA BOUNCE – BMORE CLUB – TWERK JAMS Sounds by Icey BBY DJ Zuni Mobeethicc GOGO Sets By Kazmo Universe Hosted by Harlem Nyte