| Friday, July 3 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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I AM GHOSTWebsite
After playing just four local shows, few would have predicted they would quickly sell 20,000 copies across the country through the power of the internet, and be the darlings of the Warped Tour and Alternative Press by the following summer. Now comes Lovers Requiem, a full-length debut so ambitious and assured that it seems the work of a much more established band. From the baroque Latin chorus that opens the CD, to the punishing guitar overdrive of first video/single Our Friend Lazarus Sleeps, Lovers Requiem will take fans of the EPs haunting melodicism to new symphonic heights. And fans of My Chemical Romance, HIM and AFI will discover a great new dark voice, the power and majesty that is I Am Ghost.
LOVEHATEHERO Website
Any preconceptions you may have about this album will be well and truly demolished when 'Goodbye My Love' echoes from your speakers - Jesus, this band can shred! With metal riffs straight outta Maiden, Lovehatehero have the knack of mixing up some very contemporary styles with a more classical influence.- Punktastic.com album review
KARATE HIGHSCHOOL Website
Much like their Californian state-mates HORSE The Band, Karate High School's "gimmick" of sorts lies in the fact that their music is influenced by classic video games. Apparently, the influence was so huge that the quintet decided to name their debut album Arcade Rock and use video-game like illustrations in the artwork for said disc. Also, the band uses customized keyboards and effects that give many of their songs the Nintendo-vibe that HORSE The Band has become known for. However, the comparison ends there as Karate High School focuses more on creating energetic pop choruses whereas the guys in HORSE tend to throw punishing breakdowns at their listeners.
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| Friday, July 3 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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THE FLABBY HOFFMAN SHOWWebsite
Chicago's most unique TV variety show (CAN-TV Cable Channel 19 Thursday Nights 11:30pm to 12:30am), brings its cavalcade of intense artists alive in a touring nightclub show called The Flabby Hoffman Caravan. You can be a part of this unique enviroment as these live shows are videotaped for the TV series, bringing together some of the best bands in town rocking as hard as they can for the TV camera.
SIR LEO Website
Sir Leo is a rock band from Chicago. Sir Leo solved the Energy Crisis years ago. Sir Leo is loved by your mother-in-law. Sir Leo began in a Downer's Grove basement. Sir Leo can bench-press more than you. Sir Leo is Chris, Brian, Brenden and Andy. Sir Leo looks amazing in spandex. Sir Leo released their first EP, Six Crimes, in April 2009. Sir Leo has many friends, most of which like him.
THE INNER VISIONISTS Website
Live band hip-hop straight outta Chi-town.
VISIONAIRE Website
Visionaire is a Chicago-based band with an evolved sound that is often described as "Hip-Hop, Alternative/Rock." With a creative blend of instrumentation, dynamic lyrics, and soulful singing, the band is built on the vision of band's drummer Styxx, where rhythm leads the way through funk, blues, and jazz to a sound that not only grooves, but also captivates.
FLABBY HOFFMAN TRIO Website
In the great tradition of The Monkees, The Partridge Family and Josie and the Pussycats comes a band actually built around a TV series. Not only does Flabby Hoffman star in their own weekly television series in Chicago, but the titular figurehead of the band, Flabby H. himself, has his own weekly radio series as well ("The Flabby Hoffman Radio Extravagonzo" Thursday nights 7:00pm to 10:00pm at fearlessradio.com). One can of course find the Flabby Hoffman Trio as well tooling around at nearly every decent club in town once in a while, where Flabby Hoffman is responsible for booking each of the bands that perform at the club for the evening in what is called the Flabby Hoffman Caravan which is a series of shows throughout the Chicago rock circuit with about 300 gigs under its belt.
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| Monday, July 6 • 6:00 PM • All Ages |
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| this show has been moved from JULY 2ND all ticket purchased for that date will be honored, please tell your friends |
THE AUDITIONWebsite
The Audition is a band that combines elements of Rock and Roll, Punk, Dance, and Emo, to create a quality mixture of energetic music. Predominantly overdriven guitars and loud vocals, there are still many softer beautiful soft dynamics that make this band different. The unique addition of dance and pop rhythms and intricate time signatures give this band texture and personality. The vocals are honest and soulful with desire for change and resolution.
THE HIGHER Website
Just over a year ago five fresh-faced adolescents began causing enough of a commotion to steal the spotlight away from the madness of Las Vegas. Now, pop/punk wonders The Higher, glow brighter than any neon sign on the strip. These young heartbreakers-in-training have been gracing stages across the desert town since they burst onto the independent music circuit. Being able to play alongside such bands as Something Corporate, The Starting Line, Yellowcard and Rufio, has helped them achieve small town stardom in a short time period. Las Vegas is not known for it's flashy lights, compulsive gambling and topless dancers anymore. It is now the breeding ground for tour-de-force musical talents, and The Higher is at the forefront. Their purpose is undeniable. The Higher is here to show the world a good time.
CLOSURE IN MOSCOW Website
Closure In Moscow is a progressive rock band based in Australia formed in 2006. They have established a name for themselves with an array of shows in their home country alongside international acts such as Saosin, Coheed and Cambria, Aiden, A Static Lullaby and, Street Drum Corps. The band has since re-located to the USA, and recently released their first full length "First Temple".
RUNNER RUNNER Website
Runner Runner are a Rock/Pop/Electro band from Huntington Beach, California. They are the side project of the band Over It. Four members of Over It (Nick, Ryan, Peter, and James) and a member from Rufio (Jon).
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| Tuesday, July 7 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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CAGEWebsite
Cage Kennylz (real name Christian Palko), commonly known as Cage, is an underground rapper based in New York City, United States. He is known for his acid rap horror-core lyrics, inspired by his experiences in a mental institution as a teenager. Cage's latest album, Hell's Winter, was released on 20th September 2005, and demonstrated how Cage had cleaned up his act, turning his back on drugs, and dropping the misogynistic language inherant to rap's macho vocabulary. This resulted in a mature and intelligent, although still emotional, album which pointed towards a very personal direction for future albums.
YAK BALLZ Website
Yak Ballz is one of the freshest, most intriguing voices to appear on the Independent Hip-Hop scene in a long time. The majority of the past two years has found the Queens, New York native building up to his sophomore breakthrough full length effort, Scifentology II, released on January 29th of 2008 on FloSpot Records in conjunction with Scifen Clothing. By touring heavily across the globe and expanding his loyal fan base with his memorable stage show, Yak has laid the groundwork for a bright future. Scifentology II is the long awaited, brilliantly crafted, tangible body of work that fans both new and old can add to their prized collections. Brace yourself for the politically infused lyrics, heartfelt delivery, innovative production, and New York state of mind that makes this young artist a name that will resonate in the world of Independent music for years to come. This is Scifentology II…
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| Friday, July 10 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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BATTERY - Masters Of Metallica Website
Voted "Best Metallica Tribute In The World" by MTV, Featured in articles in Kerrang, Guitar, Metal Edge and USA Today magazines, Opened for the actual band, Metallica on the complete Garage, Inc. tour.
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL Website
Something Beautiful is a gothic-metal band from Chicago, IL comprised of two members, Dale Tippett, Jr. and Justin Smith. Abandoning tradition and convention, SoB is taking what youve come to expect from modern music and throwing it to the wind. This band is truly an extension of the post-modern world that is emerging from the underground. With fewer and fewer rules of form and content being followed by independent musicians, film makers and artists, it only follows that a group of creative persons would extend their reach beyond questioning authority (as contemporary bands like System of a Down and Tool, Queensryche, or Rage Against the Machine in the 1990s) and enter into a new endeavor of attacking the foundation on which the mainstreams social-political ideology is built upon.
CATASTROPHE Website
Catastrophe is an experimental rock band from Niles, IL. The band was formed in December of 2008 by Nahiyan (Viscosity, ex-Procreation), Jon (ex-Procreation, ex-Viscosity, ex-Brass Beans, ex-DIY) , Max (Aggressor, ex-Procreation, ex-Dark Spectrum), and Adam (Viscosity). They started the band as an experimental side project with no boundaries with the intention of writing materials on the fly while recording. After recording three songs (Dimension, Heading Back, and The Ghost Of Joan) the band decided to take the next step into performing live. Nahiyan decided to step aside from rhythm guitar and concentrate more on vocals. With that set in motion, the band decided to get Paul Kondratiuk a very talented guitarist from the local metal band Viscosity to fill the rhythm guitar position. With the line up set in stone, the band is ready to take the Chicago land area by storm.
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| Saturday, July 11 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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| Monstermangraphic, Dark Star Records, Chicago Powerfest, Las Divas Promotions , & mP Productions presents: The 3rd Annual Metal Mergence: Chicago's Heavy Metal Conference. Graphic Artists, Record labels/ Booking reps, Live bands, PRO Question & Answer panel & more… Hosted by Ari Lehman The 1st Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th! PRO Q & A featuring Soil's Tim King, 12th Gate's Rob Such, & ION VEIN'S Chris Lotesto & other guest pros answer: "WHAT YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE METAL BIZ BUT DIDN'T THINK TO ASK!" |
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RIVALWebsite
Rival was formed in the hot Chicago summer of 1990 by founding drummer Gary Olson, bassist/vocalist John Johnson, and guitarists Neven Trivic and Chuck McNulty. Having been in previous cover bands with each other before at some point, this union was a mixture of just the right chemistry gaining both local and international acclaim.
ION VEIN Website
Chicago's Ion Vein has self-released two classic prog metal albums in 1999 and 2003, with a style blending influences such as early Queensryche, Fates Warning, and Crimson Glory. Considering they were and are unsigned, their albums are impressive, clearly recommended to fans of the aforementioned bands. As of mid-2007 they were searching for a vocalist to complete their lineup as well as finish their third album.
MINDWARP CHAMBER Website
Mindwarp Chamber based from Chicago, IL. consist of musicians that are no strangers to the game and have gained a lot of respect in the underground metal scene local to worldwide throughout the years in their past bands. They have all joined forces, blending their unique styles to create a very heavy and progressive style of music that comes from the very depths of their souls.
TOMORROW HAS ARRIVED Website
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| Sunday, July 12 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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SOUNDS AND SIRENSWebsite
Sounds & Sirens is a melodic rock band fronted by a female vocalist. Although they have only been a band for a year, their style and songwriting reflects the nature of a band who has been together much longer. The utmost goal of this Chicago based band is to create music that is honest and sincere. "The song writing process is the best part of what we do, we truly enjoy being able to create something that is unique and original." -S&S
EVERELLE Website
A longtime fixture on the local Chicago scene, Everelle features intense and hard-hitting all-original music that is lean and muscular with a familiar but innovative sound. Everelle found its current voice in September 2008 when C (vocals) joined forces with Shusto (drums), HVAC (bass), and Professor K (guitars). In early 2009, Everelle hit the studio to record a follow-up to their first EP "Empty Little Packages."
Described as "post-punk rockers", Everelle has a sound that is "fully formed and mature, delivered with confidence and swagger." C's powerful, crystal-clear voice and introspective lyrics are supported by Shusto and HVAC's thunderous rhythmic foundation and Professor K's unique blend of crunchy riffs and guitar atmospherics.
ARCTIC FOX Website
Arctic Fox is a new 5 piece Chicago based, Indie/Pop/rock outfit. With members from previous well known local bands such as THE ITS! and reModern. Although, we've only been together since the fall of 2008, we are quickly gaining a respectable response in and out of the U.S. we revel in our ways of remaining eminently fresh while flipping back thru our record collection of 60's pop and 70's post-punk. The music melds together a variety of influences and sonic layers. From the edgy Chicago alternative rock style guitars to those sunny montreal indie pop melodies, and harmonies that make you want to get up and dance. we look forward to growing with our sound and anticipated fanbase.
THE PULLMAN STRIKE Website
For those of you that walk down the road of life with a flask in one pocket, a few smokes in the other and a fire burning in your heart that only good friends, good drink and electrifying, heart wrenching, fight starting music can quench.
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| Wednesday, July 15 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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SPIN ALLEYWebsite
Spin Alley's hard hitting hybrid of punk and hip-hop is elevating the modern rock game. Formed in Austin, Texas in 2006, the band has quickly climbed to fame in their hometown and taken their powerful stage show on tour.
RANDOM CANDY Website
THE NIGHT BRIGADE Website
The Night Brigade formed in late fall of 2008 and played our first show in the middle of that December. Formed with the idea of putting everything we have into making music we have loved most of our lives, most of the songs on the Save My Soul E.P. have at least something to do with how much music has meant in our lives. Coming from backgrounds of other Southwest suburban Chicago bands like Article 57, The Risk and the short lived Endless Mike, we've all been through the ups and downs of writing, recording, playing shows, doing DIY tours and releases and I guess we just can't get enough of it.
S.P.I.T. Website
S.P.I.T. is a band from Chicago's North Suburbs. Formed roughly two years ago, S.P.I.T. began as, and still is, a hardcore punk band that channels the passion and intensity of the 80's punk classics and fuses that with a one of a kind sound that's sure to blister your eardrums. With a potent mix of original songs and explosive covers, S.P.I.T. puts on a show you can't miss.
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| Thursday, July 16 • 6:00 PM • All Ages |
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THE BRIGGSWebsite Listen
There's something about the Briggs' brand of working class punk rock that seems sacred. It's below the surface of their anthemic group sing-alongs, their marching drum beats, and their gritty muted guitar riffs. It's the thought that this kind of music will never be heard on Clear Channel radio or "Total Request Live," yet the passion and ferver with which the Briggs deliver their third full-length is unmatched by any mainstream act today.
LEFT ALONE Website
Left Alone's Hellcat debut combines a mixture of musical influences from Rancid and the Clash to Operation Ivy, Swingin Utters, and Elvis Costello. From the punk driven title track "Lonely Starts and Broken Hearts," to the the heavily ska-inspired "Another Feeling," to the homage to Elvis' car in "My 62," Left Alone pours every ounce of creative energy and emotion into this album.
SLEEPING UNDER 47 Website Listen
hey you! we are a in your face , do it like your oldest brother , punk rock n f**king roll band from the middle of stix ."Hinckley bigrock that is " Formed in 2001 with ZAK on vox and git PAT on bass and CHET on drumskins ....since then the band has a a few differnt members but now is a four person band with Zak, Chet, Bob on bass, and Drew the new guy on Guitar and Mandolin we are alot better than your couisins band so you should check us out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE SKY WE SCRAPE Website
The newly formed outfit Sky We Scrape plays a hybrid style of hardcore and heavy punk rock. The band's raw emotion is offset by interesting song structures and instrumentation. SWS display inventive songwriting and pay real attention to the soundscapes they create, pounding out 3 minute heavy novellas on the concrete walls of blue collar Chicago.
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| Friday, July 17 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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THE ABLE BODYWebsite
The Able Body hits the streets with a cache of experience both on the stage and in the studio. Sparked primarily from the ruins of former Chicago-based powerhouse The Greenlight Special, the band is quite familiar with local popularity, but remain huddled under a cloud of humility. Chris Medina (vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Duran (lead guitar, backing vocals), Glenn Curran (lead guitar) Estevan Medina (bass, vocals) and Jason Czarnik (drums), come together as a close-knit quintet of ambitious men on a mission to lift a haze that distorts what only seems real. But don't be fooled by any resounding clichés suggesting matches and gasoline in the background; these five men are not here to simply set the scene ablaze; they're here to drop a bomb, make the floor fall out, and change the landscape forever, leaving their marks and chops etched in the ears and minds of everyone they encounter.
JIGGSAW Website
If the Chicago local scene were part of a sandwich JigGsaw would be the bread. Some of them don't eat meat and they are a more essential part than just jelly or mustard. There are plenty of jelly or mustard bands out there, don't you think? JigGsaw sounds like Integrity, Anger, Love, and anything else that gets the blood moving.
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| Saturday, July 18 • 9:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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VYLEWebsite
Hailing from the same village where Kells crafts his genius and Double and Triple-Time Rhyme was originated in West-Side Chicago basements by Twista, lives rapper/producer Vyle. Using an amalgamation of stuttering electric glitches atop vintage bass, juxtaposing crunk, Miami bass, Baltimore house, Chicago Ghetto-house and pop of all eras and geographies, Vyle has rightfully earned praise as a hip hop innovator.
BOOMJUICE Website
The universe drew producer Vapor Eyes & singer/songwriter Capriquarius together with some 'far-too-far-out to be coincidence' type encounters that ended up leading the two down the proverbial brick road of musical creation. The rest was history about to be written. After setting fire to 'Accessory' together off Vapor's debut record "Earthrising," the two set out in full force mode on a new collaborative project: BOOMJUICE. Drawing off a palette of 90's styled urban and electronic elements, Vapor & CQ have crafted one of the most unique and infectious full-length albums set to hit your ear drums this year. Coming this Spring of 2009, ladies and gentlemen, we proudly offer you SLEEP LESS IN CHICAGO. Prepare for the BOOM.
GEMINI CLUB Website
Gemini Club pumps neon blood. Grinding its heart through the twin blades of One and Zero. Starting with a traditional writing and recording process Gemini Club completes a song and then asks the computer to destroy it, chopping, looping, and rearranging at its own descretion. With these cuts the members return to the ruble of their material and rebuild it and so create a sound no traditional rock band could ever achieve. This music is Science Fiction, guided as much by technology as the will of the bands members.
BAD SEEDZ Website
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| Wednesday, July 22 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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OSOWebsite Listen
"A reincarnation of chicago's post rock instrumental group Volta Do Mar, oso is one part math-rock, two parts gypsy jazz, and one part tirbal chants. The last time I saw them, guitarist Phil Taylor simultaneously sang and shredded his acoustic axe whilst riding a unicycle. The Santa Barbara pack produces undeniably explosive rock with hyperactive fingers blasting technical riffs over furiously primal drums; songs often race to a climatic eruptions of aural chaos before smoothly melting into lushly orchestrated violin driven conclusions. It's absolutely impossible to stand still during their set; every chord and crash and beat and yelp is another jolt of sonic lightning tht pumps the adrenaline into the audience." - brian echon, santa cruz good times weekly.
AN AESTHETIC ANAESTHETIC Website
With a penchant for "noise" and an addiction to "loud", AN AESTHETIC ANAESTHETIC is an instrumental blend of the entire sonic spectrum -- ranging from melodic and beautiful to a caustic assault on the senses.
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| Thursday, July 23 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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CARPENTER Website
FERRISON Website
Ferrison has balls. Lyric driven with a strong backing guitar, bass, and drum they are a Chicago-local band that make every day of the week feel like Friday.
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| Friday, July 24 • 6:00 PM • All Ages |
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| Old Scars tour 2009 |
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999Website
Legendary British punk band from the late 70's.
DUANE PETERS GUNFIGHT Website
The DP Gunfight started in 2004, when Peters & Schiavone, both ex Fuck Dolls, re-connected in a mental ward, only able to communicate by flying kites to one another during their daily shock treatments.
EVERYBODY OUT! Website
Mix a sound reminiscent of Do Or Die era Dropkick Murphys, the pop-punk/ska of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the modern rock punk stomp of Green Day. Join the ranks with Everybody Out. Today.
STIGMA Website
I did a google search for my name and found that I am "the guitarist of Agnostic Front (vocalist Roger Miret, drummer Steve Gallo, and bassist Mike Gallo), the seminal NYC band largely responsible for bringing hardcore music to the streets. Together since 1981, they've managed to outlive their legendary contemporaries like Minor Threat, Black Flag, and the Dead Kennedys. One of the reasons people still schlep their asses down to CBGB's is to get a piece of the history that Agnostic Front helped create". So that about sums it up for now!
JAKKED RABBITS Website
well basically guys to sum it all up, were a bunch of blader hatin, scum skatin' hyper little punks who are loud and obnoxious and basically get together just to play fast sketchy punk rock just for the pure fun of it, which is rarely seen in our scene today because of scam of the main stream take over. but we stick to the true roots of punk rock and if your not slamin while we are playin, then we will, end of story
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| Saturday, July 25 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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ON THE FRONTWebsite
OnTheFront is a Chicago based contemporary rock band filled with symphony of emotions and their songs are a perfect mix of lyrical mastermind and musical excellence. United by their love to play rock music, and driven by their thirst for perfection, OnTheFront will continue to fill your ears with melody that will melt your hearts.
COMASOFT Website
Sythn-electro-future glam-dark-pop. Moving melodic electronic music with rock song structure. - Centerstage
TRIUMPH AND PARADE Website
A four-piece rock band from Wilmington, IL along the lines of Emery, Finch, etc.
INTERNAL DIVINE Website
Internal Divine is a 5-piece melodic hardcore band out of Chicago, Illinois that has brought people to their feet in awe and excitement. "The first time I saw them only minutes into their set I knew they were going to be the next big thing coming out of Chicago," said Nick Hughes a fan of Internal Divine.
EGONS UNICAT Website Listen
Straight up rock 'n' roll from the heart of Illinois, they only know how to rock, don't try to stop them, you can't, did we say rock?
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| Saturday, July 25 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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THREE BLUE TEARDROPSWebsite Listen
Sure, there are scads of rockabilly bands doing covers and paying homage to their heroes like Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly et al but it's great when a band can capture the influence of the old fifties rockers that comes through as the Teardrops pure influence.
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| Wednesday, July 29 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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THE STARTWebsite Listen
Aimee Echo and Jamie Miller formed theSTART in the Fall of 1998, citing a mutual love of dark wave, dance music and art rock. The prophetic nature of their name revealed itself quickly,as they would be among the first of the crop of the new New Wave, alongside bands like the Faint and Le Tigre and Ladytron
NORMANDIE Website
Experimental band from LA.
CATCH A TIGER Website
Catch A Tiger formed out of a drive to make good music. The six members, friends, craigslist cohorts and most importantly crazy people have been striving to make a difference in creating pop songs that have an edge. With catchy hooks along with an indie mentality, they are starting to venture out of their practice space in the West Loop and spread the word to the masses. With many influences to name, they hope to catch an ear (toe) or two with their enigmatic yet fun sound.
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| Thursday, July 30 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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DUDE MAN BROWebsite
DOWNTOWN BROWN Culminating a weird, mutant sound through rapid juxtapositions between rock, metal, punk, funk, and experimental, the shape-shifting entity known as Downtown Brown has forged a diverse sound that is as fully developed as well as it is broadly enjoyable. DTB has hypnotized thousands throughout the country with their highly entertaining live shows, long pursuing a grassroots mission to unite the people of the world in an environment where "no man should feel stupid for wearing a giant, foam cowboy hat."
WASTE BASKET Website
What do you get when you mix the upbeats of ska, the anthems of punk, and the speed of metal? Waste Basket.___People everywhere have finally started to understand Waste Basket, and their crazy antics. With their ridiculously energetic live shows; they have opened the door for their new style of ska punk mayhem. With a full length,(Don't Flush Till Morning), e.p., (Just When You Thought You Smoked It All), and newest e.p. (Are We Famous Yet)under their bel they have swarmed the ska scene by storm. Currently they are working on a new full length 9 (Fast Music For Slow People), be sure to pick it up @ their shows or interpunk. com.
THE NIGHT BRIGADE Website
The Night Brigade formed in late fall of 2008 and played our first show in the middle of that December. Formed with the idea of putting everything we have into making music we have loved most of our lives, most of the songs on the Save My Soul E.P. have at least something to do with how much music has meant in our lives. Coming from backgrounds of other Southwest suburban Chicago bands like Article 57, The Risk and the short lived Endless Mike, we've all been through the ups and downs of writing, recording, playing shows, doing DIY tours and releases and I guess we just can't get enough of it.
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| Friday, July 31 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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THE BROKEDOWNSWebsite
Four dudes who spend way to much time together arguing about which movie is better: The Air Up There or Commando. Once that is settled we are breaking up. Sounds like E.L.O meets B.T.O but with less T.C.B'n.
97-SHIKI Website
White Cholera, Kungfu Rick, I.D.Under, Laughing Matter, Kisss, the Space Invaders, Four Minutes To Live, Shit Fit, Krabait, Screeching Weasel, Pushups For Jesus, Milk, Inc., Fourth Rotor, Days Off, Radii, Tale Of Genji, Tobucdet, hewhocorrupts, Kill Sadie, 8 Bark, C.S.A, Killpatrick, Weather, Glass Cocks, Fewer Moving Parts, Fudgetunnel, The Gore Gore Girls, Ambition Mission, Authority Abuse, Buzz Society, Ex-tones, Locks, The Geezers, My Lai, Littleman Complex, The Anchor By Monitor, Unobtanium, V.Reverse, Plywood Jed, Adam and the Ants (not that one, but a same-name-arty-tribute thingy)
DOUBLE BIRD Website
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Website
The reviews are in!!! Check out VBS in a basement or dive bar near you!!! "That one song was pretty good, I guess" - some guy "You're good musicians, all of you. You just need to start playing music people like, and you'll really make it" - Uncle Tony "These other bands are like volkswagon bugs, you guys are like the cadillacs of punk" - Captain Jack "You guys were so good, I woke up the next morning naked" - Jimmy "Wait, VBS is still a band?" - All of Lake County, IL "These guys are no Bikini Kill or The Raincoats, but they're not bad" - Heath Ledger
BURN TIBET Website
Meet Burn Tibet, what you might expect to hear if Glen Danzig fronted a band comprised of Peter Hook, Angus Young and Rick Allen (after the accident). We might not blow your mind, but we'll let your [insert female next of kin, by relationship] blow all of us simultaneously (we'll all fit; word is she's all mouth). You might say we're engineers, researchers with one common goal: to scientifically craft rock'n'roll capable of curing cancer. We'll be holding a lecture for you. Wear loose clothing. Consume many fluids.
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| Saturday, August 1 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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DOOMTREEWebsite Listen
Doomtree is a record label. Doomtree is a rap crew. Doomtree is a family. Over the past five years Doomtree has become one of the most highly regarded hip-hop collectives in the Midwest, thanks to our innovative recordings, explosive live shows, and tireless work ethic. By combining the blueprint of hip hop with the DIY ethos of punk and a slew of disparate artistic and musical influences, Doomtree has won the favor of a broad range of audiences. We are as likely to find fans at indie rock shows as we are at rap shows or basement dance parties. In the past several years the collective has grown to include the lyrical and production talents of more than a dozen core members. The members of Doomtree come from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical interests, but join together to create some of the most forward-thinking beats and rhymes this side of 1987.
DESSA of Doomtree Website
An emcee in the Minneapolis Doomtree Crew, Dessa writes funny/sad true stories, sends them to magazines, and often as not she receives funny/sad rejection slips. But she's on the come up. In September she was awarded a Jerome Grant for her literary stylings.
SIMS Website
Sims history is sketchy at best. He's gruff. He's impolite. He's impulsive. His fiery temper sometimes gets him into trouble (and you're probably gonna have to go get his ass out of it. Again.), but you can be sure he's been fighting for what's right. And sometimes that's all that really counts. Plus, if you're in a pinch, there's nobody you'd rather have by your side.
MIKE MICTLAN (OF DOOMTREE) Website
n a pageant of epic imagery, emcee Mike Mictlan confronts the central and confounding question—reconciling our great passions with our short lives—employing an understated poetry to convey his themes: fire, redemption, flight, and resistance. The production bears Lazerbeak's signature; propulsive drums and bold guitar-driven melodies make every song a contagion.
CECIL OTTER (OF DOOMTREE) Website Listen
Cecil Otter, a finalist in a national spoken word competition inspired by the 2004 presidential election, released a limited edition version of his Rebel Yellow in 2006. Doomtree, a hip hop collective based in Minneapolis, bring various musical backgrounds together. Their main influence is punk with introspective and self-degrading lyrics.
PAPER TIGER OF DOOMTREE Website
Paper Tiger is a producer and DJ from Minnesota. He has been a part of the hip hop/rap crew, Doomtree, since the 90's.
LAZERBEAK Website
Lazerbeak (real name: Aaron Mader) has produced many tracks for Doomtree emcees as well as several other Minneapolis hip-hop artists, including Toki Wright. He is also the guitarist of Minnesota indie band The Plastic Constellations. He released an album entitled Hand Over Fist with emcee Mictlan. He also produced a track on Mac Lethal's recent album on Rhymesayers, 11:11
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| Sunday, August 2 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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STEPHEN JERZAKWebsite
Stephen Jerzak is a now seventeen year old solo artist from La Crosse WI. His not so cliche songs about love, heartache and the likes have to gotten him some myspace fame (He reach the #1 unsigned artist spot not too long ago). He currently has a demo available, along with many singles and covers and he recently a new album entitled "Peace.Love.Truth".
He continues to amaze people with his talent. Thanks to this young singer he inspires others to live their dream.
BREATHE ELECTRIC Website
A growing electropop act out of Chicago, IL. Breathe Electric draws influences from all around, with a mix of pop, electronica, hip hop, and indie rock, Breathe Electric is often compared to the likes of Hellogoodbye, the Secret Handshake, and PlayRadioPlay. Although new to the scene, Breathe Electric has already shared the stage with such national acts as 1997, Rookie of the Year, The Dangerous Summer, The Spotlight, An Angle, Asteria, Far-Less, Driving East, and Dr. Manhattan, with many more shows to come.
ROMANCE ON A ROCKETSHIP Website
Romance On A Rocketship is a side-project by Kasey Smith.
Based in Lebanon, Missouri, United States. Kasey was also part of the band Here I Come Falling but soon after it split up in 2008, Kasey joined another band called Agraceful which he subsequently left in 2009.
CHASE COY Website
Chase Coy has an acoustic project called Dear Juliet. He's a 17-year-old who sings, plays, writes and records all his own music. Chase formed Dear Juliet in December of 2006 and has since risen to become one of the top unsigned musical acts in Indiana. An honest voice and a loyal fan base continue to propel Dear Juliet to the top, and with beautiful melodies, catchy hooks, and deeper lyrics than many acts today are willing to write.
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| Monday, August 10 • 6:00 PM • All Ages |
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JEFFREE STARWhat began as an exercise in self delusion fulfilled itself in the biggest self made personality the world has ever seen, ladies and gentlemen, greater than life itself, bigger than a house and able to jump teams of single men in leaps and bounds, the cunt and queen of the internet, THIS is MISS JEFFREE STAR! Half super bitch and half mega cunt. He is a self admitted boyfriend thief and makeup addict, he is a photo junkie and designer clothes slut, he is brazenly sexual and openly subversive; he has become a role model for the new post 911 America.
ARTIST VS. POET Website
Artist Vs. Poet is for people that appreciate music and the desire to do something a little different. No one is naive enough to actually believe "we are unique, do our own thing, have no influences, and are creating something that will live for the next one hundred years." Although we are not an exact carbon copy of these kinds of bands, we admit their influence in our lives and in our music. We wont write the same songs they have written, but we will write fun music that you will enjoy. We are Artist Vs. Poet and we hope you are ready for something a little similar and a little different. Our goal is to create music that you can sing along to, enjoy, and most of all tell your friends about.
WATCHOUT! THERES GHOSTS Website
Jordan Blake used to scream and belt in a band called A Skylit Drive. Shortly after touring the U.S for a year he decided it was time to go back and dig up the roots of his music career. Joshua Stotts and Jordan have been spending countless hours together in the lab to make you some music to help your pores absorb sunlight.
LETS GET IT Website
Formed out of the ashes of "The Cut Scene" and "Me in the Making" this Dayton, Ohio Pop/Crunk force is taking the scene by storm with their infectious lyrics and music. Within the first couple days of releasing their myspace they gained thousands of fans and the numbers keep rising. With all this hype and labels knocking at their front door it will be neat to see what turn this band takes next…
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| Saturday, August 15 • 5:00 PM • All Ages |
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THE TWILIGHT AND THE SOUND Website
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| Wednesday, August 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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MIDDLE DISTANCE RUNNERWebsite
These insanely catchy rockers (think the Strokes) are the city's pick-to-click for mainstream success. – Spin
AUSHUA Website
"Ok, so I went to this show in the middle of some garage they call the Clinic not too long ago. And there I had the most orgasmic experience of music I've had in probably ever. All the bands were phenomenal, but there's this one called Aushua that I'm really stoked about. Someday soon their tickets will be worth a million dollars and 200,000 people will pay to see them live because they are incredible. In fact, aliens from other planets will probably pick up signals of their music and stop by earth for a night just to hear them. See them while they're still cheap. I just seriously want to sit inside their music and live there. Or go swimming in it until I get all pruny. Or I want to die from a spontaneous combustion caused by the sounds. If you don't listen to them, you will probably die." -anonymous 18 year old girl named Danielle
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| Saturday, August 22 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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APOCALYPSE HOBOKENWebsite Listen
In over ten years of recording and touring the U.S. and Europe, Apocalypse Hoboken constantly pushed for new ideas of what punk rock should be. They established themselves as one of Chicago's most uncompromising bands, and a dynamic live act to boot.
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| Friday, August 28 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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QWEL & MAKER
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| Saturday, August 29 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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SWINGIN NECKBREAKERS
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| Friday, September 4 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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HUDSON FALCONSWebsite
The Hudson Falcons take the righteous oi! blue-collar pride and temper it with a harsh dose of realism. While the band's politics don't extend any farther than the end of the working week, the New Jersey band puts forth some of the best oi! of the modern age.
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| Saturday, September 19 • 9:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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THE GLIDE Website
The Glide has evolved into a high octane, genre bending, in-your-face electronic dance rock monster. A recent performance at a Wicker Park "Social Club" displayed not only their technical expertise but raw atomic energy. Keep your eye on this band!" - Taylor Drake
AKTAR AKTAR Website
Garage rock band from Glendale Heights.
PAR AVION Website
Those in the know, most of whom don't know who they are or what they know, know Par Avion; Two unusual individuals producing classical music at obscene volume levels during strange hours of the night.
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| Saturday, September 26 • 7:00 PM • All Ages |
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THE HONORARY TITLEWebsite
The Honorary Title is Jarrod Gorbel and Aaron Kamstra. Gorbel bares his soul using his soaring voice and intricately worded narrative, while multi-instrumentalist Aaron Kamstra augments the melodies using an assortment of synths, organ and piano parts. Drawing on an eclectic range of influences that includes Elvis Costello, Bright Eyes and Jeff Buckley, The Honorary Title combines raw emotion with pop hooks and remarkably poetic lyrics to write songs that defy simple genre classifications.
GOOD OLD WAR Website
Seldom do band members rebound gracefully after their main musical effort falls apart, but Keith Goodwin (vocals/guitar) and Tim Arnold (drums/vocals), members of the pop/progressive rock band Days Away have managed to do just that, pulling a 180 with their sound to a great degree of success in their new acoustic folk project Good Old War. Rounding out the trio is Dan Schwartz (guitar/vocals) from the Americana tinged 6 piece band, Unlikely Cowboy.
Unlike the recent trend among indie rock artists who have visited the country/folk genre, Good Old War makes no attempt to assimilate its music for the sake of novelty. There's no fake twang in Keith Goodwin's soft vocals, nor does the band try to overindulge itself by adding sounds by the harmonica or mandolin just for the sake of having them. Instead, this trio from Pennsylvania retains the intimate storytelling nature of folk-song structure, playing music for those who desire an emotive, lyrical experience without having to wade through pretentious or unnecessary musical gimmicks to get it. Their debut full length Only Way To Be Alone came out on Nov 4th , 2008 on Sargent House
CORY BRANAN Branan's characters populate skating rinks and dive bars, work dead-end jobs and chase after dead-end girls. Working in the oft-mined territory of drinking and relationships, Branan keeps things fresh through his sincerity and perspective. He skips from the nostalgic "Skateland South" to the darkly possessive "Love Song 8" without missing a beat, equally at home with lighthearted ditties about girls and more serious meditations on relationships.
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| Sunday, September 27 • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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KOFFIN KATSWebsite
The Koffin Kats music revolves around thumping double bass, twangy demented guitar riffs, and pounding drums. With lyrics of death, self loathing, demonic beings, drug use, and just having a rockin' good time y'all! They didn't come from hell but they'll probably end up there.
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| Saturday, October 10 • 11:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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SLICK IDIOT featuring En Esch Website
Slick Idiot is an electronic music band in the industrial music genre.
CAREFUL Website
Careful means fine music. Our strategy is to understand the enduring needs of customers and provide value-added solutions to meet their requirements for great music. The strategy includes understanding the art of using existing and emerging multimedia technologies to improve the capabilities of existing sound and deliver new mind-altering solutions.We believe in maximizing our customer's sensory satisfaction, and we will deserve and will earn their continued loyalty.
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| Friday, October 23 • 10:00 PM • Ages 17+ |
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VENETIAN SNARESWebsite
From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Venetian Snares is known for making experimental electronic music often in odd numbered time signatures (often 7/4). He is an unusually prolific artist, having released records on the History of the Future, Isolate/DySLeXiC ResPonSe,
Addict, Zod, Distort, Sublight, Low-Res, Planet Mu and Hymen record labels.
WISP Website
Wisp (Reid Dunn) comes from Niagara Falls, New York. He makes electronic music that spans many genres, from jungle and experimental drum n bass to ambient and downtempo electronica. Nostalgic computer games bear an influence on his music.
SURACHAI Website
Fathme Records plague metal artist Surachai has been clearing dance floors for years leaving only true worshippers of metal. Providing punishing disjointed blast beats and spitting out non-time signatures, the once 'breakcore' categorized Surachai has been mending it's own path. Focusing purely on melting off faces, he heavily relies on modular synthesizers to provide a crushing tower of sound. He currently runs the infamous Trash_Audio blog and shade:red record label with Justin McGrath.
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