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.
KRYPTIC BLUE
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.
LEROY SANCHEZ
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.
EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS
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
RED MOON RISING
Chicago based Blackened ceremonial crust.
NECROT
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
SQUEAKPIVOT
THE A.S.A. PROJECT
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.
THE OTHERSIDES
VESPER
Emo kids who love to dance! Underground pop duet from Chicago.
BUTCHERED
STEREOVIOLET
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 NEW SEX AND DRUGS
Hard-rocking band from the Midwest, The New Sex and Drugs put the Rock and Roll back into “Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll”…
THE C-SIDES
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.