SYMBOLIC
Death cover set
WOLFSBLOOD
Misfits tribute band
THE ORGAN CRUSHERS
EASY STAR ALL-STARS
Combining musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies and a superb rhythm section, the Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts since their live debut in 2003. Thanks to their best-selling tribute album releases, Dub Side of the Moon (2003), Radiodread (2006), and Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009), the remix album Dubber Side of the Moon (2010), as well as original releases Until That Day EP (2008) and First Light (2011), the Easy Star All-Stars have built a growing, dedicated fan base throughout the world, bringing together fans of reggae, classic rock, dub and indie rock into one big family.
THE GLORYHOLES
Brando Little (Harry Manhole) met Rod Henson (Tri-POd Rod) while working at the pumping station. Both felt a connection, but couldn’t put a fingure on what it was until Augie Lopez told Rod, Brando Plays guitar in a punk band called Lazy Affair. Augie then informed Brando that rod was a musician as well and he thought “Finally!!! I can start a gay band!” The next time Rod saw Brando at the pumping station, all he said was, “We need to talk.” Brando replied, “Yes, I believe we have business to discuss.” A week later The Gloryholes were a band, and found Adam Richards (Gaycy “The Go Go Boy” Slater) through mutual friend Harry Koniditsiotis, the frontman of The Angel Sluts. Now they were ready to gay up the Memphis punks, and haven’t slowed down since. With high energy music and lyrics that would make a sailor blush, The Gloryholes have been taking over the Memphis punk scene.
THE MURDER JUNKIES
The Murder Junkies is an American punk rock band, best known for having been GG Allin’s final backing band before his death. They perform songs from Allin’s back catalog as well as their own original material.
SONIC PULSE
MORBID SAINT
Band Members:Pat Lind-Vocal, Jay Visser-Guitar, Bob Zabel-Bass, Randy Wall-Drums
DELIVER US FROM EVIL
DELIVER US FROM EVIL is a fully functional metal band from Southern Indiana that has already set itself apart in the Midwest. Armed with brutal guitar riffs, technical percussion, thick bass grooves, and throat shredding vocals, all at lightning speeds and stupefying precision, DELIVER US FROM EVIL is a force to be reckoned with.
TWO TON ANVIL
“Two Ton Anvil is an original rock band from the Chicago area. Their sound combines different elements of rock and metal in a heavy but memorable format that rocks on command, but yet is “easy” to listen. That, along with the not-so-common practice of having dual lead singers in a band and very clever songwriting, has given them a different and somewhat unique sound that has definitely caught the public’s ear in their time together.”
HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE
Hammers of Misfortune was formed in the mid-1990s under the name Unholy Cadaver. At the time, the only members were guitarist John Cobbett and drummer Chewy Marzolo, both of whom shared vocal duties. Enlisting the help of other musicians, among them Mike Scalzi of The Lord Weird Slough Feg, they recorded a full album’s worth of material in their rehearsal space. However, only three of these nine tracks were included on the band’s aptly titled Demo #1, and the majority of the material remained unreleased until 2011, when Shadow Kingdom Records released the entire recording as the Unholy Cadaver LP. Unholy Cadaver’s output laid the groundwork for what would become Hammers of Misfortune’s signature style, but it also contained elements of death metal that would be phased out in future recordings.
THE RIFT
Raw young talent at its best. This is a young group that has the direction and outlet to create something special. You will be shocked that this is 16, 17 and 18 year olds creating unique Indie music that works. They will turn heads if you give them the chance. They have performed on big stages like the Rave in Milwaukee, Congress Theatre and will be playing the House of Blues at the end of the month.
DJ DAVE ROBERTS
Chicago’s best New Wave dance night — since 1994! DJ Dave Roberts spins New Wave, Punk, Ska, New Romantic & more. Every Saturday night till 5am at Late Bar!
DJ PETER PROPAGANDA
NIGHTCAP
The south side of Chicago is pretty rough, especially Blue Island. It reeks of drunks, gun powder, crime, exhaust, and weed. For the sake of not confusing the reader, Chicago pedigrees NIGHTCAP wouldn’t have it any other way. When not making runs to Miska’s Liquor Emporium and the infamous Harold’s Chicken Shack, these Blue Island locals are sawing through their set all over the Midwest.
COURTESY DROP
The finest punk from Nashville, TN
THE FIRESIDE SILHOUETTES
MARISOLYTERRA
Marisolyterra, is a musical group from Chicago, made up of six individuals with an enticing yet redefined sound. Formed in 2009, their love for music, hard work ethic, and character is what sets them apart from many bands. Their live performance is astounding. Members Judd, Zack, Kevin, Markian, Gio, and Anthony want to share with you their inner most thoughts and life changing experiences through the music and lyrics of Marisolyterra.
THE RAILS
THE AESTHETIC
The Aesthetic is an alternative rock band from Chicago, IL. Started by singer-guitarist Jesse Christenson in the spring of 2010, it has since grown to include Pierre Allison on bass and vocals, Andre Miller on guitar and vocals, and Duane Harris on drums.
VY LORD
DEPREMACY
Depremacy is a Melodic Black Thrash Metal band from Joliet, Illinois who has shared the stage with national acts such as Iced Earth, Warbringer, D.R.I., Kittie, Dirge Within, Diamond Plate, Firewind, Arsis, White Wizzard, Nightrage, Blackguard, Bonded by Blood, Abiotic, Vale of Pnath, and Enfold Darkness and has also played with out of state bands such as Mortifier, Vanlade, and Acidic Assault. They have played in both Illinois and Indiana stages and are expected to expand their horizon across America
DAMIEN THORNE
Founded in 1983, Damien Thorne consistently packed venues, and astonished crowds with their powerful and aggressive style of Heavy Metal. After two hard years of proving themselves to be among the elite on the Chicago club scene, the band landed a recording contract with CobraA&M/RoadRunner Records. Following the release of their debut album: (The Sign of the Jackal) in 1986, the band set out on a successful tour playing with bands such as NUCLEAR ASSAULT, FASTWAY and many others. Heavy radio airplay and strong record sales in Europe, Canada and Asia ensured the band’s success, along with a very favorable response in the U.S. Unfortunately, during the recording of Damien Thorne’s second release (Wrath of Darkness) in 1987, the band was forced to leave their record label due to legal matters. Leaving what could have been their breakthrough album sitting unfinished on the shelf. Refusing to die, the band packed their bags and left Chicago and moved to Los Angeles in search of a new record deal. But times were changing in LA, and with the sudden rise of Alternative music, Damien Thorne was once again forced back into the underground. After taking a few years off, the band moved back to Chicago where they belong, regrouped and locked themselves in a rehearsal studio to prepare for their next studio release. 2004 has seen the re-release of both “The Sign of the Jackal” and “Wrath Of Darkness”, In 2005 the band released their 3rd full-length studio album entitled “Haunted Mind” with Joe Martin on vocals
DEATH BY MERCURY
Formally under the name of Stang Stomper, Sha-Boom! is the same lineup with a new singer. Brought together with the love for 50s Rock N’ Roll (the only kind there is) and 70s Punk, with the hatred of modern Pop Culture. The band returns to the roots of 3 chord Rock N’ Roll and Punk with a touch of Doo Wop. Singing about Lust, Love and Fast Cars. Just as real is music used to be, Sha-Boom! writes about actual events in their lives. Ready to rock the house, Sha-Boom! is a band ready to take on this tough tough world.
MISS HAZE
INTEL VS TREW
BLACK LION
DJ BELLY VS RUCKUS
DYING FETUS
Self-reliance and musical integrity are two principles which Dying Fetus have always lived by. The band formed in 1991, during the height of the death metal explosion of the early ’90s, and have matured into one of the premiere extreme death metal/grind-core acts ever to come out of the massive global metal underground. The band is recognized worldwide as a prime example of songwriting perfection, combining an innovative mix of technical virtuosity and catchy song structures to create the ultimate blend of death metal, hardcore, and grindcore. Intensity unparalleled, and musical power unrivaled, they are the leaders of the new generation in extreme music. Their sounds and lyrics are a brutal response to the everyday stress and pressures of reality in our age, while also providing the ultimate escape from it.
SIX FEET UNDER
Tampa, FL’s SIX FEET UNDER (SFU), featuring legendary godfather of death metal vocals Chris Barnes, has been delivering unapologetic death metal since 1993. SFU continue to do what they do best; delivering bludgeoning slabs of metal that leave fans hungering for more. Legendary death metal vocalist Chris Barnes, along with guitarist Steve Swanson continue to follow the dark and demented path that merges what Outburn Magazine calls “tried and true death groove” with stomach-turning lyrics and themes.
THE LOLLIES
Punk Rock from New Orleans Simple. On Point. Fast. & Melodic. These four fellas come from the community records home base of New Orleans, Louisiana. Franklin Ave. to be exact. They have been working daily on perfecting their tunes, practicing 5 or more times a week. The extra effort has led to them finding a sound that they can call their own & an ambition to take on the world with free music & touring as much as possible. If you’re a fan of abrasive, singable, well-crafted pop-punk, you will be happy you found these tunes
STUCK LUCKY
Punk Ska from Nashville Stuck Lucky is dirty and they have really gross dining habits, but they make some friggin’ kick ass music. They come from the territory known as Tennessee. Stuck Lucky has one goal: put on great live shows, they play with their hearts in front of 400 people or 4 drunk moms who have no idea how they got to the show
THE WEATHER UNDERGROUND
The Weather Underground is a Chicago group with strong ties to the sounds of 60s Garage-Rock. Hitting the scene in the Spring of 2012 with a new sound there certainly a group to watch out for.
DUCK
TUMBLING BONES
“The twenty-somethings who make up the trio – Peter Winne, Jake Hoffman, and Sam McDougle – have been callousing their hands and pushing their vocal chords for years as they’ve toured, recorded, and breathed traditional folk music. Their lucid take on old American music has taken them them from street-performing in Copenhagen and Berlin to venues along the east coast to an acclaimed 2007 performance on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Their debut album Risk Not Your Soul (2011) reached the top ten on the Roots Music Report’s folk radio chart, and they recently finished tracking a second record set to release in June.”
BENTON HARBOR LUNCHBOX
A Benton Harbor Lunchbox is amateur-radio parlance for a transmitter/receiver made by the Heathkit Co. of Benton Harbor, MI, in the early 1960s. Brilliant in its simplicity, intuitive, and fully functional, it harnesses the power of the airwaves to bring all the lonesome souls together.Inspired by the rudimentary technology that is their namesake, this Chicago-based group makes music with a similar purpose: To transmit and receive the collective consciousness, sometimes emotionally, sometimes cerebrally, and sometimes viscerally, like a kick to the crotch. Their literate, unpretentious, and undomesticated homage to the American underground speaks for itself– and hopefully to you.
THE SPLIT LIVERS
The Split Livers is a collaborative project between two of the most influential musicians in the alternative/acoustic punk bluegrass scene. Danny is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and genre-bending artists of his craft, Barnes’ musical interests are both varied and adventurous, and he incorporates that versatility into a progressive approach to an instrument that is musically polarizing and steeped in tradition. Although he demonstrates an appreciation for the history of the bluegrass, country, and folk music from which the banjo’s reputation was born, his inventive take is what truly separates him from his contemporaries…using the banjo as his ‘weapon of choice’ to play non-traditional music like rock, fusion, and jazz with electronic percussion and loop elements. Wayne and Split Lip Rayfield have carved out their own genre of music with their unique sound and instrumentation. Often described as a mix of bluegrass and country with an accent of metal Split Lip Rayfield has been a pioneer on the music scene, bending musical genres and crossing countless boundaries of musical expectations. Together Danny and Wayne bring you an experience like nothing else – Danny and Wayne are joining forces to bring you some classic songs from each of their band’s repertoire while also blazing new trails (expect a to see an album release in the near future) that will change the face of music, yet again.
CHRIS TIRITILLI
Chris is a Chicago musician spreading a message of positivity through his music. His’ songwriting blends soul/blues/pop with the likes of John Mayer/John Legend, and the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix/SRV. Check him out… Chris has appeared on WGN’s Morning Television show and continues to play many venues throughout Chicago including House of Blues, Metro, Double Door, Martyrs, Subterranean, Beat Kitchen, Elbo Room, Reggies and Festivals including Stompkee Festival, Hertiage Fest & Woodridge Jubilee. Chris has recently released his second record, “Continue To Continue” … check it out! You can also hear Chris’ first release, “Spiritlike Essentials” recorded and produced by Alan Evans of Soulive.
DISTURBING THE PEACE
THE HEAVY MACHINE
SOLAR PLEXUS
BETWEEN THE YEARS OF SILENCE
FOX TAIL CHASE
MISSIN’LINK
THE GOLDEN THROWN
ELYSE
MIDDLE CITY SOUND
CARNIVAL HEIST
ONE SEASON
One Season spawned from the late-night lasagna basement musings of gig-buddies Chris Harris and Tim Bernard, both avid song-writing vocalists and guitarists. In late 2011, recorded an EP “As Bad as It Gets” at Rax Trax Studios, sighting that they just wanted to get together and record some music at a time when the state of the world felt like things couldn’t get any worse.
Using “As Bad as It Gets” as momentum to find like-minded musicians and play shows around the Chicago area, One Season eventually rounded out the lineup with drummer Chris Close and bassist Scott Tooredman. Channeling inspired outbursts of songwriting, comedic episodes, and uncanny jams, One Season has honed a sound that is influenced by a wide variety of sounds.
One Season is “Omni-Rock”, an eclectic concoction consisting of a blues-rock and alternative-rock foundation that’s salted with soul, funk, and pop sensibilities. Contributing to this sound is a duo of dynamic lead singers, big harmonies, inspired guitar-work, and undulating vibrations from the rhythm section. A One Season performance is a rousing experience that leaves crowds chanting for one more song at the end of their sets.
The band is so dedicated to the music that they will play through smoke, fire alarms, hustling & bustling farmers’ market crowds, and biker rallies to keep the Omni-Rock alive. One Season has continued to light up cornerstone Chicago venues, including Metro, Double Door, Subterranean, the Cubby Bear, Lincoln Hall, and even the House of Blues and the Hard Rock Cafe, since emerging onto the local music scene with a take-no-prisoners attitude. So, whether it’s a one-show tour to New Orleans, a wrestling gig in the suburbs, a naval base performance, a Six Flags all-day event, the open mic around the corner, or a revered music venue, One Season is sure to give fans a genuinely sensational experience.
One Season recently released an EP in October 2014 entitled Man on a Mission, which can be found on iTunes, Google Play, Pandora, Spotify, CD Baby, etc.
CHASING MAINE
STORM THE FRONT
MURPHY’S LAW
Riding the fine line between obnoxious skatepunk and sodden metal, Murphy’s Law came out of New York City’s mid-’80s hardcore scene and formed in Astoria, Queens, around vocalist Jimmy G. The group’s self-titled debut, released on Profile in 1986, contained the usual ’80s subjects (boredom, alienation, weed, beer, etc.), but the songs were definitely there, and Murphy’s Law improved even more with their second album, 1989’s Back with a Bong! The band was on the Profile-associated Combat Records for 1991’s The Best of Times, but recorded little during the early ’90s. In 1995, Murphy’s Law came back with the EP Good for Now, and the full-length Dedicated arrived the following year. Best of Times/Good for Now was issued in 2000; The Party’s Over came next in the spring of 2001.
COLD BLUE REBELS
If you survived or remember the Sunset Strip Punk-Glam-Trash-Rock Scene of the early 90’s, you’ll know who JETBOY, THE ZEROS, and THE GLAMOUR PUNKS are.
Let us now introduce you to COLD BLUE REBELS a spankin’ new super-group of rock elite fronted by vocalist MICKEY FINN of the legendary JETBOY, his pals JOE NORMAL and DANNY DANGEROUS of the infamous purple-haired ZEROS on scorchin’ guitar and slappin upright bass, plus former GLAMOUR PUNKS skins basher SPAZZ DRAZTIK on the drums. This is one helluva PSYCHO rockabilly outfit heavy on the billy, as Mickey would say.
“The vibe bounces back and forth between fast swingin’ rockabilly songs with horror lyrics, to twisted driving punkabilly…….with horror lyrics!!” Says Mickey. “And dont forget a dose of Honky Tonk n Country Punk” adds Danny!!
RATS IN THE WALL
hard punk rock from the depths of Costa Mesa California.
THE DARLINGS
LA alt-rock outfit The Darlings are on a roll lately, and they’re only just getting started. After beating out hundreds of bands to win 2010’s Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands, the band garnered attention from influential LA modern rock station KROQ, which added their songs “Broken Hearts Still Beating” and “Let’s Roll” into steady rotation on DJ Kat Corbett’s weekly Locals Only show, resulting in them becoming a Bud Light Band of the Month on the station.
HANDGUNS
“Whats up we are a pop punk band from Harrisburg Pa. We believe in hard work and having fun. We don’t have famous friends we are not critically acclaimed and no one in this band was ever in some famous band who’s name we could drop or coat tail we could ride. But we will get up earlier than you and work longer and harder. That has to count for something. If it doesn’t then at least we had a hell of a good time trying and made some amazing friends along the way.”
GAMBLERS MARK
It all started in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley, where a young David discovered great Blues music at the local pub in the city of Arcadia. It wasnt long before False Idols was formed, they became an eclectic trio whose music style was difficult to coin. After invading the local music scene for nearly three years, the trio dedcided to go their separate ways. Meanwhile, the skills of a young musician were forming, as Dan-e took on the task of learning to play the drums. Inevitably, Dave and Dan-e decided to join forces and establish Gamblers Mark. They had a great run the first time around, but were faced with obstacles to overcome. In reinventing themselves and reinforcing the GM unit, they decided to let Dan-e take over the upright bass and call on Ricky Lobo to take over the drums and back-up vocals. With over nine years drumming experience Ricky proved to be a good choice for the missing link. Gamblers Mark fronted by guitarist and lead vocalist David Arechiga, with Dan-e Arechiga on bass and back-up vocals, and Ricky Lobo on drums and back-up vocals remains a trio whose style isnt easily coined. They bring together many sounds including Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Surf, Ska, Corridos para mover las nalgas, and reved up 50s rock n roll.