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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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
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!
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.
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
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 began in Los Angeles in 1984, playing with Slayer, Metallica, and Exodus, who were all part of the exciting new metalemerging. 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.
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.
The original members of Kryptic Blue : Jim Righeimer/Guitars, Joe Vega/Bass&Vocals, Eddie Crawford/Drums, each have musical backgrounds from many different genres. Each came up playing out in the Chicago area music scene. Crossing paths with many National artists along the way. Touring circuits, Nationally and abroad. This experience culminated the writing,recording, and release of their 5 song Ep represented here. After which, a hiatus was taken.
In 2013, the band was re-formed. They signed a worldwide digital distribution agreement for their 5 song Ep, through Wolf Entertainment. After which, Jim Righeimer left the band. Now, with Luke Grimelli on Guitar. They are forging ahead. With a heavier, more aggressive approach to their initial musical format. Currently, the band is completing new material for a full length studio album.
From Spain’s rural mountainous Basque region, Leroy Sanchez has already amassed 900,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 80 million video views. His journey began in 2010 when he met Grammy-Award winning producer and songwriter Jim Jonsin (“Lollipop” Lil Wayne, “Sweet Dreams” Beyonce, “Whatever You Like” T.I., etc.) found Leroy’s videos online and invited the singer to Miami for a week. Jim signed Leroy to his Rebel Rock label shortly after. The musician, now based in Los Angeles, has been crafting his debut album over the past year.
Chicago’s own Emperors and Elephants is a hard driving modern heavy rock band in the vein of Alice in chains, Shinedown, and Seether.
Formed in 2010, they have been gathering great momentum in Chicago and its surrounding area. Their song “Your Will” has been featured on Chicago area active rock stations 105.5 The KAT and WIIL Rock. The track gained so much attention from WIIL rock listeners that they were invited to play an on air performance.
Emperors and Elephants draw their influence from 90′s grunge and blend that influence with the current hard rock scene. This unique combination gives them the edge of paying homage to some classic acts, yet blending it with the sounds of today to create an original sound that is lacking in the current music scene.
Jesse Andrews : Vocals
Jeph Stiph :Guitars
Jason Meudt : drums
Ron “Stoppable” Vanders : Bass
Founded by bassist, vocalist and principal songwriter Luca Indrio and drummer Chad Gailey in 2011 – guitarist Sonny Reinhardt joined in 2012 – the Oakland, California trio offer Lifeless Birth as a peak of their efforts to encapsulate and push forward the deathly stylings of 2020’s Mortal and their 2017 debut, Blood Offerings. It’s not about giving up a ferocity that’s helped make them a household name among the converted. The maturity they show on Lifeless Birth manifest a vision of what Metal can be and do in 2024, tearing down old barriers and keeping those traditional elements that make it stronger.
By 2017, They had released 3 demos, a compilation LP, and their debut album, “Blood Offerings”. “Blood Offerings” charted at #29 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart and #52 New Artist chart and ranked in at #4 on Decibel Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2017. Their 2nd album, “Mortal”, was released in 2020 through Tankcrimes and placed in 14 different spots on the Billboard charts including #2 Top New Artist, #10 Heatseekers, #17 Emerging Artist, and #41 Billboard Top Albums. They also charted within the Top 20 on numerous Top Album Year-End lists including Decibel, where they placed at #6, and Revolver at #20.
Necrot have tour with Cannibal Corpse, Immolation, The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Morbid Angel, Municipal Waste and many others. Expect no letup as Lifeless Birth brings Necrot to their own place among metal’s superlatively aggressive proliferators. JJ Koczan
Meet The ASA Project, an Alternative Hip-hop/Pop trio from Chicago, IL.
The trio consists of lead vocalist’s
Spazz & Reelo, and their Dj/co-producer Maxamillion.
Lead vocalist (Spazz) is originally from the South side of Chicago (Marquette Park), and currently attending Marquette University. Reelo also a lead vocalist, is from the North side of Chicago, (Humbolt Park). Last but not least their Dj/co-producer (Maxamillion) is from the North side of Chicago (Logan Square), and currently is attending Lewis University. The collective is always working on music while working hard and receiving an education simultaneously. The A.S.A. Project have recently come together, and expect to make an impact in the music industry, and the world.
Most people aren’t afraid of the dark. They’re afraid of what they might see if someone turns on the lights. StereoViolet embraces the dark and the darkness of the world we live in. It’s not about finding the light. It’s about adjusting our eyes to see what’s always been there. And that is precisely what StereoViolet forces us to do. Powered by the commanding yet melodic vocals of frontwoman Bianca B. Black, THE RISE AND FALL OF O’REN BLACK, the debut album from the Chicago-based indie-rock band, is an unapologetic admission of life and the forces that drive us. It’s not a collection of love songs. They are songs of lust and life, and they tell the uncompromised story of the human journey – a journey of monsters and heroes, trials and errors, mistakes and redemption, and hope and despair. Drawing from an infinite array of personal experiences and a vast pool of musical influences and styles, StereoViolet pushes the line between music and art and fuses together the distinct sounds of each member’s eclectic background to produce a powerful and unforgettable experience. We are reminded that in the cages of our minds, we are all free. And in the solace of our freedom, we are all slaves. From the emotionally driven and introspective lyrics that transcend the band’s personality, to the jarring guitar riffs and powerful instrumentation that tell the part of the story that words cannot, StereoViolet delivers a brutally honest account of what it means to be human. Each note is a testament to life lived. Each chord a tribute to the frailty of the human mind and spirit. Each song a crushing reminder of who we are. StereoViolet isn’t a band for those looking to feel good about themselves. It’s a band for those who aren’t afraid to see themselves and are ready to adjust their eyes to the darkness that surrounds us all.
StereoViolet is Bianca B. Black (Vocals), Armand Frigo (Guitar), Brian “Lando” Landreth (Guitar/Keys), Bryan “Gonzo” Gonzalez (Bass), and Jesus “Chuy” Zarate (Drums). StereoViolet is managed and represented by The Wrecking Co. THE RISE AND FALL OF O’REN BLACK, the band’s debut full-length album, was released on April 2017.
The C-Sides are a punk rock band from Fox Lake, Illinois that formed in the late summer of 2013. With less than two years under their belt they have already began to leave their mark on the Local scene. Breaking free from the standard sounds of the area, The C-Sides offer a slightly catchier take on life in the great Midwest.
Drewsif Stalin’s Musical Endeavors (or DSME for short) is a metal collective from Baltimore, Maryland. Focused on heavy grooves and emotive melodies, DSME sets out to convey a strong message while smirking the entire way through.
I am Sarah 🙂 I play guitar. I create during the cold, dark Wisconsin winters in hopes that someday this will be what I can do all day everyday! 😀 All of the music I make is written/recorded/mixed/etc. by yours truly! I hope you enjoy!
After cutting his teeth in Punk Rock bands since the mid 90’s and touring the U.S. endlessly for many years, Daniel Lewis has finally found his true voice as a songwriter with the new release, “Rarities” (January 2018, self-released). More of a compilation and primer for Lewis’ eclectic sound than a true studio album, “Rarities” is a mixed bag of Electric Southern-tinged Rock N Roll, Acoustic Americana, and Alt Country. Daniel Lewis has shared the stage with artists such as Unknown Hinson, Bob Wayne (Hank 3 Band), Dollar Store (Bloodshot Records), Lorin Walker Madsen, Gary Moore 2, Sean K Preston & The Loaded Pistols, Jason & The Punknecks, and many more. Daniel Lewis has performed at House Of Blues, Grant Park, CBGB’s (NYC), Dragonfly (L.A.), and many other legendary venues across the U.S.A. His live show focuses on the Alt Country/Storytelling side of his music, and often times will play with Upright Bassist Michelle Weinberg (of Strictly Jug Nuts Bluegrass Band), and/or have some great “pickers” sit in on the set.
THE UNDEAD
THE UNDEAD, formed in November of 1980 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan by Bobby Steele very shortly after his departure from the infamous horror punk band, “THE MISFITS” has often been credited as being the catalyst for the reknown ‘East Village Renaissance’ of the 1980’s.
THE UNDEAD went on to release their debut E.P., Nine Toes Later, on STIFF RECORDS, followed by many great albums over the past three and a half decades and have surely left their mark on the punk scene.
Chris Ojeda: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Brian Henderson: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Sean Sydnor: Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Matt Bowles: Drums
To state that The Cicada Tree is ‘classic Byzantine‘ in no way implies that this is an album solely rooted in the band’s past. Certainly, all of the hallmarks that have made their sound so compelling for close to two decades are present and correct: muscular yet lithe riffs and fluid leads play against gripping, dynamic and at times unpredictable rhythms, while rich melodies and lyrics that are both involved and intelligent wind their way through every track. But, once more, the groove metal unit has continued their steady evolution – the interplay between their members organic and natural, imbuing the record’s sixty-two-minute running time with a freshness and urgency. “After seventeen years of writing music for Byzantine, I know to let it just come as it may,” states vocalist/guitarist Chris Ojeda. “I never really know what the songs are going to sound like or even the direction they might take. My main focus is to always experiment and push the parameters that have been pushed by past Byzantine albums, without straying too far from the original goal.“
One of the most hottest, sensationalist, bestest rock and or roll artists ever to grace any stage ever in the world. Romeo Dance Cheetah was conceived during a scientific experiment gone wrong. The semen of David Lee Roth, David Bowie, David Copperfield and Dave from internationally acclaimed “Famous Dave’s” barbeque sauce and restaurant…all got mixed together and artificially inseminated into a real live cheetah. The momma cheetah, Marmoonoo, gave birth and raised Romeo as one of her own cubs “Jungle Book” style until he decided to pursue the life he was born to live…a guy that sings and dances on the stage or in front of a camera or for the internet. Ladies and gentlemen…Romeo Dance Cheetah.
St. Marlboro is a Chicago rock ‘n’ roll band influenced by twangy classic country, ethereal indie rock, and the grit of Chicago punk. The four-piece band creates a unique urban-gothic sound, reminiscent of early 2000’s folk-rock powerhouses. This backdrop serves as the vehicle for singer-songwriter Kyle Paulin’s straightforward storytelling, complimented by melancholy Americana undertones. They have performed throughout Chicago and the Midwest, supporting acts such as Left Lane Cruiser, Lucky Tubb, The Goddamn Gallows, Railway Gamblers, and J.R.C.G., and have made their presence known in the Chicago club circuit at venues like Schubas, Empty Bottle, Subterranean, and Reggie’s Rock Club. Their live show is a high-energy, yet intimate experience, featuring a spectrum of sounds ranging from delicate to scathing.
Blues all Funked up, tha’ts the recipe. Influenced by The Meters, Mofro, and Col. Bruce Hampton. Mix in a heavy dose of Rory Gallagher, Allman Bros, and simmer in a Gumbo of Muddy, Wolf, and the Three Kings till sweaty and groovin’.
Risin’ up, back on the street, did my time, took my chances. Went the distance now I’m back on my feet just a man and his will to survive.
So many times, it happens too fast you trade your passion for glory.
Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past you must fight just to keep them alive.
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight risin’ up to the challenge of our rival and the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night and he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger.
Face to face, out in the heat hangin’ tough, stayin’ hungry. They stack the odds still we take to the street for the kill with the skill to survive.
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight risin’ up to the challenge of our rival and the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night and he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger.
Risin’ up straight to the top had the guts, got the glory. Went the distance now I’m not gonna stop. Just a man and his will to survive.
“Combining the best of multiple genres into a cohesive, catchy and memorable sound is not a simple thing to do. Yet, this Cincinnati-based, multi-talented quintet does just that. Fuse “old school” Rock-n-Roll with Jam & Roots and masterfully layer it over a solid Reggae base and you have the distinct sound of Elementree Livity Project. Whether in a room at the back of a coffee house or an auditorium for thousands, ELP brings people together. When the band clicks on all cylinders, it’s noticeable.” – Michael Clare, mikecimages.
