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TODAY'S SPECIALS:
1/2 Off ALL Appetizers
$3 Stoli cocktails
$5 Long Island Iced Teas
$5 Margaritas
$3 Stella & Hoegarden drafts
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PLAYING TONIGHT:
El Paso Hot Button
Callupsie (Tusa,OK)
Cold Cock Jones & the Shithawks
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| Wednesday, July 23 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| ROCK/Experimental |
El Paso Hot ButtonWebsite
Drums-Guitar-Vocals....One dude making killer rock songs. Reggie's employees show pick of the year. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW...Watch a video on his site.
Callupsie (Tusa,OK) Website
Taking from various influences such as Harry Nillsson, My Bloody Valentine, Django Reinhardt, Big Bill Broonzy, Blonde Redhead, and Elliott Smith, the band creates an ecclectic blend of thoughtful composition/hard hitting pop sensibilities.
Cold Cock Jones & the Shithawks Website
Moonshine,Rock and roll and strippers. A show you wont soon forget. Burlesque dancers in the house?
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| Thursday, July 24 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Jazz/Rock/Punk |
SugarfootWebsite
SUGARFOOT is a Psychophonic rip-rock pop duo formed in Chicago in 2007. Vocals that rock you to sleep and tear out your hair, Guitars that glide and snarl and ring, Drums cascading through the harmony like an avalanche of flowers>!!!!!!!!! BEING pulled through a hurricane into the calm center.
The Hearers Website
If the hippies borrowed country in the late '60s, then the Hearers have placed it in the hands of the alternative avant-garde, who though well acquainted with mandolins, pedal steel and lilting melodies are just as likely to growl, spin out ambient noise textures or just leave the space empty as try anything resembling a popular song.
The Cairo Gang Website
The Cairo Gang cuts across musical movements of several years' span to create music sounding distinctly out of time. Want to know more? Well you'll Just have to come and see!
The Floorboards This is a brand new band. Not even a myspace yet! I actually hear them through the floorboards several times a week practicing...hence their name. They are seasoned veterans of bands like Robbe Grillet; Bedside Manor; Tape My Mouth and other bands. If you want to hear some of their old stuff...find the Inntertown Records myspace page. -Elle
Crawl Website
The most talented group of dudes you will see. The prog styles make you want to go home and practice your craft.
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| Friday, July 25 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| garage/rock |
The Sleepy KissersWebsite
The Sleepy Kissers are driven by the drunken speed and reckless spirit of The Stooges. They are inspired by the drug haze of the Velvet Underground and motivated by the loose approach of the Rolling Stones.
The Porn Again Christians Website
Its resurrection time, dickheads. From the fetid bloody ashes of Swampass and frictionmachine rises the mutant phoenix of PORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS. Their influences are the usual suspectsStooges, Dolls, MC5, Jesus Lizard, AC/DC, Antiseen---you know the drill. But thats just to give you context. Recordings are certainly in the near future plan of domination, but right now the only way to be saved and damned is to see them live and full of pissif you dare. What you will witness onstage is a soul-rape completely of their own device: a new flavor of full throttle, cherry-busting, ass-plowing, fuck you up rock and roll. And that, brothers and sisters, is all that matters in the end.
Bad Vibes Website
We're a rock'n'roll/blues power trio based in Chicago.
((That is the description on their website...what they don't say is that they fucking ROCK and have a truly kickass show. Everytime they play my stage they walk away with some new and devoted fans...elle))
Disliking Silence Website
Dilsiking Silence has many faces, as we all do. Some of our music is pepped up indie pop and then some is droned out heavy rock... some is hair raising punk anthems and then some are quiet, quilted poems. Dont be too quick to judge, all you haters out there. It just might not be the face youre familiar with but when its all said and done you can count on one thing with this band; match you drink for drink, joke for joke, line for line but wont run off with your mom to Vegas. Guaranteed a good time, all you noise lovers better listen up...
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| Saturday, July 26 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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the Bama Lamas Website
The Bama Lamas came together over their love for old scratchy r&b, soul, and rock n roll 45s. Throw in some beer and you have one greasy stew of red hot rock n roll! Dig it...
The Pickpockets Website
The Pickpockets are heralded for creating concise pop songs with innately agreeable melodies and lyrics that are informed by boundless cynicism and humorously passive-aggressive attitude. The inflammatory consensus is that the Pickpockets sound like Natalie Merchant fronting the Replacements, if: a) Natalie Merchant was even remotely not naseau-inducing; b) Westerberg had somehow grown up listening to the Smiths and the Jesus and Mary Chain instead of the Faces and Thin Lizzy; and c) Evan Dando was in the band, too, but not always stoned.
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| Sunday, July 27 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Nyahbinghi Elder - RAS PIDOW TRIBUTE |
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Nyahbinghi Elder - RAS PIDOW TRIBUTEWebsite
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Ras Pidow (1931-2001) is considered one of the first supporters of the Rastafari movement, and is hailed as "the Recognised Elder of the Rainbow Throne of the Nyahbinghi Theocratic Order".
In the 50s and 60s Rastafari were considered outcasts in Jamaican society and are still reviled by the upper classes. Ras Pidow's lifelong loyalty to the teachings of Rastafari resulted in him joining a group of Rastafarians on a mission to "spread the word of Jah", that resulted in an acclaimed appearance in 1989 at the Smithsonian Institute. Throughout the late 80s and early 90s the group toured the USA, which included a celebrated performance at the Smithsonian's National Folk Festival where Pidow was the prominent performer. Bongo Shep, Ras Marcus, Ras Headful, Ras Tawny, Ras Bigga and Sista Bubbles, who performed collectively as the Rastafari Elders, accompanied him.
Born 1931 in Kingston, Jamaica, Ras Pidow was one of the first in the movement of Rastafari. Although scorned and reviled by society for praising His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I as the almighty, growing the locks of the head as the holy covenant and using the ganja plant as a spiritual sacrament, Ras Pidow has endured as a living testament that good must conquer evil and love must be the law that governs humanity.
As a recognized elder of the Haile Selassie I Nyahbinghi Order Theocracy Reign, Ras Pidow and fellow elders through the power of His Imperial Majesty and the assistance of the Smithsonian Institution made pilgrimage to America in 1989; their mission was to spread the truth of Rastafari and to universally expand peace, love, and overstanding.
After travelling nationally and performing at the Smithsonian's National Folk Festival, the elders recieved positive response from the people and the press, including The Washington Post .
In 1991 the elders recorded an album entitled Rastafari Elders (RAS records). This collection of holy chants, Nyahbinghi drumming and upfull reasonings, was Ras Pidow's first recording. The album earned internation acclaim for its powerful and uplifting vibrations.
The Centenary Year of His Imperial Majesty, 1992 yielded Modern Antique (RAS records), Ras PIdow's solo debut, the album recieved praise from public and press as well, including The Beat , the most popular magazine in the realm of reggae music. Modern Antique is the revelation of the fullness of Ras Pidow as storyteller, dub poet, teacher and priest. Combining the ancient Nyahbinghi drums, word, sound, and power with the contemporary riddims of roots reggae (provide by the legendary Roots Radics), it is a glimpse into the 'Ancient Future', a place where new and old are united as one. Ras Pidow addresses wickedness and injustice in "Apartheid", global misdirection in "Whole World Wrong", and pays tribute to the mother of mankind - "Afrika".
In the summer of '92 Ras Pidow toured the east coast with D.C.'s Soul Defenders which was highlighted at the Africare benefit concert for Somalia in Washington.
Thru out the years, Ras Pidow has made special appearances with Jah Levi and the Higher Reasoning including a stop at New York City's Wetlands, On July 4th Ras Pidow and brethren made a showing at the NORML smokeout, a concert for the legalization of Marijuana. "If herb is a crime then God is a criminal" chanted Ras Pidow to the blazing lickshots of the Nyahbinghi drums before the enthusiastic crowd of supporters.
Ras Pidow couldn't sit still. After performing with Burning Spear, the Itals, Culture, and appearing on television and radio interviews across the country, the Ras was always ready to bring his message of hope, salvation, and truth to the people. With the backing of his own driving dub band, the music is modern. "My goal is to bring forth togetherness worldwide through poem, word, and song. Love, joy, and happiness as children of one father. Yes, reality. Reality, redemption, and Love to the world."
Ras Pidow continued to spread the message of Rastafari world-wide, changing people's lives wherever he went. Ras Pidow left his body, passed on from this world on March 20, 2001. His Lion Spirit continues to uplift and enlighten souls everywhere.
Burnin Man Website
Reggae / New Wave / Rock
Sounds like a party on a warm island and everyone is drinking something with an umbrella in it. The rock dudes are hangin with the dread heads and singin along....
Come to the party......
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| Monday, July 28 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Variety Show SIGN UP NOW |
The StereoFidelicsWebsite
The StereoFidelics played at Reggies a few weeks ago and were so good we are having them back before they go home. 2 people create a sound that would make you believe that there are 4 people playing at once. Guitars, Piano, violin, drums, with vocals in front that give it a southern feel but is very indie rock. VERY IMPRESSIVE.
Variety Acts Come in and sign up...Do you have a stupid trick that blows away the drunks at the partys....Are you better or funnier than the morons on tv. Come out and impress us, if you suck, you get the gong and shamed in front of your peers .....If you dont suck and get the cheers, you win stuff!
COME HANG OUT, BE CRAZY!
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| Tuesday, July 29 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Funk /Jam/ Soul |
DeuceWebsite
Sweet soul music from Chicago. Deuce blends all influences from The City of 'Da Bears' to create a unique sound that hits you in your soul.
Soup Website
Soup are a bunch of cool dudes who like to have fun and perform music. The band plays a wide variety of musical styles that are intended to stimulate ones feet into a dance like motion. Soup is noted for having different sets of music each performance which range from rock, funk,bluegrass, disco, fusion, latin, jazz, and electronica.
Jaik Willis He has a most unique soaring falsetto and a wild eyes rolled in the back of his head fierce guitar style. He writes original songs, including a fantastic song about Freedom (the gas station). Jaik's sound is somewhere between Anti-Folk and The Band and it is unlike anything I've heard from anyone else. His energy is fierce, his vocal range is inhuman, his beard is long. You've gotta check this guy out. - ( Independent Media Center 8/03 )
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| Wednesday, July 30 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTH |
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Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTHWebsite
Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTH
This is an open blues jam. Dedicated to keeping the blues alive in Chicago.SIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet. The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks. High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Thursday, July 31 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Doctor Don And The Boogie Monsters |
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Doctor Don And The Boogie MonstersWebsite
Dr. Don and the Boogie Monsters is a quickly evolving music machine, spreading throughout Chicagoland and beyond. Their music can be described as eclectic, free-form rock and roll with overtones of folk, jazz, country and funk. The driving force here is their spontaneous, jazz-derived, driving jams; their loose and groovy attitude keeps their fans coming back for moreanyone who has ever seen them will tell you that a Boogie Monsters show is an emotional high which will keep you grooving all night long...
Baghdad SCUBA Review Website
Sprouting out of the dawn in Madison Wisconsin, Baghdad SCUBA Review (BSR) is a first-rate model of what the band is attempting to introduce to its listeners: full scale, well disciplined progressive rock. As a six-piece group of uncommonly talented musicians, with both entertaining and amusing personalities, this bold group of artists carries impeccable musicianship to spawn a chimerical stage presence and as a newborn band has already embraced a sizeable following.
Tautologic Website
Tautologic is an eclectic progressive rock band. Formed in late 1997, the band has made a name for itself through its sophisticated arrangements and an adventurous spirit.
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| Friday, August 1 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Lolla Private Party |
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| Saturday, August 2 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rock |
The FuzWebsite
The Fuz is a growing rock and roll powerhouse that has been tearing through the Midwest for the last four years. With an arsenal of unique psychedelic originals and clever cover songs, their shows create a war zone of sound, intensity, and entertainment. Alternating instruments, Chris De Rosa and Brian Adams both enjoy ground rumbling bass playing as well as face melting guitar playing, which gives The Fuz a broader range of tonality and style. Jim Wallwins thunderous drumming serves as the backbone for the band, and Dave Campbells melodic guitar playing drives them into uncharted musical waters.
Space Phantom Machine Vampire Website
Space Phantom Machine Vampire is a new Chicago band that was formulated by two of the former band members of Bizarro. Space Phantom Machine Vampire has the old Bizarro feel and look, however, there is more rock to love.
Secret Show...so secret I can only tell you... I have a really exciting show planned and a very secret special band playing. It is through word of mouth ONLY...this is a free show! If you are a fan of Doghouse Records, I would suggest you be here for this show!
There will be FREE bus rides back and forth from Lolla and the bar WITH a keg on board!! 21+ ONLY obviously.
RadioRadio Website
In the spirit of rock rebellion, RadioRadio takes its name from Elvis Costello's sardonic lyrics about the bias of corporate media. This band from Tulsa, OK promises to remain committed to making modern rock music with unusual twists and turns worthy of such a moniker. With influences taken from their formative years, RadioRadio has fused today's rock with heroes from their past.
JT Habersaat Punk Comedy Stand Up Website
Underground stand up comic based out of Austin, Texas by way of New York. I've been doing stand up since I was 16, and have appeared on Comedy Central, Troma Films and the 2007 Warped Tour. I prefer to play music clubs, dive bars and coffee houses to comedy clubs, and do so whenever possible. I'm also the publisher of the international punk zine Altercation.
Flash Cassidy (St.Louis) Website
Flash Cassidy is a Rock band from St Louis, Missouri that comes out swinging with soaring vocal hooks, punishing guitars, and a turbocharged stage show.
Trenton Van PlummerTrenton Van Plummers Circus of Website
Trenton Van Plummers menu of rock, folk, and funk explosion interweaves the untamed sixties with the sole of todays musical inspirations.
The Ashland Saints Website
The Ashland Saints are a rock and roll band from Chicago. Together, they have created a modern, yet classic, rock and roll sound. Utilizing crashing pianos and shuddering guitars that soar over steady, pulsating beats and powerful vocals, they create songs that sometimes whisper and sometimes roar as they take the listener on an exhilarating musical journey. With influences ranging from folk music to punk rock, The Ashland Saints are ultimately an ambitious and intensely interesting band.
White Buffalo is Born Website
White buffalo is not your typical typical band from Chicago. They've taken up residence in your spine. Do not find this objectionable. They will however gladly deliver a series of contrivances to assist you in creating an alternate reality that you designed, if only for a moment.
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| Saturday, August 2 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Meet Jet Lag Gemini!!! Win a guitar signed by the band!! Didn't make it to Warped Tour? Can't get out of the city? Come to Record Breakers. Meet JLG personally. They have some surprises in store....ALL AGES! |
Jet Lag GeminiWebsite
Record Breakers meeting!! Win Prizes! Food/Refreshments! ALL AGES!
In many ways, Jet Lag Gemini are early bloomers. While the New Jersey-based band met and formed while still in their early teens during high school, one wouldnt suspect youth or a lack of experience from their mature and polished sound. Representing three countries between them, lead singer/rhythm guitarist, Misha Safonov (22), emigrated from Russia in 1993, lead guitarist, Vlad Gheorghiu (18) and his brother and bass player, Matt Gheorghiu (20), came to the U.S. seven years ago from Romania. Rounding out the band, drummer Dan Diliberto (18), the lone non-immigrant of the group, grew up in New Jersey.
The bands first EP, Business (Doghouse Records 2006), with its playful and classic rock leanings, merely hinted at things to come. Jet Lag Geminis knack for blending the energy of more abrasive bands with great pop hooks and hair-raising guitar solos, has won them countless fans both locally and nationwide. This culminated in several national tours including dates on the Vans Warped Tour, as well as playing with Hellogoodbye, The Almost, the Matches, Halifax, and others.
The fiery opener, Run This City, from the bands debut album, Fire The Cannons, demonstrates its unusual flare for dramatic melodies. Led by Misha's commanding voice, Vlad's unrelenting guitar heroics, and Matt and Dans driving rhythm, the album packs a powerful punch.
The firing of the cannons signifies both the beginning and end of the battle, says Jet Lag Gemini frontman, Misha Safonov. Fire The Cannons traces the steps in the battle of self acceptance. These songs are about changes, loss of friendships and the dreaded arrival of responsibilities you face in the roller coaster days known as growing up. While these songs are very personal,
I think we've managed to make an album that anyone can relate to.
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| Sunday, August 3 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| LollaSKAlooza |
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| Toxic Toast (Bostones cover) |
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Toxic Toast (Bostones cover)Website
Take a trip to Boston
Comprised of Katz (ex-Drawing A Blank), Richo (ex-Jinxpack, Counterpunch), Eric (Counterpunch), Greg (ex-Drawing A Blank), Kevin, Brian and Mike (ex-The 9 Spot, Ready...Break) and our Bosstone Josh, Toxic Toast has quite a bit of collective experience performing. Hopefully this has become evident as Toxic Toast has already begun unveiling the heat on Chicago and has even gained recognition from the boys in the Bosstones themselves.
Gabba Gabba hey Website
Did you know that in the United States there are approximately
72,493* 80s tribute bands???
86,932* Led Zeppelin tribute bands???
64,932* Journey tribute bands???
57,943* Jimmy Buffet tribute bands???
42,067* Bon Jovi tribute bands???
ITS TIME FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!!
Its been over 10 years since The Ramones decided to call it quits.
Since then 3 of the 4 original Ramones have passed on
Now theres Gabba Gabba Hey A Tribute to the Ramones
Were on a mission from God!!! Were puttin the band back together!!!
The only Ramones Tribute band for 6 states in any direction,
or EVER in Chicago (that WE know of, at least!)
Yes, you can hear all of your favorites:
I Want To Be Sedated, Sheena is a Punk Rocker,
Rockn Roll High School, Teenage Lobotomy,
Do You Remember Rockn Roll Radio
and the most used song in commercials ever:
Blitzkrieg Bop
Red Fox Grey Fox Website
Red Fox Grey Fox captures a professional, yet evolving sound through its intricate layered melodies of guitars, keys and bells and its sturdy drum and bass rhythms. From subtler moments to onslaughts of tangled guitars and raring vocals, the band encases a true and honest sound that's been compared to the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, Sunny Day Real Estate and even Sigur Ros. With vocals the screech beautify through flowing verses and chorus lines containing a unique haunting-like quality that attracts listeners from the start and keeps them interested throughout, acting as the song's main source of melody.
Lone Llama Website
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| Monday, August 4 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| The Most Genuine Expression |
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The Most Genuine ExpressionWebsite
For the last 7 years The Most Genuine Expression have been playing music together. Their iron hands were forged by the devils blacksmith and their souls blackened by the power chug of drop c guitars. In the depths of suburbia a path was taken by four individuals with nothing to lose. They walk further and further each foot print plated in Metal. The Saint's (nando) 6 strings vibrate violently corresponding with the coiled steel picked by Howlin Brutality (gregg). Meanwhile The Bass Whisper (tom) utilizes his ability to speak with inanimate objects and engages in intercourse with his four string stalion who likes to be called The Butcher. With such communication he is able to drop a fatty bass line, fattyer than all bass lines. And Dan plays drums, which are located at his mom's house. Let the devil's eyes guide you towards the blackest of metal.
Casket Architects Website
lost sounds, voivod, melvins, locust, skull kontrol, twilight zone, napalm death, misfits/samhain, black flag, throbbing gristle, michael myers, faith no more, milemarker, skinny puppy, murder city devils, converge, henry miller, melt banana, black sabbath, einsturzende neubauten, dissolve, muse, bad brains, hunter s. thompson, devo, man or astro man, bill murray, brutal truth, dead kennedys, joy division, wire, fucking champs, the vss, raymond pettibon, our friends bands
Heart Shaped Hate Website
HEART SHAPED HATE IS A BFF SUPER GIRL DUO MADE UP OF JENNA (ON DRUMS) AND NATALI (ON SYNTHESIZERS AND YELPS). IT WAS BORN AS A SIAMESE-TWINNED, TWO-HEADED, EIGHT-LIMBED CREATURE AND THEN DIVIDED INTO EQUAL PARTS (EXCEPT JENNA GOT MORE BOOBS). AFTER THE MITOSIC SCAPELING, THEY CHANNELED THEIR MAGICAL POWERS AS A SUPREME GIRL MONSTER INTO ORCHESTRATING BLAST BEATS WITH VIDEO GAME(ISH) NOISES, MUSIC BOX MELODIES WITH ZOMBIE BALLADS, AND ELECTRIC ARPEGGIOS WITH TEMPER TANTRUMS. HARNESSING THEIR CHAOS IN E.P. FORM (THE UPCOMING “BITCH, PLZ”), THEY ARE THE ULTIMATE CANDY-THRASH DOOM MACHINE.
The Armor Class Website
ambiente::electronique::experimente
"A Long Drink of Silence..."
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| Tuesday, August 5 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| METAL/ JAM |
MR.BLOTTOWebsite
Come enjoy Tipsy Tuesdays with Chicago's finest jam band doing an acoustic set.
The Alien Blakk Website
Joshua Craig hails from Boston, Massachusetts. Joshua currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona U S. His beginnings as a guitarist were in the projects' "Black Art" and "FiNGeR" (for which each situation involved three releases). Joshua Composed, Produced, Sang and played Guitar on all releases between 1994 - 1997.
In the past 2 years (2007-2008), Joshua has been busy Composing & Scoring original music for Video Games, Producing Instructional Guitar DVD's, Play Along CDs', writing an in-depth book on "Advanced Guitar Techniques", been Published as a Guitar Columnist, being a Guitar Clinician, Teaching Guitar, Producing new acts, recording as a Session Guitarist, Rehearsed for the Brian "Head" Welch (ex-Korn guitarist) project, Auditioned for Guns N' Roses, Signed a new Recording Contract, Released two solo CDs', Written new music for "The Alien Blakk" and Toured as the Front Man/ Lead Guitarist for "The Alien Blakk".
In 1998, Joshua moved to Los Angeles, California to begin his career as a Songwriter / Producer and Session Musician. Having worked with the likes of Rob Halford, Coolio, Xzibit, Motograter, Christina Aguilera, Steve Gadd as well as members of Fear Factory, Testament, KISS, White Zombie, Whitesnake, Megadeth, Flotsam & Jetsam, Death, Daath, Earshot, Adema, Murderdolls, Fight, Methods Of Mayhem, Stuck Mojo, Halford, Powerman 5000 and Cypress Hill to name a few, Joshua needed to begin making his own signature mark in music. -Enter Joshua Craig's "THE ALIEN BLAKK".
"THE ALIEN BLAKK" has transformed into a very focused style of music on today's uniquely driven landscape of sound. "The Terror Experiment" (Rotten Records), sees Joshua Craig's music with a new directive and a very unique blend of effectively riff driven music with progressive and aggressive twists and a bit of vocal expression (by Joshua). All music on "The Terror Experiment" (as with "Modes Of Alienation", the debut release from "The Alien Blakk"), was Produced, Written & Arranged by Joshua Craig.
A regular on the pages of esteemed magazines Guitar World, Guitar Player and Metal Maniacs (as a featured guitar columnist), Craig's musical prowess has spawn multiple lines of signature products and accessories (available at www.thealienblakk.com & www.joshuacraigpodolsky.com ). The playing on the sophomore effort from Joshua Craig's "THE ALIEN BLAKK", entitled "The Terror Experiment", includes drummer Kevin Talley (Daath, ex-Chimaira) and is set for release in late 2008 with non-stop touring to follow.
Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles Website
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles is a 6 piece folk band out of the Twin Cities.
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| Wednesday, August 6 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTH |
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Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTHWebsite
Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTH
This is an open blues jam. Dedicated to keeping the blues alive in Chicago.SIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet. The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks. High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Thursday, August 7 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Reggae / Dub |
The DrasticsWebsite
The Drastics are modern roots music. Their sound fits as easily in a Kingston dancehall as it does in an artist's loft-party in the warehouse district. Though primarily classified as a reggae group, The Drastics embrace many styles of music both live and in the studio. This can be heard in their songs which draw from roots Jamaican music, hip hop, hard-bop jazz, afro-beat, dancehall, as well as folk music from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America. Take this powder keg cocktail of styles, add the pulse of gritty everyday urban living and you get one explosive sound. The Drastics have been consistently rocking crowds for three years from NYC to LA and everywhere in between
DJ SearchL1ght
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| Friday, August 8 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Indie/Rock/ Americana |
EliminatorWebsite
ELIMINATOR is not just another cover band. They are three seasond veterans of the rock-and-roll trenches who have mounted a major assault on the stages of clubs and festivals throughout the midwest. ELIMINATOR is the premier ZZ TOP tribute working today!
Volunteers Website
Combining indie rock chops with folk sensibilities and sounds remarkably accomplished for such a fledging quartet, the band sounds downright happy to be alive. Not to be pigeonholed as alt-folkies, the group also displays a penchant for Built to Spill-sized guitar solos and actually good harmonies.
Safe Haven Website
Safe Haven has been a band dedicated to evolving their style and sound, which includes Jazz, Rock, Soul, and so much more. Formed in 2003, Safe Haven began its own personal journey into the music world, while staying true to their roots, and always doing what felt right. The band takes inspiration from rock n roll legends such as the Allman Brothers and The Band, while still delving into personal favorites Nirvana, and Sublime. Safe Havens unique sound also combines Jazz and Soul legends like: Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder.
Deanna Devore Website
A multi-instrumentalist/ songwriter/singer/arranger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Deanna Devore's rich sound incorporates acoustic, electronic, orchestral and Brazilian/jazz elements.
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| Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Blues/Rock/Powerpop |
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| Tim Schweiger & the MIddlemen (WI) |
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Tim Schweiger & the MIddlemen (WI)Website
Rock and roll from the cheese capital of the universe.Holy Cow!
The Livers Website
Though the band consists of just two members - Scott Freeman and Luke Roulston it multiplies its live sound by playing electric guitars in front of a pre-recorded video of Freedman on drums and Roulston on bass. The resulting sound is that of a full four member band, but without two extra dudes to drink up the beer allowance. The band impresses with sharp lyrics, searing riffs and grunge-heavy drums, meaning its songs sound like solid 90s rock but in a good way.
White Wolf Sonic Princess Website
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| Sunday, August 10 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| R&B /Soul |
The LiversWebsite
Though the band consists of just two members - Scott Freeman and Luke Roulston it multiplies its live sound by playing electric guitars in front of a pre-recorded video of Freedman on drums and Roulston on bass. The resulting sound is that of a full four member band, but without two extra dudes to drink up the beer allowance. The band impresses with sharp lyrics, searing riffs and grunge-heavy drums, meaning its songs sound like solid 90s rock but in a good way.
Mr. Gray Website
Mr. Gray is a Trojan horse with a punk rock heart and a pop physique. After four years in the making, this four-piece forges a cohesive and experienced group that inspires audiences with sociopolitical lyrics and a genuine stage presence.
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| Monday, August 11 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Metal |
BongripperWebsite
Bongripper really do deliver the fucking goods. If you have the good fortune of seeing them live youll be treated to some of the heaviest shit youll ever hear. For four little guys who probably still get carded when they try to buy beer (hes heating up), they can bring the stoner-sludge like nobodys business.
Grendels Arm Website
Four (blood thirsty) Warriors who will force you to wave the hair on your head and get rid of your ear drums which we will replace with our drums......all as a sacrifice to Rock n' Roll........Grendel's Arm is an 8 hooved power machine which pumps 100% Southern Heavy Metal in the most energetic way 4 human beings can possibly bring fourth. BRING EAR PLUGS!
Treatment Process Website
Zero City Website
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| Tuesday, August 12 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| JAM/ROCK |
MR.BLOTTOWebsite
A Jam Band with hooks, songs with real Lyrics, rock with roots. Mr. Blotto has big stage energy with exciting dynamics amplified with rhythm and feel. A veteran sound with more nooks and cranny's than an English muffin! A tasty treat for the whole family!
Bill Smith Website
Taking new steps on the grand musical journey, Bill Smith has found the ability to ferment futuristic songs with classic rock instrumentation and has been leaving music fans in Chicago breathless with their heavy hitting sound. Featuring a repertoire of solid original songs seething with hooks and tastefully chosen covers, this is a band that holds a consistently high level of energy through out their sets.
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| Wednesday, August 13 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTHWebsite
Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTH This is an open blues jam. Dedicated to keeping the blues alive in Chicago.SIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet. The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks. High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Thursday, August 14 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Rock |
Arsonick ScumWebsite
ArsoNick Scum is a guy that gets ideas, records them in audio format, then performs them in public. The performance is prone to be unconventional many times. I do lots of things. My interests are broad and broads. I am the middle child of an artist and a salesman. I play a lot of the stuff on my recordings, but a lot of the stuff is played by friends who are better at what I needed, or parts are sampled.
2Girls Listen
A unique synthesis of the old and the new, the gospel set forth by these fellows initially brings to mind the pop-rock sensibilities of T-Rex. A discerning ear will also take note of the indie-rock aesthetic and its affinity for the angular, at times reminiscent of The Jesus Lizard or Giants Chair. And the raw soul and trashiness of a whole lineage of deviant blues-rock bands from Blue Cheer to Queens of the Stone Age is smartened up by a smattering of the mischeivous demeanor and unorthodox arrangements of other progressives, occasionally approximating the drones and tangents of Yes or XTC.
Burlesque twins
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| Friday, August 15 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Folk Rock |
Jenny GillespieWebsite
Jenny Gillespie creates dreamy, textured folk-rock out of materials including broken but hopeful hearts, ambling city walks, and an ethereal voice that is equal parts vulnerable and powerhouse.
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| Friday, August 15 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Goose Island 312 PRESENTS... ($3 Goose Island ALL NIGHT!!) |
The Red Tie AffairWebsite
The Red Tie Affair are a working class band from the suburbs of Chicago. Many bands of their genre are often labeled as "emo", but these bands forget all too often that there are more emotions than happy or sad. The Red Tie Affair's music couples lament with ebullience, anxiety with fragility. Their lyrics are metaphoric journeys placing life experience into carefully crafted stanzas.
Philpot Website
Hard rocking but melodic, Philpot is anchored by Caleb Smith and Josh Kennedys deeply layered wall of guitars, AJ Boone's ambient keyboards, and the propulsive rhythm section of Arthur Ready and Tyler Evans. Kentz Wards growling vocals -- and brooding, pugilistic (yet hopeful) -- lyrics complete the tapestry.
Chief Website
Three friends who've been in bands for years and finally realized that's it's time to do what really matters-to take off the gloves and do it with raw fists, to strap on the gauntlets and tame the dragon, to carry the torch once lit by the rock warriors, to just plain ol' kick some rock and roll ass...to show the world that 'we are CHIEF, and this is how we do it.'
The Match-ups
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| Saturday, August 16 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00 |
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| Rock |
8 Inch BetsyWebsite
Self-proclaimed, "Pant Rockers", 8 Inch Betsy have been compared to bands like, Team Dresch, Slint, Pat Benetar, The Pixies, Social D, Wire, Strung Out and Green Day.
Born Again Floozies Website
A voluptuously surreal performance: the rhythm section is two tap dancers and a tuba, the singer plays guitar the way most people play the piano. Steve Albini described them as "...a rock band with extras, but thats comically understated--kind of like saying Franz Liszt only waltzed." But Triple R Records calls them "Fellini-esque songmongers".
We're SONGMONGERS! Slingin' songs like so many dead fish...
Dr. Killbot Website
Dr. Killbot is the self-professed king of Electro-Nerd-Punk. Now we aren't talking Weezer's "I'm gonna take my best girl out for sodas" kind of nerdy. No, we're talking the badass "Give me the Bellman-Ford algorithm before I bust your face open!" kind. Armed with drums, guitars, keyboards and accordion, this band pelts the listener with unrelenting songs that may leave weaker-minded people susceptible to its apocalyptic messages. How can one band be so devastating? It's probably the songs. Luring in the casual listener with catchy off-beat melodies dealing with subjects like organ theft, lycanthropy, nanotechnology, and exposing one's self in front of a dean of admissions, this band sinks its hooks into unsuspecting victims with frightening speed.
Piranha Pariah Website
Grunge/Rock influenced by hilarious 6 syllable questions and answers, the word skatebearding, sassy copperheads, the question: "can i buy one beer to go?"
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| Sunday, August 17 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Indie/Jam |
Black Hole TrioWebsite
Make the Jump to Light Speed. Mainly Instrumental Fusion of Rock, Funk, and Jazz. Funky Grooves, Spaced Out Improv Experiments, Well Crafted Tunes characterize this electric four piece.
Raoul Duke Website
Raoul Duke is one of the latest bands to hit the Midwest music scene. Formed in early 2007, they have already gained a reputation as one of the most innovative groups in the area. They are best known for fusing funk, hip hop, rock, reggae, and electronica while improvising using jazz fundamentals.
The Mike Michalak Band Website
With The Mike Michalak Band, it's never the same show night to night as the band is constantly changing up sets and branching out musicaly. A must to see and hear live!
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| Monday, August 18 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Chicago Outfit presents All Girl Amateur Arm Wrestling |
The JagzWebsite
The Jagz are the hard rocking outfit from Chicago best known for anthems of righteous mayhem and suspended disbelief.
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| Tuesday, August 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| JAM/ROCK |
MR.BLOTTOWebsite
A Jam Band with hooks, songs with real Lyrics, rock with roots. Mr. Blotto has big stage energy with exciting dynamics amplified with rhythm and feel. A veteran sound with more nooks and cranny's than an English muffin! A tasty treat for the whole family!
Crawl Website
CRAWL was born out of a set break at a Chicago jazz venue, when the three musicians backing a great local jazz vocalist decided that they really enjoyed each others unique approach, and wanted to advance that into a setting that actually highlighted each of their unique playing abilities to create an original, instrumental project. Of course, as any musician knows, talk like this is always present on gigs - its usually a great way to seal the deal on a networking opportunity in order to make sure the calls keep coming. Well, this one only took a year of talk before it was put into action.
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| Wednesday, August 20 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Gary Gand and BlueTruth's Open Blues Jam |
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Gary Gand and BlueTruth's Open Blues JamWebsite
Gary Gand's Pro Blues Jam w/ BLUE TRUTH This is an open blues jam. Dedicated to keeping the blues alive in Chicago.SIGN-UP SHEET - Everyone gets to play, but you MUST sign in on the sheet. The house band-"Blue Truth"- will kick off the evening for the first set, and then jammers will be called up off the list to join the Gand band and play 2 songs. Have your axe in tune (guitarists - bring your tuner) and a song or two in mind when you come on stage. Bring your guitar, bass, harp or horn. Drummers bring your sticks. High quality amps, keyboards, and drums will be provided.
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| Thursday, August 21 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Garage/Blues |
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| Coldcock Jones & The Shithawks |
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Coldcock Jones & The ShithawksWebsite
Drugs, alcohol, women, lack of women, anger, too many women, women that are too young, women that are too ugly, white people, wreckless living. Rockin' in your face X0-rated Blues!
Bullet Called Life Website
First there was the Big Bang. Then there were the Dark Ages. Then there was Bullet Called Life. There will be nothing else.
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| Friday, August 22 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Jazz/Psychedelic |
Consider the SourceWebsite
Equal parts delicacy and fury, Consider the Source specializes in heavenly atmospherics played over an amazingly dense hardcore foundation. At their most controlled and synchronized is when the band is at its most threatening. With a penchant for cathartic, churning rhythms played within a highly elastic musical structure, Consider the Source is able to construct some of the most gripping compositions that border on the epic
Doppler Shift Website
Doppler Shift is an experimental jazz-funk-rock band comprised of drums, bass, tenor saxophone, and trumpet. Inspired by groups such as the John Zorn Masada Quartet and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet, and fueled by James Brown, Ornette Coleman, Helmet, Medeski Martin and Wood, Doppler Shift has no chording instruments by choice, giving the listener a transparent groove to move your ass to. Jazz sure as shit ain't dead - it's just been waiting.
iNFiNiEN Website
Infinien combines eclectic and seemingly disparate musical personalities into a visionary, unified sound. Each artist in the band brings different levels of experience from varied backgrounds; as such their sound is not marginalized by genre constraints. The band's aesthetic comes together like puzzle pieces, each member realizing the possibilities of extending beyond a practical view of music and establishing a personal connection with it. Infinien mixes many different musical styles together, taking influences from rock, classical, jazz, world, and many others. The band uses these eclectic influences to bring the listener on a musical adventure evocative of specific times and places. This is achieved through the use of uncommon harmonies and chord progressions in conjunction with vivid, colorful melodies, changing odd meter times, unusual scales, and hard hitting deep grooves.
The Danglers Website
Self Proclaimed Heavy Wooden. One of a kind original trio of Electric Violin, Standup bass, and drums. Think a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Buckley. The Danglers include members of Violent Femmes, The Tossers, and Avalon Four.
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| Saturday, August 23 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Punk |
Burn Sand BurnWebsite
Burn Sand Burns music is like a political punch to the face delivered by a fist wrapped in a 311 t-shirt. They intertwine their musical hooks with their personal politics in a way that isnt overbearing. The music is undeniably 90s indie rock with a mix of some of the best hooks of the 80s British underground scene.
Vacation Bible School Website
Locals
Teen Slut Website
Gutter Star Website
No matter if they are playing to an audience of 5 or 5 million, since 2001 Gutter Star brings a raw energy to the stage that electrifies a crowd. This pop punk band from Suburban Chicago is not the run-of-the-mill Midwestern garage band trying to make it big. The talented trio of Gutter Star delivers melodies so dynamic fans embark on an exhilarating roller coaster ride from the first note of the set until the final cord. Their musical repertoire includes audible influences from Green Day, Rancid, and Bad Religion without sounding clich. Every one of Gutter Stars songs serves fans a unique blend of originality and familiarity that teases the senses and powers a packed house leaving them craving more. The lyrics touch upon the vulnerabilities of humanity and the societies imperfections subject matter on which most people in the business wouldnt dare tread.
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| Sunday, August 24 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Hipster Punk |
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Adam Black
The Sleevz
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| Monday, August 25 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Americana / Folk |
Your 33 Black AngelsWebsite
Lauren Frost Website
Lauren Frost is an actress and singer/songwriter, who performed nationally and internationally
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| Tuesday, August 26 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Jam / Rock |
MR.BLOTTOWebsite
A Jam Band with hooks, songs with real Lyrics, rock with roots. Mr. Blotto has big stage energy with exciting dynamics amplified with rhythm and feel. A veteran sound with more nooks and cranny's than an English muffin! A tasty treat for the whole family!
Ultraviolet Hippopotamus Website
Somewhere way down on the Muskegon River in the heart of Big Rapids country (below the ring finger on the "heartline" of your Michigan hand) lives a rare creature known as the Ultraviolet Hippopotomus. Besides wallowing in the muck to stay cool (don't we all from time to time) this radiating river cow has been known to make unusual sounds that can only be appreciated by dedicated music freaks - particularly those near Ferris State University. Some say it sounds like rock. Some say it's more like jazz. Still others report electronica, reggae and even bluegrass emanating from the massive orifice of this unpredictable menace.
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| Wednesday, August 27 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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| Jazz / Blues |
Stone Bratt Big BandWebsite
The Stone/Bratt Big Band is a 17-piece group comprised of some of the Chicago area's top young jazz musicians and co-lead by drummer, Doug Bratt and saxophonist/composer, Doug Stone. Significantly, the band features music that is original, unpublished and crafted by members of the group. On a given evening, a listener will hear this dynamic aggregation flex its muscle by burning through an up-tempo modal excursion; digging into a bluesy, straight-ahead swinger; or daringly walking the tightrope of free improvisation.
Blue Truth Website
Blue Truth blends the timeless sounds of British Rock, Memphis Soul, and Chicago Blues into a powerful elixir that will knock you out!
Tomorrow Music Orchestra Website
Tomorrow Music Orchestra is a group of composers and musicians who are experimenting with the idea that musics really fun while exploring its ability to relate to a wide-ranging audience.
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| Thursday, August 28 • Ages 21+ |
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| Dirty Rock & Roll |
Arsonick ScumWebsite
ArsoNick Scum is a guy that gets ideas, records them in audio format, then performs them in public. The performance is prone to be unconventional many times. I do lots of things. My interests are broad and broads. I am the middle child of an artist and a salesman. I play a lot of the stuff on my recordings, but a lot of the stuff is played by friends who are better at what I needed, or parts are sampled.
The Drownouts
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| Saturday, August 30 • Ages 21+ |
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| Folk/ Gypsy/ Punk |
Di NigunimWebsite
The NIGUN (from the Hebrew 'lenagen': play music) is a simple, wordless and easy to remember, often religious folk tune, usually composed by a rabbi or a member of a 'hoyf' (rabbinical court), sometimes borrowed from the local folk or foreign tunes and 'sanctified' ('mekadesh zayn a nign')! Sung repetitively and with 'kavanah' (concentration) by all the members of a community, it bears (among prone subjects!) a kind of mystic ecstasy
Black Bear Combo Website
Black Bear Combo is a four or five member brass/reed band. Thier sound is a raucous mutt inspired by traditional music from eastern Europe and the Balkans, filtered through their own noise/freejazz/rock backgrounds
Blackbird Raum Website
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| Sunday, September 7 • 9:00 PM • Ages 21+ |
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