Perfect Mash: A Dating Show
Perfect Mash is a dating show where audience members vie to win a date with one (or two… or three…) of three sexy contestants. Each contestant is hand-selected by our Mother Potato, Katie, and publicized beforehand on social media for everyone’s viewing pleasure. At the show, audience members can take a low-key, fun compatibility quiz for whoever catches their eye. If you score in the top two, you’ll head up on stage to answer questions from your potential Perfect Mash. Each contestant then chooses who they want to go on a date with based on their favorite response.
The Knee-Hi’s, Ted Tyro
Roselit Bone, Reverse Cowboys, Craig Brown Band, Leased
Sin, Scam Likely, Tommy Kessler, Doloroso
Blanky, A Cursecharm, Hydrodate
Prison (NY/Drag City Records), Glyders, Mike Donovan
Kasual OWNLY, Christian JaLon, S.o.m.i.
Crystal Canyon, Allen Epley
Cry Of Love, Fin Talbot, Jane Hobson
CryOfLove the “most handsome band of Chicago”, heavily inspired by Jimi Hendrix they mix 60s psychedelic rock to modern jazz with a sprinkle of electronic music.Fin Talbot is a unique blend of Chicago’s grit and Dublin’s charm.Started by Sean Fagan and joined by brothers Dan and John Glines, their indie rock landscape is shaped by influences ranging from ’70s glam rock to early 2000s indie rock.Jane Hobson, a singer-songwriter originally from Madison, Wisconsin, blends post-punk, indie rock, and folk to create her unique sound.
Luke Frees & The Shadow Band, Hannah Frey, Andrew Parkkila
Luke Frees is based out of Chicago and writes songwriter-driven rock music. His group, The Shadowband, is celebrating the release of their new album, Tomorrow’s Lucid Dream for this show. Their styles blend Americana with influences from 90s grunge and the 70s proto punk eras. Hannah Frey is a Chicago-based vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist who charms listeners with emotive lyricism, melodies that linger long after listening, and a voice noted for its “retro-smooth tonality (Little Village Magazine).” Her sound is a melting pot of midwestern rural and urban influences. While some might call it folk, Americana, or indie pop, Hannah lovingly refers to the music she makes as rock music for sensitive people. Andrew Parkkila plays sad songs that he hopes will make you feel bad.