| Thursday, March 11 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $8.00 |
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Koku GonzaWebsite
Koku Gonza is the definition of natural talent. She is a singer who specializes in songwriting. She enjoys all types of music and writes for a variety of music genres. She enjoys working closely with the artist to ensure the final product is golden. Koku Gonza grew up in the church, singing and writing gospel music at a very young age. She is a natural, having the ability to play the piano and guitar ‘by ear’. She studied music production and songwriting at Indiana University Bloomington before deciding to pursue a career in music. Koku Gonza’s sound has been compared to that of India Arie, Sia from Zero 7, and Corrine Bailey Rae. Her love for the guitar has resulted in a mandatory accompaniment with all of her songs, but she works with different instruments to produce a variety of sounds. Her sound is effortless and limitless.
DJ Shannon Website
Shannon Harris is rapidly making his name now known and is well recognised within the world of music with his classical jazz tunes and wide range of ever expanding talents within the musical business. Dubbed as the modern day ‘Charles Stepney’ Shannon has programmed music for the public for over 20 years. Smoothly gracing Chicago’s music scene in his own unique way his trademark sounds are big, soulful, cool beats, which are incorporated within his constant progressive music ability. Shannon’s journey within the music world has taken him on a colourful path from favoured local DJ and radio producer to completing various tours all over North American, Asia and the United Arab Emirates.
Blah Blah Blah Website
Blah Blah Blah delivers crisp, airy vocals that spiral around carefully crafted layers of guitars and keys, all tightly held by up-tempo drums and dance-oriented bass lines. Pioneering the direction of British Indie-style rock, this underground sensation continually wins over hearts for their emotively driving, and upbeat songs that playfully strike a balance between organic instruments and electronic elements.
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| Friday, March 12 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $20.00 |
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| HIP HOP |
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Curren$yWebsite
From New Orleans, Curren$y!!!
Surprise Host!!
L.E. For The Uncool Website
Hip Hop from Columbus, Ohio!
Fly Union Website
Mic Terror Website
When you hear this signature call, you know it means a good time. You know it means juking, drinking and good music. You know it means debauchery, insanity and all around fun. You know it means Mic Terror.
Mikkey Halsted Website
UNCROWNED KING In a congested rap landscape a militant MC with respect for the art of wordplay, musical integrity and a respect for the sacred power of music has emerged from Chicago, hip hop’s latest hot bed for talent. Up steps Mikkey Halsted a product of the Southside of Chicago's notorious Wild 100's section.
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| Saturday, March 13 • 9:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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POLKADOT CADAVERWebsite
Recorded in the bowels of Baltimore with producer Steven Wright (Jimmie's Chicken Shack, SR-71), Polkadot Cadaver's debut album picks up right where Dog Fashion Disco left off. The brilliance of the band's musical output lies within their ability to sonically shape shift like a musical chameleon that can adapt to any music style.
IDEAMEN Website Listen
Formed in 2006, Ideamen brings to the table a tango with their respective influences and produce awe-inspiring, highly accessible music with thought provoking lyrics delivered in melodic harmonies.
VAMPIRE MOOOSE Website Listen
Unorthodox, unrelenting and utterly unpredictable, St. Louis quartet Vampire Mooose may well be the meanest musical beast you'll ever encounter. It certainly will be one of the most unique. Fusing death metal brutality and raw hardcore intensity with abstract, progressive arrangements and jazz-like instrumental dexterity, Mooose sounds something like the progeny of an insane cross-breeding of Meshuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Obituary; only weirder and more vicious.
KAREN PAGE Website
Hailing from a small town on the Ohio River, KP has quickly become known for being hilarious and brutal without compromising either end of the spectrum. In early 2008, KP wrote and recorded what is now known as one of the greatest albums of all time, "Operator Operator, the Phone is Dead!!!" at Sacred Sound Studio in Martins Ferry OH. A spin through the album pinballs the listener from dirty metal riffs to grinding breakdowns to dance breaks with hand clapping and singalongs. Now becoming the newest part of the Rotten Records family, KP will be violating your ears with as many shows as they can get their grubby paws on, confusing young and old alike. Come out to one and get a taste for yourself, and be prepared to wonder what's publicly acceptable behavior.
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| Sunday, March 14 • 7:30 PM • Ages 17+ • $10.00 |
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RAASHAN AHMADWebsite
COOLZEY Website
Coolzey was borne out of the cornfields of central Iowa in 1976. A boy who for some unexplained reason grew up only being able to listen to roughneck east coast hip hop and Weird Al Yankovic began looping tapes and rhyming into boomboxes in the 80s. After that there was Pavement, the Wu Tang Clan, mushrooms, sex, and America. This is the rezult.
MOODSWANGZ Website
TONY BOMBZ Website
A Hip Hop Artist From The Southside Of Chicago Who Has Been An MC For Years And Constantly Tries To Evolve The Game. A Complex Thinker Who Tends To Look Outside Of The Box When It Comes To Writing Songs.
SEEL FRESH Website
After numerous shows, battles, a series of 4 underground cds and a handful of vinyl records, Seel Fresh released his first official Full length album titled “Trife Life” in 2006. The project features appearances by Thirstin Howl III, Rack-Lo, Juice, and Rise (of the Demigodz) as well as production of Dug Infinite, The Molemen, and Copperpot.
WERM
CLASSY HANDFAVOURS IZZO & CASTLE 4 turntable set
BIG SHOULDERS ENT. PRESENTS... Website
CONCRETE FLOW & VOTROCIOUS
ALEX LUDOVICO Website
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| Tuesday, March 16 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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BLACK DAHLIA MURDERWebsite
Not only a cool band name but a very cool band! These guys fuck some serious shit up. This has a lot of the elements in extreme music: blasting, heavy drumming, melodic riffs with harmonies galore, sick black metal vocals, and pretty good growling. Songs are intelligently structured and remind of metal juggernaut's At the Gates, Dissection and Carcass . This band goes for many riffs that require the fast-tempo thrash beat and others that just blast. Their riffs are very melodic, so melodic in fact that some of their shredding ventures off in happy progressions coinciding with darker chord chugging. The guitarists sound to be fans of the European melodic Death Metal scene.
OBSCURA Website Listen
The progressive German death metal band OBSCURA was founded in 2002 by guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer and drummer Jonas Baumgartl. The band caused a stir when they - out of nowhere - toured as support for SUFFOCATION on their European tour in 2006 and when they independently released their debut album 'RETRIBUTION' that same year.
AUGURY Website Listen
Creators of a varied kind of extreme metal, Augury hails from Montreal's musical landscape which already gave us legends such as Voivod, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy and Gorguts. With their new album "Fragmentary Evidence" completed and a major record deal, they are bound to firmly set foot on the international scene with their brand of Death / Black / Progressive insanity.
HATESPHERE Website
Hatesphere is a Danish death and thrash metal band from Aarhus.The band has released six albums and two EPs to date.
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| Wednesday, March 17 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $10.00 |
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| St Patricks Day! |
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Miss Maya SinstressWebsite
I am a Professional Pervert, a Fetishist, a Performer, a Fetish Model, a Sadist & an Artist.
I have been Dominant, Bossy & Bitchy all of My life. Naturally, I matured into a Spoiled Princess & Seductress. By nature, I am a TEASE. I laugh at other's expense. I am all you desire and then some. I am aggressive. I expand all boundaries. I am creative. I am mysterious. I like a mental challenge. I am complex. I am Independent. I am Feminine. I am Graceful. I am imaginative. I bust balls. I am not afraid of the unknown. I have high expectations. I do not settle for second best, nor do I give second chances.
Pain Kurst Girls Website
Who are the Pain-Kurst Girls? A multi-talented and fiercely artistic supergroup. With a penchant for spectacle, danger, and sideshow antics, we are spearheading the movement to win the right for women to Rock!!! Like Emmeline Pankhurst who fought for the freedom for women in the Suffragette Movement, The Pain-Kurst Girls use their sexual magic and belief in the power of femininity to entertain and captivate audiences.
We have been CURSED with the understanding that with pleasure comes PAIN and that all things good and evil are essential to maintain a perfect balance.
Other performances by Bizarre Sally, Cherries Jubalie, Ellie Noise and Katarina D'Arkham, Eva Averice, Goddess Feral, Rayna, Soundwave Surfer, and DJ Coffin Banger. Magic by Trick Ol' Puss, Jimmy Chung. Comedic Performances by Jennie Dougan and Travis Tack.
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| Friday, March 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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IMPALERWebsite Listen
Shock Rock since 1983!! Impaler have recorded worldwide for labels Combat Records, Roadrunner and Century Media. Currently the band has released albums on Root Of All Evil and started their own imprint Vlad Productions.
GRAVEROBBER Website
Fans of The Misfits, Alice Cooper, Type O Negative, Gwar, Kiss, Danzig, and Rob Zombie will find themselves feeling as though they strolling in familiar musical history, yet simultaneously wading through a dense mire of uncharted territory. There's nothing more terrifying than the unknown. Grave Robber is the one band that can hold your hand on a decidedly horrifying romp, leading you safely to the other side. Heed the call of Grave Robber. Die and escape the grave, or die eternally.
GRAVEDIRT Website
We like Monsters, plain and simple. The idea of Gravedirt has been floating around in the ether for a while. Initially the name came from a movie made about Zombies, love and sweet rides. A song of the same name was written for UK horrorpunk band The Fiends (RIP) but it never saw the light of day. Fast forward to more recent history; Hoagy and Colin from The Massacres, along with Brad Gravetone and Chris Ridiculous got together to jam some tunes, looking for something to satisfy their cravings for punk, metal, horror and that incidental music you hear from time to time in the old Super Mario Bros game.
THE TURBO VAMPS Website
The Turbo Vamps are a Punk Rock band from the subarbs of Chicago. The band started in Early December 2005 in Andrews basement and have been writing since. The band has taken its breaks here and there due to school, work, and other fucked up shit but now all that is in the past and they are ready to get serious and make a name for themselves.
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| Saturday, March 20 • 1:00 PM |
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| Gorilla Productions Presents... |
Gorilla Productions is a unique concert productions company that specializes in working with and developing unsigned talent across the country.
Taking off in 2006, Gorilla Productions now promotes concerts in over 85 different clubs in over 65 US Cities. We staff over 15 full time employees and approximately 100 event coordinators. In 2008, Gorilla Productions added a band management division and a developmental label, Rock X Records.
Gorilla Productions was created to fill a hole in the market place. In every city there are many bands that do not know how to get shows. Similarly, in every city there are also many clubs that are too busy or do not know how to promote successful local shows. Gorilla Productions events teach and empower local artists to promote themselves. It is through this process that we are able to fulfill both the venue’s and the band’s needs.
MODERN HISTORY Website
Modern History is a band from Chicago who are John (for the sake of people who know him more, Jack) Hermle, Keith Dow, Andy Berlien, Christian Lennon, Evan DeVries, and Julian Spearman Modern History is just a bunch of guys who got together and tried to make some good music.
CAPEHEART Website
Capehart is a punch guitar powered vehicle driven by harmonic vocals and respect for melody. "We are what we eat," confesses lead vocalist/guitarist Jason, "We love to turn up the volume and sing along to fist pumping, hard rock vocals like Foo Fighters or mellow rock like Jimmy Eat World."
WONDERLAND HONEY Website
From the lower east side of Chicago, Wonderland Honey is a music project that has been crafted to reflect the noise and catharsis of pinching music out of the sweet nectars of punch drunk love. Striving to recreate a wall of all the music that has accompanied us through childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Never to forget or place behind the responsibility to entertain and hopefully inspire to just get up and shake it ….
THE CIRCLE VIEW Website
For us THE CIRCLE VIEW is one way of life.... a point of view. We are 4 people who play music together. We exist as a band and help each other develop and we continue to evolve as good friends. The core of the music is the relationship between us. We are homies and we honor each other by listening and allowing each other to grow. We push each other to be better and to carry each other when we feel weak.
LOLLYPOP TRAGEDY Website
Whatever happened to that dirty rotten music that you couldnt help but feel the curves of your lips turn upward at the very mention of it? Lollypop Tragedy is that guilty smile, and we will take full pride in knowing it. Lollypop Tragedy was a concept that was born some time ago by founder Michelle Tragedy, but until now, it was an idea gone to waste. This is the true begining of Tragedy, and the end of the world as you know it.
BROKEN BELTS Website
Broken Belts was formed in March of 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. During the time when many bands are struggling and falling apart, these musicians are always looking for new ways to take original music and cover songs to a different level. These musicians are very dedicated, and they work very hard at pleasing every crowd they encounter. When you hear the name Broken Belts, you think of outstanding performers with a splash of class. With their latest original "Real Battle," Broken Belts plans to tour Illinois.
THE LINDEN METHOD Website
The Linden Method rose from the ashes of Adonis, a post hardcore, metal collaboration from Chicago, IL. Cody, Fritz and Alex met Chris, who had been touring in England, in the summer of 2009, and began rehearsing vigorously in Chicago. The missing link to the project, AJ, was found leaving the band lifetimes and immediately added the low end magic to the crew. The Linden Method seamlessly intertwines the new age genres of melodic post hardcore with the timeless soul of rock and ro
JXNX NEVER STICKS Website
THE BAND PAULIE
STRAY TOASTERS Website
Scott Amstutz - (Lead vocals,Guitar), Kevin Rush- (Guitar), Rich Piet - (Drums), Adam Smoody- (Bass)
JEREMIAH
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| Saturday, March 20 • 10:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $10.00 |
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| New Wave/ 80's/ Synth Pop |
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HANDSOME DEVILZWebsite
Tired of not being able to go anywhere in the Chicago area to enjoy The beautiful sounds of The Smiths and Morrissey, vocalist, Joseph De La Mora and his band Terraforma decided to give it a shot in 2008. Originally just for an ICON show with other bands paying tribute to the likes of DM, the Cure and Joy Division. The Chance to emulate the Smiths and Moz was just too addictive and honorable to only do just once. Thus The Handsome Devilz were born. To bring to life the Live sound that was once the Smiths and still is Morrissey. Striving as time passes to Resurrect as many songs as possible from the Catalog of The Smiths and Moz. For all to Enjoy.
SABER (DEPECHE MODE TRIBUTE) Website
Saber doing Depeche Mode Covers. Saber is the production team of THE RIOT (eddie riot) & ECHO9 (frank de la mora), Sebastion Vazquez(drums) & Miguel Lopez(guitars)
WHO'S THIS MARY? Website
Alter ego: "ALL MODS CONNED" - A tribute to The Jam and Britpop cover specialists.
DJ EDDIE RIOT (NEO) Website
There is a sound that must be played so loud and it’s always been around. That sound is Saber which was originally created by Frank De La Mora and Eddie Riot as an alternative project to Frank’s already popular electronic band Echonine. Saber’s aim was to create a dark, modern, innovative, dance sound with global appeal.
DJ KAMAR Website
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| Sunday, March 21 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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H2OWebsite Listen
it is impossible to fully appreciate H2O until you have seen them perform live. Toby's unstoppable onstage energy and personality, coupled with the band's solid musicianship, always lends itself to a hard-hitting, unforgettable show. And with the recent addition of bassist Adam Blake (formerly of Shelter), H2O has been invited to tour the United States and Canada with the likes of Murphy's Law, the Misfits, and Social Distortion, and has sold out countless headlining shows all over the East Coast. For H2O, it's all about bringing the music to as many listeners as they can. Says Toby: "Hardcore is not about what you eat, drink, or wear. It is a way of life, the music and the message."
THE SWELLERS Website Listen
The Swellers are destined to have the torch passed down to them as the country's new-found punk rock heroes to all misfits, mischiefs and people looking for some energy not in the form of an aluminum can.- Absolutepunk.net
THE MONGOLOIDS Website
New Jersey straightedge hardcore in the vein of Sheer Terror and best wishes-era Cro Mags.
THE ATTACK Website Listen
The Attack brings Punk back to basics; short, fast riffing songs about the social, music, and media driven politics of today.
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| Monday, March 22 • 9:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $10.00 |
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Hustle SimmonsWebsite
"Hustle Simmons is a breath of fresh air. That feeling I got when i first heard Beats, Rhymes, & Life, or even Common's Resurrect, is what I got out of this album. Yall got my support all the way with this!"
-Illmind
Kidz In The Hall Website
The sons of the Golden Era of Hip Hop now take the reigns at the forefront of the next great Hip Hop dynasty. Call 'em elitests, call 'em smart asses or arrogant, but they are definitely one thing for certain, DOPE.
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| Thursday, March 25 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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EVERGREEN TERRACEWebsite
Evergreen Terrace is a melodic hardcore band out of Jacksonville Florida that has been gathering a fan base that is indisputable in the hardcore scene across the country. Evergreen Terrace 's sound is brutal yet mixed with passion, melody, and heavy breakdowns and has been compared to the likes of Poison The Well, 18 Visions, Indecision and even Metallica.
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR Website
Death Before Dishonor has been garnering rave reviews for their unforgiving anthems and savage live shows over the last five years. It was their unrelenting work ethic that grabbed the attention of Bridge Nine Records, another Boston institution built with the same ideals that have built Death Before Dishonor- persistence, drive and desire. After the two teamed up to release of Friends, Family, Forever in 2004, Death Before Dishonor kept at what they did best- destroying crowds night after night on tour.
STRAY FROM THE PATH Website
It is no coincidence that listeners of Stray From The Path will often have a difficult time confining them to a specific genre. The Long Island outfit, has made it a point to remain unpredictable, intricate, and intelligent. Listeners can expect their Sumerian Records debut 'Villains' to surpass the gratuitous and/or contrived music that is all too common today, and instead perform articulate songs that refuse to compromise their precision, honesty, and genuine desire to impress.
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| Friday, March 26 • 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ |
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BEAKWebsite
Craisins // guitars
No Feesh // drums
Goldberg // bass, keys, vocals
Yonny // guitars, vocals
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| Saturday, March 27 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $15.00 |
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| CMF METAL |
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ORDER FROM CHAOSWebsite
Order from Chaos, a trio consisting of Pete Helmkamp (vocals/bass), Chuck Keller (guitar) and Mike Miller (drums), was formed in Kansas City, Missouri during 1987, playing a mixture of old school thrash, black and death metal, influenced by the likes of Venom, Bathory and Celtic Frost. The band released a trio of demos in 1988, until a fourth (Crushed Infamy), which sold 1000 copies, attracted the attention of Putrefaction Records who released the Will to Power 7″ EP, limited to 1100 copies. The band then signed a record deal with Wild Rags in 1989, who released cassette versions of the Crushed Infamy demo and Will to Power. A final demo, Alienus Sum, was released in 1992 by the band, featuring three rough mixes from their delayed debut album and a couple of rehearsal tracks; an official cassette version of the demo was released through Chilean label Hexateuc Torment.
Despite being recorded in April/May 1991, Order from Chaos’ debut album, Stillbirth Machine, was finally released in 1993 through Wild Rags, despite the label dropping the band in November 1992. Around the same time, the album was also released by Greek label Decapitated Records (now Unisound Productions). This version, which differs from the Wild Rags in terms of artwork and layout and contains numerous textual errors, is apparently considered a bootleg version by the band. The album was given official re-relases by Osmose Productions in 1998 (including the Crushed Infamy demo) and Nuclear War Now! in 2008 (on both black and clear yellow vinyl).
A series of further EPs were recorded and released throughout 1994 on various labels (Jericho Trumpet on Gestapo, Live: Into Distant Fears on Eternal Darkness and Plateau of Invincibility on Shivadarshana), followed by a second full-length, Dawn Bringer, on Shivadarshana, before the band decided to call it quits in 1995. After Shivardashana folded, French label Osmose picked up tracks recorded in 1995 for Order from Chaos’ third and final album and released An Ending in Fire in 1998, as well as re-releasing their debut.
Pete Helmkamp went on to form death metal act Angelcorpse, as well as writing a book on occultism, entitled The Conqueror Manifesto: Capricornus Teitan. Chuck Keller and Mike Miller went on to form retro black/thrash band Ares Kingdom and blackened death metal act Vulpecula. With interest in Order from Chaos still prevalent in the extreme metal underground, Merciless records released a compilation of demos, 1994 live tracks and rehearsal sessions, entitled Imperium – The Apocalyptic Visions, in July 2005.
ARES KINGDOM Website
Alex Blume - Vocals & Bass
Chuck Keller - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Mike Miller - Drums
Doug Overbay - Rhythm Guitars
The band are proud of their Return to Dust and Incendiary full lengths and are working on covers for a small project before work begins in earnest on the next album, as well as looking toward more opportunities to expand into other cities and countries and bring their infernal thrashing death metal to eager ears.
KOMMANDANT Website
From Chicago, Kommandant is James Guitar / Nick Vocals / Miloš Bass / Marcus Guitar / Garrett Drums.
WASTELANDER Website
The stage is now set for WASTELANDER to run wild on Infernal City and lands beyond. Spreading like a doomsday virus, and treking the terminal zones to bring you scavengers rocking road-warrior black metal. Overcoming the odds, enflaming the unbelievers, and forever ruling Bartertown, WASTELANDER WILL DEFY!!!
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| NEMESIS ENTERTAINMENT'S DOUBLE STRENGTH ROCK FEST |
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STANDBY RADIO Website
We are a Chicago-based band known for vicious vocals, sweet guitar lixx, buttery bass beats, and hypnotic keyboard hooks that will leave you with your foot tapping. Standby Radio is fully responsible for that song that gets stuck in your head.
LITTLE BOY JR Website
F.H.O.D Website
Combining the musical styles of alternative, hard rock, classical, progressive, and heavy metal, F.H.O.D. has become a band with a sound for everyone. From hypnotic drum rhythms in the vein of Tool and Rush to old school metal bass lines reminiscent of Iron Maiden and Sabbath, F.H.O.D. borrows from the old classic rock and combines current trends and modern hooks to create a sound uniquely their own. Together with dynamic guitar roar and powerful, emotionally charged vocals, this Chicago band is receiving great reviews as a live band with a huge sound and endless musical potential.
ARRANGE FOR USE Website
Arrange for use has been around for some time now. We've gone through many members and have made a vast amount of music. Our music has become a mix of all kinds of styles and textures. Right now we are almost finished with our third full length album. So, as of the present it is a very exciting time and we hope many of you guys/gals will find some sort of excitement through our excitement.
FALLING IN FATE Website
FALLING IN FATE HAS ONE MEMBER, CHRIS ARNDT. I WRITE AND RECORD ALL OF MY MUSIC. GREW UP IN KALAMAZOO MI AND MOVED TO CHICAGO IN '08. I AM 20 YEARS OLD GOING TO COLUMBIA COLLEGE STUDYING AUDIO DESIGN AND PRODUCTION. WITH MY PASSION FOR MUSIC I PLAN TO HAVE A CAREER BEING AN ARTIST AND A PRODUCER. I TRY TO WRITE MUSIC THAT CAN RELATE TO PEOPLES LIVES, SO HOPEFULLY YOU ENJOY...
SIX WAYS FROM SUNDAY Website
Four guys from the South Chicago Suburbs combine their talents to bring not only emotionally influential music, but also experience driven lyrics. This combination keeps the band in the reality of the real world that everyone is forced to deal with. With the rising of “Six Ways From Sunday” they continue to keep true to their musical foundation.
PARKINGLOT FIRESEX Website
Four guys from the South Side of Chicago, Joined through Myspace, with plans to take over the world with their unique brand of Rock
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| Monday, March 29 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $10.00 |
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| Girls Mud Wrestling |
MUD QUEENSWebsite
Spawned from the turmoil of a summer night absinthe binge, the Mud Queens of Chicago was meant to be the answer to Chicago's lack of dirty fun. Initially, the idea was to just have a big party in the backyard with a kiddie pool and mud. But - as I soon realized - mud wrestling deserves more than a kiddie pool. This city needed an event. An event to break the monotony. An event that smacks all the pretentious "hipness" across the face and brings back the true nature of fun: DIRT. This is not the stoic, introspective form of Chicago culture. This is the mud-slinging, hootin' and hollerin' kind of culture that is the Mud Queens of Chicago.
Realizing some good ole' rock and roll was a necessity, we enlisted the help of The Billy Carter Band. Being the good Southern boys that they are, they provided insight on the pros of mud vs. cole slaw and other potentially disastrous decisions. The Queens band has morphed over the years, but our rock and roll values remain. The Mud Queens conquer a new venue with each show - just to keep everyone on their toes. Don't thing you can do mud wrestling in your living room? Just wait. Our humble beginnings in a friend's loft made us defy obstacles just as the new spaces will. In the true nature of dirt and violence, the Mud Queens donate a portion of our proceeds to the Young Women's Empowerment Project. Although we really don't need a legitimate reason to get dirty, it makes us feel good. As long as there is mud, we'll keep slinging and swinging.
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 BECOMING THE ULTIMATE CANDY-THRASH DOOM MACHINE.
TEAM BAND Website
"This swaggering group of exuberant, self-proclaimed superstars delivers some raucous rock 'n' roll. The upbeat tunes should make it a true challenge for even jaded listeners to stand still through their live set." - Chicago Tribune
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| Tuesday, March 30 • 8:00 PM |
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| Columbia Show |
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| Wednesday, March 31 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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TIM BARRYWebsite Listen
For a guy who loves the leisurely rhythms of southern life, it's been a hectic couple of months for Tim Barry: he's already toured the states twice with Avail, the cult fave hardcore/rock/punk band he's fronted since 1991; jetted to Europe for a string of solo dates; and put down ten tracks for a solo disc, Rivanna Junction, on indie label Suburban Home.
RED CLAY RIVER Website
Born in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with one foot in heaven and one in hell, as is the life here. Saints and sinners. The songs come from the spirits of this old ground, and our blood seeps back into it. For those of us who walk these ridges with desperation in our hearts and alcohol on our breath, it makes sense to us. It is our penance to live this way. The moonshine, labor, pine trees, and glorious heritage of music will keep us sane at least till tomorrow. Down by the river, winkin at the shadows and standin in the water. Red Clay River has seemed to have found a trail that leads toward town. But then again, maybe there is no way out of this, unless it includes the footstomps that keep time with the banjo's skin. Red Clay is keeping the sounds of ghosts riding through the holler on their four-board pine coffins. And they're comin for you boy, they're comin for you....
CHAPERONE Website
"Singer, Shaun Michael Paul spent the first twenty years of his life in coastal North Carolina soaking up music and playing guitar in local bands. It wasn't until he moved to Chicago in 2002 that he started writing is own songs and developing his own style of combining potent with classic american music. Influenced heavily by the country & western stars of the 60's, as well as the early punk scene. Shaun writes simple yet honest songs as thoughtful as they are catchy. Since 2007 Shaun has worked with friend and bass player Miles Doornbos in the band Chaperone creating song-driven music steeped in americana and wit."
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FROM FIRST TO LASTWebsite Listen
From First To Last embodies a magnetic darkness in which an amalgam of influences like hardcore, rock & roll, blood curdling metal and punk fuckin' rock takes on a life all its own. Gripping, powerful, cathartic and alluring, this Los Angeles (by way of Gainesville, Florida) quintet shapes the future of music on its Epitaph debut.
EYES SET TO KILL Website Listen
Eyes Set to Kill have taken the hardcore community by storm with an intense live show and a crushing EP. They unleash a whirlwind of melodic guitar riffs that violently flood into the ears of listeners, emotionally capturing screams, and hypnotizing melodic vocal hooks that seethe with emotion.
CONFIDE Website
Confide is a metalcore/post-hardcore/christian band from Los Angeles, California, United States formed in 2004. They have released two EP's: Innocence Surround and Introduction and one full length album Shout The Truth (which was re-recorded and re-released when Joel Piper joined the band). The band is currently in the studio writing their second full length album.
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Website
"If you throw Faster Pussycat, LA Guns, Alice Cooper, KISS and Motley Crue into a blender, this is about what will come out of it." -Gus Griesinger of Backstage Axxess
SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Website
Recently signed to powerhouse label, Rise Records, Sleeping With Sirens is the newest band to come out of central Florida. They recorded a 2 song demo at Chango Studios (Broadway, I See Stars, Oceana). They then proceeded to write and record a full length album entitled, "Eyes to Hear, Ears to See" due out sometime in March 2010. The founding member of this band being the former guitarist of Broadway. Kellin Quinn brings a unique vocal element to this band, and makes them stand out from the rest. They're going far, so catch them before they explode.
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| Friday, April 2 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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DILLINGER ESCAPE PLANWebsite
Fuck those Beatles squares: New Jersey's DEP are incontrovertibly the greatest band the world has ever seen. The evidence is threefold. One: they mash together squiddly jazz guitars, death metal and 'challenging' time signatures into a huge spiky ball of noise. Two: on their new EP, Faith No More/Tomahawk nutjob Mike Patton runs around in a gas mask screaming how much he hates Hollywood. Three: herein is a version of Aphex Twin's 'Come To Daddy' which makes the original sound like Charlotte Church.
DARKEST HOUR Website Listen
In the eight years since Darkest Hour formed, the metal gods have molded them into an extremely fierce band incorporating elements of Death Metal, Thrash and Punk. They have honed their sound into a high octane frenzy of mayhem and chaotic melody with homicidal vocals, a machine gun bass drum and guitars that are technical yet reckless, embodying the ferocity that lies in their hearts. Darkest Hour has prevailed over countless setbacks, from line up changes to the label problems that preceded their signing to Victory. This is a band that will survive and thrive no matter what obstacles they face. Fans and press received Darkest Hour's first Victory release, "So Sedated, So Secure," with unadulterated elation, and the band proceeded to tour non-stop to spread their brutal message.
IWRESTLEDABEARONCE Website
Spastic Moshcore from the heartland of Louisiana, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE is a torch carrier for the new wave metalheads all over the universe.
ANIMALS AS LEADERS Website
Animals as Leaders is a Washington, D.C. based instrumental progressive metal solo project by eight-string guitarist Tosin Abasi. Their self-titled debut album was released in April 2009 by Prosthetic Records.
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| Saturday, April 3 • 5:30 PM • All Ages • $8.00 |
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| METAL (Konrad's 18th Birthday Show) |
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DIAMOND PLATEWebsite
Detonating out of the suburbs of Chicago, DIAMOND PLATE quickly established themselves as one of the top forces in the emerging U.S. thrash metal scene. A young but formidable three-piece, DIAMOND PLATE made their debut in early 2008 with their raw-energy, no-nonsense “Mountains of Madness” E.P. release.
HATCHET Website
"crushing old school thrash metal from the bay area, on metal blade records"
WITCHAVEN Website
In 2002, realizing that the power/thrash metal band he was currently a part of wasn't fulfilling his musical needs, Henry decided to pursue black thrash. In 2005, getting together with bassist Tommy, they decided to form a three piece Venom tribute band. In search for a drummer, they came up empty handed. A few months later they met Getsemani, who would become they're lead guitarist and who would also introduce them to drummer Raymon. Witchaven was born.
WAR SAW Website
War Saw consists of five aspiring musicians who strive to create the best music possible to their abilities. Avoiding the general metalcore theme, War Saw breaks the genre boundaries to create a very unique sound, incorporating harsh high vocals supported by low growls, all over a solid battery and impressive guitar work. Each song is carefully structured to provide optimal listening pleasure, and each harmony is able to empower the frailest soul. There are a blessed few who can play like War Saw does. THIS IS THEIR REUNION SHOW!
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| Saturday, April 3 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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| PSYCHOPUPPY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS...($7adv/$10 D.O.S.) |
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SUTURE SELF Website
SutureSelf isn't your out-of-the box cookie cutter electronic band. Blending both traditional and non-traditional elements of EBM, ambient, and industrial, SS are pushing the boundaries of the genre as far as possible. Combining pulsating, powerful synths with dual percussionists, disgustingly downtuned guitars, female lead vocals, and strings, SutureSelf are guaranteed to be nothing like anything you've seen or heard before.
MEQQA Website
Formed in 2000, MEQQA has been a formidable force in Chicago, blending intricate song forms and memorable choruses. Armed with an explosive and introspective live show, it took less than a year to catch the ears of famed record executive Derek Shulman and sign MEQQA to One Man Army Records. MEQQA gained force when named 2001 Band of The Year by Chicago’s 94.7 The Zone.
KOMPLICATOR Website
Modern Industrial- Michael Wert Trent Harlem Chris Palmerin.
SIRENS IN VEIN Website
Sirens In Vein, combines the power of low end catchy riffs with melodic vocal hooks that fuse into an original electrifying sound. In Vein creates massive crescendos that breakdown into hypnotic melodies and delivers a high energy driven set from the first riff to the final encore-always leaving fans craving more.
DIES MALI Website
Through the Middle Ages, Calendars marked two days of each month as DIES MALI, or unlucky. These were days of disaster, gloom, or depression. Dies Mali is Zoran, Shay, Mark, and Bane.
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| Sunday, April 4 • 6:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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WEEDEATERWebsite Listen
In the mid-1990's, Weedeater arose from the ashes of the southern-drug-lord-band Buzzov-en, who had disbanded along the swampy shores of the Cape Fear river in North Carolina not too long before. Fronted by famed madman and bass virtuoso "Dixie" Dave Collins, this three piece doom juggernaut has been eating audiences alive for more than 10 years now.
BLACK TUSK Website Listen
Black Tusk is a metal band from Savannah, Georgia. They put out their first full-length album, "Passage Through Purgatory", in 2008. It was mastered by Scott Hull.
THE GATES OF SLUMBER Website
Following a Double Whammy of London-Bred heaviness from Sloth and Centurions Ghost, The Gates of Slumber come and whack us mercilessly with their monolithic, battleaxe riffs and all-round excellence. Imagine early Manowar played slowly by blokes who look like they..ve just stepped off the set of ..Easy Rider.., and you..ll have an idea of why this US doom mob are so brilliant! - show review in Kerrang
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Website
"WITH ENOUGH RIFFS, ROARS, AND ROUGH 'N' TUMBLE TO SIZZLE THE HAIR OFF ANY HEADBANGER, STRUCK BY LIGHTNING INDEED HIT LIKE A BOLT FROM ABOVE." - REVOLVER
HATE (Chicago) Website
"Because they are so rare, I'm always in the lookout for bands that sound like they want to kill you. This is one such band. Imagine Converge, but just the fast songs. Download these demos from Hate's myspace, but don't try to friend them. 'Hate has no friends.'" -Decibel Magazine
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| Tuesday, April 6 • 7:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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CREEPIN CADAVERSWebsite Listen
A few years ago if you said your favorite genre of music was psychobilly you'd get a look of confusion in return. Thanks to the Creepin' Cadavers the genre now has a place in New England.
JOHNNY MURDER AND THE 25 TO LIFE Website
Johnny Murder and the 25 to Life is a Psychobilly Trio straight from Chicago's Southside. In mid 2004 Phil and Trojan decided to throw something together, not exactly knowing just which way it was heading, but figuring it out along the way. It would under go a few line up changes and take much hard work to get to be where it's at today. Enthralled by early Psychobilly music the band tries to keep that sound alive today but adding our own aggressive touch. Each member has many different influences and this is expressed in our music, incorporating Jazz, early Country, and Surf into Psychobilly. Lyric content is explicit depicting everything from deranged stalkers to post apocalyptic underground dwellers. Johnny Murder and the 25 to Life is made for you to feel your darkest emotions, quiver in fear, wreck to, dance to, hobble, or whatever ever you damn well please...
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| Wednesday, April 7 • 8:00 PM |
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| Columbia Show |
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| Thursday, April 8 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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JAGUAR LOVEWebsite Listen
Two ex-members of the Blood Brothers, Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato come together to form Jaguar Love with more concentration on melody, a lyrical maturation, and traditional songwriting that stylishly culls influence from indie rock, art-punk, soul, post-hardcore, jazz-rock, and glam metal.
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| Friday, April 9 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $12.00 |
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| JAM ROCK |
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MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each others playing but were in different bands at the time. The only rule was that they would only play what they loved. That philosophy continues today and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations.
Mr. Blotto takes the Jam band asthetic into areas unfamiliar to the standard Jam Scene. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zepplin and the Who as well as perform entire shows of Country and Reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the 2000+ shows the band has performed in the last 15 years, yet covers only pepper the bands hefty catalog of original material stemming from five studio albums and other unreleased crowd favorites.
ekoostik hookah Website
One of the most original and energetic acts around today, ekoostik hookah is the nucleus of a family drawn to its lucid, improvisational treatment of psychedelic rock n roll, blues, funk, jazz and bluegrass layered with rich harmonies. Born early in 1991 in a smoky basement bar, the band has been continually evolving, cultivating a sound that has perked the ears of contemporaries and attracted fans who travel miles to hear them play.
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| Saturday, April 10 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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| Flatfoot 56 record release show! |
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FLATFOOT 56Website Listen
Flatfoot 56 has been playing Celtic punk since 2000, infusing melodious bagpipe and mandolin music. Flatfoot56 is made up of three brothers (Tobin, Justin and Kyle Bawinkel) and a terrific piper friend, Josh Robieson.
THE GREEN ROOM ROCKERS Website Listen
Formed in Lafayette, IN to play one show on Mark's bday...the band has since gone on to put out 3 releases and play over 200 shows touring the entire country from NYC to LA and don't plan to stop. GRR blends the love of RnB, Soul, Ska, and Reggae into something distinctly their own which they dubbed "The HOOISIER HOMEGROWN." MIDWEST SOUNDCLASH is GRR's next release on Dashiki Clout Records...
DEAD TOWN REVIVAL Website
Hailing from the working-class streets of the south side of Chicago, Dead Town Revival is a self-described "punk-n-roll" band. Inspired by angst, guns, and rock and roll, Dead Town Revival's driving melodic music speaks of love lost, hard luck and a complete disdain for authority.
THE SCURVIES Website
The Scurvies are a high-energy fun-punk rock 'n' roll powerhouse dance machine. Ever throwing a wrench into the gears of punk rock, The Scurvies celebrate family, friends across the globe, and traditions of garage, blues, americana and hardcore.
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| Sunday, April 11 • 1:00 PM • All Ages • $10.00 |
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| I L S Presents "Rock The Band" |
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I L S Presents "Rock The Band" Website
Illinois Leadership Seminars (ILS) is a 100% volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission since 1977 has been to unleash the leadership potential of Illinois youth. We realize this mission through an annual, multi-day leadership seminar as well as a series of single day leadership seminars. High school sophomores are chosen to represent their school from all over the state of Illinois at our multi-day seminar held each year in the first few weeks of June. From exploring different styles of leadership to hearing people speak about how their leadership qualities affect them in everyday life, the participants develop a strong love for leadership and the desire to make a difference in their own communities. Past participants of the seminar form the ILS Alumni Association, whose members remain active leaders, producing events to help the organization itself as well as the community at large. We at Illinois Leadership Seminars don’t tell our participants what to think, or even how to think but instead stress the importance of careful thought for our world’s future leaders.
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| Tuesday, April 13 • 6:00 PM • All Ages • $8.00 |
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| PSYCHOBILLY |
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THE ROCKETZWebsite
We are a three piece power-billy band from So Cal. We love all styles of music and pull from those to create our own "Rockabilly" sound, which includes heavy Punk and Rock and Roll influences. We love to play out, tour, and we dig making new friends so be sure to come up and say hi!
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| Wednesday, April 14 • 8:00 PM |
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| Columbia Show |
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| Thursday, April 15 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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| Jr. Derby |
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The Runnies Website
A loud, mean good time you can dance to.
Hollows Website
Maria- Organ/Vox, Emma- Bass/Vox, Megan- Guitar/Vox, Jason- Drums, Hannah- Percussion/Vox/Etc.
8 Inch Betsy Website
8 inch betsy is a chicago-based rock/pop/punk trio. they focus intensely on lyric driven rock that gets your irish up, can bring you down to earth and get stuck in your head for days.
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| Friday, April 16 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $8.00 |
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| PROGRESSIVE GROOVE |
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U-MELTThe spirit of the progressive rock era - the readiness to experiment, the premium on precision and the openness to move beyond preconceived boundaries - lives in the music and ethos of U-Melt. The untraditional sound comes from varied backgrounds of the men who make up the New York based band: one of the most electrifying young guitarists playing today, guitarist Rob Salzer began his music career as a classically trained violinist; keyboardist Zac Lasher studied theater at Emerson College and gave up the lullabies of Broadway for the thrill of rock and roll; bassist Adam Bendy has a degree in music performance and drummer George Miller paraded with the West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band.
HUE Website
The Hue is aggressive progressive instrumental rock. Seamless, flowing compositions with furious musicianship and a sense of elation rarely found among progressive rock practitioners are the staple of The Hue’s ever-expanding catalogue. The quartet brings the audience along for a barrage of rock’s ferocity cut with jazz’s meticulousness & sense of melody, all tied together with funk sensibilities that lead to unforgettable crests. The Hue is the sonic version of building a precisely symmetrical museum for Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Return to Forever, and Miles Davis during the Bitches Brew era with just a dab of Tortoise, immediately torching it to the ground and starting over again.
FIFTH WORLD Website
Fifth World came together in the summer of 2007. The band consists of Marty Rocha on drums, midi pads, sequencing, and vocals; Timothy "Smu" McCarthy on electric bass, double bass, keyboards,noises, and vocals; Asif Wilson on moog, Juno, Rhodes,triton; and Greg Firak on guitars and vocals. The band much like the concept of it's name is moving towards a new age of music, where acoustic/electric instruments are interwoven with electronic instruments, computers, midi triggers, and sequencing. The over all sound is a musical blend of everthing learned from past genres of sound mixed with new concepts, tones and textures.
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PopCult is a collective of movers and shakers in the ComiCulture world with instant access to over 250,000 fans and tastemakers. We're a team of creative entrepreneurs with specialties in publishing, video games, music, film and television yet with a laser focus on the aspects of those mediums that intersect with the geek chic, comic-con world.
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| Pop Cultour 2 |
PopCult is a collective of movers and shakers in the ComiCulture world with instant access to over 250,000 fans and tastemakers. We're a team of creative entrepreneurs with specialties in publishing, video games, music, film and television yet with a laser focus on the aspects of those mediums that intersect with the geek chic, comic-con world.
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| Tuesday, April 20 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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| THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS |
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THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUSWebsite Listen
Sprinkling their impassioned brand of alternative rock with touches of screamo, pop-punk, and metal, Middleburg, FL's the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus were originally born in 2003. Writing and rehearsing for about 18 months with no real intentions of performing or recording anything, the bandmembers were later urged by some friends to pursue their music seriously. This encouragement led the guys to eventually book themselves some local shows, much to the quick embracement of their hometown scene. With a buzz growing, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus recorded their first EP and relentlessly began spreading their name around Florida. in 2005, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus began crafting their debut full-length. The resulting Don't You Fake It appeared in July 2006, and part of that summer was spent on the Warped Tour; the album was certified gold by the year's end, propelled by the success of first single "Face Down."
FIT FOR RIVALS Website Listen
Hi, we're Fit For Rivals. We're a 5 piece rock band from Jacksonville, Fl in North America. Yes, that's a girl singing. Yes, that's the sound of rock and roll, whiskey and cigarettes. Yes, that's the sound of your arm in a bear trap, a jaguar in a top hat and a shark with a baseball bat. We'll leave the rest of the "how we met and how awesome we are" story to Carrot Top in our VH1 behind the music special in 20 years. Besides, bands writing about themselves in third person is lame, right? Who's with me?!
THE ACTION BLAST Website
Pop / punk that has shared the stage with Lucky Boys Confusion, and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
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| Wednesday, April 21 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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NASHVILLE PUSSYWebsite Listen
It's been said that the devil has all the best tunes, but that's not the case anymore, since a lil' ol' band from Georgia -- known to friends and followers as Nashville Pussy -- found a way to pick the lock on that storehouse of demonic sonics and make off with some of its most incendiary contents.
PSYCHOSTICK Website Listen
Psychostick = Godzilla. Except, Psychostick isn't going to put $200 million into a project that Hollywood is just going to screw up...
GREEN JELLO Website
Green Jell is an American comedy punk/metal musical group from Kenmore, New York, USA. Originally named Green Jell-O, they changed their name due to legal pressure from the owners of the Jell-O trademark, who claimed that it was an infringement on their trademark. Despite the spelling difference, the new name and the old are pronounced identically. The name was chosen due to the band's poor opinion of that flavor, and they decided that it also appropriately reflected the quality of their music. The band never attempted to be good, deciding instead to "disguise their lack of ability with stupid props," as their liner notes put it.
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| Thursday, April 22 • 6:00 PM • All Ages • $10.00 |
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| THE MUCH ANTICIPATED RETURN |
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DEADSTAR ASSEMBLYWebsite
DSA has toured & shared the stage with Ministry, Orgy, Wednesday 13, Godsmack, The Birthday Massacre, Mudvayne, Hanzyl und Gretyl, Crossbreed, The Genitorturers, Powerman 5000, Zeromancer, Dope, Pigface, Motogrator & many more!
FASHION BOMB Website
Fashion Bomb has released their sophomore record, “Visions of the Lifted Veil”. The new album is produced by Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory/ Arkaea) and Jeremy Blair (Guns-n-Roses, Cypress Hill), and recorded at Temple Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Tom Baker (Marilyn Manson, NIN, Rob Zombie) of Precision Mastering mastered the songs. With a flair for thinking about the world in large, universal terms and influenced by George Orwell, Stephen Hawking, Hunter S. Thompson and Carl Sagan, Fashion Bomb takes on complex ideas. This 13 track work of art is a mature, well structured record that showcases the band’s amazing musical skill, as well as their ability to write accessible, memorable songs.
CRITICAL SYSTEM ERROR Website
Critical System Error was formed in late 2007, however most of the material available has reached its point of completion in early 2008. C.S.E is the amalgamation of Xero One of Oxime, and Residue of Ojo Infektado. All of the tracks are a direct corellation of both masterminds bringing out the most abrasive industrial to hit the Midwest in years. The result is a well balanced mix of powernoise and ebm. We strive to be what modern industrial should be. Most artists recently have indulged in catchy synth pop song structures, and have compromised the integrity and harsh attitude that accompanies industrial music. We want to bring a fresh and crisp sound that not only punishes the dance floor, but pleases the listener when away from the club.
THE PREP SCHOOL TRAGEDY Website
Meet The Prep School Tragedy,the world’s first industrial crunk band. Based out of Chicago, this musical revelation fuses the dark and deep beats of industrial rock with the party atmosphere of a club show. As though brought together by fate, the band was formed when Guy and Hodes met on a street corner in the city. Guy aka Tranq, had been working as an electrician at the time and moonlighting as a singer for his group Manufraqture. Hodes was out selling CD’s under the stage name Ignited. That’s when everything changed. As soon as the two met they realized that they had a mutual passion and the means to revolutionize the industry together.
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| Thursday, April 22 • 10:00 PM |
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| BIG WIZ BEAT BATTLES |
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| Friday, April 23 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ • $8.00 |
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| ROCK |
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BOOTS WITH SPURSWebsite
Boots With Spurs is a Psychedelic/Post Punk band from Chicago whose unique sound merges Live Electronics with complex riffs and Punk Rock attitude.
NATE & HIS KITE Website
From Chicago, Nate & His Kite is Collin Magdziarz, Robert Herrold, Clifford A. Evans, Nathaniel Ertel, and Josiah Greatens,
WE THE GRANADA Website
From Texas, We the Granada is Ashton Trudeau, Dustin Coffman, Joseph Raines, Chris Inniss, and Scott Martin.
KUAN Website
If you watch the audience at a Kuan gig, something unusual happens to the socially diverse crowd that tends to make up their fan base. The punk rockers, prog rockers, hipsters, b-boys and metalheads all react in about the same way: they start by nodding their heads. Then they sway a little. Then, they do whatever the word 'dance' means to each of them. They smile.
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| Saturday, April 24 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ • $20.00 |
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| ShoeGaze/Metal |
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ALCEST (Paris/Bagnols Sur Cèze France)Website
Alcest is a French band created by Neige (also in Amesoeurs, Peste Noire and Forgotten Woods) in early 2000. He began writing songs on his own but a few months afterwards Argoth (bass) and Famine from Peste Noire (lead guitar) joined him and his solo project became a real band. "Tristesse Hivernale" Alcest's first demo which was composed by Neige and Famine, was released in 2001 by Drakkar Productions. At the time, the band played cold and melodic black metal inspired by the mysterious and melancholic atmospheres of the wintry landscapes. Just after the release of "Tristesse Hivernale" Alcest turned into a solo project again since Neige decided to change of direction and concept in order to explore more intimate themes.
Alcest is now Neige's testimony of the evanescent visions/memories he had as a child about a fantastic faraway world : a plane of existence bathed in a pearly light, beyond all terrestrial beauties, which could perhaps be described as a sort of "intermediate stage" ; the soul would rest there between two earthly lives and would for some time be freed of the burden of incarnation. The first chapter of this journey was "Le Secret" EP, which was released in 2005 by Drakkar Productions. In 2007, Neige agreed to a contract with the German label Prophecy Productions and released Alcest's debut album "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" the same year. All music/lyrics/artwork are deeply linked to Alcest's concept and aim at depicting that "place" and the ecstatic feelings one can experience there. This project is a real quest, a perpetual wandering through unknown regions, the hope of which is to shed some light on some mysteries of this esoteric experience.
CLAD IN DARKNESS Website
Clad in Darkness is first and foremost a metal band, however, the conventions that tie one down to a specific mould of doom, black, post, death, or any other type of metal are not of interest to our members. Nor is metal something we strictly adhere to; our listening habits are eclectic and an influence on us: from post-rock to jazz, electronic to the blues, ethnic music, classical of all periods, and anything in between. We are fans of the avant-garde, experimental, and intelligent music and we draw inspiration from several artistic mediums and emotions.
VELNIAS Website
Velnias exists as an entity in opposition to this misguided and failing modern world. The music is free of any bounds and stands as a reflection of man’s falling and the grandeur of that which he has forsaken.
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| Sunday, April 25 • 1:00 PM |
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| Gorilla Show |
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| Wednesday, April 28 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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PEELANDER-ZWebsite Listen
Peelander-Z, the Japanese Action Comic Punk Band, was formed by Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Blue, and Peelander-Red (claim they are from Z area in the Planet Peelander!!) in 1998, and came into action based in NYC. Peelander-Z has been appearing not only on the major music festivals like Bonnaroo Music Festival, CMJ and SXSW, but also on the TV programs like Best Week Ever on VH1, Upright Citizens Brigade on Comedy Central and MXC: Most Extreme Challenge on Spike TV, and on Anime Network.
THE HAMBURGLERS Website
robble robble! the hamburglars live up to their name. stripes and all!
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| Thursday, April 29 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ |
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THE BUSINESSWebsite
Oi!, street rock, punk, whatever you want to call it, the name of The Business is bound to come up within 5 minutes of conversation. Having written legendary albums and tunes throughout their career, the Business is hard yet melodic and in a class all their own.
HOLLOWPOINTS Website Listen
While the tempos occasionally work their way into a thrash, the playing is surprisingly rock oriented (especially the guitars, with actual solos!) and the vocals on the Social Distortion side of punk hoarse but melodic. This Seattle band has a lot to say, about American society's passive acquiescence to its government, warped political leaders, street culture, drugs and underclass, and the generally shattered dreams of America circa late 2004.
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| Friday, April 30 • 8:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $15.00 |
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| Rock |
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DEADBOLTWebsite
From California, Deadbolt is Harley Davidson, Guitar-Vocals
R.A. MacLean, Bass-Vocals
3rd Degree Burns, Bass-Vocals
Bad Time Charlie, Drums
Tank Johnson, Drums.
THE KRANK DADDIES Website
After several shows, people have labeled The Krank Daddies music as,Phsycobilly,Cowpunk,hard drivin Rockabilly some have even called it worthless senseless shit!(what do x girlfriends know anyway) We just call it Raw Rippin Rock n Roll,that's also the title of a Krank Daddies smash hit and a real crowd pleaser.
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| Saturday, May 1 • 6:00 PM • Ages 18+ |
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| METAL HAVEN PARTY |
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NUNSLAUGHTERWebsite
From Ohio, Nunslaughter is Don of the Dead, Zack Massacre, Reaper, and Jim Sadist.
HIGH SPIRITS Website
Chris - lead vocals, Mike - lead guitar, backing vocals, Scott - lead guitar, backing vocals, Bob - bass guitar, backing vocals, Ian - drums
KOMMANDANT Website
James Guitar / Nick Vocals / Miloš Bass / Marcus Guitar / Garrett Drums
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| Sunday, May 2 • 4:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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| ALTERNATIVE/ROCK- $12 ADV; $15 DOOR |
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SMILE EMPTY SOULWebsite
From California, Smile Empty Soul is Sean Danielson on Guitar and Vocals, Ryan Martin on Bass, and Jake Kilmer on Drums.
SOIL Website
AJ Cavalier - Vocals and Guitar
Adam Zadel - Lead Guitar
Tim King - Bass
Tom Schofield - Drums
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| Wednesday, May 5 • 8:00 PM |
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| Columbia Show |
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| Friday, May 7 • 10:00 PM • Ages 18+ • $10.00 |
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| ELLE'S BIRTHDAY! |
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BOMBBONEWebsite
Fronted by Sarajevo native Roni Bomboni , BombBone brings the the world party to the warzone. This Balkan Elvis, joined by his gypsy punk brothers; Bazmonti Bomboni and Edi Bomboni bring a sound reminiscent of the sounds the gypsies would make as they came down from the hills on a sunday morning in Roni's nativie Sarajevo. The only difference is that this time the Gypsies have brought big muffed Strats, flying V's, and are beating the hell out of shit. BombBone are not Grandma's Gypsy band. BombBone are Balkan pimps on the prowl. BombBone bring the Party. BombBone are not to be missed...
THE POLKAHOLICS Website
With founder Dandy Don Hedeker on guitar and vocals, Jolly James Wallace on bass and vocals, and Stylin' Steve Glover on drums and vocals, The Polkaholics use a power rock trio format to put the umph into the oompah-POW, blasting polka screaming into the 21st century.
BELMONDOS Website
It began in the early 2000s, when Darren and Sophie met Cornelius at THE CHICAGO UNDERGROUND LOFT, a playground for improvising musicians. An English Guitar Lord, a French Woman discovering accordeon and a Michigan Mohican on the Bull Fiddle..... They've played together ever since.
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| Wednesday, May 12 • 8:00 PM |
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| Columbia Show |
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| Friday, May 14 • 7:00 PM • Ages 18+ |
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CAPITALIST CASUALTIESWebsite
influences include: D.R.I., Antischism, C.O.C., Discharge, Rudimentary Peni, No Comment, Crossed Out, Black Flag, Motorhead, M.D.C., Dr Know, Raw Power, etc..
VERBAL ABUSE Website
Verbal Abuse play fast and hard. Influenced by drugs, alcohol and sleep deprivation, their music will make your ears bleed with joy. This hardcore punk band is a sight for sore eyes..
FANG Website
This is the first band you see in the documentary "FARMCORE - The Movie: Punk Rock History of the SF Farm - the story of San Francisco's legendary Farm, located in the Mission District during the 1980s.
SICK/TIRED Website
Sick/Tired formed summer of 2008 in DeKalb, IL. Members have done time in Right To Remain, MK-Ultra, Layers of Twat, Weekend Nachos, Funeral Fuck Toy, Crazy Stallion, MZRCDXVL, Exalted, Nachtmystium, Inverted, Masters of Bation, Sexual Chocolate, etc. We have a 12 song demo tape that is now available and we are looking to play some shows.
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| Saturday, May 15 • 1:00 PM • All Ages |
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| SCHOOL OF ROCK: PINK FLOYD |
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SCHOOL OF ROCK: PINK FLOYDWebsite
The Paul Green School of Rock Music is the nation's premier performance - based rock music program. They accept students from ages 7-18 and turn them into genuine rock stars. Students receive 45 minute private lessons on the instrument of their choice. Students also participate in weekly 3 hour supervised rehearsals to prepare them for the main events and shows that the bands perform in. Past shows have included tributes to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, and the Beatles. The Paul Green School of Rock Music finds that the combination of private lessons and group band practice with students is the best way to motivate kids to practice hard, overcome stage fright, and become amazing musicians.
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| Saturday, May 15 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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MURDER BY DEATHWebsite Listen
Part horror movie climax, part western barroom brawl and a gloss of wintry distortion. Murder by Death would be the house band back in the early 1900s in the West where the guns drew quick and the whiskey went quicker. Murder by Death's frenetic guitar-electric cello whirlwind piles up tension and ominous vibrations, only to wash them down with a knife-like guitar riff or somber piano flourish. With songs tackling timeless topics such as Satan, boozing, and the apocalypse, how could this band not be good?
HA HA TONKA Website Listen
It's the best rock record I've heard this year. There's nothing on the White Stripes' recent Icky Thump as convincingly roots-rockin' as "Caney Mountain,"...Power-pop hook kings the New Pornographers couldn't manage a track as infectious as Ha Ha Tonka's "Falling In" on their latest, Challengers—and they've got Neko Case! Trust me, folks, this is really strong stuff
LINFINITY Website Listen
With an eclectic mix of influences brewing in its pot, Linfinity has developed a huge sound most easily comparable to Arcade Fire, Echo & The Bunnymen and DeVotchka.
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| Sunday, May 16 • 1:00 PM • All Ages |
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| SCHOOL OF ROCK |
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| SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE BEST OF THE MIDWEST |
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SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE BEST OF THE MIDWESTWebsite
The Paul Green School of Rock Music is the nation's premier performance - based rock music program. They accept students from ages 7-18 and turn them into genuine rock stars. Students receive 45 minute private lessons on the instrument of their choice. Students also participate in weekly 3 hour supervised rehearsals to prepare them for the main events and shows that the bands perform in. Past shows have included tributes to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, and the Beatles. The Paul Green School of Rock Music finds that the combination of private lessons and group band practice with students is the best way to motivate kids to practice hard, overcome stage fright, and become amazing musicians.
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| Sunday, May 16 • 7:00 PM • Ages 17+ • $8.00 |
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BUGGIRLWebsite
One look at the tour schedule of BugGiRL will show you exactly how hard working these guys are. They give it all for Rock n' Roll... every last drop of "Blood, Sweat & Beers". Jumping on a plane from their Australian home in May 2007, the power-duo headed for the UK & Europe spending the next 8 months touring the continent. Living only in their tour van and eating roadside scraps and small insects, they covered a distance of over 180,000km, playing over 200 shows to over 60,000 fans. Surviving on Rock n' Roll alone. No roadcrew. No support team. No tears. Just gallons of "Blood, Sweat & Beers"... and they had a fuckin great time doin’ it too! So did their fans!... BugGiRL are an old-school breed of road warrior. Old school Rock work ethics, with an old school Rock sound. They are Rock n' Roll Road Warriors from Hell.
After an outback tour in the Australian summer of 2008, road worn siblings Amber & Clinno hit the international highways for another round in 2008. Throughout their international travels they have played Wacken showcases and Popkomm festivals and have toured alongside The Damned, The Germs, The Bones, Mad Sin, Danko Jones, Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork, Doro, Girlschool, Peter Pan Speedrock & Texas Terri Bomb.
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| Tuesday, May 18 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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FUCK THE FACTSWebsite
There are a lot of metal people out there who think they've heard it all. It's a natural process that occurs when you've been in the underground for awhile, and it's a phenomenon I like to call jaded bastard syndrome. However, for every clone-like band/album, there are also cool, out-there experimentalists who abide by no boundaries. Fuck the Facts is one such inventive collective, the Ottawa-Gatineau group's musical scope running completely limitless. Though ultra-grind does play a predominant role in Fuck the Facts' sonic makeup, mainmain Topon Das and his troops are never afraid to veer left, right, or centre. --Brave Words & Blood Knuckles
CHICAGO THRASH ENSEMBLE Website
Five dudes from Chicago who like to play fast. This band features ex and current members of quite a few bands including hewhocorrupts, synnecrosis, the littleman complex, and off yourself. Get into it.
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| Saturday, May 22 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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| a special $35 VIP ticket is available which includes a meet & greet with the band and a special signed, screened poster from the show! |
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HYPOCRISY Website Listen
HYPOCRISY was formed in Ludvika, Stockholm by guitarist Peter Tgtgren in October 1991. As well as HYPOCRISY, Tgtgren has carved out a considerable and esteemed catalogue of work with other musical concerns such as the industrial solo concept PAIN, LOCKUP, THE ABYSS and BLOODBATH. He also does dual duty as a producer in constant demand, operating from his Abyss Studios base racking up recognition on the other side of the desk with acts such as CHILDREN OF BODOM, DIMMU BORGIR, THERION, CELTIC FROST, DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION and IMMORTAL amongst many others.
HATE Website Listen
Elements of four combative forces joined together in a distinctive array of musical elation with merging from death metal intensity creating a wicked art form known as HATE. Twisting into formation in 1990 by vocal guitarist ATF Sinner who brought forth an energy unmatched by others in Poland's extreme scene raising interest to those seeking diabolical resurrection.
BLACKGUARD Website
If ever there was a test case proving that hard work, tenacity, a healthy amount suffering, and word of mouth pays off, Blackguard is it. Formed in 2001 by guitarist Terry Roadcase and drummer Justine "Juice" thier as a straight ahead black metal outfit, the Montreal-based sextet - who clawed their way into the public eye under the name Profugus Mortis - has fought a pitched battle to stand out amongst their international metal brethren, going through numerous line-up changes and much needed sonic tweaking to get to where they are in 2010.
SWASHBUCKLE Website
AHOY MATEYS! Forged upon the seven seas, Swashbuckle hath come to take the metal community by storm. We've faced rum-runners of the northern Caribbean to bring you the most brutal in yar face metal upon the Spanish Main. If ye be double crossin' us, we'll make ye walk the plank ye scurvy dogs! Yarr! Swab the poop-deck, and set sail for the Pirate Metal experience of your lifetime ye hornswogglers! Cheers!
SCAR SYMMETRY Website Listen
Hailing from Sweden a mecca for melodic death metal and on a quest to pioneer their own form of that well-established genre, SCAR SYMMETRY proved to be an exceptional gathering of talents able to produce an eccentric mixture of metal that can only be described as an intoxicating, modern hybrid of melodic death metal.
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| Saturday, May 29 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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FRIDAY NIGHT FEVERWebsite
Friday Night Fever formed from the ashes of two of the most up and coming unsigned bands: Nothing Less and Saving Litchfield. Friday Night Fever has already quickly caught the attention of fans and industry people alike. The band has already been featured and received praise from Alternative Press Magazine, Absolute Punk, The Daily Chorus, and ranked as high as the number one unsigned band on Purevolume!
WE ARE! THE NEW YEAR Website
We Are! The New Year! is a highly energetic pop-punk group that since the beginning has showed non-stop progression towards their passion of playing music and playing across the country.As We Are! The New Year! finishes their record they are amping up to cross the country for a long tour, showing nothing but pure momentum in their songwriting, live shows, and letting it be known that this is only the beginning.
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| Tuesday, June 1 • 5:00 PM • All Ages • $10.00 |
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LOVE IT OR LEAVE ITWebsite
From Las Vegas, Love It Or Leave It is Carlo on drums, Angel on vocals, Russell on bass, Chris on piano/synth, and Manny on guitar.
THE THRIFTERS Website
Emerging from Cleveland, Ohio, Pop/Rock sensation, the “Thrifters” have been aspiring to create and develop their own unique brand. While exploring uncharted musical territory since 2004, these five friends have been captivating audiences all around the Midwest & East Coast. In August 2007 the band parted ways with front man/vocalist, Brendan Lieske, due to personal & business reasons. It didn’t take long before good friend Sergio McCollam stepped into the role of vocalist and the band soon was off and running developing their new sound and image.
HAND TO HAND Website
A faint sound was heard somewhere in Orlando, Florida and it began to grow until it was forced to be heard. This was the sound of five individuals creating something different, something that had not been heard in such a manner. Blending elements of contemporary hardcore, rock and roll, and old school metal, Hand To Hand let go of the boundaries and limitations their previous efforts had placed on them, and played what was in their collective, bright hearts. With vocals that range from singing to screaming, the band disarms you with their melodic hooks, only then to knock you down with emotional breakdowns. But the band keeps growing, and at a spectacular rate. In little over half a year, they accomplished what most unsigned artist take years to achieve.
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| Friday, June 4 • 9:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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| Electronic Rock- $12 Advance; $15 D.O.S |
Sigue Sigue Sputnik Website
Sputnik continue to play live worldwide, and an albums worth of already written material will be recorded for the bands latest album. The SSS monster is still breathing. Sigue Sigue Sputnik. A futuristic rock and roll band. A group where television was just as relevant as a guitar solo. There's still no one else like it. Be Afraid be very Afraid. Keep the Faith. This tour is presented by (R)evo Industries.
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| Saturday, June 5 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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ENTOMBED Website
Entombed instantly championed the eerie variation of brutal heavy metal, giving it credibility before quickly abandoning the style in the early '90s. In their post-death metal years, the band retained the niche genre's most alluring attributes as they ventured into uncharted territory, ultimately becoming a controversial, yet undoubtedly innovative, group unable to stop evolving.
MERAUDER Website
Armed with a knuckle-dragging, heavy as shit, hardcore-meets-metal ferocity, MERAUDER's sound has always reflected the band's native Brooklyn upbringing and hard earned lessons in survival.
WOE OF TYRANTS Website
The guys have seriously turned up the shred-knob to a level of brutality and heaviness present in bands like Children Of Bodom and Amon Amarth. Their heaviness lies in melody and not in the amount of times the open E-string is chugged.
SWEET COBRA Website
Chicago's Sweet Cobra draws from the influences of His Hero Is Gone, Black Flag and Unsane to the more rock oriented Helmet and newer heavy staples High on Fire. One can hear those influences and variations of others, merging classic rock riffs and rhythms with hardcore breakdowns and heated angry vocals. Songs written like verses of an epic war story or something biblical, create the appropriate setting for the band's raw sound.
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| Monday, June 14 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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PESTILENCEWebsite
Pestilence erupted in the mid 80's from the eastern part of Holland as one of the earliest European representatives of a brand new extreme kind of music: death metal.
WARBRINGER Website
Breaking though the mainstream metal underground at a time when the term 'Thrash Revival' was being coined, WARBRINGER struggled and fought to distance themselves from the flock and the rest of their peers with an extremely aggressive energetic live performance and a determination to drive the old-school sound forward into the next decade with a sense of fresh air and originality.
VITAL REMAINS Website
Death / Black Metal from New England, featuring Glen Benton from Deicide.
ENFOLD DARKNESS Website
Enfold Darkness is a metal band from Nashville, TN. They formed in 2006, and were signed to Sumerian Records in 2009 for their debut full length, Our Cursed Rapture.
SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER Website
SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER is an international touring Extreme Death Thrash band that was formed in 2001. SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER has spent years of hard work building itself into a powerful outfit in the underground metal community of Southern California and across the world.
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| Wednesday, June 16 • 7:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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| Metal $10 adv/$12 Day of Show |
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Mary MagdalanWebsite
A metal band from Los Angeles, Mary Magdalan is Mary (vocals), Gzus (producer), and Jizm (Guitars).
Metal Sanaz Website
During the past six years, Sanaz has carved a niche in the Music, Video, and New Media industry of the Metal/Hard Rock scene.
Fashion Bomb Website
Fashion Bomb has released their sophomore record, “Visions of the Lifted Veil”. The new album is produced by Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory/ Arkaea) and Jeremy Blair (Guns-n-Roses, Cypress Hill), and recorded at Temple Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Tom Baker (Marilyn Manson, NIN, Rob Zombie) of Precision Mastering mastered the songs. With a flair for thinking about the world in large, universal terms and influenced by George Orwell, Stephen Hawking, Hunter S. Thompson and Carl Sagan, Fashion Bomb takes on complex ideas. This 13 track work of art is a mature, well structured record that showcases the band’s amazing musical skill, as well as their ability to write accessible, memorable songs.
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| Saturday, June 19 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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DANGER IS MY MIDDLE NAMEWebsite
Danger Is My Middle Name continues gaining a stronghold on the Chicago music scene with its growing fanbase, as well as striking gold in other Midwest markets including Minneapolis, Iowa City, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Dayton, St. Louis, and Northwest Indiana. Danger Is My Middle Name is a band that knows how to work hard, and knows what it takes to get to the top. With a promising future ahead, these boys sum up exactly what they are here to do in the lyrics to their song "Heroes & Underdogs" from their debut EP..."Tonight we're taking over!"
SETTLE Website
The history to Settle is blurry, like the history to most things is blurry. People came, people played, and people left. We like to leave it at that. The current lineup consists of Nick Rose, Dave Goletz, Willie Rose and Chris Burcin. Nick sings and plays guitar because he’s the oldest. Dave plays guitar because he can’t do anything else, Willie plays the drums because he’s good, and Chris plays the bass because Settle needed a bass player. That’s the story.
SHUT UP AND DEAL Website
Hailing from Connecticut, a state known more for its casinos then its music scene. Shut Up and Deal formed around four friends, who came together to create a passionate, driven pop rock band intent on making music that can not only be heard but be felt. The band, Joe Heafy (lead vocals), Bill Laudenslager (bass/vocals), Mike Kytoski (drums) and Paul LaBosky (guitar/vocals) started like most do, with five like-minded individuals who had an undeniable work ethic and lived for music.
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| Tuesday, June 22 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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CAGEWebsite
What follows below is a detailed life-long history of Chris Palko, aka Cage. While there is a whole lot of information here, none of it is filler; everything detailed below was instrumental in making Cage who he is at this point, and the story below is one of the most insane, crazy, tortured and triumphant stories you could imagine. Cage's life has gone from watching his father shoot heroin, to addiction and violence and mental institutions to cutting an album for Columbia Records and being a rising star in the heyday of the NYC independent rap scene, to the final culmination and personal triumph that this album has become. It's a brand new record from someone who has been through more extreme circumstances than most people could ever imagine, and has come out triumphant and a better person because of it, and whose artistic vision now reflects this.
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