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Fri, March 22nd - 8PM - $10
Solshine Reverie: On The Road Tour is coming to Chicago on March 22nd. Come out and support your local artists as they compete for a spot on the Solshine Reverie lineup and you'll be automatically entered in to win a 3-Day GA Pass to the festival!
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Sat, March 23rd - 8PM - $15
John Mead’s True Believers return to Martyrs' to play a show years in the making, mixing the songs from Derek and the Dominos’ 1970 album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” with an album it inspired, the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s post-pandemic “I Am the Moon.” Both albums draw from "Layla's Mad Lover," by 7th-century poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, and the show will feature the passionate song-writing, dense harmonies, and searing guitar work of the source material.
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Sun, March 24th - 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sat, Mar 30th - 9PM - $15adv/$20doors
OPEN
Rising from the forests and rivers of central Wisconsin, Armchair Boogie's high-energy take on the Jamgrass genre fuses intricate arrangements of acoustic guitar and banjo with the funky back beats of electric bass and drums.Augie Dougherty (banjo, vocals) and Ben Majeska (guitar, vocals) started playing together in the fall of 2014 while attending the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. Within a year, their musical collaborations led to the formation of Armchair Boogie. Eager to expand their sound for a bigger stage, Augie and Ben recruited bassist Eli Frieders and drummer Dan Waterman to fill out the band's four-piece configuration.Armchair Boogie solidified their current line-up in the spring of 2017 when Denzel Connor took over for a departing Dan on drums. In conjunction with the release of their debut self-titled album, the band moved to Madison, WI- a jumping off point from where Armchair Boogie has become a regular on the upper Midwest festival circuit while also sowing roots in the Rocky Mountains.
Stan P Band will bring you to a new world of musical voyage! They utilize rotating setlists, changing members and a mix of genres centered around a progressive improvisational rock core. Stan is a founder of The Dropper and an accomplished Light Designer.
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Sun, March 31st - 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
free
Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Thu, April 4th - 8PM - $20
Grounded in roots music yet pushing the boundaries of indie pop and rock, the Claudettes are writing the mostriveting chapter of their story right now. Pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana formed the Claudettes withdrummer Michael Caskey, dazzling with the barrelhouse bravura of their 2013 debut Infernal PianoPlot…HATCHED! Another Yellow Dog Records release followed in 2015 featuring Nigerian-American singerYana: No Hotel . Vocalist Berit Ulseth and bassist/guitarist/vocalist Zach Verdoorn joined the band for Pull Closerto Me: Live in the Piano Room (2017) and Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium (2018, helmed by Grammy-winningBlack Keys producer Mark Neill).A new Claudettes era began when the band moved to Forty Below Records and released the acclaimed 2020album High Times in the Dark (produced Grammy winner Ted Hutt) and 2022's The Claudettes Go Out! , anothercollaboration with Hutt, with mixing by renowned producer Kevin Killen (U2, Elvis Costello, David Bowie). Inlate 2022, Rachel Williams, a six-foot Texan with a mohawk, a big voice and a transfixing stage presence, tookover the Claudettes' vocal mic, and the band's show has reached an entirely new level. New singles and videosarrived in 2023 and 2024, and lots of new music and videos are coming soon.Outside the Claudettes, Johnny Iguana has earned a Blues Music Award nomination and Living Blues Awardnomination for piano player of the year. Johnny co-founded indie-rock cult favorites Oh My God, toured aspianist for blues stars Junior Wells and Otis Rush, played piano on three Grammy-nominated albums andplayed on albums featuring Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., ShemekiaCopeland, Keb' Mo', Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and more. Johnny is also co-composer of the score for the hitFX/Hulu series 'The Bear'
Josh Caterer is best known as the lead singer of legendary Chicago punk band Smoking Popes. From their indie albums of the early 90’s to their critically acclaimed major label releases, the Popes created a unique blend of buzzsaw guitars, caffeinated rhythms and heartfelt crooning vocals that influenced a generation of young pop-punk bands in their wake. On his new solo album “The Hideout Sessions” (Pravda Records), Caterer joins forces with two veterans of the Chicago music scene, John San Juan (Hushdrops) and John Perrin (NRBQ), and the chemistry is undeniable. Together, they throw a surprising mix of musical ingredients into the power-pop blender, and the result is a truly savory sonic experience.
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Fri, April 5th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $15adv/$20doors
Dead Letter Office has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of a live R.E.M. show. Since 2014, they've been thrilling audiences throughout the U.S. & Canada, providing a show that's been sorely missed since R.E.M called it quits. Performing R.E.M.'s major hits, but also diving deep into their catalog to please the die-hard fans! The only R.E.M. tribute band to have members of R.E.M. perform with them (Mike Mills joining them on stage in Buffalo NY....and Peter Buck joining them on stage at Clusterfest in San Francisco!!).
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Sat, April 6th - Doors 6PM - Show 7PM - SOLD OUT!
SOLD OUT
The Bygones are an indie folk duo consisting of Allison Young and Joshua Lee Turner. Their sound ties together unexpected genres, from traditional jazz to 70’s singer-songwriter, classic country to bossa nova. Josh’s classical guitar background and ear for vocal harmony provide the underpinning for Allison’s powerful songwriting and nostalgic voice, in duo arrangements which are intricate yet accessible, classic yet fresh.Josh and Allison first worked together in 2018, recording a cover of Willie Nelson’s “Crazy,” which now has over 4 million YouTube views. They soon realized that their musical styles were a natural fit for one another, and in 2022 they recorded their first EP, May 9-12, which they toured to sold out audiences across the UK later that year.Josh and Allison made their US debut as The Bygones in 2023, selling out shows in New York City and Nashville. Their debut album of original music will be released spring 2024.
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Sun, April 7th - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Thu, April 11th - 7PM - $30 - NIGHT 1!
This one has been a long, long time coming.Please join us at Martyrs on April 11th and 12th, when we become an absolute icon of American music: Willie NelsonIn 22 years of Tributosaurus, having become more than 130 different artists, we have played a ton of country songs. But aside from becoming Johnny Cash, our country output has usually come as part of the songbook for bands like CSNY, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, The Eagles, and so many others. Country is a vital part of the fabric of American music, and it has meshed with gospel and rock & roll and soul and jazz to make some of the best art humanity has ever created.No one personifies that more than Willie Nelson. His catalog of more than 350 songs (!!!) has yielded hits in myriad styles, with folk, jazz, pop, and R & B among them. Willie’s bluesy vocal stylings made the Nashville establishment tremble, and the way he fused hippie sensibilities into country was considered career suicide in the 70’s. That era has been rightly recontextualized as visionary.We’ll pull from his songwriting days in the 50’s, which begat “Crazy,” and “Funny How Time Slips Away,”from the initial Nashville era in the 60’s, and from his Austin, Texas period in the 70’s and 80’s when the hippie scene invigorated his music. He became the face of “Outlaw Country,” rebelling against Nashville and forging his own sound, with hits like “Blue Eyes Cryin’ In The Rain,” “Pancho and Lefty,” “On The Road Again,” and “Always On My Mind.” I MEAN COME ON.We won’t ignore his collaborations as part of The Highwaymen, and the duets with so many stars.This will be a celebration of Willie Nelson’s songs and legacy, even as the man continues to thrive at 90. Don’t let anyone tell you marijuana shortens a life span, folks.
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Fri, April 12th - 8PM - $30 - NIGHT 2!
This one has been a long, long time coming.Please join us at Martyrs on April 11th and 12th, when we become an absolute icon of American music: Willie NelsonIn 22 years of Tributosaurus, having become more than 130 different artists, we have played a ton of country songs. But aside from becoming Johnny Cash, our country output has usually come as part of the songbook for bands like CSNY, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, The Eagles, and so many others. Country is a vital part of the fabric of American music, and it has meshed with gospel and rock & roll and soul and jazz to make some of the best art humanity has ever created.No one personifies that more than Willie Nelson. His catalog of more than 350 songs (!!!) has yielded hits in myriad styles, with folk, jazz, pop, and R & B among them. Willie’s bluesy vocal stylings made the Nashville establishment tremble, and the way he fused hippie sensibilities into country was considered career suicide in the 70’s. That era has been rightly recontextualized as visionary.We’ll pull from his songwriting days in the 50’s, which begat “Crazy,” and “Funny How Time Slips Away,”from the initial Nashville era in the 60’s, and from his Austin, Texas period in the 70’s and 80’s when the hippie scene invigorated his music. He became the face of “Outlaw Country,” rebelling against Nashville and forging his own sound, with hits like “Blue Eyes Cryin’ In The Rain,” “Pancho and Lefty,” “On The Road Again,” and “Always On My Mind.” I MEAN COME ON.We won’t ignore his collaborations as part of The Highwaymen, and the duets with so many stars.This will be a celebration of Willie Nelson’s songs and legacy, even as the man continues to thrive at 90. Don’t let anyone tell you marijuana shortens a life span, folks.
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Sat, April 13th - 8:30PM - $20
Hot Like Mars (formerly The North 41) Four Unique Shows!
Whether you find them on a stage, couch, or camping next to a dirt road, you will be sure of one thing: Mr. Mota is all about having fun. Formed in 2021 in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, they have spent their time igniting stages with crowd-capturing hooks and fiery, yet tasteful jams. This tight-knit crew delivers an energetic, youthful sound grounded in infectious reggae rhythms and funky grooves.
SamHudgensis an indie songwriter and producer based in Chicago, renowned for his soulful sound and unique blend of musical styles. Growing up in Evanston, IL,Hudgensdiscovered his passion for music at a young age and started writing and performing his original music during his teenage years. After studying jazz saxophone, he began writing music in Chicago, where he contributed tomany successful projects, including collaborations with The Burns Twins and Omar Apollo.
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Tue, April 16th - 8PM - $20
WHO IS COOL COOL COOL?Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House, and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths, and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. When you see Cool Cool Cool in person, you'll be swept up by the energy of their music and unforgettable live show.After spending more than a decade traveling the world together with the touring act Turkuaz, the members of Cool Cool Cool decided to team up and form their own band in 2022. Their shared experiences, from playing dive bars to international festival stages, helped them develop a close bond that goes far beyond music. In Cool Cool Cool, this bond translates into a powerful synergy that allows each band member to showcase their individual talents, creativity, and passion.Cool Cool Cool will be touring the U.S. in 2024 both as a headlining act, as well as the supporting band for Talking Heads members Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew (David Bowie, King Crimson) on their "Remain In Light" tour.
What's a Nasty Snack, you ask? It's Tom Selleck standing under a waterfall with a saxophone, eating a ham sandwich. It's Scooby Doo gnawing on a pair of rawhide drumsticks. It's that nasty groove brought to you by nine members of a Chicago funk movement that cannot be stopped! Drawing from influences such as Kool and the Gang, Lettuce, Roy Hargrove, Earth Wind and Fire, and Tower of Power, the Snacks have proven to showcase an explosive, horn-driven, pocket-slamming performance at each live show. With a chaotic balance of R&B grooves and freaky horn melodies, the Snacks have developed a sound acclaimed by most as "just nasty!"
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Thu, April 18th - 8PM - $20
Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area music scene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at a benefit concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release of its third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017. In the early days, the group was able to grow as a unit thanks to an association with Lesh’s family venue, Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California. Diamonds in the Zodiac - on the Americana Vibes label - is Midnight North’s fifth studio album (along with three live discs), representing a continuation of the musical direction on 2021’s There’s Always a Story. The title comes from the unearthed Robert Hunter lyrics for “Jupiter,” one of two extended tracks on an album -- the other, Grahame’s opening “Questions.” Other than those two, Diamonds is increasingly song-oriented and steeped in bluegrass, country, soul, blues, funk, jazz and gospel – a true Americana melting pot. It also turned into a real, second-generation family affair, as it was produced by the band’s dear friend Amy Helm, daughter of The Band’s Levon Helm and singer/songwriter Libby Titus, and features Grahame’s dad Phil and brother Brian. “Things have come full circle in that it was meeting Amy and Levon Helm at a Ramble in the Barn that gave my parents the inspiration to open Terrapin Crossroads, and having Terrapin was so instrumental in the band’s development. And now Amy produced this album and shepherded these songs to their ultimate form,” said Grahame. Recorded at Dave Schools’ (Widespread Panic) Spacecamp in Occidental, California, Diamond in the Zodiac’s 10 tracks represent a truly collaborative effort, featuring band members playing different instruments and many friends & collaborators stopping by the studio to contribute to the music and the vibe. Phil & Brian Lesh, Jason Crosby, and TJ Kanczuzewski all contributed significant moments, and all of the focus was on pulling the best version of the song out of the ensemble. With its top-flight pedigree, Midnight North is intent on carrying the torch for this distinctly American music from one generation to the next. “Songlines” sums up the idea of a group of individuals putting their unique experiences into the common thread of music. Elliott and Amy join their voices together, singing, “Pass the lyric down to a troubled heart/A broken choir sings to light up the dark.” "It’s a generational thing," acknowledges Grahame. “It’s about what’s passed down to us and what we pass on. The verses are about different people in the dark needing the light, and that’s where they get it, from families and friends.” “Elliott’s “A Great Farewell” brings the album to a suitable close. It’s about starting over, trying new things, but never forgetting what got us here in the first place. “I guess we’ll repeat the same mistakes/Knowing nothing’s going to change,” she sings, adding, “There’s a light out there/If we’re open to the spark.” Diamonds in the Zodiac shows not even the sky is the limit for Midnight North.
Sneezy is a Fusion Rock band from Chicago, IL that draws its innovative sound from Rock, Hip-Hop, and Soul influences. Sneezy’s seven members have been building musical chemistry together for over a decade. Live performances are best characterized by engulfing grooves, crowd interaction, and occasional freak dancing! A loyal fan base stretches across Illinois where the band has supported national touring acts as well as headlined at major venues, colleges and universities. Find out more by searching #SneezyMusic.
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Fri, April 19th - 9PM - $15adv/$20doors
In a world full of Grateful Dead tribute bands, it takes a certain level of respect to coax the music into new exciting genres & stand out from the crowd. With a catalog full of Dead favorites originals as well as covers that the Grateful Dead performed, The Grateful String Band dedicates its bluegrass prowess to anything dead related. Any music the Grateful Dead performed is what TGSB explores and we perform it with our unique bluegrass spin. But The Grateful Dead is simply a starting point for what this band is capable of. With so many more options from the Pigpen days as well as spinoff projects like Old & In The Way and Jerry Garcia Band, The Grateful String Band is your one stop shop for your Deadgrass fix! If what you crave is middle ground between Grateful Dead and bluegrass, you've come to the right place.
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Sat, April 20th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $15
This is PriMary...The Cure are one of the more colourful faces on Post-Punk’s Mount Rushmore. Romantic, dramatic, mischievous and potent they are a natural and logical assignment to be covered. Globe trotting power pop sons Who's This Mary? are only too pleased to present their legacy for your concert-going pleasure.Spawn as a lark and guilty by reason of intensity Who’s This Mary? chose to replicate songs by The Cure fully in 2010. Who's This Mary? are a modern beat combo that live and breathe in the Chicagoland area. Performing tip top original power pop as well as inspired cover versions of Britpop and other classics from 60's to present day. Their sound consists of bright melodies, tight harmonies, upbeat guitar work, and a healthy respect for catchy grooves. Known for their dedicated cover versions they have fully tackled The Jam (as "All Mods Conned"), The Beatles and now The Cure.Brought to you and comprised of members of London Calling (The Clash Tribute) and All Mods Conned (The Jam Tribute) so you may expect quality.
Still IL - Celebrating The Smiths, Morrissey, Marr, Manchester and more via Chicago. Invoking the spirit of Hatful Of Hollow - stripped down, passionate and vital.
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Fri, April 26th - 8PM - $30 - NIGHT 1!
A Seven-piece band, The Mary Wallopers were formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna traveling the length and breadth of Ireland singing and collecting songs. Their early live performances exuded a raw energy and their self-titled first album perfectly captured their sound and ethos, one filled with warmth, intimacy, chaos and enough sparks ready to light any fire. They are working on a new album which will be released later this year.
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Sat, April 27th - 8PM - $30 - NIGHT 2!
A Seven-piece band, The Mary Wallopers were formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna traveling the length and breadth of Ireland singing and collecting songs. Their early live performances exuded a raw energy and their self-titled first album perfectly captured their sound and ethos, one filled with warmth, intimacy, chaos and enough sparks ready to light any fire. They are working on a new album which will be released later this year.
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Thu, May 2nd - 8PM - $18
John R. Miller belongs to the rare breed of songwriters whose expansive introspection uncovers so many truths about the state of the human condition. On his new album Heat Comes Down, the West Virginia-raised, Nashville-based artist intimately narrates his sleepless nights and nostalgic daydreams, existential dread, and nuanced observations of the troubled world around him. But while a number of its songs convey a certain unease, Miller endlessly imparts the kind of lovely reassurance that can only come from shared catharsis. “Whenever I’ve got a lot of thoughts bouncing around my head, alchemizing that energy into something creative helps take the gravity out of them and quiets them down for a while,” says Miller. “For me this album is largely about anxiety in many forms: the things that cause it, what it causes in turn, and the moments of clarity in between. Listening back to it now, most of the songs seem like they’re trying to answer the questions I’ve been asking myself.”The follow-up to his 2021 Rounder Records debut Depreciated—an album hailed by SPIN for its “refreshingly raw honesty, reflectiveness, and the undeniable beauty in discovery and growth”—Heat Comes Down finds Miller teaming up with producers Andrija Tokic and John James Tourville (both known for their work with artists like Sunny War and The Deslondes). Over a three day session at The Bomb Shelter (Tokic’s Nashville studio), Miller joined forces with several members of his longtime live band (drummer John Clay Burchett, guitarist J. Tom Hnatow, fiddle player Chloe Edmonstone) as well as bassist Craig Burletic and Jeff Taylor (a multi-instrumentalist whose credits include Willie Nelson and Elvis Costello). With its understated but gorgeously detailed convergence of country and folk-rock, Heat Comes Down hits with a potent impact despite its exquisite intricacy—a dynamic suited to an artist whose background includes playing in punk bands in high school and touring as a member of an old-time string band in his 20s. “I think the feeling in the room heavily contributes to the feeling of a record, and that room was full of people I love very much,” Miller points out. “We all felt free to open up and fool around and experiment with different ideas, which helped us create something that hopefully feels warm and inviting to everyone.”
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Fri, May 3 - 8PM - $20adv/$23doors
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Evoking the ocean and guided by the spirit of travel, The Hip Abduction pilot a sonic expedition past genre barriers. Theband is the moniker for singer/songwriter David New who writes and produces music in between travel excursions and touring. Live shows morph into a versatile musical ensemble consisting of Matt Poynter (drums), Chris Powers (bass), Justino Walker (guitar, vocals, ngoni), and Cody Moore (keys, sax); each of whom have a mutual appreciation for African (Afrobeat/Soukous/Malian Blues), Reggae, and American (jam/electronic/indie) music. Since 2012, the band has played almost every noteworthy music festival in the country, has landed major TV/Movie syncs and Sirius Xm radio spins, have 650k+ mo listeners on Spotify, have provided direct cross country tour support for artists like Dirty Heads, Galactic, Slightly Stoopid, The Revivalists, and who’s highly energized live show have landed the 5-piece a sizable fanbase across the US and Canada.
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Sun, May 5th- 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Fri, May 10th - 7pm - $25
BANDS FOR BELL 20
20 years of Bands for Bell! Celebrate a night of live music with the A. G. Bell community. This fundraiser showcases the musical talents of Bell teachers and parents. This year’s bands: Hilltop, Teacher’s Pet, Drek Nelson. All musicians donate their talent and time to raise funds for Bell School. Join us for a great show and support a great cause!
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Sat, May 18th - 8:30PM - $20
Hot Like Mars (formerly The North 41) Four Unique Shows!
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Sun, June 2nd - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Tue, June 4th - Doors 6PM - Show 7PM - $20 - ALL AGES!
Artists, activists, musicians, writers, architects, politicians, chefs, and people defying description all grace the stage at PechaKucha Night which brings prominent and emerging creative minds together for an evening of lightning-fast presentations, networking and fun. The PechaKucha format, where a dozen or so presenters are given 20 slides each shown for 20 seconds to reveal their passions, work and inspirations, is now held in over 430 cities around the world. Chicago events are among the most popular, with over 300 people in attendance at each event. It's an amazing, riotous and amusing evening.
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Wed, June 12th - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $12adv/$15doors
CHIRP Radio’s Live Lit and Music series, ‘The First Time’, is unlike any storytelling show in Chicago. It pairs our six unique readers' personal stories about a first-time experience with a song performance. This unique structure allows the story to resonate with audience members as they experience the accompanying song covered by our house band, The First Time Three, featuring Liam Davis, Gerald Dowd and Steve Frisbie. The band has played with musicians including Robbie Fulks, Nora O'Connor, Justin Roberts, Tributosaurus, Frisbie and more, and takes special care to perform unexpected song arrangements of said covers. It is hard to tell what the audience enjoys more: each story or each song. The show is a benefit for CHIRPRadio.org and is hosted by The Moth champion, Jenn Sodini. Featured readers include:
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Fri, June 14th - 8PM - $25
Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran local musicians, the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows. Through the talents of these seasoned performers, the spirit and musicianship of Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham come to life on stage. Audiences are energized by dynamic deliveries of favorites from the band's extensive catalog of hits as well as deep cuts beloved by superfans. The fun these musicians have recreating these classic songs together is infectious, and will bring you to your feet in shared appreciation for one of the greatest bands of all time.
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Sun, July 7th - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
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First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Sun, Aug 4th - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Sun, Sept 1st - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Sun, Oct 6th - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Sun, Nov 3rd - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Sun, Dec 1st - 8PM - NO COVER! - FIRST SUNDAYS!
free
First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!
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Fri, Dec 13th - 9PM - $40
12th Annual MobettaHoliday JamOur Favorite Holiday TraditionYear in and year out,Maurice Mobetta Brown’s Christmas gift to Chicago plays out on our stage,and never fails to be THE show of the year.Each year we anxiously wait to hear which musical giants Maurice will get to grace our stage, like little kids waiting to open their stockings. Maurice s own musical star has done nothing but sky rocket since we first encountered him all the way back in his Lettuce days in New Orleans. Originally from Harvey, Illinois, Maurice’s ticket to musical dominance was punched early on,when he won the prestigious Wynton Marsalis prize. He went on from there to attend Chicago’s own Columbia College. A seven time grammy winner, so far,Mobetta has played, and arrangedfor Lettuce,Tedeschi Trucks Band, Anderson Paak and The Free Nationals as well as Silk Sonic. Maurice is also an accomplished solo artist and a brilliant bandleader, not to mention his amazing resume as a producer. In past years Maurice has brought alonga slew of legendary artists to help him celebrate Chicago and the holidays. FromMononeon to Thundercat and fromTalib Kweli to Cory Henry every year his line up is packed with the heaviest hitters in the game in unimaginable all star arrangements. Last year we had Anderson Paak onstage with Weedie Bramah Isiah Sharkey and Sput. Where can anyone ever see such a thing except once a year? HERE
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