The Courts, North by North, LLO LLO
The Courts is a place. Loud rock music from Chicago, IL.North by North is the rock & roll dream of two weirdos from Chicago. Their music has been forged through years of teen angst, twenty-something alienation, sleeping in vans and living on a stage.LLO LLO is a power pop band from Chicago formed in 2021 that takes influences from groups such as The Police, The Replacements, Slow Pulp, Oasis, and Superheaven.
Hero Jr., Low Bright, Dan Bullivant
With an essence somewhere between the power of early Black Sabbath and 70’s British Rock and the intensity of Nirvana and classic Grunge, HERO JR. gives listeners all the expected dynamics, power, and unscripted performances of a great classic rock band, with melodic, lyrical and musical hooks that keep listeners engaged.Low Bright is a rock band from Chicago, IL.
O.P.E., The Bart Attacks, The Marty Bennett Band
O.P.E is an original rock band based out of the Chicagoland area that delivers a high energy sonic experience. O.P.E pushes the boundaries of genre, bringing in elements of rock, fusion, and funk with an emphasis on improvisation to create songs uniquely their own. The Bart Attacks play an eclectic songbook of covers and originals, including the Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and traditional Americana. Marty Bennett Band play folk rock
The Ricky Liontones Revue, The Alright Maybes, The Laughing Hearts
Ricky Liontones is a multi talented singer-songwriter from Chicago who has made a name for himself with his unique blend of funk, pop and rock music. With a powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, Ricky quickly gained a following in the Chicago music scene. He has built a fanbase drawn to his high-energy live shows by playing on just about every stage in Chicago and its surrounding cities and performing at festivals like Ruido Fest, Wicker Park Fest, Good Ole Days Fest and Pilsen Fest. He’s shared the stage with Joanna Connor, LA Guns, Demob Happy, Stoner, The Deady Boys, Suzi Moon and countless other incredible musicians.Since their debut in 2021, The Alright Maybes have built a dedicated audience with energetic live shows in the Chicago Area and released 3 EPs and 7 singles. Their music is a modern blend of melodic songwriting, 90s alternative, 60s baroque pop rock, and a touch of new wave. Fans and reviewers have compared them to acts like No Doubt, The Beths, Souxise and the Banshees, and Blondie to name a few.The Laughing Hearts are a rock band from Chicago.
Harvey Waters, Drook, Thro
Harvey Waters is Earth Tone Goth.Drook is a pop band from Richmond, Virginia.
The Science Fair (Detroit), Naked Brunch, Paper Cups
Representative of their roots in Detroit, The Science Fair brings an eclectic rock sound that references the deep soul grooves of Motown and fuzzed out guitars of The Stooges, with a pop sensibility that makes you want to dance as much as it makes you want to rage.Naked Brunch is a four-piece rock band from Chicagoland. Groovy, irreverent, and eclectic, this is body-bumping music that’s meant to be seen live. Local Chicago Indie rock group playing all originals calls Rogers Park home. The band practices in RP and can be found playing on the beach at local hotdogs stands, and at venues throughout Chicago. This show will bring you a fusion of Pat Benetar, Dinah Washington and and Heart.
Miniskirt, The Daisy Heaves, Everyday Specials
Miniskirt has been playing all around Chicago for the past year and a half and just finished recording a full length album that they will be celebrating with this show. Much like their namesake, their songs are short and cheeky.The Daisy Heaves are a nu-psych group from Chicago, ILEveryday Specials is a three-piece rock ‘n roll experience that will turn your bad day into a good one. They leverage everything you love about classic rock and bake it into an alternative punk rock pie.
Seth Beck, Morvern Hum, Half Scratches, Twocell
Combining elements of Indie Rock, New Wave, Shoegaze and Dream Pop – Seth Beck creates an ethereal and enveloping world of driving dreamscapes and shining, sparkling fuzz.Morvern Hum is a new shoegaze/dream pop band based in Chicago influenced by bands from the 90s such as Rocketship, Swirlies, and My Bloody Valentine, as well as newer groups like Men I Trust and The Marías.Half Scratches is Chicago art-popLauren Kenyon (Twocell) began her minimalist indie-rock mischief in her childhood bedroom while being trapped by the suffocation that only living in a small town in Colorado can bring. Starting with her phone and the garageband app, she slowly developed her sore-throat sound that only the D.I.Y approach can elevate. The Twocell sound has been likened to that of simplistic folk rock following artists like Brittle Brian, Alex G, and Angel Olsen.
nadNavillus, Matt Christensen, The Lost Year
Equal parts guitar and vocal driven, sonically and structurally diverse, nadNavillus is the music of Dan Sullivan. A Chicago resident since the late 90s, Sullivan has recorded with Glen Hansard and Jason Molina, including on the latter’s seminal “Magnolia Electric Company”, as well as releasing 4 full-length LPs with long-running Art-Metal ensemble Arriver.Matt Christensen is a Chicago-based musician who has played in the band Zelienople for over 20 years.Emerging from Chicago’s vibrant musical landscape, The Lost Year is a compelling force in the indie rock genre. With their distinct blend of introspective lyricism, dreamy melodies, and subdued (but at times explosive) energy, this four-piece band captivates audiences with their authentic sound and impassioned performances.
Oddysseys, Linneas Garden, Hell Trash
Linnea’s Garden plays glam punk rock you can dance to. Imagine the angular guitars of Television, primal bass lines of The Clash, danceworthy grooves of Blondie, and otherworldly songwriting and stage show of David Bowie, fronted by a queer singer/songwriter/scientist. Loud, shiny and full of distortion: they do it cuz they like to do it. They say the things people are afraid to say. Linnea’s Garden is currently touring in support of their new single, “Chaotic Bisexual Summer,” which comes out June 14, 2024.There’s no such thing as taking it easy when it comes to Oddysseys. The Chicago-based trio has always operated under a strong DIY ethos and work ethic. The band has forged their own organic growth in the underground music scene, leaving their impression on basements, warehouses, and legendary venues across the U.S. and Canada, offering dynamic performances that take their audience on a journey through a sonically diverse discography – leaving plenty of room for moshers, dancers, and arm-crossers alike.Hell Trash: Formerly Philadelphia, now Chicago. Four absolute sickos out to lunch.