ALESTORM

Alestorm are a power/folk metal band from Perth, Scotland, formed under the name Battleheart in 2004. Their music is characterised by a pirate theme, for which reason they describe their style as “True Scottish Pirate Metal”.

HUNTRESS

Huntress was birthed in the underground of Highland Park, California, clawing at the roots of heavy metal. Lead singer Jill Janus is an operatic banshee with an unparalleled four-octave range and lust for the occult. Born and raised in the Catskill Mountains of New York, she toured Europe as a teenage opera starlet. Upon her return to the States, Janus embraced Manhattan nightlife, creating Felliniesque cabarets and parties in a nihilistic club scene. Years later, Janus moved to Los Angeles and began the gestation period of Huntress. In 2009 she met underground metal band Professor. The universe spread her legs and delivered Huntress to Janus, combining former members of Professor, Dark Black and Skeletonwitch.

THE END OF THE OCEAN

The End Of The Ocean is an instrumental post-rock band from Columbus, Ohio. From their start in early 2009, The End Of The Ocean has had a penchant for crafting soundtrack-esque athems that move freely from beautiful to trippy to heart-tugging to fist clenching. Heavily influenced by mid 90′s emo and shoegaze (My Bloody Valentine, Mineral, The Appleseed Cast, American Football, Planes Mistaken for Stars), and their post-rock contemporaries (Mono, Envy, Explosions In The Sky), The End Of The Ocean utilizes intricate drumming, subtle guitar arpeggios, and a vast range of effects to craft beautiful, nostalgic and refreshingly unique memorable songs.

 

BILE

Spewing from the bowels of the NYC underground, BILE is considered one of the most ferocious pioneers of industrial metal. With a blacklight stage show to match their uncompromising sound BILE stands out like a turd in the punch bowl. With their “live band” cameo appearance in the cult horror film “Strangeland”, their inclusion on the first “Mortal Kombat Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (5 million sold) and the 8 years lead singer Krztoff spent as guitarist/vocals for Chicago based supergroup PIGFACE, BILE has paved a road setting them miles apart from their competition. Since 1992 BILE has been a festering globule of audio terrorism; a bastardized synthesis of subversive values and deviant sophistication completely devoid of the mainstream pop culture. BILE has become the alternative. In the shadows, we are legion.

THE DEMERITS

A three piece rock-n-roll band where simple trashy guitar, driving bass & caveman drums are the foundation for the noise we make.

MOUNTAIN SPROUT

Mountain Sprout is a highly energetic hillbilly music machine, spitting original tunes and blowing minds with whitty lyrics and face melting musicianship. The Sprouts are a full-time working band and play shows all year round for anyone who will listen. Whether it be Grayson VanSickle playing his machine gun banjo, singing out the novel of our lives or guitarist Adam Waggs, who yanks up the melody up by the ear and keeps you kickin’. With a smile on his face, Daniel Redmond pulls out cannon fire notes pounding the stand-up dog house bass, and Blayne Thiebaud gives the crowd a spectacular show, burnin’ rosin and bendin’ air, exploding the fiddle while bursting into flames. Together, they are MOUNTAIN SPROUT.

CLETUS GOT SHOT

Started around a bottle of whiskey in the summer of 2007, Arkansas-based Cletus Got Shot has been growing and polishing their sound at hundreds of shows around the Midwest. With passionate songs ranging from slow burning emotional intensity to raging calls to action, Cletus Got Shot has been bridging the gap between folk protest songs and punk rock rebellion.

DEERERLAND

Darryl Leroy Harper Jr., better known by his stage name Deeder tha H.G./Deeder tha Hood Great born to parents Darryl Harper Sr. and Regena Meals on August 5th 1987 Being the oldest of 5, Deeder coped with a lot of responsibility and hardships at a young age. Constantly changing residence along with his father in and out of their lives, his mother provided for him and his younger siblings with limited resources and no outside support. At this point in his life, Deeder felt it was time to make his transition from a boy to a MAN. Maintaining his marks in school by staying enrolled in honors half his school career trouble followed him like a shadow. Gang fights, felonies and fast living all became stellar elements of his young life. Deeder’s motto was “Fuck It, If One Fall, We All Fall.” Living as rebel, Deeder dropped out of high school his senior to pursue his GOD given gift, to speak through music. In and out of A&R offices such as Geffen, A&M, and Interscope, Deeder geared himself to speak power and deliver like a king. Deeder has performed with heavy hitters such as T.I.(Grand Hustle/Atlantic), Young Dro (Grand Hustle/Atlantic), and Tyrese. Collaborating with artists such as Twista(Atlantic), Lil Boosie (Asylum), and Sly Polaroid, Deeder looks to make an everlasting impact with the anticipation of his first Major mixtape release. ..

DJ GEMINI JONES

Gemini Jones is already leveraging relationships as a career DJ, headlining multiple night life events, preparing to release a monthly mixtape series, in addition to being endorsed as the official DJ for several projects.

SPECIAL EVENT

GERI X

Bulgarian-born Geri X is a composer, a musician and a singer hard to put a label on. Fans and critics spotted it from the moment she broke onto the Tampa Bay music scene: Geri is an artist with a singular sound you have not heard before. One can see it in the way she confidently plays her Babicz guitar, eyes half open and soul pouring out with a rich, crisp and mesmerizing voice. What started with a classical training in piano, guitar and voice, evolving out of a broad and eclectic blend of influences, has become wonderfully her own. In the process of sharing her songs, Geri bares her soul to ease the audience’s emotions. It is the strength of the voice and the charge to each word that draws them to a halt. “Geri X is a poet, rebel, and a singer with a voice that is demanding to be heard. She carries the intensity of a Mike Tyson punch with the serene beauty of one of the best female vocalists of this era” (L.A. Post) She has received countless accolades for her work, including Creative Loafing’s Best Singer Songwriter for 2 years in a row, as well as playing Summerfest and Steel Bridge Song Festival in the last few years. Aside from being a workaholic and an alluring performer, often carrying out few shows in a day, Geri is a prolific songwriter. This is a fundamental quality, which combined with her work ethic and the gift of sharing make her a true artist: one you can connect to. Whether with a full band or on stage with just a guitar, she is simply captivating. One only needs to experience it.

Peter and the test tube babies

PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES

Make no mistake! Peter And The Test Tube Babies have written some of the best punk songs ever. In the early ’80s they stood out, above all other bands to emerge, with their tales of the hazards of being young punks in Brighton – “Banned From The Pubs”, “Intensive Care”, “Run Like Hell”, the list goes on…all had the Test Tubes hallmark, combining personal experiences, real cool tunes and, most important of all, maintaining a great sense of humour.

M-Pire Of Evil

M:PIRE OF EVIL

In 1979 a dark formation occurred, a black ripple that would soon become a wave: one which made a huge impact on the metal world. Taking the name of Mantas, the legendary guitarist Jeff Dunn formed an outfit that rivalled the stage shows of bands such as Kiss and challenged the occult themes that Black Sabbath had pioneered. He took the knife edge that had made Judas Priest dangerous and the volume that had made Motörhead so intense, and rolled it into a big, black dirtball called Venom. With renewed hunger and inspiration, Mantas joined up with the Demolition Man, bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan, in 1988. The duo penned Prime Evil, an album hailed as a return to form with its cleaner sound and the mighty vocal attack of Dolan. After Demolition Man’s exit in 1992, drummer Antton (Antony Lant) took up the sticks for the powerful Resurrection album, after which Mantas departed from Venom. In 2010 Mantas’s work with his own band, Dryll, seemed to be paying dividends, and following his drummer’s departure, Antton – who played in his own outfit, Def Con One – joined Dryll. It didn’t take long before the mutterings began. What if Mantas and Antton could coax The Demolition Man back? The call went out – and in came Dolan once more… The trio decided that they needed to produce something befitting of their musical prowess. Something unashamedly heavy and without restraint; free of ego, deception and unreasonable behaviour – and fulfilling for them as musicians. The band’s die-hard fans were left to chose a name for the new group, as it was they who had pushed for the new group to form. Naturally, in hindsight, Prime Evil was the name they chose – and so the band were free to make the music that they had always wanted to make, without pretending that it was 1982 all over again. After announcing themselves to the world the band were asked to reconsider the chosen name out of respect for another act who had named themselves after the self same Venom album title. Without hesitation and with understanding and the respect to be expected by this honorable trio, they changed their name… and so to the future… Mpire Of Evil’s debut mini-album, ‘Creatures Of The Black’, will be released October 25th 2011 on Scarlet Records. The CD will feature cover versions of four songs that influenced the members of the band (‘Exciter’ by Judas Priest, ‘God Of Thunder’ by Kiss, ‘Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be’ by AC/DC and ‘Motörhead’ by Motörhead) plus two brand new original tracks, ‘Creatures Of The Black’ and ‘Reptile’. A full-length effort will follow sometime in early 2012, with a full tour planned for the same year. This is MPIRE of EVIL. This is Mantas, Antton and the Demolition Man. This is 2012.

PERVERSION

Archaic & Cacophonous Steel from Detroit.

ABSCONDER

The rumble comes. It starts right away and is violent. It shakes the foundations of whatever building you are in. It crushes the ear drums of you and anyone else within a few miles of you. Next thing you know, everything in sight is totally destroyed. Only shreds remain of flesh and everything else that once stood. This is what happens once you put this demo on. ABSCONDER is a band from the Champaign, Illinois area, formed in 2009. Brad Buldak put this beast together. He was the singer/bass player in the great old school death metal band MORGUE, and he does the same here. Absconder have the feel of both Swedish and Finnish old school death metal. But they also have an old American vibe thrown in. So you can hear traces of NIHILIST, GRAVE, CONVULSE, ABHORRANCE, MASTER and MASSACRE in the death noise. It is so heavy and low end at times, there is a little bit of ROTTREVORE thrown into the death metal stew on here. There is a lot of CELTIC FROST in the music as well. In the end, it is all crushing and totally awesome!

SEVERED

Formed in 1995, Severed came together as an excuse to play music and get drunk. Consisting of members from Dogod, Impulse Manslaughter, and Maldicion, Severed quickly found a niche, and in 1996 released their seven song demo, Dearly Departed. Severed played throughout the Midwest with such bands as Incantation, Cianide, Disinter, Cenotaph, Skinless, Usurper, and many others. In 1998, original vocalist Bill decided to leave the band. Tom took over vocals in addition to guitar duties. More material was written and solidified for a planned release, which never occurred. In 2001, due to everyone’s hectic schedule and distance apart from each other, Severed was put on hold. In late 2004, Severed got rolling again, and it felt as though we have not missed a beat. A free promo release which outlined our past songs was recorded, but never released for a variety of different reasons. In September of 2008, after 13 years, Vince decided to quit the band. John stepped in on bass as his replacement. And Severed rages on.

DAVE DAYS

Taking over the world with music – parodies, covers and originals.
From crushing on Miley Cyrus, to making fun of Justin Bieber, watch all of my music videos right here.
Thanks to all my fans for the support.

RICKY FICARELLI & WELLINGTON

I drum cover the Pop, Rock & Rap songs you request ~ Ricky

BOOBOO & FIVEL

THE KEY OF AWESOME

MICHAEL BUCKLEY

What the Buck is one of the most popular channels of all time on YouTube with 1 million subscribers and 300 million views! Michael Buckley writes/hosts/produces/edits/writes his own bios. He occasionally covers sports and politics but would much rather talk about what happened on X-Factor or Glee. Thank you for subscribing and watching all these years! I am so happy to be here just doing something I love! Tell your friends! Thanks for your support/love since 2006!

JON WAYNE AND THE PAIN

Midwest reggae rockers Jon Wayne and The Pain have been carving a sizable niche in the reggae-rock genre. Their 2010 sophomore release “Follow Through” builds upon the success of the group’s self-titled 2008 debut album, once again showcasing their unique mix of reggae, rock, and dub that fans can’t get enough of. Reliably packing dance floors, the perpetually touring act has really evolved in the past year on the road. Their sound continues to morph with their live Dub-Step experimentation and high energy renditions of their original and catchy recorded tracks.

DR. ED & FRIENDS

Doctor Ed & Friends is a band that falls into reggae, funk, and sometimes, more often than not, topples into psychedelic rock. Confused yet? Don’t be. This band established in 2004 has experienced transitions from its ska-punk beginnings to the funk rhythms and heavy rock jams that cultivate its progression. A long history and connection between these musicians brings an original style molded over the years and yields a tight performance that is almost effortless between these musicians. As a nine-piece band that rolls on funky bass-lines and toppling horn melodies, the troop of musicians create an ecstatic atmosphere of durty funk that gets you on your feet with heavy rock settling down on sweet reggae music. The band has a deep love and connection to all of our wonderful friends and fans that make every show such an amazing experience, always. We invite all to come out and dance, laugh, live, and love among our raging community growing to define the rhythm of support in the music scene. We love what we’re doing and welcome everyone to be a part in it!

IFDAKAR

Ifdakar’s pursuit of musical growth and experimental improvisation create an experience not to be forgotten. Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, this five piece band has garnered recognition for their live performances, where the band channels elements of psychedelic rock, funk, jazz, and electronica. The result is a mind bending, dance infused, pedal to the metal sound that it is unmistakably their own.

ALLISON OROBIA

Special Guest Performance by singer/songwriter Allison Orobia- This Chicago performer will showcase her original music including a song co-written by Robby Celestin.

DRIVE BY TRUCKERS

TILLFORD SELLERS & THE WAGON BURNERS

Tilford writes and performs original honky-tonk, Americana, roots and traditional country music. His sound harkens back to the style of Buck Owens, Johnny Horton and Ernest Tubb. The music of Tilford Sellers & The Wagon Burners is a blend of country, blues, rock & traditional country music, and includes barroom anthems, country ballads, and lots of toe-tapping feel-good honky-tonk dance tunes.

ADAM LEE

Adam Lee’s first solo release, ‘Sincerely, Me’, turned traditionalism on its head. In support of the album he completed a second European tour and played shows with Dave Alvin, Lucero, and Frank Turner. He also dug deeper into his own roots: from Springsteen and Petty to the indie and punk rock records he grew up on.

COLONEL BUSTERS 3PC DINNER

Using organic blends of mountain music, blues and down-home country, Colonel Buster’s 3piece Dinner cooks up a hearty meal that anyone can enjoy. Drawing from traditional recipes passed on through the musical ancestors from the 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s, these dishes may range from a spicey ragtime number to a juicy blues tune, or a traditional irish tune to a zesty train song medley. Always served with a side of peppery bluegrass and a drizzle of rockabilly so your ears should not go away hungry.

GUTTERBILLY BOYS

Four miserable lonely souls decided to get away from shitty music and go back to basics. Two guitars, a stand up bass, a blazing banjo/mandolin, harmonica and a heart full of sorrow.

M.G. BAILEY

Using guitars modified with drum triggers, keyboards, as well as live drums that he plays while he strums his six string and sings, it’s an unorthodox method but a sight to see. With a sound that takes a kitchen sink approach to composition without sounding jarring, he used all of his experience as a songwriter in his other bands.

CAYEX ILLAH

Cayex Illah started his music career as an Ill State Assassin (a legendary Chicago based hip hop crew) and started his music production career at Creator’s Way Associated Labels (CWAL) in 1997 as an Assistant / Producer / Engineer to the Legendary Traxster, who brought you Do or Die’s platinum selling single “Po Pimp and Twista’s Gold selling album Adrenaline Rush. During Cayex’s time assisting Traxster he became very skillful at audio engineering and music production, ranking him easily as one of Chicago’s premiere producers and go to guys if you’re looking for industry ready material. Cayex is a very versatile music producer able to achieve any sound ranging from Hip Hop, R&B to Pop. In 1999 Cayex and Toxic (another ill State Assassin and producer for CWAL at the time) decided to leave CWAL to form China White Music and open their own recording studio in downtown Chicago. Soon after hearing that Toxic and Cayex were no longer at CWAL, Twista quickly approached them and immediately they became in house producers for Twista’s then new label Legit Ballin’ Records, putting out 3 releases under Legit Ballin’ Records that sold over 250,000 units each independently. In 2003 financially unhappy and realizing there was no more room for growth Cayex decided to leave China White Music and Twista’s Legit Ballin Records.Cayex is currently operating his own music production company and recording studio known as Cayex Illah Music /CIM Studios in Chicago. Some of Cayex Illah’s current works are AK Billionaire of Do or Die’s “Burnin’Rubber” & “We gettin’money”, Parkay’s “Blinded by the light” (3 Kings Mixtape), Bump J’s “I can handle it” (Dinner time Mixtape), Twista presents GMG who’s got next…, Cayex Illah “Nothin’but profit”, Cayex Illah “Rise 2 Power” (album comin’ soon), Taylor Boyz “We what the city’s been missin” (Mixtape). Cayex has produced and worked with such artists and labels as: Twista (Platinum), Do or Die (Platinum), Speedknot Mobstaz, Bun B of UGK (Platinum), Fiend (Platinum), Lil Flip (Platinum), Bump J, PHLI, DJ Sean Mac (SHADYVILLE), Parkay, Nikki Nikita, Sincere, YB Music Group, Mick Luter, Amilcar, Chella H, Mastah Killah of The Wu Tang Clan, M80 of Almighty, Payola Inc., The Rocketeers, Nick n Beans, Jay J & The Braindead Noodle Knockers, Fakeshoredrive, Big Law, Yung Berg, Aris Bo, Gemstones, Dutch Schultz, Dee Brown, Renaissance, Money Hungree Ent., 80’s Baby Ent., Skip Lava, Troy Real/The Real Label, Oobie, Petey Pablo (Gold), Mikkey Halsted, Psychodrama, Cap 1, Johnny P, Bennie Franks, Felony of Public Announcement (Platinum), Chilla Chief Snypa, Bo Deal (5X 106 & Park Freestyle Friday Champion), Belo of DOD, Rap a lot Records, Asylum, The Legion Records and many more.

GEMSTONES

SUBSTANCE

Substance, sub’ stas; noun. Essence; that of which things consists; the most important part; material of a certain kind

DAT BIZNESS, the name speaks for itself. Raised on the South Eastside of Chicago in the Germano Millgate apartments he has expressed an undying passion for his “hood”. Music has always “boiled” in his blood; he started playing the saxophone at the age of 11. After conquering the the intuitive stages of instrumentation, he began blessing the microphone at the age of 13, and not long after that he polished rhymes, delivery, and razor sharp punchlines and became a monster lyrically at 21, and now you have Dat Bizness.

ILL GORDON, best known for his rough delivery and clever metaphors, he has taken pride in lyrical prowess and always expressed creativity over gimmicks. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, ILL was musically inclined since the age of 3 when he commenced to play the drums. Labeled as a late bloomer amongst his peers, ILL didn’t start to focus on rap until the age of 18. Out of the trenches, he became known for his fierce raps and keen punchlines.

In 2007, ILL GORDON and DAT BIZNESS rigorously worked on music together and couldn’t neglect the undeniable chemistry they shared. The more songs they completed together the more their chemistry became stronger and noticeable to anyone who heard their material. After so many features on each others projects the level on inevitability to make this an official hip hop duo was undeniable.

In 2008 they made the union official and became SUBSTANCE. They hit the ground running releasing their first mix tape “Raw Substance” Hosted by Dj Shaun T. During this time they developed buzz worthy notoriety through performances through out the Midwest at venues such as The Abbey (Chicago), B.B. Kings (Nashville,Tn), Adrianna’s (Chicago), African Festival of Arts(Chicago), Shadow Lounge (Pittsburgh, Pa) etc.They also received the award of best local hip hop group at the “Midwest Rappers Ball” at the Regal Theater. By 2010, they established a respectable following and then released the now critically acclaimed mixtape “Substance Muzik”. This mixtape received placements on influential blogsites such as Kevinnottingham.com, Chicagonow.com. They also completed three videos off of “Substance Muzik”, “All I Need” , “Cufflinks”, and “Fresh out the Oven” which all can be found on youtube.On July 23rd 2011, they released their “Substance Abuse” mixtape, which is the final installment of their “Substance Series” mixtapes. Its has received placements on influential sites such as Chicityhiphop.net, illisoulife.com, fakeshoredrive.com and Gowherehiphop.com. This mixtape has features and production from Add-2, Gemstones, Thaione Davis, All Purpose Beatz and Reg Vador. They have also completed their first three videos off of “Substance Abuse”, “Str8 Coasting”, “Bravo” and “Barz of Opera” which all can be found on youtube. During this time Substance continued to perform locally and regionally at venues such as “The Mayne Stage” (1st and only Hip Hop group to do so) (Chicago), “The Brass Rail” (Peoria, Illinois), “Cause Sound bar” (Minneapolis, MN), etc. Riding off the success of the “Substance Series” mixtapes, Substance developed a organic momentum that led into 2012. March 2012 Substance received a placement to perform at the Red Gorilla/SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, Invited to attend Rhymesayers “Soundset Festival”, and first performance at the ‘A3C Festival”! (Kevinnottigham Underground Express Stage) Substance also released their fourth mixtape “Contra Mixtape” on August 1st 2012. It has received over 3000 downloads within the first two months of release. They have also released two videos off of their “Contra Mixtape”, “Go In” directed by Tyfotos and “Streets Says So” feat Vic Spencer directed by Deka Derse. Coming into 2013, Substance plan on releasing their debut album “No Grey Area” produced by All Purpose Beatz as well as pursuing the first touring opportunity.

Substance is a breath of fresh air that promotes creativity and good lyrics but most importantly good music. “Upcoming Chicago duo Substance is creating an impressive buzz and making a name for themselves with their hardcore/gritty beats and candid bars. Known for their shrill delivery and striking live show, Substance is one of the latest artists hailing form the windy city that is taking it back to the basics, which will bring you just what their name says—–Substance!”

LEGIT

Legit is a 20 year old emcee born and bred in Chicago, IL. Being an avid fan of hip-hop music and culture, Legit was strongly influenced to start rapping during his freshman ear in high school. Legit offers a unique sound of soulful beats mixed with lyrical poignancy influenced by wordsmiths such as Lupe Fiasco and Eminem. With a clear cut mastery of diction, delivery and flow, Legit brings conscious substance with inherent wisdom seemingly beyond his years. In July of 2011, he released his most cohesive body of work to date titled “Coloring Outside The Lines” and has showed no signs of slowing up ever since. He released a video from that same project for a song called “A Nigger in Northface” which pushed the envelope discussing interracial dating. That video went viral almost immediately after its release, garnering over 100,000 views in just a few months, landing him on websites such as Worldstar Hip Hop, 2dopeboyz, This is 50, The Source, and Illroots to name a few. Currently, Legit is releasing a new song every week to hold fans over until his new project releases, which is expected sometime during the 4th Quarter of 2012.

CALEZ

Birthed on the south side of Chicago, Marcale “Calez” Lewis was born to create music. He got started at an early age of 6 when he wrote his first rap song called “Big Money,” which he performed for his family that kept him striving to become a star. He first got in the studio with Ronnie Mac of Crazy Flo Productions and recorded his debut single at the ripe age of 13 entitled “Concussion”. Growing up and learning more about music and productions he started making his own beats by age 14 off an affordable program called Fl Studio 5. He became an excellent producer and started working on his own career as an all around artist. Meet Dj Slugo in 2007 His alter ego Dj Calez was created which his production capabilities and uniqueness on the Chicago scene as a footwork track maker got his social and music sites over 500,000 hits on the internet. Tailing from such sites as Youtube, Imeem, and Myspace. Calez deeply influenced by late 80’s early 90’s fashion and hip-hop culture catapulted and inspires his music, and new upcoming label 2008ightiesMusic™ Were Calez partnered up with business savvy manager and his acknowledgeable paralegal parent LaNora Lewis. This label is an natural extension of his comparative talents to be equally an artist as well as an producer. Platinizing a foundation for other upcoming artist under the 2008ightiesMusic™ umballa who in the studio collectively brainstorm on various creative projects conducive to their unique sound. If you absolutely love old school hip-hop and the new era, Calez is the guy to listen too. Writing, producing and engineering ninety percent of his projects, Calez feels there is no one like him in his age group. Look out for Chicago’s very own Calez!

ST. MILLIE

In our current social climate, it seems that many artists are born overnight, leaving some with the absence of proper development and a true understanding of their craft. Tools of the hip-hop trade, like lyricism and delivery, must strike a balance with performance and vocal quality. Image and personal brand must correlate well with the theme. The creative process must encompass a fulfilled personal journey. In the end, it all must come together to create the story of the artist himself. As a ascending and emerging artist, premiere Chicago artist, Saint Millie, has already begun to spearhead and embody the essence of a true emcee.

Saint Mille grew up on the west side of Chicago, enduring loss and distant parental relationships from a young age. With the support of his extended family and his own persistant spirit, he plowed through the struggle and managed to place himself on the forefront of Chicago’s emerging hip hop scene.

Millie’s interest and obsession with music started in the sixth grade. Like many young MC’s, he found himself dropping his own rhythmic vocals on instrumentals without any professional mentoring. Throughout his formative years he learned how to hone in on his craft and make his music available to the masses. Once Millie entered high school, he formed a group called The Section. The result of which was his collaborative debut EP with Anton Genius that was a high school success.

The Fall of 2011 marked the beginning of the ‘Chvrch Music’ movement and the start of his first solo project, No Religion But Up. Teaming with producers Von Vuai, Drew Hurt, and Cartoonz member The Gift, the project was completed and became available for download in the Fall of 2012. The first official single, “Something Good” (produced by The Gift) sampled vocalist Maverick Sabre and offered a great introduction to Saint Millie and Chvrch Music. The second single, “Eight2Nine” featured Rick Ross’ most recent MMG artist signee, Rockie Fresh, with a killer production by Von Vuai. Since its initial drop in the Spring of 2012, it has garnered major online buzz and racked up some mainstream spins on Chicago’s WGCI radio, home of Chicago hip-hop. No Religion But Up, a debut mixtape showcasing versatile artistry, marks Saint Millie’s greatest progression and shows promise that he will only continue to evolve as an artist.

2014 will be one of the most productive years for Saint Millie. In the Winter of 2014, The Road to Glory will be released as the teaser for his highly anticipated mixtape, Glory, which is set to be released in the Spring of 2014. Tracks from The Road to Glory are sonically “melodic and fun ” for fans and listeners, Millie suggests. Glory, in contrast, is much more introspective.

Saint Millie’s flow resembles early 90’s era hip-hop with with his own signature, futuristic twists. Millie’s raps show and prove his growth since No Religion but Up – it’s more mature, complex, and poetic. Glory was carefully crafted to display Millie’s unique and seasoned sound. His music exudes his own personal brand, his style, his originality, and his immense creativity. Fused with the greater efforts of Chvrch Music, Millie’s message speaks for all to embrace our common humanity; to recognize and break the societal barriers that inhibit personal progression. With lyrics developed from poetic roots and production, matched to compliment his independent style, the music created its own unique blend. His relaxed delivery carries a feel good vibe and creates an aura to invite inspiration and provide motivation to all who listen.

Thelonious Martin

THELONIOUS MARTIN

Gathering influence from J Dilla, Madlib, MF DOOM, Pete Rock, Just Blaze, and The Alchemist Thelonious Martin brings a sound like no other. At the age of 20 the young king has worked with Joey Bada$$, Chance The Rapper, Pac Div, Mac Miller, Action Bronson, Curren$y, Freeway, Hodgy Beats,Domo Genesis,Da$h & Retchy P, MC Tree, Add-2, Vic Mensa of Kids These Days, Rockie Fresh, Kid Daytona, Sir Michael Rocks, Boldy James,GLC, Million Dollar Mano, Kids These Days, and list of others…So listen with your heart.

JUSTIN POLLARD

ACESO

Kenny Edward Lewis Young, who goes by the stage name of Aceso, was born June 3,1991 on the south side of Chicago. Aceso first knew that pursuing a rap career was what he wanted to do in 6th grade when he was told he was a talented rapper. His community greatly influenced his desire for music. Along with that, his 6 year old sister and his team “SickLife” keep him motivated and moving toward his dream. SickLife was created in 2010 with him as the CEO. The talented rapper has big plans for his future, starting with the dropping of his first mixtape “Minimum Wage Millionaire” , which is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2012. “I just want to be recognized in the Music Industry as a good M.C” he says but for now, his plans are to keep doing what he loves, making his dreams a reality.

MARKY MCFLY

Born Mark Hill in a single 17 year old parent home on the westside of chicago He was always exsposed to the then newschool hiphop movement. Always picking up on the words of songs the 12 year old rapper (lil M.H.) would begin to write his own lyrics down, and try to and recreate the concepts, and flows of his favorite rappers at that time like lil bow wow, and all the young artist that were out at that time. It wasn’t until he meet grade school friend J’mme (j.Love) Love when the flyboy became very interested in the whole rap and producing game. He borrowed a cracked Fruity Loops 3 and went to work but felt that lyricism was his true calling so he stuck to rapping. Growing Years.. As years of high-school passed by the young lil M.H. became a freestyle machine on the skool spitin series on youtube filmed at his highschool(North Lawndale College prep) where he was deemed FlyBoy M.H. due to his affiliations with a group at his school.The two young men will continue doing their things separately then came back together when j.love had his first show at the taste of Austin and j.love asked Flyboy M.H. to assist him on stage.directly after that performance the two young men came together for a summer to create the Dynamic group Nuklear Attakk where they concocted the No Jypsies mix-tape. Flyboy and j.love rocked the whole winter and fall together meeting with OhGod and SlimCutta of StreetChartz.com. and a host of other artist promoters and C.E.O’s. As they progressed from show, and song A label by the name of Toxicated ENT. presented the opportunity for the two young men to take their talent to another level Flyboy M.H. Chose to become apart of the vision that Pierre Martel had for the label while j.love didn’t think it was the best idea. After Recently leaving the label Marky McFly Changed his name and is now on his Journey to Change the Game! Check out his new single Altitude from his 3rd Mixtape the Delorian 2

ILL.GATES

ill.Gates is a Toronto-based composer, performer and educator. Over the past 16 years, he has established a global fanbase and a reputation as one of the most dy­namic electronic music artists around. He regularly tours across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Gates has headlined at such festivals as Burning Man, Shambala, the World Electronic Music Festival and the New Orleans Jazz Festival. His first full-length release, Autopirate (Muti Music, 2008) charted and continues to sell strongly. His upcoming triple album The ill.Methodology and accompa­nying online course are highly anticipated. Gates was re­cently selected as one of the Next 100 by URB Magazine. Many of his contemporaries cite ill.Gates as a key artistic influence and inspiration in their music. While on tour, Gates frequently teaches workshops to grateful and attentive audiences, in which he shares his highly effective approach to producing quality finished music as well as in­sights into the mentality and strategies necessary to succeed in the music business. ill.Gates appears on: Muti Music, Amorphous Music/Child’s Play/Om Records, Addictech, Noodles, Innerflight, Low Motion, Made In Glitch, Tube10 & Chi Recordings

SOUTHSIDE B-BOY SHOWCASE

STILL SEARCHING

Newly formed in late 2011, Still Searching is one of Chicago’s finest up and coming rock groups. With elements ranging from rock to pop to dubstep, there’s something for even the most critical listener. This is a band of friends and artists. None of us have life figured out by any means, but we are still searching.

Face Time Police

FACE TIME POLICE

Face Time Police, the genre-defying purveyors of “pop macchiato” present a blend of styles that showcase their own brand of variety with a vision. Made up of Brian and James Serra (founding members), this highly visual and energetic band of brothers defies categorization and delivers songs that are fun and catchy, yet artistic and introspective.
Embracing an adamant DIY ethic towards everything they do, the Serra brothers are responsible for all aspects of their art including:  music production, graphic design, and video editing.
Face Time Police is currently performing as an acoustic duo.

 

AL DI MEOLA

Come see Jazz Guitar Legend Al Di Meola in the most intimate setting you can imagine! Extremely limited seating, only 100 tickets available to see this music icon! Acoustic performance with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba!
A bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner and virtuoso of the highest order, Al Di Meola has also been recognized over the past 30 years as a prolific composer and respected artist with over 20 recordings as a leader. His creative output to date is staggering, whether it’s with his current World Sinfonia band or past musical endeavors like his electric Tour de Force group with Jan Hammer, Anthony Jackson, Steve Gadd and Mingo Lewis, the internationally acclaimed Trio with fellow guitar superstars John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, the Rite of Strings trio with Stanley Clarke and Jean-Luc Ponty or the ’70s fusion supergroup Return To Forever with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. And while his dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars has afforded him regal status among the hordes of fretboard aficionados who regularly flock to his concerts, the depth of Di Meola’s writing along with the soulfulness and his inherent lyricism of his guitaristic expression have won him legions of fans worldwide beyond the six-string set.

Chris Siebold

CHRIS SIEBOLD

Band Leader/Vocalist/Guitarist

THE MUDFLAPPS

The Mudflapps are a Chicago- based band that plays original acoustic music. Whether plugged-in on the big stage, or truly unplugged and unamplified, they give audiences a dose of country storytelling at its finest. The songs weave tales of woe, whiskey, and wild living into a mix of styles with nearly universal appeal. Sometimes it sounds like honky-tonk, sometimes more like bluegrass, sometimes more like jug band blues. It often sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Upright bass, guitars, dobro, and mandolin combine with strong songwriting and tight vocal harmony to create a show fit for stages of any size.

RICKETT PASS

HEYOOOH!!! Best have your best dance’n shoes on and your beer held high! Rickett Pass is built of 4 everyday bastards lookin to RIP up some tunes and have one hell of a hangover in the mornin’. We could tell you some long drawn out story of our lives but thats boring and takes away time from shoot’n whiskey and play’n tunes. So come out and party with us, and if you want our story “I’ll pull my fist outchya mouf and you can ask” smiles, see ya there. With Love, your Bluegrass Bastards.

GROUNDSPEED

Groundspeed Bluegrass Band performs a mix of traditional bluegrass and newgrass tunes – keepin’ the tradition alive. The band’s four members blend banjo, guitar, dobro, fiddle and upright bass, delivering the unmistakable and original American sound of bluegrass.