Clove Cigarette Night: Oh My Lover (PJ Harvey Tribute), Cure For Pain (Morphine Tribute), DJ Dustin Drase
Oh My Lover is a passionate homage to the incomparable PJ Harvey, paying tribute to the raw, unapologetic energy that defined her illustrious career. Formed from a shared love for Harvey’s groundbreaking soundscapes, Oh My Lover is more than a mere tribute band; they are torchbearers of her legacy, channeling the essence and spirit of PJ Harvey’s music with electrifying authenticity.Morphine was a moody, sexy, bluesy, experimental alternative rock band of the 1990s and Cure For Pain is a tribute to this sacred music.
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.
PONS (NYC), Heet Deth, Home Entertainment
The Kantors, Janet Blackwell, Midwestern Dirt, Holy Joke
With comparisons to trailblazers like Joni Mitchell and Mitski, the Kantors don’t shy away from their unique sound. Their music is defined by powerfully vulnerable vocals, visual lyrics, flowing strings, catchy guitar solos, and tight harmonies.
Horrible, Anything is Everything, King Sans
Formed in Chicago, Horrible’s current lineup began playing together in 2017. With a fresh batch of their signature brand of surfy goth punk songs for 2024, Horrible is considering recording a second album…but that would just be Horrible if that happened, wouldn’t it?Anything is Everything — self-proclaimed “Chicago’s Wurst Punk Band” — is a four piece outfit formed in 2018 with one plan: rule the world. 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.
World Energy Corporation presents J1S, Dio Grey, Rich $onny, Linda Sol
Sun Queen, Pool Sharks (Denver), C.H.E.F.
High On Stress, Matt Derda & The High Watts
High on Stress has released 5 studio albums including their critically acclaimed new album “Hold Me In.” All those chunky guitar riffs, pedal steel nirvana moments, two-part harmonies and snare drum synergy push Leet’s plaintive cry and yearning songwriter soul to beautiful heights that shouldn’t be missed or forgotten by lovers of heartfelt classic alt-country. Matt Derda & The High Watts, a Folk Rock group from the Chicago area, combines storytelling with resonant melodies. Blending Rock N Roll riffs with Eastern Kentucky roots, they’ve created a unique sound that captures the essence of Johnny Cash’s Nashville and the grit of rock acts like The Replacements.