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ELSTON AVE

Elston Ave is a pop-punk influenced band hailing from Chicago Illinois. The four members have diverse music backgrounds that influence the sound of Elston Ave. From heavy hitting high energy breakdowns to melodic “stuck in your head” choruses, Elston Ave has a little something for everybody.  

 

Band: 

 

Peri Nikas (guitar and vocals) 

Mike Wright (bass and vocals) 

Jayden Daniel (guitar and vocals) 

Sam Paolillo (Drums)  

 

Setlist: 

 

Originals: 

1. Bennet 

2. Best of Days 

3. I Know 

 

Cover: 

4. 100 Proof - 88 Fingers Louie 

 

Social Media links: 

IG- @elstonaveband 

linktr.ee/elstonaveband 

DAUNDRY

Daundry is a post-punk shoegaze trio hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago. Formed in August 2022, the band consists of Ian Kloehn (guitar/lead vocals), Sebastian Jones (drums/vocals), and Katrina Hildebrandt (bass/vocals). With their diverse musical backgrounds and influences, Daundry creates a captivating blend of grunge and shoegaze that resonates with audiences. 

   

Names of three originals and cover: 

1. Drained 

2. Onyx 

3. Preoccupied - Mac Demarco cover 

4. Brother Jeremy 

5. 

 

Members:   

Ian Kloehn (guitar/vocals) 

Sebastian Jones (Drummer/vocals) 

Katrina Hildebrandt (bass/vocals) 

 

Social Media links: 

linktr.ee/daundry 

MATEO SUAREZ & THE PUBLIC EAR

Mateo Suarez & The Public Ear is the rock-fusion project led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Mateo Suarez, combining elements of jazz, latin, funk, soul and more with rock and blues through him and his band The Public Ear. Inspired by Frank Zappa, WAR, and Traffic, the band is full of talent- featuring a lineup of Trilian Krug & Oliver Schwed on drums, Angelo Flores on keys, Benicio Martinez Bassett on guitar, Sky Anne Watson on background vox, and Jeremiah Davis on bass. 

 

Setlist: 

  

  1. Paraphernalia Blues 

  1. Last Time I Saw You 

  1. Miss Magdelene's Mink Coat 

  1. Spill The Wine (WAR Cover) 

 

Band Members: 

Mateo Suarez- Vocals/Instrumentation 

Trilian Krug & Oliver Schwed-Drums 

Angelo Flores- Keyboard 

Benicio Martinez-Bassett- Guitar 

Sky Anne Watson- Background Vocals 

Electra Star- Background Voocals 

Jeremiah Davis- Bass 

 

STEEPLECHASE

Straight from the horse’s mouth, Steeplechase blends together folk, rock, and indie twang into a good ole time without reining in vulnerability. They are currently playing in and around the city of Chicago. 

 

Setlist:    

  1. Employee Bathroom 

  1. You and Your Friends  

  1. Love Her 

  1. “Linger” (The Cranberries Cover) 

 

Band Members: 

Cierra Gonzales (Vocals) 

Frankie Buente (Guitar) 

Pearl Hosman (Drums) 

Libby Rousseau (Bass) 

Virginia Roberts (Guitar) 

 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/steeplechaseband/ 

THE ASA LECOURBIER EXPERIENCE

Asa Lecourbier was born in New Orleans and trained himself to sing by listening to an extensive catalog of old school R&B records. He is an acting major in his sophomore year at Columbia College Chicago, and loves meeting new people and challenging himself to do new things, He recently released a self-produced R&B mixtape dedicated to his clothing brand called "Lecourbier.”  

 

Band Members: 

Asa Lecourbier (vocals)  

Pavlik Laska (Piano) 

Juilian Macedo (Bass) 

Yahseph Delacruz (Guitar) 

Jonah Rincon (Drums) 

 

 Setlist:  

  1. Handsome Hustler 

  1. That's My Barbie 

  1. Castles Of Sand (Jermaine Jackson Cover) 

  1. Careless Whisper (Wham Cover) 

  1. Satin Cigarettes  

 

Social Media links: 

@asalecourbier 

LITTLE MYSTIC

The Little Mystics have been together for under a year. Ben and Matt are one half of a Chicago alt rock band, taking a fresh acoustic approach to their own music. You can find their music on Spotify under little mystic.  

   

Setlist: 

  

  1. House of the Traveler 

  1. Cauterize 

  1. Blue fire eyes 

  1. Shark Smile by Big Thief for our cover.  

  

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/littlemysticband/ 

 

BROKEN DEMEANOR

Hailing from the Chicagoland area, Broken Demeanor is known throughout the city and surrounding suburbs for their energetic live shows and powerful, memorable songs. The band sprung onto the scene in the summer of 2021 and has since grown their fanbase both in and out of state with a hardcore-adjacent flavor of heavy punk rock that they have made their own. Having released their latest EP, "Where Is Home?" in the spring of 2024, and playing a steady string of shows in the Midwest and New England ever since, the band is poised to make strides in 2025 with more releases and tour dates. Stay up to date with their latest plans and announcements by following them on Instagram! 

 

Setlist: 

 

  1. 428 

  1. Shed (Title Fight cover) 

  1. Arrogant 

  1. Hummingbird With Clipped Wings 

 

Band members: 

 

Damian H Quijas: Vocals 

Grant Potter: Lead guitar 

Jeremiah "Lui" Adams: Bass guitar 

Zack Marshall: Drums 

Zachariah Burke: Rhythm guitar 

 

Social Media links: 

 

linktr.ee/BrokenDemeanor 

https://www.instagram.com/brokendemeanor/?hl=en 

KELLY PARKER

Hailing from the South Suburbs of Chicago, Kelly Parker is eager to finally begin perusing her dream in the windy city. Her music can be described as a mix of acoustic folk and indie pop. Kelly Parker has a talent for creating art from heartbreak, conveying raw emotions and personal experience within her music. 

 

Setlist:  

 

To be loved  

Trust you  

Tell you why  

Normal Thing (Gracie Abrams Cover) 

 

Social media:  

instagram.com/@kellyparkerr 

tiktok.com/@kellyparkerr_ 

HOWSBLOW

Howsblow is an alternative rock three-piece based in Chicago, celebrated for their energetic performances and catchy melodies. The band features local bass player Daniel Cook, Brazilian drummer João Deschamps, and California-born guitarist Daniel Sarinana, each contributing their unique musical influences. Formed in 2024, Howsblow aims to share their energetic yet nostalgic sound across the Chicago music scene, with members hailing from diverse musical backgrounds. Their music captures a dynamic spirit, striving to connect with listeners through heartfelt lyrics and compelling rhythms. 

 

Setlist:  

  1. Jackpot 

  1. War of Peace 

  1. Just (Radiohead Cover) 

  1. Monkey for President 

 

 

Band Members: 

Daniel Sarinana: Guitar and Vocals (Red) 

João Deschamps: Drums (Green) 

Daniel Cook: Bass (Blue) 

 

 

Social Media links: 

IG- @howsblow 

TikTok- @howsblow2 

ATHEENA

Atheena is an alternative rock trio hailing from Chicago. Their recent release “What We Do in Secret” mixes grunge, hard rock, and nu-gaze. Coming from a lively music scene, Atheena stands out with their live shows, grittiness, and interesting guitar work.  

  

Setlist: 

  

  1. Setback 

  1. Breadbutter 

  1. Wet Paint 

  1. Ripple 

 

Band Members: 

Oscar Romo-Bass 

Julian Brookfield-Drums 

Dominic Malgioglio-Guitar/vocals 

  

Social Media links: 

linktr.ee/weareatheena 

RDR

Ricardo, also known as RDR, is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. RDR began his take on music in his first year of high school, and ever since then, the so-called hobby became a career that he has been very proud of. RDR has taken inspiration from the lo-fi music scene and artists such as Frank Ocean, Joji, and Childish Gambino. RDR's music has been described as a mix between R&B and lo-fi hip hop as he keeps his music ambient, chill, and soothing to listeners with low-pressure vocals from his songs from his first two projects. 

Setlist: 

  1. Runaway 

  1. Nights 

  1. Falling 

  1. Cover Song: Ghost Town by Kanye, Kid Cudi, and 070 Shake 

Social Media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askkaboutricky/  

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/rdr3?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6e0feaba-516a-4ca9-af9c-81bab005533f 

 

 

JONAH DENAE

Jonah Denae is a female Poet, Music Artist, Lyricist, Actress Performer and Writer - from Milwaukee roots. Born and raised. Like many artists, she has a story. Above all and everything, Denae is yet humbled and grateful to be recognized as an artist who has broken history down in Milwaukee, where she has been the first finalist in the first ever Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate competition, alongside many other accomplishments and achievements made thus far in an emerging career of hip hop and author artistry. She has consistently gone on to break history - by being the first ever spoken word artist to ever perform at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. As humble as she is, there are many certifications, Honorariums, Awards and Recognitions that are to be bragged on. She has performed in many acting plays including contributions to the main role in the play, "The Color Purple" at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. She has also worked with Swift Sloan, a Movie Producer on "All About A Check 2" and is currently working behind the scenes on more upcoming films.

Social Media links: 

https://linktr.ee/theofficialdenae 

 

ZAY RAMIREZ

Zay Ramirez is a versatile rock musician from Hollister, California, known for his powerful fusion of grunge, metal, and Latin melodies. Raised in a musical family, Zay grew up as a multi-instrumentalist, gigging across California before moving to Chicago to pursue music. His sound blends influences from artists like Chris Cornell, Eddie Van Halen, Alice in Chains, and Deftones.

Check out more from Zay Ramirez on Spotify and YouTube!

MATT SANDELIN

Matt Sandelin is a local indie pop rock artist with inspiration from many genres. Based out of Chicago, he is just beginning to make a name for himself in the local music scene. His live performance consists of a 4-piece rock band or a solo acoustic act, with songs that cater to high-energy crowds and intimate listening rooms.  

Keep up with Matt Sandelin on Instagram!

CHEAP POLAROID

Cheap Polaroid is an innovative pop artist who began as an outsider to music production but quickly transformed their passion into a new artistic vision. Cheap Polaroid strives to push beyond the traditional boundaries of pop music by challenging and reinterpreting its conventions.

Keep up with Cheap Polaroid on Instagram!

SUNSET DRIP

Sunset Drip is a band with a sound that spans multiple genres and countless influences. Their brotherly bond has made them an unstoppable force in music, and the band shows no signs of relenting.

Check out more from Sunset Drip on Spotify and Apple Music!

KACIE BROWN AND THE VISION

Kacie Brown & The Vision is a neo-soul/pop collaborative based in Chicago. Founded by music students at Columbia College, the band evolved into this six-piece ensemble with a commitment to collaboration, as all members engage with either writing, arrangement, or production of tunes. Influenced by the ever-expanding soul genre, Kacie Brown & The Vision blend these elements into an engaging musical experience.

Check out more from Kacie Brown and The Vision on Spotify and Youtube!

INTONER

Intoner’s coalescence of sound cannot be constrained to one genre. The Chicago band practices a self-defined class of distorted noise, evocative lyrics and a reverberating energy that lends itself to the buzzing life of the city’s underground scene.

Check out more Intoner on Spotify!

SHE BLUSHES ROSE

She Blushes Rose is a powerhouse vocalist whose emotional depth resonates deeply with her audience. A lifelong music enthusiast with a passion for older genres and guitar, She Blushes Rose is producing her own music, posting covers on YouTube, and singing at family events and open mics.

Check out more from She Blushes Rose on Spotify and Apple Music!

TANKOO THE GOAT

The multi-talented Tankoo The Goat is an artist, rapper, singer, and dancer following in the tradition of some of the greatest pop musicians. Tankoo’s music serves as a heartfelt tribute to his late mother and inspiration for the younger generation, proving you can do anything you put your mind to.

Check out more from Tankoo The Goat on YouTube!