KHARI
KHUPERA TUM
KICK BRICKS
Kick the Cat is Chicago’s most highly acclaimed fusion ensemble. Since forming in 1996, the band has been wowing audiences with their high energy shows. Their compositions are grounded in the traditions of jazz, rock and funk and feature complex harmony, odd time signatures, and extended improvisations. The group’s spontaneity and uncanny communication make each of their live performances a unique adventure in interactive music-making.
KICK THE CAT
Based in Chicago and Nashville, Kick The Cat is an internationally renowned fusion quartet. Musically, the band falls within the virtuosic lineage of classic fusion and prog ensembles like Return to Forever and Weather Report but draws on contemporary groove elements, electronics, and a healthy dose of humor. The result is a heady, yet approachable, combination of mind-bending rhythms, harmonies, and kaleidoscopic textures.
The band formed while in college in the late 1990s, performing one another’s unique and challenging compositions. At the time, the four musicians lived together and worked on their music while also individually making names for themselves in the Chicago music scene. Over the last twenty years Kick The Cat has released three full length albums of original material and has performed hundreds of shows, headlining and opening for national acts such as Umphrey’s McGee, Vital Information, Oz Noy, Jazz Mandolin Project, John Novello, Stu Hamm, and more. KTC has long been noted as being one of the most engaging ensembles to emerge from Chicago’s richly varied scene.
Drummer Kris Myers is a founding member of KTC (performing on the first two albums) but left the band in 2003 after being recruited by now-renowned jam band Umphrey’s McGee. He was temporarily replaced by Tom Hipskind (Hamilton, Brian Culbertson), but has rejoined the original lineup for the current album and shows. Guitarist Chris Siebold is a well known prodigy and in-demand session player in Chicago who has also performed regularly with Howard Levy and Garrison Keeler’s Prairie Home Companion. Keyboardist Vijay Tellis-Nayak has performed with many greats including Marcus Miller and Jennifer Hudson and was featured in 2007’s Keyboard Magazine for KTC’s Scramble album as Unsigned Artist of the Month. He is also one of the owners and producers at Chicago’s Transient Sound Recording Studio. Bassist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Clemente is one of the most sought after musicians and educators in Chicago and has performed with many greats including Jon Secada, Randy Brecker, and Kanye West
KTC’s new album Gurgle (due out June 2021) is a long awaited tour de force. It’s varied style takes you from 70s-style fusion to Rio’s Carnival, from dub-step to RnB, and from Zappa to country, all the while telling a story in a humorous, ponderous, and delightfully irreverent tone.
Chris Clemente – Bass
Kris Myers – Drums
Chris Siebold – Guitar
Vijay Tellis-Nayak – Keyboards
KID A
KID IS QUAL
KID MIDI
KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS
KIDS THESE DAYS
We enjoy positive vibrations and dope music.
KIDZ IN THE HALL
KIERNAN MCMULLAN
Writing songs to several people in particular and many in general, acoustic-soul songwriter Kiernan McMullan places importance on both honesty and melody as the foundation for his career. Ten years of extensive travel, performing, and crafting songs guided him through five music releases and over 2,000 tour dates by the time 2014 came to a close.
KILL HANNAH
KILL THE CLIENT
Killer Moon is a psychedelic jam band with classic rock and doomy sludge undertones. Extended instrumentals paired with ambient vocals make Killer Moon a must see for anyone looking to expand their mind and musical horizons.
The band was formed by Jesse Garza and Amaris Aviles in the summer of 2007 in Chicago. The group honed in on their sound for about a year before deciding to take their talents to South Florida to play for former cocaine cowboys and Haitian refugees. Garza and Aviles were in Miami for 2 years playing shows and living under the same roof until the two decided to move back to Chicago on Thanksgiving in 2010.
Upon their return to the Windy City, Killer Moon started playing shows at a break neck pace. In the winter of 2010 the band started jamming with drummer Chis Avgerin and this past summer he became an official member of the group.
Garza, Aviles and Avgerin are now recording their new album, Tunnel Vision, at Engine Studios with producer and musical wizard Sanford Parker.
KILLER MOON
Killer Moon was formed by Jesse Garza, Alejandro Santoyo and Amaris Aviles in the summer of 2007 in Chicago. The group honed in on their sound for about a year before deciding to take their talents to South Florida. Garza, Santoyo and Aviles were in Miami for 2 years playing shows and living under the same roof until the two decided to move back to the Chicago on Thanksgiving in 2010.
Upon their return to the Windy City, Killer Moon started playing shows at a break neck pace. The trio has recently started touring in the Midwest and continues to draw increasingly larger crowds in Chicago.
Killer Moon’s new album was recorded at Semaphore Studios and Electrical Audio with producer and musical wizard Sanford Parker. Self Titled Album was released May 2012 and can be purchased wherever available.Influences: the Doors, Black Sabbath, OM, Boris, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin
KILLER RAY & THE BOTTOM DOLLAR BLUES BAND
“KILLER RAY” ALLISON
“Killer” Ray Allison first broke into the blues during the early 1970s. Now a regular on the Chicago Blues scene for over four decades, “Killer” Ray has been an integral tour-de-force in bands by Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, and Junior Wells. With a reputation as the hardest hitting drummer in the blues world, “he’s turned down gig offers from Eric Clapton, John Mayall and the late Gary Moore so he could fully focus his energies toward leading a band. In 1998 and 2000, Ray was nominated for the W.C. Handy Award as an instrumentalist.
Highlights of his career include recording with legendary rock stars, The Rolling Stones, Paul Butterfield and Joe Cocker, plus, a performance at Hilary Clinton’s birthday party in Chicago in 1998. Closest to this bluesman’s heart is his extensive work and commitment to The Chicago School of Blues, a traveling educational program bringing a multicultural experience for students, guest musicians and teachers.
“Killer” also leads Chicago Blues All-Stars, a musical revue that features some of the most talented, entertaining and legendary artists on the scene today. Together Ray and musical partner Chicago Slim, have created a singular sound that is uniquely eclectic, and reflects their lifelong commitment as blues disciples. On May 27, 2010, the Blues Hall of Fame officially recognized “Killer” Ray Allison as a Great Master Blues Artist.
KILLING KARMA
KILLING REVOLUTIONS
KILLING THE ENEMY
KILLOLA
KIM FRANCE EXPERIENCE
KaDi
KAFALE
KAI ALEXANDER AND THE HEAT
KAISERKELLER
KALU JAMES
KARAOKE DOKIES
KARATE HIGHSCHOOL
KAREN PAGE
KARLSBAD
KARMA WITH A K
KASEY’S POINT
KASPER HAUSER
Kastasyde was formed in Chicago in 2001 when guitarist Eric Kornfeind, vocalist Jarrett Roberts, and bassist Dustin Roberts came together in search of a common outlet for their musical aspirations. After completing the initial lineup with a second guitarist and drummer, the band began writing music and performing intense live sets throughout clubs and bars in the Chicago underground.
KASTASYDE
“Through years of touring, recording, and a constant desire to evolve, Kastasyde has shown itself as one of Chicago’s most exciting bands. Blending a mirage of influences including metal, blues, and rock, the band has created a sound that is unique unto itself. Kastasyde is currently recording a brand new album to be released in 2013, and will be taking their intense live show on the road upon its completion. Determined to be heard…Kastasyde is here to stay”
KATATONIA
KATE DAVIS
KATIE & PAT
KATIEE PAGE
KB DUO
KEEP OF KALESSIN
KEITH MASTERS
KEITH MOODY
KELLEN AND ME
KELROY
Kelroy is a five-piece alternative rock band that thrives on creating music and playing live. Born and raised in our Great Goddess Chicago. Our music is a mix of post rock, psychedelia and a whole lot of mood. Vocals (Luis Crespo), guitars (Omar Castro), bass (Jose Calvo), drums (Joel Gonzalez), keyboards and trombone (Vince Panepinto). With s3 elf-released three albums, Bloodshot Hungry Paranoid (2009), Somewhere Renegade (2011) and Beautiful Monsters (2015). we look to make more! Our music has appeared on public radio, including WNUR, WLUW, WBEZ, NOX live and Vocalo. Kelroy has performed throughout various venues in their hometown, including the Metro, House of Blues, Double Door, Lincoln Hall, Portage Theater and Joe’s on Weed Street. In addition to their local following, Kelroy has expanded their fan base with tours to New York, Denver, Milwaukee and Cleveland. They have been creating music together for over 10 years. 10 years has brought them here and you to them. They Welcome and Thank You.
KELSEY AND THE CHAOS
KEMMAN
KENLO KEY
KENNY KEYS
KENT ROSE
“He’s a throwback to the guitar-toting country troubadours of yesteryear and at the same time a product of the rock and roll era, certainly the only performer of his kind in the greater Chicagoland area.”
— Bill Dahl, author of The Art of the Blues.
KENT ROSE & KING KEVIN MARING
JOIE DE VIVRE
JOLLY KOREA
JONES FOR REVIVAL
Ohio grown – Jones For Revival formed in 2004. Ever since the beginning the band’s goal has been to re-introduce the improvisational aspect of music into groovy, upbeat tunes that audiences of all ages could enjoy. While covering many different genre’s of music (such as Funk, Reggae, Afro-Pop, Jazz, Disco, House, Drum&Bass) and with the amount of energy flowing through each members body while performing on stage, Jones’s live set speaks for itself. Throughout the journey the band has strengthened their ability to project a positive vibe to their listeners and has gained a following of loyal fans who share the same musical understanding and appreciation as they do.
Jones has played shows with many national acts including Further, Dark Star Orchestra, Keller Williams, Rusted Root, Gov’t Mule, EOTO, Tea Leaf Green, BoomBox, Blue Oyster Cult, The Everyone Orchestra, and Zach Deputy. The band also has their own annual music festival – JONESFEST – held at Ohio’s famous Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.
Jones For Revival’s live show captures the audiences attention through a transfer of energy which is channeled through each band member and shared directly with the listener.. Jones is a firm believer in the power of music and will continue to fill people’s souls with great energy for years to come.
JONNY MENDEZ AND THE WONDER BOYS
JONNY RUMBLE
JOSEPHINE COLLECTIVE
JOSH & THE EMPTY POCKETS
JOSH HALVERSON
JOSH LANGSTON
JOSH SMALL
JOSHUA SCOTT
JOVIA!
JP
JT & THE CLOUDS
JT HABERSAAT
An east coast native who first stepped on a comedy club stage at the age of 16 in New York City, Altercation Punk Comedy Tour headliner JT Habersaat has since become the face of DIY comedy for the contemporary punk scene. His ground-breaking Altercation Punk Comedy Tour has earned JT critical raves in the national spotlight and an ever-growing legion of diehard fans.
JT Habersaat has since appeared on Comedy Central as well as in the Troma cult hit ‘Toxic Avenger 4’ opposite Ron Jeremy. He has acted as direct support for comedic legends such as Doug Stanhope, Brian Posehn, Andy Dick and Jeanine Garofalo, and JT is one of a handful of comics ever invited to share the stage with Black Flag’s Henry Rollins.
He remains a consistently requested support act for many bands, recently performing with such notable peers as Teenage Bottlerocket, Sloppy Seconds, The Murder Junkies, Krum Bums, The Adolescents, Lower Class Brats, Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry, M.O.D., Riverboat Gamblers, Dead To Me, Off With Their Heads and D.C. hardcore legends Scream. JT has performed at just about every major music festival in the U.S., including Fun Fun Fun Fest, Punk Rock Bowling Festival Las Vegas and The Fest Gainesville. He is also one of six comics ever invited to perform on the nation-spanning Vans Warped Tour.
In August 2012 JT recorded a live set before a sold-out audience at the New Movement Theater in Austin, Texas for Grammy-winning comedy imprint Stand Up! Records. The new album, dubbed ‘Hostile Corporate Takeover’ and boasting art by famed illustrator Raymond Pettibon (Black Flag), was released in March 2013. The album also features sets from current Altercation Tour members Mack Lindsay, Joe Staats, Mike Wiebe and Billy Milano.
When not performing, JT is a sought-after journalist and a constant comedic columnist for such national publications as ‘Amp Magazine’, ‘New Noise’ and ‘Re:Com’. Habersaat released his first book ‘The Altercation Archives’ in May 2012 (which debuted as the #1 best-selling book on Interpunk.com), and also contributed a chapter on DIY touring to Chuck Ragan’s (Hot Water Music) new literary collection ‘The Road Most Travelled’. His recent play ‘Starting From Scratch’ will be performed at the 2013 Short Short Fringe Festival.
JT lives in Austin, Texas when not on the road.
JUAN PROPHET ORGANIZATION
JUDITH SWAN
JUICEHEAD
Ready, aimed and focused power-punk trio, JuiceheaD, fronted by singer/songwriter Rob Vannice (Guitar & Vocals), had already taken their hometown of Chicago by storm before launching worldwide on Misfits Records. Taking their punk rock assault to the masses, their impressive 16-track DIY debut, “The Devil Made Me Do It”, came packed with face-ripping guitar muscle, sing-along hooks and a sonic rhythm section that demolishes buildings in its wake!
Armed with a hard, aggressive melodic arsenal and thought provoking lyrics, JuiceheaD defines the new breed of American punk rock. Their music is infectious, contagious and packs enough punch to satisfy most old school punk rock fans, while simultaneously delivering a universal sound that any enlightened music fan will truly appreciate.
JULES ESQUIRE
Imagine if Neil Diamond, David Bowie and Nate Dogg were able to create a love child, who and what would you get? Jules Esquire is an unrivaled baritone crooner and songwriter with a melodious and soulful sound. With songs like “Erotic Dancer” and “Live Big”, Jules’ sleek vocal style captivates your senses by paying homage to the past, yet ushering in present and future vibes to create a style all his own. Sharp horns, sultry guitar and skillful lyrical content solidify a classic Jules Esquire sound. Collaborations with artists like Kwaid and Opra Thomas express the best of his musical diversity. As a son of a Christian minister, Jules’ passion for singing and songwriting started in the church as God-given gifts. His parents open to artistic expression, allowed him to experience many different genres of music. His use of imagery mixed with suffering and joy have all the emotions of a great spiritual experience. The piece entitled “Dr. Watts,” travels through time to resurrect an African-American ancestral tradition by introducing a new generation to the genesis of the gospel sound yet infuses hip-hop to create a new relevance for the times. Jules writes and performs music woven in a tapestry of wordplay and poetry. He relates to the human experience by consoling, enlightening and arousing his audience with a message of hope and encouragement. Listeners are inspired by his lyrics and moved by the depth in which he scribes life’s experiences. Jules bears all and is transparent to a fault. He shows no pretense or fear of unexplored emotions; prepare to go on a journey of truth mixed with a sensual innocence only he can administer. Allow his music to cater to your senses and escort you on an euphonic excursion.