SMILE EMPTY SOUL
SMILE SMILE
SMILEY TILLMAN
SMOKE OR FIRE
SMOKING POPES
SNAKESHIPS
SNARKY PUPPY
The once Texan, now New York-based quasi-collective Snarky Puppy has gone from the best-kept secret to one of the most respected names in instrumental music. Although still “underground” in many respects, the band earned its first Grammy Award in early 2014 (for Best R&B Performance) and has earned high praise from critical stalwarts like the BBC, Village Voice, Guardian, and Boston Herald, as well as the world’s most respected musicians, from Pat Metheny to Prince. They topped the ITUNES Jazz Charts with their Grammy-winning 2013 release, “Family Dinner – Volume One.”
The band has always used live performance as its chief form of evangelism, and maintains a more intense tour schedule than almost any band in the idiom. Over the course of 2013, Snarky Puppy gave almost 200 performances and workshops on four continents, including North Sea Jazz, Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz á Vienne, Blue Note Tokyo, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Snarky Puppy seamlessly fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in a way that is able to reach the most critical- or most carefree- audience. The convergence of musicians from white and black America (who also perform regularly with artists like Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, Kirk Franklin, Justin Timberlake, Roy Hargrove, and Marcus Miller among others), which occurred while the band was in its adolescence at the University of North Texas, has naturally established a system of balance that instantly draws listeners to the music- raw funk and sensitive dynamics, relentless pocket and lyrical melodicism, lush harmony and soulful simplicity, and most importantly, a delicate mixture of composition and improvisation.
The group is led by bassist/guitarist/composer/arranger Michael League, whose creative grass-roots approach to a tougher-than-ever industry has created a new model for independent artists. Snarky Puppy is a three-headed creature: first, and most obviously- an original music ensemble. Second- a production team and session band for individual artists. Third, and probably most importantly- Snarky Puppy is a group of musicians enthusiastically committed to music education and community outreach. Working with groups like ROAM (Roots Of American Music) in inner city Cleveland and the Music Lab at Jefferson Center in Roanoke, as well as giving clinics at hundreds of colleges, high schools, and middle schools worldwide, the band has made a strong commitment to spreading their love of music and general positivity to a young generation looking for something real to be inspired by.
SND ON SND
SNOW N’ CHARM
A pop band with jazzy over-tones. What was once a solo project is now a four man show with soaring harmonies, rock edge, and jive breakdowns. Thanks for listening, we love you, and spread the word!
SNOWSERA
SNUCKAFOO
SO ELATED
SO LONG CHARLIE
SO MANY DYNAMOS
SILENT SIRENS
SILVER ATLAS
SILVER CRAYONS
SILVER PIPE
SILVERFISH KINGS
SILVERGHOST
SIMCO
SIMPLISTIC URGE
SIMS
SIN ORDEN
SINCE THE FLOOD
SINCERELY CALVIN
SINISTER FATE
Emerging from the local cemeteries and morgues of Chicago, Sinister Fate has been terrifying the Midwest since 2006. Sinister Fate combine their love for the macabre with an intense metal sound to create a ghastly display of sight and sound. Sinister Fate keeps the dead awake and the living in fear…
Since shambling onto the music scene, They have toured all over the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Missouri, playing well know venues in those areas such as The Metro, Double Door, The Pearl Room, Elbo Room, Pop’s, as well countless signings and performances at various Hot Topics. Sinister Fate has been featured and made appearances on numerous T.V., radio, and magazines, also performing for the 2008 and 2011 Chicago Horror Film Festivals. Sinister Fate has opened for such well known acts as Mudvanyne, Wednesday 13, Michale Graves, Hanzel Und Gretyl, The Graveyard Boulevard, and The Luchagors featuring Amy Dumas (formerly Lita from the WWE).
SIR LEO
SIRENS IN VEIN
SISSY WISH
SISTER SWITCHBLADE
SITARI
SIX WAYS FROM SUNDAY
SKAREKRAURADIO
SKARHEAD
SKBROK
SKECH185
SKECH185 & CRUSHCON 7
SKELETON KEY
SKINNIE ROSE
SKINWALKER
Based in Chicago and formed in the fall of 2007 by former Kamikaze Butterfly guitarist Gus Pappadimas and along with former NDX vocalist Taran de Pablos, Skinwalker centers its own brand of hard rock and metal around heavy riffs, driven grooves, haunting melodies, and abrasive lyrics.
SKITZOFRANIX
SKOODA CHOSE
SKY EATS AIRPLANE
SKYLINES CALLING
SKYLIT SYMPHONY
SLANK
SLAUGHTER THE WEAK
SLEEP BELLUM SONNO
SLEEP FOR THE NIGHTLIFE
SLEEPER OH
SLEEPING IN GETHSEMANE
SLEEPING UNDER 47
Est.2001 Sleeping Under 47 has been writing songs about life for all most a decade.
.. .. .. Punk Rock N’ F**king Roll from the the outskirts of Nowhere .”Hinckley Big-Rock that is” Formed in 2001 with Zak on vox and git Pat on bass and Chet on drumskins ….since then they have changed a few members .. With Zak, Todd on the drums, and McPat on bass, this band has proved that the heart of Punk is still beatin’.
SLEEPING WITH SIRENS
SLICK IDIOT
SHANNON RICHARDSON BAND
Not your ordinary typical rock band but truly original Shannon Richardson Band reigns from Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. With Shannon Richardson on lead vocals/guitars, John Park on Drums/Percussions and Bareun Park on Lead guitars/backing vocals. The band is eclectic, fresh and brand new but know the meaning of roots. They draw influences and have been inspired by bands like Sublime, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mars Volta, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, John Mayer, Slip Knot, Nirvana, The Fray and a million more. They have collectively performed at all the prestigous venues in Sweet Home Chicago as well as many venues in a town near you. SRB has also been featured live on several Chicago Television broadcasts as well as played on more FM as well as AM radio stations in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville than you can count, so they like to get around. The band is currently finishing up mixing and mastering their first full length album which will be hitting itunes as well as the shelves soon. This truly is one of those bands, you know the one you always hope to find and once you do they end up one of your favorites.With the bands current energy, music and love for each other they plan and look to world tours. Shannons lyrics can often sound like they were written on the side of a California cliff or drop you off at the North Pole, Chris’ will make you want to shake your ass and John will keep the whole thing running like a 1968 Shelby Mustang. Shannon was quoted as “I finally got my band now let’s make our music and go all the places our hearts and music want to go” Shannon Richardson Band is currently available for any event including your venue, bar, stadium, fest and even a good old fashioned back yard party. They also say they love to collaborate with the likes of other bands, musicians, studios, videographers, photographers, street teams, promoters, booking agents, managers and models. So drop a line on the site or through one of their networks.
SHANTI
SHAPIRO
SHAT
SHATTERED FAITH
SHAWNNA
Rashawnna Guy, better known by her stage name Shawnna, is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam South through Ludacris’ Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate and she is also the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy.
SHAZAM BANGLES
SHE BEAR
SHE BEARS
SHE LIKES TODD
She Likes Todd started out as a young group of naive kids playing music in a basement circa 1999. Years went by as SLT honed their skills and developed a style of music they could call their own. Drawing inspiration from groups such as NOFX, Slapstick, Lagwagon, and Propagandhi, SLT evolved from a pop punk trio into a fast-paced, melodic punk group that could not be ignored.
SHELLEY MILLER
SHERIFF SCABS
SHERMAN THOMAS MOODY
SHERRY AMOUR
She dreamed of the world hearing her voice and being motivated by her instrument. A dynamic live performer with encouraging lyrics and powerful arrangements is the condensed description of Sherry Amour.
The journey began at the age of seven when Sherry was given her first opportunity to sing a solo at her church’s Christmas play. From this spark a flame was ignited, for it was then that she knew that this was a passion worth pursuing.
Sherry was encouraged by her parents to take vocal lessons to broaden her skills and enhance her performance technique. She was challenged to take her talent to new heights; learning to sing, not only R&B, but classical and show tunes from Broadway, which strengthened her voice.
Sherry Amour decided to attend Columbia College of Chicago, to study the business of music. It was during this season of her life she learned the importance of being both business savvy as well as sharpening her gift. The balancing act of both worlds encouraged Sherry Amour to consistently maintain control and discipline with her talent.
Having an entrepreneurial spirit is what drove her to start her own band along with her college friend and musical director, at the time Milton Suggs, in 2004. From this collegiate collaboration, a new determination, a new direction has been created to that will lead younger generations to the rich tradition that is live soul music.
Sherry Amour has had the privilege to perform at prestigious Chicago venues and events over the past several years. Having had the opportunity to perform before millions of people on the morning news show WGN, and at the world renowned UniverSoul Circus, and singing the National Anthem for the All Star-Chicagoland basketball game, Sherry has honed her skills to earn a reputation as a great live performer now with a limitless destiny awaiting her.
“Sherry you are a treat to watch and hear”, were the words of Stellar award winner and Grammy nominee, Mr. Donald Lawrence after attending a recent performance.
Aside from graduating from Columbia College of Chicago, Sherry Amour’s proudest accomplishment, thus far, is the release of her 2006 independent project Seasons. It is from this project that Sherry Amour has reflected upon the truth that All things are Possible when you choose to walk by Faith and not by Sight.
“Continue to build your legacy” is Sherry’s Motto to her peers. And that is what Sherry Amour is continuously doing, having a positive impact on music lovers who respect and love music with a voice, a soul…
Sherry Amour is music made to love.
SHINOBI NINJA
SHIROCK
SHOCK STARS
SHONEN KNIFE
SHOOTER GREY SUEDE
SHORELINES END
SHORT ATTENTION SPAN
SHORT HISTORIES
SHORTHAND
SHORTSTOP FROM TOKYO
Fun times are a priority with Brookfield’s best (and probably only) ska band. SFT started with Jeff, Kyle, and Ken in 2005 and has grown to a five member ska outfit. Solid guitars, clean vocals, and tight horn riffs, provided by Austin and Maddi, lay the backbone for fun tracks and one hell of a live show. Join us in making ska more than just an underground scene once again!