Trip 6 is a five-piece hard rock/metal band out of Chicago, Illinois.
Forming from the ashes of a band once known as Vulgar, drummer and founding member “Vulgar” Vic Pedraza, with bassist Kevin Munster and lead axeman Sam Mustafalic, amped up the lineup with additional guitarist Al Amey in late 2017. Scouring Chicagoland for a vocalist in early 2018 yielded frontman Nate DeVan as the man for the job. With the pieces in place, Trip 6 became the nuclear-powered rock n’ roll wrecking machine the material commands to do it justice.
Adamosity is an electronic music producer / DJ from Chicago IL. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with artists such as Run DMT, Midnight Conspiracy, AB The Thief, Kicks N Licks, to name a few, as well as performing at Summer Camp Music Fest and many more. Watch out for lots of new music from Adamosity coming your way soon!
Dan Winston AKA Danny Grooves is a midwest IL producer/DJ hitting full-force with a unique blend of styles of hip hop andEDM.
DG produced tracks featured on Mac Lethal’s album ‘Congratulations’ (#6 iTunes, Hip Hop)
With 14 years of music production experience, DG has battled in competition, of both producers and deejays to prove that his artistry is unparalleled in style and uniqueness.
#Resistance + #disruption take many forms. no.no.no.NO. is our form. Our #resistance draws from the kinetic energies of riot grrrl, punk, funk, R&B, industrial, and hip hop. We follow those who #resisted and #disrupted before us with their music.
Since Empathy Test’s conception in January 2013, the unsigned, self-managed London electronic pop duo has produced two stunning, four-track EPs: Losing Touch and Throwing Stones, as well as a string of singles which have won them both critical acclaim and a legion of dedicated fans worldwide. Their music has been featured by the likes of Vice on HBO, MTV’s Catfish, XFM, KCRW, BBC Introducing, Clash, Idolator, Earmilk, PopMatters, The Line of Best Fit, 1883 and many more.
In 2015, Empathy Test booked and co-headlined their own UK tour, performed to an audience of 1,000+ at Wave-Gotik-Treffen Festival in Germany, headlined Riba Rocks Festival in Spain and shared stages with everyone from Bombay Bicycle Club to The Japanese House.
In 2016, they released a new double a-side single, Demons | Seeing Stars and joined Mesh and Aesthetic Perfection on a two week tour of Europe, performing in front of audiences of 400-800 a night. In December, they also joined VNV Nation at the last two nights of the Automatic Empire tour, playing to over 1,200 on the final night in Heidelberg (Germany). VNV Nation’s Ronan Harris described them as “the solution to most of the world’s problems”.
Empathy Test released a second single, ‘By My Side’, on 17th February 2017. The b-side, Vampire Town, premiered on The Line of Best Fit, who described it as “haunting” and sounding like it wouldn’t be out of place “snaking into the soundtrack of Netflix series Stranger Things’ second season”. A third single, ‘Bare My Soul’, is scheduled for 21st April 2017, followed by a PledgeMusic campaign to fund the self-release of their long-awaited debut album. The album will be released on 23rd June and will be accompanied by a further single, ‘Safe From Harm’.
Empathy Test are childhood friends Isaac Howlett (vocals) and Adam Relf (production). They perform live with the help of Christina Lopez (drums) and Sam Winter-Quick (keyboards).
CRUSADIST is a Chicago based act that was forged in the fires of death and thrash. Founded in 2017, the band were soon laying waste to stages across the US, touring alongside acts such as Inhuman Condition and Micawber and supporting Nile, Exmortus, Kalmah and Vital Remains. In 2019, CRUSADIST entered Belle City Sound to record the band’s debut album ‘The Unholy Grail’ with producer Chris Djuricic (Origin,Jungle Rot, Novembers Doom) Mixing and mastering for the albumwas handled by Jeramie Kling (The Absence, Venom Inc) and Taylor Nordberg (Soilwork) of Smoke and Mirrors Productions. Art for thealbum was created by the renowned Par Olofsson (Immolation, Exodus, Aborted) The album led to cri%cal acclaim and saw the band sign an international management deal with New York based agency Extreme Management Group (Suffocation, Cryptopsy, Origin, Misery Index) Following the bands debut album, CRUSADIST have been hard atwork on writing new music and touring across the US. In 2022 the band will return with the crushing new track ‘Pulverized By Warhammers’ which was mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitarist Christian Donaldson at The Grid Studio (The Agonist, Ingested,Beyond Creation) with artwork by Giannis Niakos of Remedy Designs(Suffocation, Evergrey, The Agonist) Preparing a new recording and sharpening the blades for furthertouring, CRUSADIST are set to go forth and conquer – be prepared to perish in their flames!!!
Mark Ellis is a comedian, actor and host you’ve probably seen on tv, heard on the radio or at least clicked on the internet.
A stand-up that has played to sold-out shows all over the world and on television, Mark also has a monstrous online following as the co-host of Schmoes Know, his movie show that has 300K subscribers and 70 million views on YouTube.
Mark’s acting has been showcased in film, television and numerous national commercials; he regularly appears as a commentator on Spike, MTV, VH1, E!, Reelz and network programs as well. He can also be seen daily on Collider Movie Talk, and is a weekly regular on Jedi Council.
In addition to his weekly Schmoes Know Live podcast, Mark also makes regular appearances on the Heidi, Frank & Frosty LA morning show, The Adam Carolla Podcast, The IceHouse Chronicles and Doug Loves Movies.
Mark Ellis recently released his debut comedy album Get to the Castle to a Top 10 showing on iTunes Comedy…he currently lives in Los Angeles, does not play second base for the Dodgers and is considering hiring a maid.
Debut album from Starter Jackets, who formed in 2016 in a practice space near the interstate in Springfield, Illinois. Featuring members of Hospital Job, The Copyrights, Attic Salt and Local Drags, they all figured 2-3 bands a piece wasn’t enough – better do another one.
Fred Malcom plays drums, Matt Sailor plays bass while Luke McNeill and Lanny Durbin split vocals and guitars. They play power pop/punk songs about dead technology and classic sports team logos.
Kodie Shane is a rapper and only female member of the group The Sailing Team who became known for her spotlight verse on their single “All In.” She has had success as a solo artist with her debut EP Little Rocket and her standout single “Losing Service.”
Prom Night Perm was formed to fill a void. A void that developed when power ballads died & perms went out of style & David Bowie left us. United by a common love of the synthetic sounds of the 1980s and a futurist mindset, five lads from Chicago set out to reconcile the old and the new; the frivolity and the heaviness; the music of a generation behind and a generation ahead. Prom Night Perm was formed. The void got a little smaller.
The band covers 80s rock, new wave and synth-pop and writes original music that indulges in 80s nostalgia. Prom Night Perm shows have become dance floor getaways for a wide range of friends—from Gen-Xers to newlyweds to celebrities.
In May 2018, the band released their first single, Love in the Nuclear Age, a power anthem that searches for meaning in a world that could end tomorrow. The synth boys followed up that release with a tasty rendition of Don Henley’s 1984 hit, The Boys of Summer.
Prom Night Perm’s debut album is set to be released early next year! For updates on music + shows, follow @promnightperm on Instagram and like the band’s page on Facebook.
Members:
Derek Self – lead vocals
Eric Robb – lead synth
Alex Christ – bass synth/vocals
Tom DeFrancisco – guitar/vocals
Max Kramer – drums
The Jay O’Rourke band consists of five musicians playing their version of Chicago “blues-rock.”
Meet the guys…
Jay O’Rourke (Vocals/Guitar)
Jay played guitar and produced Epic Recording Artists “The Insiders”. That band had a top 10 AOR hit with “Ghost on the Beach”, in the late 1980’s, & released several indie records. He has gone on to produce, or engineer artists such as Warren Zevon, Robbie Fulks, Urge Overkill, Material Issue, and Liz Phair. He has toured the USA – “coast to coast”, as a guitar player, and has been an “in demand” session guitar player.
Ed Breckenfeld (Drums)
Ed has been a force in the Chicago music scene over the past four decades as a band member of The Odd (1980-82), The Insiders (1984-), The Cathy Richardson Band (1997- 2005), and Jim Peterik’s World Stage (2000-). Ed has also taught drums for many years and was a columnist for Modern Drummer Magazine 1999-2010.
Klem Hayes (Bass)
Klem is a bassist from Chicago with an adequate selection of basses. He is privileged to have massively talented friends. He has played with Katharine McPhee, Lisa Loeb and Mindi Abair.
Frank Raven (Harp/Vocals)
Frank Raven is a veteran of legendary Chicago bands Bohemia, Slammin' Watusis, The Blue Watusis, Raven Desmond Songs & the Lucky 3 Blues Band. His critically acclaimed 2018 CD Lucky Cat was produced by Jay ORourke.
Grant Tye (Guitar/Vocals)
Grant Tye has performed with Robbie Fulks, Cathy Richardson (Jefferson Starship), Bill Kirchen (Commander Cody), Big Al Anderson (NRBQ), Buddy Miller, Otis Clay, Sam Bush and Mavis Staples.
Blurring the lines between rock and soul, ACRES TO MILES’ strength lies in a musical artistic exploration lead by a wide-open sound straddling across genres, and a song-writing style that embraces lyrical humanness. Formed in 2016 by lead singer Brett Axell, guitarist Jeremy Mann, bassist Emery Joe Yost and drummer Guy Henri Bagneki Kingue, this American band illuminates a funky, unique collection of styles.
Alternative singer/songwriter Morgxn combines electronic atmospherics with a sensual R&B-influenced delivery, similar to Oh Wonder, Jack Garratt, Jon Bellion, and Bishop Briggs. Born in Nashville, the soulful artist grew up surrounded by music, guided by his grandfather, a former vaudeville singer. Based in both New York City and Los Angeles, Morgxn signed with Wxnderlost Records and released his debut track, “Love You with the Lights On,” in 2016. Later that year, he issued a cover of Duran Duran’s “Notorious” and the thumping rocker “Home.” The popularity of the latter — which spawned remixes by LEFTI, Joywave, and Toy Armada — helped the artist exceed four million online streams. In 2017, he issued “XX” and “Hard Pill to Swallow.”
Groovin somewhere between the old and the new. Tell your friends and come dance with us!
Ryan Chollet – Guitar/Vocals
Tim Skelly -Vocals/Guitar
John McManus – Drums/Bass/Piano/Vocals
Riley O’Halloran – Bass
INCUBUS “MAKE YOURSELF”
Make Yourself is the third studio album by American rock band Incubus, released through Epic Records on October 26, 1999. The album has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and produced three charting singles—”Pardon Me”, “Stellar”, and “Drive”—all of which reached the top three of the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, with the latter topping the chart and also becoming the band’s sole top ten hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number nine.
Clarity is the third studio album by American rock band Jimmy Eat World, released on February 23, 1999, by Capitol Records. Overlooked upon its release, Clarity has since amassed cult status and critical acclaim, and has been lauded as one of the best emo records of all time.
Chicago band of weirdos with short attention spans.
IMMORTAL GUARDIAN
Hailing from the same state as guitar greats Dimebag Darrell and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Immortal Guardian and it’s founding member Gabriel Guardian continue to carry the flag of musical innovation and virtuosity for the lone star state. Sponsored by Fender Guitars at the young age of 22, Guardian with his one of a kind ability to shred on guitar and keyboard AT THE SAME TIME has brought to the table a new style of performance seen as novelty by some and pure genius by most. With the addition of Brazilian vocal siren Carlos Zema back in 2012, the band has evolved into a full frontal metal assault of anthemic melodies, technical rhythms, and powerful highflying vocals. Immortal Guardian’s latest EP “Revolution Part I” is the independently released follow up to their debut EP “Super Metal: Edition Z” and prequel to the band’s first full length album “Revolution Part II”. For Revolution Part I, legendary producer/engineer Roy Z was brought into the mix to give the tracks a unique sound that evokes the NWOBHM stylings heard in his high profile clients such as Judas Priest and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson. “Roy completely molded the band’s sound in the recordings…” states frontman Carlos Zema, “…It went from water to wine.”
Immortal Guardian and their eternal quest to “spread the shred” has landed the band on national and international tours including a headlining Brazilian tour and several dates in Russia. Immortal Guardian has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in metal such as Judas Priest, Dragonforce, Kamelot, Symphony X, Sonata Arctica, Slayer, Metal Church, Soilwork, Steve Vai and others. The band has also made a name for themselves as a DIY guerilla marketing machine via their Immortal Guardian Shred Sled, a mobile metal show on wheels, which has been covered by SPIN.com and other media outlets while out at major music festivals such as South By Southwest, Fun Fun Fun Fest, and River City Rockfest.
Immortal Guardian is currently getting ready to announce their first full-length record being released on M-Theory Audio set for late summer. When asked about the label signing Gabriel Guardian commented, ““I’m very happy to announce IMMORTAL GUARDIAN’s signing with M-Theory Audio and the start of our next epic chapter. Marco Barbieri and his team have been accumulating a serious roster, and with a track record like his, we are definitely honored to be joining the family. Looking forward to all the good times ahead!”
Interloper consists of Miles Dimitri Baker (Rings of Saturn, ex Ænimus), Aaron Stechauner (Rings of Saturn, ex Abiotic), and Andrew Virrueta (Sea of Skies, Vampire Squid). Melodic, Technical, and Progressive music bringing forward a new style of music that fans of all genres can enjoy and appreciate.
Miles Dimitri Baker, as well as Aaron Stechauner met at age 15, and started playing music in several bands together. The idea for what has become “Interloper” was created around age 16. The first three songs, “A Red Letter Day”, “The Conjuration” and “Absolution pt.I” were written between then and age 18, now one year later, almost half a dozen other songs have been written that will be featured on Interloper’s debut album.
As Miles had begun touring with Ænimus, Aaron had already been touring with Abiotic, then shortly after leaving Abiotic, he joined up with Rings of Saturn. All the while Aaron had been filling in on drums for Ænimus on tours, as well as touring with Rings of Saturn.
At this point in time, Miles and Aaron agreed on the idea of having Lucas Mann join Interloper after a very short lived experience of Miles and Lucas writing together for another band.
It’s one thing to be blessed with the voice of an angel. It’s another to unwaveringly direct that natural talent to inspire and uplift. Kierra Sheard is one of those gifted few.
“I just love singing,” says Sheard, a next generation member of gospel’s royal family The Clark Sisters. “Having such a gift that lets me express myself and inspire others is an amazing, fun thing. What more can you do or want? But at the same time, I’m always trying to make it bigger and better.”
Sheard does just that on the latest chapter in her blooming career, as seen with her fifth album entitled GRACELAND (Karew Records/Motown), July 22. As with her previous albums, beginning with 2004 standout debut I Owe You, the young singer/songwriter continues to deliver a seamless fusion of R&B/hip-hop and gospel intertwined with heartfelt lyrics extolling the wonder of God and what he can do. This time, however, Sheard gets more personal.
Reggies will be hosting a Mario Kart Tournament on 11/29/18 before Classic Album Night featuring soundtracks from Old School Video games.
16 players can sign up and test their skills against fellow gamers. Prizes for the top 3 spots will be awarded. rsvp to reserve your spot in the tournament by emailing kelsie@reggieslive.com
SEGA GENESIS “TOEJAM & EARL”
The GameMen puts a funky, rockin’ twist to your favorite video game tunes. They will be reuniting to play a classic video game soundtrack ToeJam & Earl.
ToeJam & Earl is an action game developed by Johnson Voorsanger Productions and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis console. Released in 1991, it centers on ToeJam and Earl—alien rappers who have crash-landed on Earth. As they attempt to escape the planet, players assume the role of either character and collect pieces of their wrecked spacecraft. ToeJam & Earl’s design was heavily influenced by the role-playing video game Rogue, and took from it such features as the random generation of levels and items. It references and parodies 1980s and early 90s urban culture and is set to a funk soundtrack.
The game was positively received by critics, who praised its originality, soundtrack, humor and two-player cooperative mode. It attained sleeper hit status despite low initial sales, and its protagonists were used as mascots by Sega. ToeJam & Earl was followed by two sequels: ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron and ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth, released for the Sega Genesis and Xbox respectively. The sequels’ commercial and critical success was mixed. A fourth title, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, is currently in development with funds from Kickstarter. The game was re-released for the Wii’s Virtual Console in December 2006 and re-released again on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade in November 2012.
METROID FOR NES
The Zebetites will be performing most of the soundtrack from Metroid for NES, featuring the Stemage arrangements. Plus surprises. Check out the video to hear the sounds.
AMAZONICA
If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies” – if you haven’t heard the saying, don’t worry.
Just know that when it comes to London to L.A. Rock scene veteran Harry, truer words may have never been spoken…
For Harry, her mission to keep the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive and freshly beating takes a little tip from mother nature; sometimes you’ve got to strip everything back and start again. It’s about breaking free of that old industry-toggled exoskeleton, like you were slipping out of a pair of broken heels, and saying “fuck it, it’s time for something new!” Besides, adopting a glistening new skin never harmed anyone…unless you’re Buffalo Bill.
See, it’s with a tenacious and ever-evaluative process of preservation that allows Harry a little clarity on life and to continue being surrounded by everything she’s loved about music, both socially and sonically, since the age of 14. Really the question is, when you’ve released 2 albums and already been the face of a $30 million marketing campaign for Buy.com, the voice of a Rimmel commercial and been photographed by the legendary Mick Rock for a Playboy article (in which you’re already breaking tradition by being blonde and fully-clothed), where exactly do you go next?
Well, today, with a new name and a new sound, Harry aka. Dirty Harry aka. The Amazonica is the change the World’s been waiting for. She may have shed the custom-made Nine Inch Nails boiler suits and swapped the wild long blonde locks for something fashionably more “how do you do” but the girl’s still exploding with balls of attitude so big, she could wipe out an entire hemisphere with a single cough.
The proof is in the aural pudding…With The Amazonica comes a daring leap into new territory as far as Harry’s musical background is concerned, fusing a new-found love of DJing with her already familiar pop and rock wisdom, to create an electronic beast of colossal proportions.
It’s an exciting new direction for Harry and one she is more than ready to see successfully take flight.
After all, the one thing about rock ‘n’ roll that’ll never change, is the limitless freedom to do what ever we damn well please, darlings.
Tightwire formerly named “Drones” started as an acoustic project in 2015 by Paul Kettler. Through playing basement shows and opening for bands at The Triple Rock Social Club and Hexagon Kettler had met Parker Thompson and Tane Graves who joined in late 2016 to complete the three piece idea Kettler had intended all along. From 2016 – early 2018 the three had released two EPs on Bloated Kat Records under the name Drones.
In August of 2018 Toby Jeg (Red Scare Industries) had caught wind of the bands latest demos and offered to put out their first full length later that year. Due to a UK band already having the name “Drones” the band was asked by the label to think of a new name for the band which they did not do. Days before announcing the release of their record and the joining of Red Scare the band decided to start thinking of names most of which were rightfully rejected. Finally deciding on Tightwire after a day of listening to Tiltwheel. In an interview they express their dislike for the name stating “we just needed something that wasn’t already taken. Tightwire is a fine name, I guess. Whatever. If bands like Kiss and pull off a shitty band name, we can too.”
In late 2020, Kettler, decided to leave the band to pursue his masters degree, leaving Thompson and Graves to put off finding a new guitar player for at least a year. Procrastination seems to be a Tightwire tradition.
Finally in July of 2021 the band booked and announced shows with a new line-up. Graves taking over lead vocals and bass, Mullaney and Stolp on guitars, and Thompson still on drums.
In a podcast (They Come To America) Graves announces the band would be releasing their second full length album in early 2023 through Redscare featuring himself and Stolp on lead vocals.
Salvación began as the brainchild of drummer Carlos Denogean. Eager not only to pay tribute to classic Heavy Metal but to play a part in keeping the tradition alive and vital as well. The band formed in 2009 when childhood friend and guitarist Nicholas Sponsel moved to Wilmington North Carolina with the same ambitions. Enlisting the help of some of the most talented musicians in the area they set out to have their vision realized. Despite lineup changes the core of the group remained and in less than three years self-released two full length albums and played numerous shows with some of the best internationally known Heavy Metal bands. In 2013 they set out on their most ambitious project yet, a concept record inspired by Hernán Cortés and the conquest of Mexico. Identifying with the historical figure’s unwavering conviction for his goal the record is a monument to the band’s steadfast resolution for Heavy Metal. The year 2013 also marked the return of Lead guitarist Dan Todd who contributed immensely on the band’s well received second album Way More Unstoppable. The alchemy of this lineup is the strongest it has ever been and they are determined now more than ever to keep defending the faith of True Heavy Metal.
Born of friendships old and new, City in a Garden is an original band with their hands in rock, country, punk, folk, and traditional blues. The resulting music is a tip of the hat to the greats within several American music genres while blending and presenting the music in a unique, heartfelt, and authentic way.
This new project is comprised of four veteran musicians with experience playing several types of music in all types of venues over the last fifteen plus years in bands including I Decline, Mojosonic, Bananasac, Of Wolves, and the 99th St Band.
GROOVY LOUIE & THE TIME CAPSULES
Groovy Louie & the Time Capsules are a progressive funk band from Chicago, Illinois. They will blast you off into the space party of your subconscious with jams and grooves from another dimension. With influences such as Parliament Funkadelic, The Meters, Primus, Jurassic 5, That 1 Guy, Nik West and Redman, you will want to bang your head and shake your booty on the floor to bring forth a peaceful existence.
Hold onto your pants, or let ’em fly off! Here comes year three of the sexy, alternative spin on the holiday classic! Produced by Jaq Seifert of (sub)version productions, this burlesque variety show meets ballet extravaganza is a combination fairy tale and exotic trip down the rabbit hole with the best of Chicago’s night-life entertainment. A twist on the original ballet and an event not to be missed, highlighting the world of burlesque, boylesque, magic, sword balancing, fire spinning, dance, and more! Come follow Clara and her Buttcracker on a wild hallucinogenic trip from a boring-AF holiday party to the Land of Sweets, all orchestrated by the Magician Drosselmeyer. One part parody, one part variety show, and altogether fun! Leave the kids at home and enjoy a night out at Our New Venue Reggies Music Joint for the sexiest holiday show in town!
