TRASH PANDAS
Trash Pandas is a multi-award-winning rock and roll band from the Green Bay/Fox Cities area. Originally formed in 2019, this band has taken inspiration from many subgenres of rock music such as punk, alternative, grunge, and metal to create a sound that is truly unique to them. Their creative blend of music styles makes them versatile enough to book with many different lineups and has helped them book many shows not only in their local area, but also throughout Wisconsin and branching into Minnesota and Illinois. This group has been described by many in the scene as a “must-see”, and “the hardest working band in Northeast Wisconsin”.
THE FRENCH IRISH COALITION
A guitar and drum complimented duo with a punk blues rock sound, original music and explosive live music performances is driven by Julian Routheaux (the french) and Travis Pashek (the irish) who sonically repent their sins through a explosion of soul, slide guitar and high attack drumming. Theses brothers born of the deep north woods, the band created to be “the French Irish Coalition”
COYOTE FIRE
Psych. Garage Punk – Brought together by fate, a vision, or just bad luck; Coyote Fire captivates audiences with a ferocious blend of scorching guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and high energy punk rock. Their sound paints portraits of pain, rage, and vivacity of life. An untamed spirit poised to set the underground Rock scene ablaze.
MAGIC WANDS
Magic Wands is an American dark dream pop duo formed in Nashville TN by guitarists and vocalists Chris and Dexy Valentine. Based in Los Angeles, the band is known for their shimmering and dreamy sound, which incorporates elements of gothic post punk, and dark dream pop. Their music is characterized by its heavily-textured guitars, droning synths, and ethereal vocals, which are designed to create an otherworldly atmosphere. Magic Wands have released several albums to date, each showcasing their unique sound and style. Their music has been praised for its euphoric quality, which is particularly evident in their live performances. Magic Wands is a band that is dedicated to creating music that is both imaginative and emotionally-engaging. They have built a dedicated following of fans who are drawn to their unique sound and their ability to create a sense of mysticism and wonder through their music.
EMMA OHM
Emma Ohm is a self-proclaimed firecracker. She prides herself off of making music that is groovy, powerful, and that “lets her light shine” (Matthew 5:16). Nothing short of a powerhouse, she sings, plays a Tele, writes her own songs, and produces in a genre that blends the fluidity of soul and blues with the hard hitting elements of rock and funk.
DIONDRE DUNIGAN
Diondre Dunigan is a songwriter based in the south side of Chicago. Dedicated to fostering spaces for feeling, community, and presence, he sings songs of life’s little moments, big ones, and the through lines between them. With alternative folk sensibilities, a tuned ear, and a tuned heart, Diondre creates spaces where the music and listener can be present together, and listeners can be present with one another.
SUNFLOWER SUMMIT
Sunflower Summit (she/they) is a queer Chicago based artist. With a mission to support their community through music and mental health discussions, Sunflower Summit writes and performs music that hits right in the feels. Made up of vocalist and writer Maria Requena, and cellist and bassist Allison Hill, the duo creates intimate and cozy energy for every performance that any listener can connect with!
Since 2019, Sunflower Summit has released several albums and EPS, including Love Notes, In This Moment, and When It Snows, and a new album is in the works! Follow along on Sunflower Summit’s happenings on Instagram and support them on Patreon!
HONEST ENEMY
Honest Enemy emerges from the depths of musical fusion, defying genre boundaries and delivering a powerful sonic experience that combines the raw energy of rock, the aggression of metal, and the alternative spirit. With a unique sound that blurs the lines between genres, Honest Enemy stands as a formidable presence in the realm of heavy music.
MADDIE NAUGHTON
Maddie Naughton is a comic from the suburbs of Chicago. You can find her around the city and has performed at clubs such as Laugh Factory and The Lincoln Lodge. Critics have claimed she brings a strong “medium dick energy” to the stage.
MIKE PICKERL
Mike Pickerl is a comic based out of Wheaton Illinois but can be seen performing all over The Midwest. He has performed at the Lincoln Lodge, The Comedy Vault, Zanies Rosemont, Zanies Chicago and The Comedy Bar. He speaks frankly about his struggles with addiction, interspersed with surrealist one liners.
CHRIS FORTE
Based in Chicago, Chris has been making audiences laugh with his stand-up for about four years. As a veteran of the Armed Forces and a devoted family man, he draws much of his comedic material from life experiences bringing a relatable and heartfelt message to the stage.
HUNTER HIRSCH
Born in the backwoods of West Virginia, Hunter Hirsh was raised amidst a sea of ATVs and truck nuts. Now in Chicago, he performs on stages throughout the city and the Greater Midwest area. His jokes range from commentary on Jazz music to deluded rants on the beauty of being a firefighter. Hunter currently holds the record for the loudest but most endearing comic in the Midwest.
FALLINGWITHSCISSORS
HEAVY//HITTER
Everything Changes. Moments of Misery out now.
156/SILENCE
Pittsburgh metallic hardcore. New Album People Watching OUT NOW
KING FALCON
Coming straight out of Queens with a captivating mix of modern rock and a hint of vintage guitar, NYC based outfit King Falcon has released their eagerly-awaited self-titled debut album. Showcasing an exhilarating blend of indie-rock adventurousness and Classic Rock swagger, King Falcon’s exceptional songwriting recalls artists like Black Keys, Jack White, Cage the Elephant, The Strokes, Royal Blood, and The Killers.
WENDIGO FEVER
From the ashes of Curio (2009-2019) comes Wendigo Fever; a country twang-infused rock n’ roll outfit from Chicago. In 2024, songwriter Chris Pluska assembled long-time collaborators Donovan Foote (bass) and Gary Landess (drums) to flesh out a project that had been kicking around since the pandemic. Inspired by and using the themes of the Native American folklore surrounding the Wendigo, a supernatural creature that stands as a cautionary tale against selfishness and isolation, the band conjures a feral sound with songs about loss, temptation, and the struggles within.
Wendigo Fever will release their debut album and begin performing live at a juke joint near you in 2025.
END IT ALL
END IT ALL is a heavy/noise influenced band created out of Chicago, IL.
THE RED DELICIOUS
CHICKEN WANG
NIA ASIEL
Nia Asiel is a game changing upcoming singer-songwriter from the beautiful city of Chicago, IL. She brings a unique sound to the world of R&B through her lyrics, melodies, and relatable stories. With her constantly growing buzz and persistence, Nia Asiel will take the music industry by storm.
TAHJ KEETON
24 year old Atlanta native brings you into a psychedelic and chaotic world.
JOHN BUNKLEY & THE INSIGHTS
All star Detroit ska/reggae/soul revue fronted by John Bunkley of Gangster Fun & Atomic Fireballs fame.
T. DUGGINS
The south side of Chicago has a tough working class reputation, it’s also known for one of the largest populations of Irish people this side of the Emerald Isle. So it’s not entirely incongruous that a hard luck kid from the south side of town would choose to play traditional Irish folk music in pubs around the neighborhood. At 18, Anthony (T.) Duggins, was doing just that – playing pub favorites and covers of greats like Christy Moore, and Ewan MacColl. Before long his brother and his best friends were playing the original songs he had written as well, and so became The Tossers. The name was taken from an old slang term used for worthless British coins in Sean O’Casey’s play The Plough and the Stars. The coins became useless after the southern Irish Free State won independence from Britain, and started to print it’s own currency. The term tosser has since come to mean wanker, or it’s American equivalent, jag off.
SKIRT
Gritty funked out ska rock, Skirt is a midwestern beach band proudly hailing from Northwest Indiana’s The Region. Formed in 2022, combining an eclectic mix of styles and inspiration to create their own “aggressively laid back” signature sound that accurately represents the working class blue collar beach town attitudes of where they were born and raised.
RARE ELEMENT
Madison, Wisconsin based funk band, RARE ELEMENT has developed a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows. The band’s highly talented 7-piece roster, including 3-piece horn section, bring massive energy to the stage at each performance. The band is influenced by classic funk artists such as Fred Wesley, The Meters, Clyde Stubblefield, and Herbie Hancock. See for yourself why Maximum Ink Magazine dubbed Rare Element as “Madison’s Newest Super Group”!
Chad Whittinghill (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Bryan Husk (tenor, baritone sax) first met in 2003 as members of the urban neo-soul band, VIBE SYNDICATE. Unbeknownst to them, they would spend the next 20 years playing side by side with some of Wisconsin’s finest funk and blues bands. For years, they honed their skilled working together with CLYDE STUBBLEFIELD‘s weekly Funky Monday shows. Later, the two would team up with Hammond B-3 ace Jimmy Voegeli and his blues powerhouse, THE JIMMYS. Over the years, they shared a common goal to create a band where this horn section could be pushed to it’s limit. Finally, in 2018, a roster of highly skilled musicians was assembled and Rare Element was created.
Completing the horn section is Nat McIntosh (trombone). Nat is a long-time member and composer for the phenomenal YOUNGBLOOD BRASS BAND. Nat continues to record and tour internationally with Youngblood.
The band also includes MAMA Award Winner Todd Phipps (keyboards, B3 organ) of THE BLUE OLIVES (and many other bands). Todd was recently honored with his addition to the roster of Hammond Organs endorsed artists!
Longtime Madison talent, Joe Niesen brings his super funky guitar playing and song writing to the band. Joe has a long history of performing with many of Madison’s finest bands.
Driving the band is ultra funky bassist Rob Garza. Rob is also a a longtime member of the Purple Veins Prince Tribute Band
The bands newest member is 2-time Grammy nominated drummer Joey B. Banks. Joey is a 5-time recipient of the MAMA Awards Drummer of the year as well as a highly accomplished music educator and former member of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. He has dedicated himself to preserving the legacy of his longtime friend and mentor Clyde Stubblefield. Joey can also be seen performing with the great Steely Dan tribute STEELY DANE.
JB3s
Joey B. Banks is a music entrepreneur from Madison, Wisconsin.
He is a 2-time Grammy nominated drummer and also the 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020 Madison Area Music Association Drummer of the Year.
Joey B. is a graduate of the Musicians Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California and a proud Madison Scout Drum and Bugle Corps Alum, and Director and founder of the award winning youth ensemble Black Star Drum Line.
Joey B is a master percussionist that also specializes in Drum kit,Marching/Percussive Arts, Music Education, Artist Development and Artist/Band Bookings, and “talent seller” for his entertainment and promotions business, JBent Productions.
FALLEN CONDITION
VIOLENCIA
HARDCORE RADICAL TIJUANENSE
PREMEDITATED
Deathcore from the Chicagoland area.
OUR VICES
Our Vices hails from Metro Detroit. Starting in the spring of 2013, they have never strayed away from writing the most heavy hitting and melodic music possible. Releasing their first EP “Survive” in October 2014. This was their introduction into the music scene but they thought they had more to offer. They went into the studio with Mike Martenson of Boys Of Fall to create their second, more long form, EP titled “Polarity”. This EP gained them a lot of traction and new opportunities. Following this they wrote a slew of singles throughout 2017 and 2018 before choosing to switch producers. Late 2019 they stepped into the studio with Lee Albrecht. Releasing their first single with him in November 2019 titled “Deathwish”. After having a period of too much time on their hands (2020) they pumped out three new singles in the following years which eventually were compiled to create “The Fog” EP. Adding a new member to the band in 2022 gave a fresh perspective to writing. They’re gearing up to release new music in 2024 and hitting a city near you.
THE LARVETTES
Good Times & Great Oldies!
THE UGLY LOVERS
The Ugly Lovers is a Chicago based original rock band. Their morbidly upbeat songs have a distinctive sound with a bit of a hardcore edge.
They’ll rock your world but you probably won’t take them to prom.
WAILIN STORMS
North Carolina shapeshifting, atmospheric, noise rockers WAILIN STORMS released The Silver Snake Unfolds on July 22, 2022 via Gilead Media. Following the bands highly acclaimed, breakthrough album, Rattle (2020) – which received praise from NPR, Brooklyn Vegan, Treble, PopMatters, Indy Week, and more, The Silver Snake Unfolds shows the band delivering eight new tracks – portrayed as a 40 minute, sepia-toned journey of captivating vignettes – manifesting wounded souls battling addiction, hopelessness, and a hellish storm of never ending and vengeful anxiety. Fuzzed-out, hypnotic guitars fused with angst and laced with overdriven microdoses of moody and psychedelic dreamscapes play out like a binge-worthy, cinematic obsession. Justin Storms’ serpentining and seductively poetic vocals lure you into a fever dream of vestiges laced with bittersweet, alluring danger. Fueled by the grit and dust of the American South, WAILIN STORMS reveals ghost-story-like confessions of mysticism, folklore, and survival.
JAKE RACINA
Jake Racina’s unique songwriting and guitar playing blends jazz and folk with insightful lyrics, forging his own path between the territories of melancholy and humor. Heralded as a “world-class sad clown” with a “forlorn sense of timelessness”, Racina just might entertain you.
KEHSIN XU
Kiki is currently a singer-songwriter and a producer based in Chicago specializing in a wide range of contemporary styles such as Jazz, R&B, Pop and Funk,with some of her influences being Wayne Shorter and James Brown. Winning a singing competition at the age of 10 is what drove Kiki to pursue music as a profession. A recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in jazz studies, she credits her expansion of her musical journey to industry professionals such as Cheryl Wilson, amongst others. Thanks to her vigorous training and numerous stage experiences both with lead and background vocals, she landed a brief role as a background vocalist in the TV show Empire in early 2020.
“Learning how to sing is also about learning how to share your emotions and your stories to your audiences.” she says. With her sheer dedication, passion, faith and love for music, along with her upbeat and fun-loving personality, Kiki is translating that into her music journey.
MARIO MCCLEAN
Mario McClean is a singer/songwriter from Columbia,SC, mixing soulful vocals with indie rock instrumentation.
KIELA ADIRA
Kiéla Adira is a vocalist, songwriter, creative director, and educator from the Southside of Chicago. Her style of music ranges across multiple genres including r&b, soul, jazz, and hip hop. Kiéla is passionate about creating meaningful art that heals, uplifts, and gives back to the communities that continue to pour into her. Her first music project “GROWTH.” is coming soon, but for now you can stream her two singles from the 6-track EP “My Vibe” and “Make a Way” available on all streaming services and follow her on IG (@kiela.adira) to stay updated on her upcoming releases!
MOON DESTROYS
MOON DESTROYS is the brainchild of Guitarist Juan Montoya (ex-Torche, MonstrO, Killer be Killed) and Drummer Evan Diprima (Gold Pyramid, ex -Royal Thunder). The band released their debut ep, ‘Maiden Voyage’ in 2020 via Brutal Panda Records, then took a brief hiatus. In 2024, Vocalist/Guitarist Charlie Suárez (MonstrO, Sunday Driver) joined the fold. Suárez previously graced the stage with Montoya in the Miami/Atlanta band, MonstrO.
Bringing elements of heavy rock and psychedelia, the band is a powerhouse of seasoned musicians that draw influences from The Cure, Black Sabbath, and Pink Floyd. In the summer of 2024 the band self-recorded and produced their debut full length record, expected to be released sometime in 2025.
Photo by Francesco Lo Castro 2024
SACRI MONTI
“California psychedelic heavy rock champions SACRI MONTI blaze a scorching trail of superb shredding and smoldering riff-o-rama on their Tee Pee Records debut.”
BLACK SEASON WITCH
Cinematic Goth
CLAIRE PARLETTE
Claire Parlette is a stand-up comedian from Toledo, Ohio, known for lighting up the room with animated performances and physical comedy. As a producer of popular shows WIGS: Stand-Up Comedy in WIGS and Comedy and Caviar, she blends humor and creativity, bringing a fresh twist to the comedy scene. Her lively antics, bring a one-of-a-kind experience taking the scene by storm. Get ready for a wild ride of comedy that you won’t forget!
MIKE DWYER
Mike Dwyer is a Chicagoland native who has tried various careers in various places and has never enjoyed any of them. He returned to Chicago to start stand-up as he entered middle age. He has cultivated a unique style that blends observations from his many failures and the mindset that created them. He is a regular on Roast Battle Chicago and Comic Court at Lincoln Lodge, and he performs on numerous independent showcases in Chicago and elsewhere.
XAVIER LAMONT
Xavier Lamont is an executive biscuit concierge & peanut butter sommelier at the George Washington Carver Technical Institute for Legumology AKA The Fighting Black Beans
XL also a hilarious Chicago based standup comedian, writer, actor and is host of America’s #1 Animated Black Fake News Show on YouTube that’s based in Chicago: WHHN AKA WHAT HAD HAPPENED NEWS!
DOWN NOT OUT
San Antonio, TX based punk rock band.
VIRGIN WHORES
Twin Cities Punk Rock for over 10 years.
THE HAUNT
The Haunt conjures a wild, youthful and stylish indifference that reflects an era when rock n’ roll was ‘by and for’ the beautiful outcasts. Led by siblings Anastasia & Maxamillion the group creates a strong bond with fans through their live shows and online, by encouraging confidence and authenticity.
Their sound elicits a feeling of both classic and contemporary rock icons who have influenced their music, and denies any claim to chasing trends.
STUDENT RUN TAKEOVER 15X15
Featuring short sets from: Marble Teeth, Riddle M, Priscilla Sabourin, Molly Compton, Pariah, Mary Alice, Said Echo, Ponyo, Jada R’Tinique, Transpanic, Sweetmelk, Austin Haga, Toni Picasso, Aliyah Houston, Mystic Rush, Drunken Goblins, Big 3 Montana, Safety? Always Off!, and Smoke Free Home
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KRISTEN LOWE
Singer. Entertainer. Lover. Free spirit. Life artist. Cire’s mommy
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