JASON MELTON
Jason Melton is a Chicago-based comedian that performs at clubs and bars all over the country. His comedy has been described as charming and funny. Check out his sketch show Cocaine Murder Jam or the Bad Comedy Podcast.
ROVAUGHN HILL
Bio???! I’m the baddest muthafucka walking the face of the earth. What more do you need to know???
DJ SHUB
DJ SHUB, a legendary turntablist and multi-genre Dj. His unique style of precision cuts, bass with his original flare that keeps crowds rocking and intrigued. DJ Shub pioneered a growing genre of electronic music – PowWowStep – since his initial start with internationally-acclaimed group ‘A Tribe Called Red’.
Born Dan General is a Mohawk of the Turtle clan of the Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario, Canada. Since the creation of PowWowStep, he has integrated his Indigenous ways by sharing his heritage through dance music. Expect elements of turntablism with original bass shaking modern dance music.
MIKE GIANNINI
Original Rockabilly
PETE DIO AND THE OLD & DIRTY
In 2012, the high-powered bluegrass punk act Old & Dirty hit our scene. Since then, the group led by Pete Dio has put out some top-notch music and has performed an abundance of shows throughout the Midwest along the way.
Recently, the band announced a whole new lineup and have rebranded themselves as Pete Dio and the Old & Dirty. Currently, it’s Dio on guitar and vocals, Mikey Morton on guitar, John Warner on banjo, DJ Riley on bass, Felix Moxter on fiddle, and Carter Ryan on drums. That’s the full version, but Dio says they will also be performing in smaller two- and three-piece versions. He aims at using the full band for bigger shows while the stripped down version will be used for small intimate settings and possible touring.
“I guess you could say I have different incarnations of the group,” Dio said. “I’m trying to make this project as accessible as possible as I plan on playing my tail off.”
NICK BRAUN, Whatzup Magazine
ABERRATION
Shane Cotee So brutal, so dissonant, so dark and ruthless… I love it. Recommended for any fan of relentless, blackened death metal. Favorite track: III.
NOTHINGNESS
The Minneapolis’ full heaviness purveyors Nothingness are finally back with their sophomore album! Crushing, extreme, dissonant, atmospheric and genre bending Death Metal, a cauldronous mix by naturally blending multiple extreme styles together with respect for the history of metal. Enjoy a journey filled with riffs for days!
KEEP FLYING
Keep Flying is a 6 piece band hailing from the Northeast USA. Punk rock with horns, thats right, horns. The band mixes a combination of sounds from emo to pop punk to punk adding a splash of saxophone & trombone to lead the march. Add in the vocal stylings with the transparent yet relatable lyrics and you’ve created something fresh and new. With a unique sound, honest songwriting, and an explosive live show, the band has been able to turn heads of fans and bands alike, touring and performing with such acts as The Bouncing Souls, Bowling For Soup, Real Friends, Reel Big Fish, State Champs, Four Year Strong, Less Than Jake, Big D and the Kids Table as well as multiple appearances on the Four Chord, Vans Warped Tour, SXSW, Great South Bay, So What?!, The FEST, and many more.
GOSH DIGGITY
chicago | midwest kitchen techno. The largest woodpecker in North America is the pileated woodpecker.
MIC LOGIK AND I.DEAL
What’s up to everyone new here and just checking in, my name is i.deal and this music thing has been a huge part of my life for many moons now and i continue to make music because it’s truly what i love to do. I am just out here doing my best daily, living my best life and continuing to dream big and all i want to say is – thank you! I am still here, still doing what i love to do and reaching far more people now than i ever thought possible. I wear many hats, i am first an emcee, i own chi-native entertainment, i am a co-host and director of chi-native radio as well as a host on the “all net” podcast and a content creator, but music has and will always be my first love. Our reach as a team has grown over the last few years with the chi-native name being said within many cities throughout the Us and now throughout parts of Europe, Spain and Africa and again it is because of each and everyone of you who tune in, check out, subscribe, comment, watch whatever we are doing here at chi-native, our little tribe has grown and each of you mean a lot to us here because we wouldn’t have made it this long in the game without your support. I’m gonna keep reaching, keep pushing and as always keep smiling because i know how blessed i am to be where i am today, so again if you’ve logged in here, subscribed to any of our pages, watched, streamed, bought merchandise, purchased our music individually or collectively, told a friend about us or introduced your friends to my music – thank you and welcome tribe – let’s keep growing together fam!
Mic Logik is not afraid. Not afraid to show you who he is, and not afraid to share the story of how he became that person. Within the 12 songs on his solo debut, “Overdue,” he fearlessly tackles a vast array of subjects: American greed, police brutality, love and relationships, young fatherhood, and most vulnerably, dealing with the severe mental illness of loved ones.
SYCOSIS
Chicago Hip-Hop artist Sycosis or ~SY~ combines an aggressive delivery, hard hitting punch lines, and a style that varies but a message that stays consistent. By day he is a Realtor helping first time homebuyers and investors restore communities such as Gary, Indiana. By night he is a performer, writer, publisher, and fierce lyricist that seems to get better over time. Today his music is being streamed globally in over 90 countries around the world, with thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify. Songs like “Worship” has over 1 million Spotify streams, along with several others that have landed in international television and commercial spots such as Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Law & Order SVU, Dude Perfect, Chozen, Sunny Delight, and Vanquish Fitness just to name a few. With music that can be found on shows from ESPN to NBC he continues new international partnerships such as working with Artlist to deliver music to Gamers, Youtube Bloggers, and major corporations. His latest album “Mostly Me 3” is the final installment in the series featuring production from all over the world and has been nominated for Album Of The Year at the 312 Music Awards 2023!
3IGSOUL
Just three men with a lot of Soul.
3igSoul Book of Toxic Ep is out now on all streaming platforms!
COWBOY NEAL
Cowboy Neal, the project of Ian Hammond, is a Chicago-based post-rock/indie 5-piece that brings high-energy to every performance. They have performed in Chicago for a number of years and have played at Subterranean, the “A Star Sign is Born” event at Columbia College with Jason Milbank from Senses Fail in 2019, the Old Town School of Folk Music, and a number of DIY spaces around the city. They have performed with Swatches, Grace Bloom, Horsegirl, and Ian sat in on guitar with Dweezil Zappa at The Vic in 2018.
AMALIA JULIANE
Amalia Juliane is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and improviser based and raised in Brooklyn, NYC, graduating from the New School for Jazz Voice. Amalia blends her Brazilian musical roots with a raw rock edge, fueled by experimentation and not bound to genre. Her debut album “This Is Not My Mind” is now available to stream anywhere with cassette tapes available for purchase on Label of Goods. A review from Pitch Perfect music blog by Dan Weston reads, “She has a lot of ideas, some of which are complex but can also make it accessible to the masses”.
AUDIOMONKEYS
“Life is heavy”…. And they should know!! If growing up in the heart of “The Windy City” has taught them anything, It’s the power to “Survive & Thrive” through the coldest and toughest times!
and there’ve been many….
LADY EVIL
We are Lady Evil – Chicago’s only Female fronted Black Sabbath Tribute Band. The members consist of drummer and singer, husband/wife duo Tony and Chryse Siriani – along with guitar player Richard Sharpe and bass player Mike Craig. We have been playing Chicago south suburb clubs and northeastern Indiana for about 4 years and dedicate ourselves to bringing the music of Black Sabbath to true form with a twist – our female lead singer. Fans come to shows to see what this female singer can do as Ozzy and end up pleasantly surprised and entertained. Our aim is to put on a good show visually and musically – we play a wide range of Black Sabbath material spanning across the first 10 albums. We are mostly Ozzy era, but also have some Dio era tracks in our sets as well.
CHAINS OVER RAZORS
For fans of Deadset Society, Cold Kingdom, and Heavy Metal! Crossing paths in a recording studio talking about music, twin brothers Mikey V & Andy V along with vocalist, William Mullen, set to re-write the rules of heavy metal as a 3-piece by twisting arrangements, melodies, and grooves in ways thought to be impossible. Creating and defining the sound of Chains Over Razors.
REBEL QUEENS
Rebel Queens is a 70s-80s influenced rock band that combines the rebel spirit of Joan Jett with the fun energy of AC/DC.Their raw power and energy pours into each song with soaring vocals, wailing guitar solos, tight harmonies, and a rhythm section that will keep you shakin’ all night long.
SHADOWLAND
Vocals – Tanya
Guitar – Jeff
Guitar – Al
Bass – Cedric
Drums – Dave
ICHI-BONS
Ichi-Bons are the reckless rock ‘n’ roll revival. Inspired by obscure surf, garage and Rockabilly 45’s, they combine the sounds of a raunchy vinyl DJ with a cranked rock ‘n’ roll band. From boppin’ garage to frantic rockabilly, from instrumental surf to desperate rock ‘n’ roll, Ichi-Bons are a stack of quarters on your favourite jukebox.
CRASHPREZ
CRASHprez is a rapper from Fort Washington, MD, currently based in Chicago. These are the musings of a young Black man living, loving, struggling, and building a new world from the wreckage of whatever all… this is. “This” being this ugly world we landed in; CRASHprez raps about that ugly, and the beauty in that, too. CRASH is 1/3rd of the group defprez, with Defcee and knowsthetime. CRASH has shared stages with the likes of Chance the Rapper, Mick Jenkins, Vince Staples, Saba, JPEGMAFIA, and Slow Pulp among many others.
AFRO KARAOKE
Afro Karaoke is a cultural experience filled with dancing, vibes, and singing lungs out! The listed genres are Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Reggae, Kompa and more!
SECRET SHAME
Secret Shame refuse to limit their sound to a single genre but instead pull from a wide range of influences including post-punk, death rock, shoegaze, and dream-pop. Infectious guitar melodies and interlocking bass lines lead a narrative shaped by dynamic drums.
There is a sonic tension between rage and melancholy, the beautiful and the bleak, that finds resolution in the way the music reflects the mood of the lyrics. So too does the dynamic range of Lena’s distinct voice, with the subdued resonance of gentler songs beckoning the listener nearer to her commanding presence in aggressive songs.
Secret Shame first took shape when bassist Matthew met vocalist Lena through mutual friends in summer of 2016. Nathan, who had released the band’s first EP, later joined on drums, and not long after, Aster joined on guitar.
Secret Shame’s debut full-length, Dark Synthetics, received widespread critical acclaim with the single Calm being featured on The New York Time’s weekly playlist and the album landing on many album-of-the-year lists, including #77 on Bandcamp Daily and #1 on Post-Punk.com.
Secret Shame recorded Autonomy at Drop of Sun with engineer/producer Alex Farrar. Both musically and lyrically, the band reaches a new level of maturity in the album. The diverse yet cohesive eleven song record touches on addiction, body dysmorphia, abuse, and mental illness.
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
Theatrical Punk/Goth Horror Band. Virtuosity and musicianship with attitude.
CHALLENGER DEEP
Challenger Deep is an instrumental rock band for fans of artists like The Fall of Troy, Protest The Hero, Chon, Polyphia, Plini & Intervals. Born of a passion for music and a light-hearted camaraderie, they continue to push their creative limits to make music that is both technically interesting and fun to listen to.
OK GOODNIGHT
Our new album “The Fox and the Bird” is out now!
Physical releases and merch available here: https://merchbooth.net/ok-goodnight/
Ok Goodnight is a modern progressive metal band based in Boston, Massachusetts. The band combines the talents of Casey Lee Williams (vocals), Martín de Lima (piano/guitar), Augusto Bussio (drums/guitar), and Peter de Reyna (bass).
RIFFLORD
We are a group five-piece Hard Rock outfit with members in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Georgia. We are a loud, aggressive, in your face, rock band that praises loud amps, heavy riffs, and vintage gear. Bigger truly is always better in this band. We are currently with STB Records out of New York and have played many large rock/stoner rock/doom festivals throughout the country and most recently have become Orange Ambassadors. With two albums out in all formats and a third one on the way, we are looking to spread our roots out as far as they stretch, and are ready to be a force to be reckoned with in the heavy scene.
“Rifflord started out back in 2007 in the basement of a punk house where 8 people were living. We were all in punk/hardcore bands at the time, and began digging into the roots of heavy music with bands like Blue Cheer, Hawkwind, Deep Purple and of course Black Sabbath lighting the path for us. We soon began hunting down every vintage tube amp we could find to recreate that tone. It’s been 13 years since then, members have come and gone but the core remains the same: loud tube amps, heavy drums, and a loud hammond organ.” – Wyatt Bartleett
“Being rural midwest boys we were raised with a lot of country and rebelled by listening to heavy/hard rock and metal. Bands and artists like T. Rex, MC5, Sabbath, Motorhead, Hawkwind, Judas Priest, ZZ Top, Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred Mcdowell, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson formed us. When naming the band, our options for names were Kilowatt or RIFFLORD. Thankfully we chose the latter.” – Wyatt Bartlett
STINKING LIZAVETA
Stinking Lizaveta’s instrumental post-rock draws as much on Sabbathas it does on Sonic Youth or Slint. By combining a stoner/doom metal edge with jazz, the precision and repetition of math rock, and the blasting assault of early Black Flag, Stinking Lizaveta — their name is derived from a Dostoevsky character in The Brothers Karamazov — come on with a sound all their own.
The Philadelphia trio formed in 1994 when guitar player Yanni Papadopoulos and drummer Cheshire Agusta recruited Yanni’s brother, Alexi Papadopoulos, as their upright electric bass player. In 1995, the band released three 7″ records, including a split with Greg Ginn’s band Gone. Their insane guitar debut, …Hopelessness and Shame, was recorded by studio guru Steve Albini in 1996, and was followed by Slaughterhouse just one year later. Their third album, III, which includes Gloria Justin on violin and John Schenk on analog keyboards, was released on Fugazi member Joe Lally’s Tolotta Recordsin 2001. 2004 saw the release of Caught Between Worlds via At a Loss Recordings in the U.S. and Monotreme Records in U.K. and Europe, and in 2007 they issued their fifth studio long-player the hard-hitting Scream of the Iron Iconoclast, which saw the trio reuniting with Steve Albini. The adventurous Sacrifice and Bliss arrived in 2009, followed by the Translation Loss-issued 7th Direction in 2012, and Journey to the Underworld in 2017. ~ Charles Spano, Rovi
THE BYRDS “YOUNGER THAN YESTERDAY”
Younger Than Yesterday is the fourth studio album by the American rock band the Byrds and was released on February 6, 1967 on Columbia Records.
NEIL YOUNG “HARVEST”
Harvest is the fourth studio album by Canadian-American musician Neil Young, released on February 1, 1972, by Reprise Records, catalogue number MS 2032. It featured the London Symphony Orchestra on two tracks and vocals by guests David Crosby, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Stills, and James Taylor.
ANNA LUCERO
Anna Lucero is a comedian, actor, & director in Chicago. She created & co-produces Anna Lucero is a comedian, actor, & director in Chicago. She created & co-produces the long-running female/GNC comedy showcase, The Gogo Show, with Sommer Austin. She also founded The Lincoln Loft, an ever-changing labor of love and performance space, with Adam Schulmerich.
After earning her degree in acting from Towson University in Baltimore, Anna moved to Chicago where she diversified her comedy performance and directing education at The Second City, The Annoyance Theater, Green Shirt Studio, Get Riffed with Ever Mainard, and The Feminine Comique with Cameron Esposito & Kelsie Huff. She acted, directed, built, painted, focused lights, produced, and choreographed with Lights Out Theatre Company.
RUBEN RAMIREZ
SCHOOL OF ROCK (MOKENA)
Every day, we watch our students grow from beginner musicians to confident and inspiring rock stars in their community. Browse photos, videos, posts and more to find out why School of Rock Mokena is more than just your local music school.
SCHOOL OF ROCK (ELMHURST)
Every day, we watch our students grow from beginner musicians to confident and inspiring rock stars in their community. Browse photos, videos, posts and more to find out why School of Rock Elmhurst is more than just your local music school.
SCHOOL OF ROCK (ANDERSONVILLE)
Every day, we watch our students grow from beginner musicians to confident and inspiring rock stars in their community. Browse photos, videos, posts and more to find out why School of Rock Andersonville is more than just your local music school.
PAT SMILLIE
With “LAST CHANCE” (Fat Bank Music), Detroit-born songwriter Pat Smillie, has delivered an album built upon his open vision of soul, blues, and American roots music. The album showcases his ability to traverse a variety of genres including rock, blues, and soul, in a manner that is reminiscent of his earliest influences including Joe Cocker, Otis Redding, Delbert McClinton, and Detroit’s iconic soul rocker, Mitch Ryder. In addition, the album contains some of the strongest compositions of Smillie’s career – highlighting his gift for storytelling across an array of musical backdrops, including classic 50s-60s r&b, early Detroit rock & roll, West side Chicago blues, and soul-kissed Americana.
Produced by Motor City Josh (a.k.a. Josh Ford) and Pat Smillie, “LAST CHANCE” is an album whose charms slowly reveal themselves over repeated listenings. A rare document that captures the artist in creative bloom. Written and recorded entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, these songs are the glorious result of time well spent.
LIGHTNIN’ LUKE
Traveling singer, storyteller, and violinist extraordinaire, Lightnin’ Luke
CLYDE MCGEE
Dark Folk and Americana. Banjo player for the Bridge City Sinners and Clyde and the Milltailers.
AUDIO KARATE
Audio Karate comprised childhood friends from Rosemead, CA: vocalist/guitarist Art Barrios, bassist/vocalist Justo Gonzalez, drummer Gabriel Camacho and guitarist Jason Camacho (those last two being cousins). They all bonded over a shared love of both ’80s skatepunk and ’70s metal, and in May 2002, released their debut of furiously catchy SoCal pop-punk via Kung Fu Records titled Space Camp. Tour dates with acts like the Ataris, Tsunami Bomb and the Vandals followed, as did a stretch on the 2004 Warped Tour. Audio Karate’s Warped appearance was well timed, coinciding with the June release of their matured (and very well-received) follow-up, Lady Melody, which was produced by Bill Stevenson (Descendents, ALL, etc). More touring was completed before the guys announced at year’s end that they would be taking a “vacation” for an undisclosed amount of time. Audio Karate resurfaced in the spring of 2006 with the notice that they were working on a new album, in addition to writing the score and soundtrack — music much different than their past efforts — for the Spanish language independent film, Maquillaje. In the meantime, Jason Camacho had also opened his own studio Lady Melody, named after the band’s 2004 album. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi
CHICAGO BLUES SUPERSESSION
Every performance showcases Chicago’s finest and seasoned Blues Singers and Musicians. Each one is an established Chicago Blues Artist, and could easily carry a whole show on their own. However, by having them all together on the same stage it becomes a very special musical event.
Inspired by the Classic Blues Reviews of the 1950s & 1960s, The Chicago Blues SuperSession utilizes the same rhythm section (guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums) and then rotates the front singers. By changing styles and different rhythms the audience can enjoy an exciting and diverse performance. It’s like a complete Blues Festival all in one show.
The SuperSession has performed at the Ann Arbor Blues Festival, The Chicago Blues Festival, Milwaukee’s Big Barbeque, the Big Bear Blues Festival, The Chicago History Museum and many other venues all over the Midwest.
CHICAGO BLUES SUPERSESSION:
BOB STROGER
BILLY FLYNN
OSCAR WILSON
DAVE KATZMAN
MELVIN SMITH
JOHN KATTKE
MELVIN “POOKIE” CARLISLE
AMY LOWE
LUZMA
Midwest-Indie Mathrock band. We’re all about Sadboi vibes, late night drives, and extra large fries
SNOOZE
a happy heavy mathrock band from chicago
IMELDA MARCOS
Bubblegum avant noise rock for the children
CROSSWIND
Crosswind under the direction of percussionist GREG PENN, has gained the reputation of a non-stop, crowd-pleasing, patron-building and exceptionally professional talented musical phenomenon.
THE TAX ON DOORS AND WINDOWS
We are The Tax on Doors & Windows – an Alternative Rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
Our goal is to put on amazing live shows, collaborate with talented friends, and make music we’re proud to share with the world.
FANGERLIS
working-class punk-grass from Madison, WI
THE GUNSLINGERS
Texas Outlaw music from deep in the heart of Texas
SMITTEN FOR TRASH
Apocalyptic folk / blackgrass from Buffalo, New York
CORPORATE DEATH OF MACABRE
DOOM SCROLL
TREVOR SAUNDERS
Folk/Americana/Roots musician from Circleville, Ohio.
P.S. FEELS
NELLIE WILSON AND THE HELLBOUND HONEYS
MELVIN “POOKY STYX” CARLISLE
Mr. Melvin “Pooky Styx” Carlisle. Carlisle has an impeccable drumming reputation with over 25 years of professional experience in the music industry. Carlisle was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. He has toured the world with musical legends ranging from KoKo Taylor, Toronzo Cannon, Sugar Blue, Carlos Johnson, Jimi Johnson, Chico Banks, Muddy Waters, Demetrius Taylor, and a host of others. In addition to being an internationally recognized drummer, he has endorsements with musical companies such as Ear Piece Technology, Slug, Sabian Cynbals, Vic Fifth Stick, and many more.