The Fever Haze, Bummer Camp (NYC), Rust Ring, Harper Allison
Bummer Camp serve up disarmingly melodic grunge-gaze that cuts straight to the heart.Originally forged as a solo loop project from NYC scene mainstay Eli Frank, the band has grown through two EP releases into a dynamic 4-piece. Stuck In A Dream is their debut full-length and is out now via Trash Casual. These new recordings are testament to the evolution of the group’s sound; expanding from their lo-fi origins into the sonic vibrancy of the current fully-fledged live act. The Fever Haze is a Dreampop/Shoegaze band from Grand Rapids Michigan Rust Ring makes Chicago emo-punk. Some songs are fast; some songs are slow. Harper Allison from Greet Death is going to play some Greet Death songs as well as some material from other projects.
The Convenience, The Lipschitz, Wallplant
On their second record as The Convenience, Like Cartoon Vampires, New Orleansmulti-instrumentalists Nick Corson and Duncan Troast collect dispatches from a dying empire, conjuring an avant-rock soundworld, peppered with spidery, atonal guitar work, pointy rhythms, and strident feedback.
Sin, Scam Likely, Tommy Kessler, Doloroso
Nurse Julie, Average Joey and the Rabble Rousers, Roaming Bear
Nurse Julie are an instrumental chamber ensemble from the sprawl between Chicago and Milwaukee that subscribe to the ethics of punk rock, with a sound that lies somewhere within the realm of post-rock.Average Joey is a full time traveling songwriter and musician, living perpetually on the road sharing his mix of storytelling folk songs, mischievous country tunes, danceable string band music, and punk rock banjo. When joined by the Rabble Rousers, Average Joey is able to bring these songs to life backed by fiddle, jazz guitar, and Tuba. Roaming Bear is a name that is synonymous with fun and adventure to his small cult of loyal followers; the “Roaming Bear Militia.” Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago and Milwaukee, Bear was inspired by the riff-heavy midwest emo bands that shaped the Chicago music scene, but also the lyrically comedic acoustic folk punk ballads of Milwaukee sweethearts the Violent Femmes.
The Convenience, The Lipschitz, Seth Engle, Discus
On their second record as The Convenience, Like Cartoon Vampires, New Orleansmulti-instrumentalists Nick Corson and Duncan Troast collect dispatches from a dying empire, conjuring an avant-rock soundworld, peppered with spidery, atonal guitar work, pointy rhythms, and strident feedback.
Lawrence Tome, TS Foss (Madison WI), Sophie Rae
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.