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.
“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”
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi I’m Juliette, Queen of pixie magic and soul fire. This is my one & only, official Facebook page!
Hi I’m Juliette, Queen of pixie magic and soul fire. This is my one & only, official Facebook page!
Jungle of Cities is the Chicago-based ensemble playing original music rooted in traditional electric folk yet fully engaged with the present.
Influenced by music from Roots Americana, Latin America, West Africa and Alt Pop
Jungle of Cities is the Chicago-based ensemble playing original music rooted in traditional electric/acoustic folk, pressed with a cinematic feel and delivered with lyrics drawn from today’s headlines. The music consistently charts a course between appealing to the familiar Americana tradition and opening a fresh cut edge, with lyrics drawn from the disturbing history being made in these times. Influenced by music from Roots Americana and Blues-Rock, thinfluences are as much literary as musical paying homage to Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, Bruce, Orwell and Stephen Vincent Benet.
A Jungle’ composition typically, is full of darkness and hope, mixing poetry, anger and longing and a heady stream of haunting alt-pop melodies. The songs are dramatic, disturbing, contemplative, rousing and very topical, engaged in questions of power and peace, control and humanity.
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Jungle Rot unravel unregulated aggression in a purely candid style. As if set to an egg-timer, it never takes more than a heartbeat for this four-piece from Chicago to go straight to the fuckin’ point. Their songs are known for hostility and tightly infectious riffs. They have an impressive ability to deny sounding “reused” or “recycled”. Throaty, but understandable vocals have long been a trademark of Dave Matrise all throughout the nine years JR has been shoveling forth their particular brand of underground demolition. About the best thing going for Jungle Rot is their versatility. Referring mostly to musical style, their capacity to be a welcome addition to any bill is almost without question. Be it Sodom, In Flames, or the Beastie Boys, Jungle Rot is destination unto themselves.
Emerging from rock ‘n’ roll roots and infusing folk, bluegrass, and Irish influences with a touch of reggae and jazz, Juniper Mays is gaining recognition for, consistently energizing, fun live shows always peppered with moments of pure improvisation.
Focused around the original songs and singing of Robert McHugh, led by the guitar playing of Erik Smith and held down by the rhythm section of Kyle Hendrix on drums and Dan Schmelzer on bass guitar, Juniper Mays was born by a spontaneous chemistry in early 2007. Formed by friends pursuing musical interests across the spectrum, the guys coincidentally began performing together at bars, parties and festivals where instruments were close at hand. Playing many shows under different names and never knowing exactly what was going to happen, it was only a matter of time before other acts and venues requested Juniper Mays to perform. With all four members having previous professional experience ranging from Erik Smith touring the country with nationally recognized acts to Rob McHugh living in and traveling Ireland performing his music, making the jump to becoming a full time band was a natural one.
Juniper Mays is evolving and growing, never complacent and always headed for the next song and show.
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Juzt Nutz is nothing short of a relentless wave of straight up in your face rock music. This band generates a raw sound of their own, resulting in a non compromised effort to simply give their fans/listeners some real serious and unforgettable rock music.
Juzt Nutz is nothing short of a relentless wave of straight up in your face rock music. This band generates a raw sound of their own, resulting in a non compromised effort to simply give their fans/listeners some real serious and unforgettable rock music.
Our Story
Chicago’s Juzt Nutz defy easy categorization. Friends since high school, the core members of the band have fashioned their own brand of hard rock music, paying homage to their influences but clearly paving their own rocking road!
Led by frontman “Stride-Rite”, Juzt Nutz is best known for their smoldering live performances. With a driving pace and musical style clearly exceeding the posted limits followed by other ensembles. Rhythmic Poet – William Low (“The Major”), and Bassist – Derrick Holmes (“Professor Holmes”), lay down the bedrock upon which guitarist Bailous (“Face”) Armstrong unleashes this assault of electrified alchemy.
Armstrong, who was originally focused on the Violin, strayed from his path to the symphony, and picked up the Electric Guitar. Along with his compatriots (lead vocalist Stride-Rite and drummer Low having pursed brasswinds), he shifted his focus to Rock and Roll.
Capturing audiences with faithful renditions of such monster classics as “Godzilla”, Juzt Nutz are primarily known for dynamic original songcraft; be it in the studio or live in concert.
Hear the band which continues to win new fans everywhere – Juzt Nutz!