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!
Matthew McNeal and Neighbors You Know
Matthew McNeal is an artist/songwriter based out of Fort Worth, Texas, known for crafting a modern analog sound while blurring the lines of genre. The band has released four studio albums alongside an all-star cast of studio personnel, all of which have aimed to move the needle forward in terms of creativity and storytelling with each song. When all of the elements come together – the spirit of indie rock, the passion of soul music, and the honesty of country music – Matthew McNeal and company craft a sound that is uniquely their own while being unmistakably representative of modern Texas music.
Emil and The Skinny Hendrixx Experience, Blake Davis, DJ sets by LEGIT and Cado San, Sounds by Mobeethicc
Cole’s Cutz Vol.2 is a night of sounds brought you to by Emil (aka Brokeboy Gamer, aka NoFoneFonz) an alternative rapper from Chicago, Illinois whose musical influences range from MF DOOM to Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Emil uses bombastic drums and balances humor with silky production to turn every song into a moment.Emil and the Skinny Hendrixx ExperienceFeaturing Murph Watkins and Blake DavisWith DJ Sets by LEGIT and Cado SanSounds by Mobeethicc
Patter, Museum of Light , Bursting, Loose Face
Patter is a 3-piece music band that blends elements of melody, rhythm, and sound into something that can only be described as Music.Museum of Light’s debut record, Horizon, pulls between two poles: big, crushing, overwhelmingly heavy riffs and dreamy, Zen-like washes of ambience and found sound. Horizon is a lush, dense, and cinematic record, but without the self-seriousness and lack of restraint that underscores many other releases within the genre. Busting is a Chicago band comprised of current and former members of Yautja, Thou, Stress Positions, Great Deceivers, Dust Muscle, Ands, & As Hell. Loose Face is a punk band from Chicago featuring members of Call Me Lightning, Richard Vain, Fuerza Bruta and Storm Clouds.
DCTOP40, Huron Coast, Cindy Crawford Cult, Never Been Won’t Go
DCTOP40 plays Sychadelic Soul on his mystical axe. A reappropriated Funk Paisley spirit forged in the crucible of Chicago’s Brown Sound and ‘90s Indie.Huron Coast is a project by Chicago musician, Nick Davio. This group has a rotating cast of musicians, and sometimes is accompanied by a choir. Charlie Malave adds some cello/electric guitar magic over soaring vocals and harmonies. Think Phoebe Bridgers and Thom Yorke esque – super mellow vibes.Cindy Crawford Cult is cheap, deep, splashy, trashy, pessimistic, hedonistic, rock, schlock, folk, a joke, punk, junk, hardcore country rock n roll for people born with or without a soul. Never Been Won’t Go is a new Indie Rock Power trio from Chicago, IL. They mix thoughtful lyrics with lush musicianship and heavy drums.
C3zr, Sarah Songbird, Sapphire Street
Chicago pianist, songwriter, and producer Cesar Pino writes music with a location in mind, be it a beach, a rooftop while looking up at the sky at night, or even somewhere in the mainframe of Tron, thanks to a consistent use of electronic drums and synth bass. Donning the moniker C3zr, Pino’s project combines his background as a classically trained and jazz pianist with the electronic funk or soul of his favorite artists like Kaytranada, Daft Punk, Robert or Glasper.Releasing off of formerly Chicago-based house, jazz, and soul label 600 Block Records this fall, the album takes Pino’s technical prowess and his desire to create fresh ear-worms to capture the warm feelings of love in its various forms, for companions, friends, and family.
CHÉBAKA, MOECYRUS, Psycho Myers, Dj Eva María
Plum Vision (ID), Pretty Pleased, Powderpuff Girl
With aggressive yet playful energy that harkens back to groups from The Runaways to Hole, Plum Vision’s sound is the best of ‘90s Seattle riot grrrl punk with a heavy dose of late ‘70s psych rock. Pretty Pleased – elusive heavy indiePowderpuff Girl is the fun little solo project of Isa from Cut Your Losses.
Front Row Live presents: Curtain Call FEATURING : Gayun Cannon, Thorn CALLMEJIMMEE, Ivan Torres
Are y’all ready for an unforgettable night of great music and community? Texas-based group, Front Row Live, is bringing the heat to Chicago with the third rendition of their “Curtain Call” series! “Curtain Call” returns to spotlight local Artists, Musicians, and DJs in the city. This show will be a PARTY LIKE NONE OTHER! Featuring sounds by DJ ZUNI & BMOREALIEN + select Open DJ Sets as the show creatively integrates live music performances. See you there, Chicago!