Runner and Bobby + Griffin Benton - Reggies Chicago

MAKEOUT PALACE

good kissing music <3

eva, colin, aidan, and riley

Makeout Palace is a Boston-based band of friends that defies easy classification with their electrifying blend of alternative rock, post punk, and indie pop. The band is composed of—Eva Levin on bass/vocals, Colin Ratcliff on guitar, Riley LePere on sax/flute, and Aidan Shapero on drums—melding a diversity of influences from The Beatles to Black Country New Road into an irresistibly hooky sound. Over the past three years, they’ve gigged Boston’s music scene, releasing two albums, including ‘MAKEOUT PALACE!,’ delivering raw and in-your-face live performances

GRIFFIN BENTON

Griffin Benton is an alternative rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Detroit, MI. Blending massive guitar riffs, anthemic vocals, and gritty lyrics, he’s developed a unique sonic fingerprint that’s sure to leave you craving more. Benton is a tormented mixture of instrumentals that borrow from Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, and Jack White, fused with the baritone vocal styles of singers like Billy Idol, Alex Turner, and David Bowie. His most recent album, In A Darker Shade, is a moody record packed to the brim with stories of heartbreak, sex, and loss; all crooned over an unforgiving, gloomy soundtrack. Singles debuted on KCRW and WRIF radio, with the album now exceeding a million streams and sending Griff around the country to play to hungry fans. After suffering a near-fatal accident in late 2024, Griffin has found himself back in his studio picking up pieces and preparing two new albums for 2025 releases. And always remember, GRIFF DOES IT DARKER.

RUNNER AND BOBBY

Mick, Parker, and Lula

Chicago, IL