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AMIR OBE
Amir Obeid known professionally as Amir Obè, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. He started his music career in 2009 as Phreshy Duzit and signed to Atlantic Records. He later left the label to reinvent his style and changed his name to Amir Obè and found his own collective Neighborhood PHCK$. Obè rose to fame by releasing the mixtape, Detrooklyn in 2014. In 2015, he released the EP, Happening in the Grey Area and then 2016’s, Won’t Find Love in the Hills. On December 1, 2016, Amir announced that he had signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings, and that an album is set to release sometime in 2017. His debut single on Def Jam, “Wish You Well” was released on March 9, 2017.
DOOM
Doom began as The Subverters with Jon Pickering (bass/vocals), Bri Doom (guitar) and Jason Hodges (drums). After Jason was replaced by new drummer, Mick Harris (Napalm Death), the band changed its name to Doom…
This line up played one or two gigs, playing in a crossover metal style. Bri and Jon decided this wasn’t the direction they wanted the band to move in. Consequently they left Harris and the metal style of music, and decided to go in a Discharge-influenced crust-punk-style that Doom became known for. Pickering dropped bass to concentrate on vocals and Pete Nash joined as bass player. Harris left for Napalm Death so new drummer ‘Stick’, recently made bandless, joined after a drunken meeting at the infamous Mermaid Pub, this was when the ‘real’ Doom was formed. The band started rehearsing with this line-up in mid 1987…
About this time a small label called Peaceville Records was starting up. They heard about Doom through word of mouth and asked if they were interested in contributing songs to the first peaceville compilation A Vile Peace. Doom went into the studio to record their first demo on 28 August 1987. Nash unfortunately broke his wrist just before Doom’s recording debut, so bass player Jim Whitley (of Napalm Death and Ripcord Fame) filled in on the recording. Three songs were recorded (two of which appeared on A Vile Peace)…
On the strength of this first recording Peaceville asked Doom if they would record a full LP for them, which they agreed to do. The “War is Big Business” demo was recorded on 27 November 1987, which the band sold as a cassette at gigs. In February 1988, Doom went into “Rich Bitch” studios and recorded 21 songs for their debut album “War Crimes (Inhuman Beings)”. All this time the band gigged constantly in the UK building up a following on the way. Another demo “Domesday” was also produced…
At the end of 1988, due to personal commitments Bri announced that he would be leaving the band. He stayed long enough to record the split LP “Bury the Debt – Not the Dead” (with Swedish band No Security) on the Peaceville label. The “Police Bastard” EP (on discarded records) was also recorded at the same session. Doom were also invited to record two sessions for Radio One’s John Peel show around this point. Bri left the band in April 1989 after completing a lengthy European tour…
Doom continued with different guitarists but did not settle with four members, so Pickering turned to vocal and guitar duties. This line up continued until a final split in August 1990. Following the group’s demise Pickering formed Police Bastard, whilst drummer Stick joined Extreme Noise Terror then DIRT…
Doom reformed..
The band reformed in 1992 with the earlier line up of Bri, Jon, Pete and Stick. They toured Japan and recorded a 12″ of new songs released on the label Vinyl Japan. This proved to be the last recording with this line up. About this point the band almost folded but Bri and Stick decided to continue with two new members. These being Tom Croft from Genital Deformities on vocals and Paul “Mall” Mallen on bass guitar. This line up recorded the split album with Selfish and a split 7″ EP with Hiatus. Mall left shortly afterwards (an amicable parting). He was replaced by bassist Scoot from Largactyl…
This line up recorded the split 7″ EP Doomed to Extinction with Extinction of Mankind, the Fuck Peaceville double LP, and the Hail to Sweden 7″ EP. This is also the line up who appear on the Videodoom video on MCR recorded on a European tour in 1994..
A tour of Scandinavia was organised for September 1995, however Scoot decided not to go due to problems at home, so he was replaced by Denis (of Blood Sucking Freaks) & permanently by Chris Gascoigne (of Suffer) after the tour. Tom Croft also left just before the tour and he was replaced by Wayne Southworth (also of Blood Sucking Freaks). While on the Scandinavian tour Doom recorded the Monarchy Zoo 7″ EP at Sunlight Studios…
The band, now comprised of Stick, Bri, Denis, Wayne and Chris. They went into the studio in June 1996 and recorded a full LP for Flat Earth, called “Rush Hour of the Gods”. In 97 the band recorded again for Flat Earth the split 10″ with CRESS & in 2001 the last full length LP entitled “World of Shit” on Vinyl Japan Recs..
Bri would go on to join Khang (As Bass player), this band then evolving into LAZARUS BLACKSTAR. Stick was also drummer for the band RUIN..
Bri, Stick and Wayne also played in the band THE DEVILS.
DOOM reformed again with Bri, Stick, Wayne and Andy Irvine (ex DISAFFECT, SCATHA and DEVILS).
….On March 18, 2005 Wayne Southworth (lead singer) died at his home. The cause of death was an epileptic seizure…..
2010: Doom is back…. the line-up keeps it “in the family”: ..Bri – Guitar, Stick – Drums, Scoot – Bass, Denis – Vocals
URN
The U.S.-based dark metal band URN® is one on a musical journey exploring the darker aspects of both the conscious mind and the unconscious soul. The band has been captivating audiences across multiple genres and have been establishing themselves as one the more energetic live acts to see. The band has drawn comparisons by national trade media to such artists such as Type O Negative, Lacuna Coil, Amorphis, Nightwish, My Dying Bride and other similar acts that tend to find a certain beauty in darkness.
STEVE SILVER
Steve Silver reading from his first book “This Might Hurt A Bit”
WHITE PONY
Chicago’s very own tribute band to Deftones recreating the ultimate live experience.
DR. JOHN “DR. JOHN’S GUMBO”
Dr. John’s Gumbo is the fifth album by New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John, a tribute to the music of his native city. The album is a collection of covers of New Orleans classics, played by a major figure in the city’s music.
RUSSIAN GIRLFRIENDS
With roots in the Bay Area metal and Albuquerque punk scenes, Russian Girlfriends strikes a careful balance between raw youthful energy, infectious melodies, and thoughtful, story-driven lyricism.
The band formed in 2014, comprised of Albuquerque local scene veterans and ex members of Koffin Kats, Adam Hooks and his Hang-ups, and Glitter Dick. The original lineup; Adam Hooks as lead vocalist, Ian Jarrell and Colin Dowell on guitar, and Jeremy Keith on bass, was completed when Sasha Horn (drummer for Heathen, Novembers Doom, and Forbidden.) joined as the band’s drummer.
“Hooks is a songwriting and vocal force of nature. His weapons are his pen, paper, and a voice that can floor you completely and serenade you sweetly. Dowell and Jarrel’s guitar lines Ride the Lightning and bite harder and faster than a pit of Ass Cobras. Horn is a prize fighter behind the drum kit. His precision and power drive each song, while Keith’s bass playing gets your hips shaking and makes it all go down smooth like a fine scotch.” – Gene Simmons
The group is quickly winning fans near and far as they have embarked on four tours across the United States. Most recently they hit the road as direct support for Red City Radio on their 2016 West Easy tour. Upon conclusion of that tour, they signed on with the Atomic Music Group booking agency.
Russian Girlfriends proudly performed at “The Fest 15” in Gainesville, FL.
The band’s full-length debut, “All Around” draws on themes lifted from American history, Native American history, real life events, dreams, and relationships, all told with distinctly surreal and satirical undertones.
BIG UPS
BIG UPS A Rock Band™ – Brooklyn, NY
WORMWITCH
Integrating equal parts black metal savagery and rock n’ roll defiance, WORMWITCH’s forthcoming album, “Strike Mortal Soil”, stands like a monolith commemorating those that came before while dispersing a beacon of hope to the future. Available inlimited edition LP in lightning bolt blue w/ black specks on May 12th.
GRATEFUL DEAD “AOXOMOXOA”
Aoxomoxoa is the third Grateful Dead studio album. One of the first rock albums to be recorded using 16-track technology, fans and critics alike consider this era to be the band’s experimental apex. The title is a meaningless palindrome, usually pronounced “ox-oh-mox-oh-ah”.
YUNG PINCH
BEACH BOY ONA WAVE
BELLA’S BARTOK
The circus punk powerhouse Bella’s Bartok infuses klezmer punk with pop sensibilities into a spectacle that can’t help but compel you dance!
CLOWNVIS PRESLEY
The LA Weekly calls Clownvis Presley “Better than the real Elvis”. A bold statement indeed, but when it comes to quick wit, incredibly catchy songs, and genuine showmanship, its safe to say Clownvis has earned the title “The King of Clowns”. From the sideshow at Coney Island to the hottest comedy events in Los Angeles and everything in between, Clownvis is consistently brining his unique blend of comedy, song, and magic to stages across America.
Thanks to a controversial appearance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Clownvis is now familiar to millions of people around the planet. His outrageous audition is a must see (check Youtube). Following this break through Clownvis has become a huge sensation, releasing viral music videos and appearing on Comedy Central, The Tom Green Show, Playboy Radio, Sirius XM, and on comedy bills with legends such as Tim Heidecker, Sarah Silverman, Margaret Cho, Drew Carry, David Spade, Bob Odenkirk, and many more.
THE CONVALESCENCE
The Convalescence is a Death Metal/Deathcore band from Toledo,OH that has recently signed to 3Thirteen Entertainment Group/eOne Music to release their newest full length album titled “Poison Words”. The band has been touring extensively over the last couple years including The Ground Zero Tour with As Blood Runs Black, Rings Of Saturn, and Upon This Dawning, The Civil Unrest Tour with Ill Nino, Straight Line Stitch, and Motograter, The Back To The U.S. Tour with Cryptopsy, Disgorge, Erimha, and Soreption, and recently The Tyrants Of Death European Tour with Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, and Abiotic as well as performing on The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Dirtfest, and The South By Southwest Music Festival.
TEEZE
Electrifying and unstoppable, TEEZE is a hard rocking staple in the Chicagoland music scene. Encompassing a huge range of music from eighties rock to modern and heavy, their high energy show never disappoints. TEEZE possess an onstage chemistry that engages the entire audience. Influenced by KISS, AC/DC, Nickleback, Shinedown and many others, TEEZE creates a fresh brand of hard rock with a contagious vibe that keeps fans coming back for more. Supporting accomplished musicians such as Ace Frehley, Bret Michaels, Lita Ford, and Jackyl, TEEZE has earned the reputation of being a professional, entertaining and sought after act.
FAME&FICTION
FAME&FICTION is a high energy, Queer identified 6 piece alt-rock band based out of Nashville, TN.
BOATMAN’S TOLL
Boatman’s Toll is a four piece sludge/death metal band from Chicago’s South Side.
DECENT MILITIA
NINA TECH
BLYRE CPANX
Blyre Cpanx (pronounced Blyra Spanks/ rhymes with Tyra Banks.)
Is a full time traveling performer and artist based out of Saint Louis.
Blyre Cpanx performs and produces all over the country. You can catch her doing burlesque, sideshow, clowning, comedy, drag, and hoop/ belly dance fusion.
“The dame with no shame.”
STOLAS
Making people feel anything through our music.
JASON RICHARDSON AND LUKE HOLLAND
Jason Richardson is an American guitarist. He is best known as the former guitarist of All Shall Perish, Born of Osiris, and Chelsea Grin. His playing style is known to be extremely fast and technical.
LIL SHEIK
OMB PEEZY
Born in the buckle of the Bible Belt –Mobile, Alabama native OMB Peezyhas had his fair share of hardships. However, rather than fall victim to faux parables, OMB Peezy created his own lane to hip-hop stardom by talking about the only thing that matters—the truth. Yet, like any great prophet, Peezy used these struggles to guide him. When he was 12, his mother picked up and moved their life across the country to Sacramento, California. Instead of hiding his pain, he stayed connected to his Alabama roots and let the trauma fuel his music. In fact, it was that traumatic move andintrospective approach to his music that would lead him to catch the attention of one of hip-hop’s legends, E-40, and ink his first record deal. When asked what led to his initial connection with E-40, Peezy highlights that it was his ability to dig deep into himself lyrically so that his rhymes humanize those who think like him. “He liked how I was telling my story. How I was narrating my life,” Peezy said in regard to E-40. “Anyone can talk about killing. He liked that I would talk about what led me to do those bad things.” Peezy would then go on to grab the world’s attention. After releasing his breakthrough single, “Lay Down,” in 2016, he signed with 300 Entertainment to drop his debut EP, Humble Beginnings. Standout tracks like “Doin Bad” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again laid the foundation for Peezy to showcase his hustle. He followed up Humble Beginnings with the Sherwood Marty collaborative mixtape, Young & Reckless, before dropping the aptly titled tape, Preacher to the Streets, in 2018. Preacher to the Streets took OMB Peezy’s career to new heights. The acclaimed project was an accumulation of Peezy’s talent and the respect he had generated. This admiration was displayed by the project’s star-studded appearances which included Boosie Badazz, T.I., Lil Durk, G-Eazy, and more.
In 2020 Peezy would then go on to release his mixtape, In The Meantime, which housed fan-favorite “Sleep At Night”. Released at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the mixtape was music for fans to listen to “in themeantime” while he continued to work on what would become his debut album Too Deep For Tears. The album would also include a remix to his viral single “Big Homie”, with the original amassing over 31 million views, Peezy would then tap Sniper Gang’s Jackboy and the late King Von for the album cut. Too Deep For Tears also features Blac Youngsta, Jacquees, and Rylo Rodriguez and continues Peezy’s realistic outlook on life. Not only does he grieve the death of his former label situation, but the rapper also deals with the loss of his grandmother throughout the album and the perils of the justice system. “My cousin Timothy Milton. … They gave him 99 years for a robbery,” Peezy said when explaining his album’s title. “From the outside looking in, I’m like ‘Damn, 99 years for a robbery?’ But on the inside looking out, he’s like ‘It’s my fault.’ … He was like ‘Shit, it’s too deep for tears.’”This summer, OMB Peezy is set to release his new mixtape Misguided which will feature the previously released single “Mufasa” ft. G Herbo be hosted by DJ Drama, giving the tape the Gangsta Grillzstamp of approval. The mixtape title is centered around Peezy’s feeling that his generation doesn’t have OG’s like they used to and that there’s a lack of education being passed down to the youth on how to navigate life and make better choices. Through his music, Peezy touches on the lessons he’s learned the hard way and even some of the current trials and tribulations he’s currently working through every day.
In rap, beingrevered and being a legend are two different things. Being revered in hip-hop can be a short-lived experience. People admire your ascension, loathe your reign, and applaud your fall. En route to gaining the quick flame of fame, one might have to compromise themselves and their story to be accepted. Yet, OMB Peezy was able to evade these hoops and hurdles by simply relying on the truth. By recalling his life like The Gospel, “Pastor P” (as he’s known on social media) has become a pillar in Alabama’s bubbling hip-hop scene. He’s also blazed a trail from Mobile to Sacramento that will allow him to speak life to stories outside of music while becoming the legend he’s destined to be. And unlike the fast feeling of being revered, to be a legend in hip-hop is to have an everlasting life.
SOB X RBE
SOB x RBE consists of Yhung TO, DaBoii, Slimmy B, and Lul G. SOB x RBE, often called simply SOB, originate from Vallejo, CA, and have been mentored by rapper Sage the Gemini, which they recently toured with. SOB x RBE has said that rapping wise, only 4 people participate, but the whole gang has exponentially more people. More of the gang will appear in future tracks.
BOB DYLAN “HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED”
Highway 61 Revisited is the sixth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was released on August 30, 1965, by Columbia Records. Having until then recorded mostly acoustic music, Dylan used rock musicians as his backing band on every track of the album, except for the closing 11-minute ballad, “Desolation Row”. Critics have focused on the innovative way in which Dylan combined driving, blues-based music with the subtlety of poetry to create songs that captured the political and cultural chaos of contemporary America. Author Michael Gray has argued that in an important sense the 1960s “started” with this album.
LARRY BROWN JR.
There is a youthful, eclectic, sensational sound and it is now available to “U”. When you encounter a musician as ingenious as Larry Brown, Jr. you understand why he is a rare find. He is the game changer, the likes of his contemporaries Robert Glasper and Esperanza Spaulding, yet forging is own way through pushing musical boundaries in a refreshingly new direction.
Brown has played across the country and abroad in festivals such as the JVC Jazz Festival New York, South America’s Lima Jazz Festival and the Englewood Film Festival Chicago.
Brown made his acting debut on FOX’s hit television series, EMPIRE, where he played recording artist, Snoop Dogg’s lead guitar player.
Brown has taken a more daring approach with tracks such as the “Dream Chasers” and “Language of the Unheard”, penned as his protest song, Brown explores the emotions of the world present-day through the eyes of an artist. Fans can expect this project to be more fusion-based with elements of rhythm and blues, gospel and rock.
GAELYNN LEA
Gaelynn Lea is a musician and public speaker from Duluth, MN. She has been playing violin for over twenty years. First classically trained, she began learning traditional Celtic and American fiddle tunes at the age of 18. During her college years Gaelynn started sitting in with various folk/rock musicians and developed an improvisational style all her own. Eventually she also began singing and dabbling in songwriting. Gaelynn has played alongside many notable Minnesota musicians over the years, including Alan Sparhawk, Charlie Parr, and Billy McLaughlin.
Gaelynn Lea released her debut solo album entitled “All the Roads that Lead Us Home” in November 2015. It pays homage to the traditional fiddle tunes and beloved standards that Gaelynn has been playing for over a decade. But of course, there is a twist! Gaelynn used her Memory Man looping pedal to create winding layers of sound underneath these familiar melodies.
On March 3, 2016, Gaelynn Lea was named the winner of NPR Music’s second-ever Tiny Desk Contest. The video entry of her original song “Someday We’ll Linger in the Sun” rose to the top of over 6,100 submissions from around the nation, chosen as the unanimous favorite among the contest’s six judges. The very next week, Gaelynn performed a moving Tiny Desk Concert, at which the show’s host Bob Boilen said “there was hardly a dry eye.” She released a studio version of this track on May 5, 2016.
Gaelynn Lea has been actively performing throughout Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2006, contributing to a number of musical projects in the Twin Ports. Currently her most active collaboration is The Murder of Crows, an atmospheric alternative duo with Alan Sparhawk. Together they recorded an EP titled “Imperfecta” in 2012. Their original song “When We Were Young” was featured on the Sundance Channel’s acclaimed drama “Rectify” in June 2014. Gaelynn also regularly performs solo sets of experimental fiddle tunes sprinkled with her original songs; her aim is to create a meditative, layered sound that allows the listener’s mind to drift. During the summer months you will often catch Gaelynn fiddling on the Lakewalk. Performing is in her blood!
Gaelynn also loves to do speaking engagements about disability, overcoming challenges, and the joy of music. Gaelynn has a congenital disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bones Disease. In recent years, she has used her music as a platform to advocate for people with disabilities and to promote positive social change. Gaelynn believes society must make accessibility a priority so people with disabilities can participate fully in their communities and use their talents and gifts without discrimination.
SASQUATCH TURF WAR
Banging Chicago riff-rock. This oozy, three-piece instrumental trio brings a clamor of sprawling guitar, monstrous drums, and heavy bass lines to the very edge of the stage. Their debut album releases June 2017.
ANNA COOGAN
Anna Coogan began her music career at a young age studying opera, which eventually landed her at Das Mozartuem in Salzburg, Austria. Coogan has released five critically acclaimed full- length records and toured extensively around the US, UK, and Europe. Anna is an intense and prolific songwriter who’s work is “sweet and simply divine” (Maverick). She has been compared to Emmy Lou Harris and Neko Case. Coogan currently lives in upstate New York and tours with songwriting partners JD Foster (Calexico, Patty Griffin) and Willie B (Jamie Lidell, Johnny Dowd.)
REALBADREALFAST
RealBadRealFast are a Hard Rock/Noise/Crust Punk/Sludge Metal band.Our sound is simply a mix of many genres. Based in Chicago.
AMERICAN SPEEDWAY
East Coast Rockers American Speedway establishes a nasty disposition while cutting teeth on their own brash hard rock punk metal.
Since the fearsome four formed in 2007, American Speedway released their debut album SHIP OF FOOLS with the hit single “One Foot In, One Foot Out” which charted within the Top 5 on Sirius Radio Punk Charts for 5 months straight. Their debut full-length was released on Prophase Music in 2008, distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
For the week of Nov. 11, 2008, the title track was added to several commercial and college radio stations making “Ship of Fools” #5 Most Added according to FMQB. “Ship of Fools” charted at #36 on CMJ’s Hard Rock Select Chart the following week.
In Fall 2010, the first single “Howl (Ya Doin?)” from their up coming new album, A BIGGER BOAT, was released on 7″ Vinyl along with a live rendition of “20th Century Boy” (Marc Bolan & T-Rex).
The release of A BIGGER BOAT on April 26, 2011 brought the band additional success with singles “Lonely River”, “Get Off The Cross” and “I Killed Laura Palmer” added to regular rotation on many commercial and college specialty Metal Radio Shows throughout the Nation.
They have toured with Tesco Vee and The Meatmen, The Supersuckers, and direct support with The Bronx, Valient Thorr, The Supersuckers, Mike Watt, Joe Buck and The Goddamn Gallows to name a few. They have established a fan base of thousands, won over several booking agents, promoters and venues, and is regarded as one of the best live “real” rock & roll bands in America. Their performance is really where it’s at.
ALL MODS CONNED
BENNY X DARINGER
KEITH SCOTT & THE ELECTRIC BLUES JUNKIES
Electric Blues Junkies Inc. (EBJ) is led by Chicago blues artist Keith Scott featuring Adam Arling, bassist for rock band The Last Vegas, and guitar powerhouse Tony McQuaid of Loudmouth fame! Howie Kantoff of the Poster Children will be on the drums! The band combines a mix of traditional, electric, and improvisational blues!
AUGUST HOTEL
“August Hotel’s music features a depth typically unheard in the soundscape of peers.”
— Chicago Tribune
Combining fresh, modern sensibilities with the influence of ‘80s yesteryear, August Hotel has established itself as one of Chicago’s most energetic and insightful bands. Comprised of Eva Padilla (lead vocals), Landon Hegedus (keyboards/saxophone), Ryan Lammers (guitar), Dean Sinclair (drums), and Cale Singleton (bass), August Hotel has been playing together since 2017, after Padilla sent a grainy smartphone video of herself singing to the rest of the band. Within a month, the band was in the studio working on their first EP, 2017’s Charms.
After an extensive schedule of live shows, the band took a step back to record new music, embracing their evolution and new experiences. Released in 2020, August Hotel’s second EP, Stations, presents four new songs that expand on the group’s ability to weave together each member’s specific musical background and influences. Stations examines different forms of loss—the end of a relationship, the sacrifice of a trans activist, the loss of personal control when struggling with mental health, and losing a guitar on the train—aiming to convey universal experiences via unique stories.
Lead single “Disaster & Delight” explores reconciliation after the end of a relationship through an infectious melody and cheeky–yet still sincere–lyrics. Stations’ accompanying titles strike various tones and moods: urgency, elevation, and melancholy. Produced by Drew Polovick of Friday Pilots Club, this sophomore EP exemplifies the band’s deep passion for the story telling qualities of their carefully crafted music. Constantly progressing as individuals and as a band to produce captivating and complex tunes, August Hotel is poised for a breakthrough.
GLASS HOUSE POINT
The band was formed in September of 2013. Over the course of 2 years, Glass House Point has developed into a mature and experienced group featuring powerful vocals, crisp harmonies, and engaging instrumentation. The band has performed at countless venues and festivals, such as Lakeland’s Green Celebration (2013-2014), MayFaire (2014-2015), Gram Parson’s Derry Down (2014-2015), and The Polk Theatre (2015). Glass House Point just finished recording at its first commercial studio, Sound House Studios, with the seasoned and renowned audio engineer Jonathan Gautier. Their debut EP, Love Lives in Dark Places, is set to be released this December.
FRIDAY PILOTS CLUB
Based in Chicago, Friday Pilots Club is a cohesive Indie Rock band drenched in reverb and glistening guitars. Their driving drums and bass, combined with captivating lyrics and vocals belies their youthful age. Friday Pilots Club ensures a hard-hitting, yet enthralling experience.
KARMA WEARS WHITE TIES
We are karma wears white ties.
Brian Flores
Jesse Flores
Julián Jerónimo
Jesse Flores
Julián Jerónimo
SLICE MARKS
Virtuoso electric bassist Tim Seisser presents a night of solo bass guitar pieces featuring the drum set accompaniment of Jonathan Marks (Hey Champ, Monakr, Liquid Soul). Tim seisser is bassist for Chicago based progressive rock band District 97. In addition to being an emerging bassist in the prog rock scene, Tim is a top call freelance and session bassist in Chicago. Tim has been writing and recording solo bass material for years, but this is the first time he has taken a solo bass set to the stage. Tim is pushing the limits of bass guitar centered music through his use of advanced technique on the 6 string bass as well as usage of various effects and loops.
DJ GREEN LANTERN
DJ Green Lantern is a DJ, Radio On-Air Personality & Music Producer from Rochester, NY.
WESTSIDE GUNN X CONWAY
Westside Gunn and Conway, two brothers from Buffalo who make hard-as-fuck ’90s-style New York rap with just the right dose of weirdness, have been two of the leading lights of the rap underground for the past few years. And now they’re headed aboveground. The duo have signed with Eminem, as their Griselda Records label is now under the umbrella of Eminem’s Shady Records. Westside Gunn and Conway are both working on solo albums now, and another album as a duo.
HALLIGAN
Halligan was formed in early 2015 out of friendships of 20+ years. The members of Halligan have played in various bands together over that time. Most notably Squared Off, Ez Kebage, Hot Lips Messiah, and The Kobanes. The band was given the name Halligan due to three of the four members history of firefighting. Firefighters use a Halligan tool to force entry and to breach walls. The members found it a fitting name that describes their style of music. Influences of punk, oi, hardcore, and early rock n roll are shown in every song making them adaptable to any concert line up. The members of Halligan are Paul Van Cleave – Guitar and Vocals, J.P. Rosentreter – Guitar and Vocals, Ryan Leavitt -Bass and Vocals, and Chris Mueller – Drums.
EARTHMOTHER
We are a high energy jam band from Boston, MA. We love playing live, and we treat each performance as unique event.
CUTTLASS
CUTTLASS is a five piece blues oriented hard rock band from Chicago. One strong asset is that the band is very versatile. Guitarist Victor Vasquez also provides lead vocals on some of thier songs, which adds to their unique style. They have released two EP’s entitled “HARD TYMZ”, released in 1989 and thier follow up entitled “KISS YOUR SASS GOODBYE”, released in 1991. Both have received considerable air play on local hard rock stations as well as numerous college radio stations.
In late summer of 1991, CUTTLASS was announced the winner is Circus Magazine’s 1st Annual National Talent Hunt. They were featured in the November, 1991 issue of Circus as well as receiving equipment from Zildjian Cymbals, Pearl Drums, Ibanez Guitars, and GHS Strings, and a demo deal from Caroline Records. CUTTLASS was named one of the nations top unsigned bands in Screamer Magazine and were also featured in the November, 1992 issue of that magazine. In July 1992, CUTTLASS was invited, and taped several songs for a cable TV station viewed as Club51. The show was aired to 2.8 million homes in September 1992. Due to the overwhelming response from that show, their taped segment is still in rotation today. The band also signed to WASHBURN GUITARS REGIONAL ARTIST PROGRAM (R.A.P.) Later that same year, to finish the year, CUTTLASS was honored as new members os ASACP.
1993 & 1994 was a great time of change, growth, and accomplishments for the band. To begin with, CUTTLASS was asked to audition in New York for STAR SEARCH. During the late summer of ’93 CUTTLASS was busy working on their much anticipated follow up to their highly successful EP entitled “KISS YOUR SASS GOODBYE”. While working on the ne CD, the band decided to enhance their sound and writing abilities by adding guitarist/vocalist Nick Cox in November ’93. Nick’s unique and bluesy guitar riff’s, along with accomplished vocals has allowed the band to develop a “cutting edge” that is synonymous with their name. To complete 1993, CUTTLASS was featured as one of rock’s best in February ’94 (released 12/21/93) issue of Metal Edge Magazine and was featured was featured again in the July ’94 issue.
Then in ’94 CUTTLASS went back to the studio and produced “NO EXPLANATION NECESSARY” which is the very best of CUTTLASS. With the newly added sounds of Nick on guitar as well as Vic they have achieved the sound they were looking for by far selling the most copies of all their albums. After touring for the “NO EXPLANATION NECCESSARY” album CUTTLASS decided it was time to take a little break. They worked hard on their sound and their playing. Then in year 2000, Madison Rhoades asked them if they would be part of a project she was working on for a new movie that was coming out called Carnivore. CUTTLASS did a couple of songs for the movie including a duet with Jeff and Madison called “Always The Same”. The movie was released to video in December of 2001.
CUTTLASS also does a benefit every year with ALL proceeds going to Rainbow Hospice. This is the Annual Patrick “POPS” Hundrieser golf outing and benefit. Pat was a very dear friend of all of ours as well as Jeff’s father. Rainbow Hospice is an excellent organization that help Jeff and his family and us get through a very tough time in our lives. The benefit is just a small way for us to say Thank You Rainbow Hospice.
Now, CUTTLASS is back! All original line up as when they started. Something no other Chicago local band has been able to accomplish. Over the years they have played with such big names as Dokken, Sebastian Bach, Dizzy Reed, Billy Sheehan, The Lynch Mob, & Tora, Tora to name a few.
In this world of uncertainties, we know this for certain: CUTTLASS has the desire, strength and talent that surpasses that of the average band. Their passion towards music and their fans is the force that will continued to drive them straight to the top!
ENUFF Z’NUFF
Enuff Z’nuff is an American melodic rock band from Blue Island, Illinois. Founded by singer Donnie Vie and bassist Chip Z’Nuff, this Chicago area band is best known for their charting singles “Fly High Michelle” and “New Thing.”
Enuff Z’nuff has continually recorded and toured throughout their career of more than 20 years, releasing 12 studio albums and a total of 19 CDs to date. The band’s first single, “Fingers On It,” received some minor recognition when it was featured in the 1986 cult movie Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Their songs have been recorded by several other musicians, some of which include Paul Gilbert, The Wildhearts, and Nelson. The band has a cult fan-base around the world which includes radio personality Howard Stern.
FREEDOM
USA’s only LIVE 10 piece band tribute to George Michael & Wham! Featuring vocalist/recording artist Jayden Frost as George Michael.
The show features over an hour & a half of all the biggest GM/Wham! hits including “Faith”, “Careless Whisper”, “Freedom”, “Wake Me Up (Before You Go Go)”, “Father Figure”, “I Want Your Sex”, “Everything She Wants”, “I’m Your Man”, “Kissing A Fool”, “Fastlove”, “Last Christmas”, and more!
The production also features originally-produced multimedia visuals as projection/LED content.
Frost was hand-selected and approached by Music Zirconia about touring the hits of George Michael and Wham! In a new show they were producing, and he humbly accepted. Shortly after, FREEDOM was born.
“George Michael is my all-time favorite artist and I’m extremely influenced by his work and his style. Like all of his fans, I was devastated when I heard he had passed away. It’s an honor to now be touring the amazing catalog of my favorite vocalist’s songs and keeping the George Michael concert experience alive for all of his fans. I sincerely hope you come out and join us as we celebrate his amazing life and legacy”.
– Jayden Frost
ELECTRIC REVOLUTION
The Revolution!!!! We are looking forward to many positive things,Recording, Performing and being able to see friends old and new! With David Lawson of Nick Fury Lead Vocals and Steve Crucianelli of Old Junk, Nick Fury, Br6ther on Bass Guitar and Vocals / Joe Gajan of Spider xXX, Joe Gajan Group, Soul 69 on kill Guitar and vocals / Billie Pulera of Nick Fury, Br6ther on Drums and Vocals! with the vision of creating and performing music , Hard,Heavy, soulful, Dirty Blues based 70s flavored Hard Rock and Roll,Its of our roots, Back to the vibe of bands like Deep Purple, Zeppelin,Grand Funk, Mountain, Montrose, you know of the good shit! So please keep your ears and eyes open for up and coming info and details about the Electric Revolution! With peace and much love!
6LACK
Ricardo Valdez Valentine, better known by his stage name 6LACK, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his single “PRBLMS”, which was released in June 2016.
OOZING WOUND
Speed Space Metal
Band Members
Zack-guitar, yelling
Kevin-bass
Casey – Drums
former dude: Kyle
CLOUD NOTHINGS
New Age Rock Band from Cleveland, Ohio
REMO DRIVE
Conceived in suburban Minnesota, Remo Drive delivers a high energy punky brand of indie rock.
HIPPO CAMPUS
A spirited indie rock quartet based out of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis’ Hippo Campus deliver angular and melodic guitar-driven pop that falls somewhere between the collegiate Afro-pop/garage rock of Vampire Weekend and the post-punk nerviness of Bombay Bicycle Club. The band formed in 2013, made up of frontman Jake Luppen, co-frontman/guitarist Nathan Stocker, bassist Zach Sutton, and drummer Whistler Allen (on-stage the band uses the code names Stitches, Beans, Espo, and Turntan), all of whom met in high school in St. Paul. Hippo Campus wasted little time infiltrating the local scene, with their high-energy live sets eventually attracting the attention of the management team behind fellow Minnesotans Trampled by Turtles and Low. Hippo Campus landed a slot at South by Southwest and made an appearance on Conan ahead of their 2014 debut EP, Bashful Creatures, which was produced by Low’s Alan Sparhawk. The following year saw them ink a deal with Universal, which soon released The Halocline EPs, which repackaged Bashful Creatures and another EP, South, on one disc. In March 2017, Hippo Campus released their long-awaited full-length debut, Landmark. ~ James Christopher Monger
CAECUS
Five extreme metal enthusiasts, carving out their own corner of the modern death metal collective.
RHYTHM OF FEAR
R.O.F. started in 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida USA.
Discography:
“Ancient Deception” 2011 EP.
“Mass Illusion” 2015 EP. Tape on Injustice Records
“Maze Of Confusion” 2016 Full Length – CD Self Released – LP Released by Panic Records
HIRAX
HIRAX began in Los Angeles in 1984, playing with Slayer, Metallica, and Exodus, who were all part of the exciting new metal emerging. HIRAX released their first full-length recording in 1985 on Metal Blade titled “Raging Violence”. The combination of the heaviness of metal and the speed of hardcore became known as “crossover”. Katon W. De Pena’s upper-range clean vocals stood out from the pack.
MISTAKEN EYEDENTITY
Our style of music is a cross between Hard Rock and groove Metal.We are putting our twist of each members style and influences into our music to create something different and fresh.
MIDNIGHT ROAD
Hard Rock and Heavy Blues.