Vicarious Dreams

LITTLE GIANT

We took our name from the “Little Giant” Music Store which opened back in 1948 under the name Casa Mendoza, located at 3218 E. 91st St. In the early ’60s, Renee-Mendoza moved to 9121 S. Commercial Ave. And finally “Little GIant” of South Chicago was firmly planted at 9126 S. Commercial Ave. If you were shopping Uptown, you were stopping at “Little Giant.” Mr. Mendoza retired in 1993 after enjoying 45 years of success. We asked permission to use the name to keep the memories of all of us, and all of you, alive!

Little Giant….It’s A South Chicago Thing.

Formed in 2022, Vicarious Dreams cut their teeth playing covers and igniting local Battle of the Bands stages — quickly earning a reputation for their high-octane performances and undeniable chemistry. What started as a passion project evolved fast into something bigger, as the band began crafting original music influenced by heavy-hitters like Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, Van Halen, and Audioslave.

Blending the melodic with the ferocious, Vicarious Dreams delivers a sound that’s both modern and unmistakably classic — built on real guitar solos, an active rhythm section, and powerhouse female vocals.

The band has already made waves in the regional scene, winning over crowds and competitions with their commanding stage presence and dynamic songwriting. With a debut EP in the works, they’re poised to take their sound beyond the local circuit.

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