ANTI-CREWWebsite
Anti-Crew's music, though Hip-Hop at the core, has a range which redefines boundaries. Their style encompasses the essence of live instrumentation blended well with original sampling. Combine that with harmonizing hooks and lyrical content that seamlessly moves from raw and heavy hitting, to conscious, to witty story telling and you have an eclectic sound ready to capture your ear.
ALEX LUDOVICO
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With tastes that stretch from Tiesto to Tchiakovsky, Tech N9ne to The Sex Pistols, Alex Ludovico brings a fresh approach to hip-hop that defies common comparison. This is rap for a new generation: diverse, irreverent, real without pretention yet honest and humorous. This is music for the soundtrack of life, sometimes serious, sometimes fun, always memorable.
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In that place between front porch greetings and the last drops of Kentucky bourbon lies a sound that begs you to sit back with a corncob pipe, close your eyes, and let it take you to a midsummer night. Influenced as much by Kerouac and Vonnegut as by Dylan and Votolato, jascha marries inimitable lyricism and heartrending soul with gritty folk rock, poignant harmonies and splashes of the kind of country that takes you back to the spirit of Guthrie himself.
MONDAY SPECIALS: $1 Tacos all day long
1/2 PRICE "All 25 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP"
$3 Tito Vodka Cocktails
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Tuesday, September 7 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
TIPSY TUESDAY
MR. BLOTTO
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
THE SHAKIN MONEYMAKERS
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The Shakin’ Moneymakers are a Chicago-based Blues/Rock band carrying their tight grove throughout the Chicago area. No Blues stone is left unturned in their eclectic set list comprised of classic, modern, and original tunes. Each member has at least 20 years of experience in their given talent, and all come from different musical backgrounds providing unique styles and concepts to the sound of Blues. A very impressive band to see live, the Moneymakers are true blues fanatics and can be seen showcasing their music mastery at venues from one end of the city to the other. The Moneymakers are bound to give your audience a bad case of the blues and keep them coming back for more!
FRANCE JEAN-BAPTISTE
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For over ten years this multi-talented native Chicagoan has been involved in the entertainment industry. France Jean-Baptiste is an accomplished singer and actress. Her Haitian French heritage and life experiences infuse her music and stage presence with unparalled feeling, body and a hole lot of soul. Her voice has been described as a diamond in the rough. She brings a big, rich energetic sound that audiences really respond to. Delivering each song with passion, shes brought people to tears. People feel something when she sings cause she gives the music everything shes got.
TUESDAY SPECIALS: 25 cent jumbo wings* - BEST IN THE CITY!!!
$4 Jim Beam Cocktails
$5 Jameson Cocktails
$5 Cabo Wabo
$4 Malibu Cocktails
$3 Corona Bottles
$2.50 PBR tall boy
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Wednesday, September 8 • 6:00 PM • Ages 21+
REGGIES 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!- $12ADV/$15DOS.TICKET INCLUDES ENTRANCE TO BOTH ROCK CLUB AND MUSIC JOINT (FOR 21+), $3 DRINKS, FREE BUFFET FROM 6PM-9PM.
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Coming straight out of Springfield, MO., Ha Ha Tonka specialize in disarming and effortless anthems that owe as much to high and lonesome Ozarks mountain music as chugging college rock.
The band released its Bloodshot debut, Buckle in the Bible Belt, to much acclaim in 2007, gaining praise from glossies like PASTE and Spin, and taste-making radio stations like KEXP. At years end, Popmatters Magazine named Buckle in the Bible Belt one of the best albums of 2007 (In fact, Buckle was ranked #15 for the year, pulling ahead of those lauded indie rockers, Spoon. Ha Ha Tonka was also a featured performer at the 2008 Lollapalooza and Sundance Film festivals, and toured the US with Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, The Meat Puppets and Old 97's.
TREATY OF PARIS (ROCK CLUB)
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Treaty of Paris is Mike Chorvat (vocals), Dan Wade (guitar/vocals), Phil Kosch (guitar), Chris Insidioso (drums), and new addition Alex Maier (bass/vocals). The band dedicated the entire last year to writing and recording Currents, which is the follow-up EP to their debut full-length record, Sweet Dreams, Sucker.
DIVEBAR (MUSIC JOINT)
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Actually, Divebar is an alt-country band out of Chicago, similar in style to Wilco and Lucinda Williams. Since their formation in 2003, Divebar has built an impressive following with their crafty songwriting, rich vocal harmonies, and energetic stage presence. Their unique sound is influenced by each of the band members' diverse upbringings - the music conjures up images of the vast plains of Kelly's Texas, the rich farmland of Chris' Iowa, the carefree charm of Matt and Dan's small-town Wisconsin, and the ample parking of Aric's Evanston
KENT ROSE AND THE REMEDIES (MUSIC JOINT)
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Wearing pencil-thin black dungarees, a blue velvet jacket studded with rhinestones, and a jewel-encrusted, heart-shaped bolo tie, Rose matched the authentic audacity of his outfit with soulful, dead-on Hank Williams. His voice, which slides easily from dry and low to a mournful falsetto, was well suited for the task.
KINK ADOR (ROCK CLUB)
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Kink Ador is a rock band based out of Nashville, TN, of the upmost talent and charisma. Kink Ador's sound is funky rock bass lines, dysfunctional guitar, and a drum groove that sits tight in the pocket. Their sound is likened to "the Talking Heads," "the Police," and "the Yeah Yeah Yeahs." Kink Ador's female lead vocalist/bass player, Sharon Koltick, is like Sting except more likeable. Brad Naylor on drums is the stylistic soul drummer, who incorporates rock and soul into his drumming, all while making sure to flash his stellar smile. Andrew Sovine is the showboating guitar genius, who always wins the audience by playing his Jimi Hendrix style tricks.
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Black Actress blends a furious stage show with Fist pumpin', Fuel drivin', in your face Rock n' Roll! Fierce vocals, combined with slaying guitar solos, gut-punching drums, ball kicking bass, all with the sobriety of W.C. Fields. These lads sweat and bleed all that rock has to offer.
FLAME SHARK (MUSIC JOINT)
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Flame Shark sounds like Rod Stewart drugging out on psychedelic pineapples, like a 3D movie from the 50s, I see Flame Shark through the reds and the blues and they resemble the chipped brick walls and crumpled newspapers more than a band tonight. Not even the rats cross their path anymore. Their robust, murky, swirling, harmony-drenched sound has been compared to The Band, The Cash Brothers, Air and The Jayhawks, but they are uniquely who they are...a real band who makes you feel something beyond just being entertained.
YOUNG HINESWebsite
Young is a singer/songwriter from Griffin Georgia. For the last six years he's been living in Chicago playing with the popular Beatles Tribute American English as "John". Young has shared stages with several infamous rock Icons such as Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. During all of this Young has been writing and performing his own music. His song "Only in a Dream" was recently covered by Brendan Benson of the Raconteurs, and co-wrote the song "Keep Me" him. He has recorded 2 albums while in Chicago, and is finishing up a third. Young's live show ranged from performing solo, then to the use of technology using loops to create a one man band, and finally to a raw 3 piece rock band. His live show builds to a crescendo.
FATBOOK (WI)
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Fatbook is a 7 piece rock ensemble that fuses in your face groove with delicate horn colors. Originating from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, these young men know a thing or two about orchestral excerpts. Come hear the funky rhythms and hip-hop back beats that will make you want to move. Fatbook has been named the "college rock/pop/blues band of the year" - by Downbeat Magazine in 2009 and 2010.
THE GRAYCES (TN)
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Art is all about the moment, with the intensity of in your face honesty. Murielle Rae (guitar) and Gaelen Mitchell (drums) were compiling their musical ideas in a old house in Nashville,TN. One night out at a local rock show they met another enthusiastic musician Patrick Ward (bass) who would complete their trio and bring the final keystone of rocking energy to the band. Spring of 2010 came the release of The Grayces first work on 7" vinyl. Presently, they are in-studio recording a new full length record due fall 2010, which will launch their upcoming tours. Supported by Broke Rock Records and their blooming, spirited rock they will bring you a live show to never forget.
TINA M. HOWELL AND THE FELLAS SHOWWebsite
Intelligently orchestrated, energy driven funk with deep soul roots. "Impressive, and Entertaining"-Reggie
ASCENDANT
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Bold. Inspiring. Authentic. True. Just a few words that people use to describe them and their artistry, and yet ASCENDANT is... simply that... ascendant... rising above. Since 2000, ASCENDANT has been rising above... their critics, their fears, their obstacles and creating meaningful, soulfilled music in an era when such artistic statements just aren't done but desperately needed. Take a listen to the soaring highnotes and clever harmonies. It's there in every soul-drenched note; every colorful chord progression; every thought provoking rhythm. ASCENDANT rises... and asks us all to join them in flight...
DIRTY MF & THE SMOKIN SEXTION
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It's time to spark up a pound of Chi Town's underground sounds with Grammy nominated MC/DJ Dirty MF and his band The Smokin' Sextion. This band always play enough hits to go around. With their red eyed rhythms and hard hitting beats they're known to keep the crowd lifted for hour. It's easy to catch a contact from the cloud of music moving through the room as the front man passes around fat freestyle rhymes and the mystery mix of musicians keeps the whole joint lit. So get ready to take a big hit of funk, jazz, soul, rock and hip hop all rolled up in one as Dirty MF and The Smokin' Sextion takes you on a musical high!
NOAH THE GENIUS
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My music: gospel-drenched, soulful music…socially conscious, spiritual lyrics that are Biblically versed…poetic and metaphoric love songs…I don't preach to people, but I share my thoughts on life so hopefully listeners can be touched by the experience. I take an honest approach to life, knowing that it encompasses all of joy, pain, conflict, understanding and more, and this all comes out in my music.
Sunday, September 12 • 4:30 PM • Ages 21+
BEARS, PIG ROAST, AND MAD BREAD
PIG ROAST
PIG ROASTWe're having a pig roast following the BEARS VS LIONS game. Free bus rides to & from the game!
The Pig Roast is All-You-Can-Eat for $10!
MAD BREAD
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Mad Bread is a modern-day string band that plays a mixture of bluegrass, rock, blues, and folk music. The band mixes traditional instruments and modern songwriting, placing them squarely at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. Acoustic and electric guitars blend seamlessly with the more ancient tones of the banjo and mandolin.
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Accordions believe their music comes from many places: discovering a way of playing an old forgotten instrument, passionately expressing age-old truths through these newly discovered means, and most of all a sort of gritty sincerity that permeates the songs. And so the resulting music is like a seductive ghost that disappears as soon as you realize it exists, but always returns in an altered form. Accordions can be charmingly dark with their songs of loss and confusion but they have a bright side. Just remember, once they get in your head they will stick around for awhile.
URSA MAJOR (PA)
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Mined out of the clay of Pennsylvania, USA, Ursa Major began playing music in the year 2008 AD with nothing but a mandolin, a 6-string picker and a bloody banjo, with lonesome hearts set on bluegrass music and the sound of the common folk. Since that time the music has evolved, but the feeling remains the same. Now based out of Pittsburgh and armed with electric guitars, foot-stompin’ drums, bass attuned to the the Eternal Groove, your mama's church organ, and the same old bloody banjo, Ursa Major has evolved into an energetic swing of folk and Doo-Wop soulfulness.
SUNDAY SPECIALS: $5 All You Can Eat Sloppy Joe's
$4 Guinness & Smithwicks drafts
$5 Jumbo 20 oz Bloody's featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka
$2.50 Busch Tall Boy Cans
$2.00 Blatz, Hamm's, Old Milwaukee & Stroh's cans
$13 Buckets of Miller & Bud Bottles (Mix & Match)
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Monday, September 13 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
INDIE/ELECTRONIC
RYAT
RYATWebsite
Ryat is a producer/singer/multi-instrumentalist, who communicates her studio compositions and improvisations through a live looping set-up featuring composer/multi-instrumentalist Tim Conley. She has performed and collaborated with many including King Britt, Mark Guilliana, DJ Logic, Jniero Jarel, Taylor McFerrin, The Disco Biscuits, Calvin Weston, Billy Martin and many more. She has opened for many including, The Wailers, Flaming Lips, Ursula Rucker, and MEW. When not in a typical venue setting, Ryat will collaborate with multi-media/performance artists, film makers, as well as experimental electronic festivals.
MAGICKS
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Magicks is a solo project based out of Chicago. Jason created the beginnings of the Magicks sound at a friend’s birthday party in the spring of 2009. Starting off more electronic/loop based, Magicks has progressed into more of an atmospheric indie-pop sound, with acoustic guitars, shakers, and tribaleqsue drumming on a floor tom. Effectively trying to mix the two worlds, Magicks self released a collection of songs on Bandcamp.com
LAZERHAWKS
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After a year of numerous shows performing under the name, the BeesKnees, 3 musicians went into the studio to record and emerged as the Lazerhawks.
Their songs are simply synchrotronic radiational operatic funk electrons encountering magnetic fields of gold. Here come the motherfuckin LAZERHAWKS!
THE STATE OF (FL)
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the State Of is the product of the marriage between Steph Taylor’s edgy piano/synth playing and Nabedi Osorio’s electronic-like live drumming. Their dark pop sensibility is born out of their hometown of Miami, FL and is reminiscent of artists ranging from the Eurythmics and Bjork to Radiohead and the Police. Taylor’s style of playing is often percussive and dark where Osorio’s drumming is melodic and steadfast and when coupled, they create a dynamic sound larger than what’s expected out of two people.
MONDAY SPECIALS: $1 Tacos all day long
1/2 PRICE "All 25 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP"
$3 Tito Vodka Cocktails
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
BLIMP
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BLIMP’S musical philosophy is simple: Music is not meant to divide, but to bring people together. Try as you may, but it is nearly impossible to describe music and sound with words. A picture is worth a thousand words, but music is the voice of the soul. You have to listen to hear it. So expand your mind and soul, listen to BLIMP.
THE SCHIAVOS
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The Schiavos play a large range of covers from the 60's til present. We also have a 7 song cd we just released filled with our many different sounds. We do a lot of improv jams, and insturmental jams as well. From dance, to funk, starting to get a little electronic, jam...wide variety etc.
TUESDAY SPECIALS: 25 cent jumbo wings* - BEST IN THE CITY!!!
$4 Jim Beam Cocktails
$5 Jameson Cocktails
$5 Cabo Wabo
$4 Malibu Cocktails
$3 Corona Bottles
$2.50 PBR tall boy
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
LIVE BAND KARAOKEWebsite
We are Chicago's first, longest-running and most successful collective to provide for you the most fun thing in the world: singing with a great band! Come on up! Hundreds of songs to choose from and new songs added frequently: ROCK, POP, HEAVY METAL, HIP HOP, RETRO, 60s-70s-80s-90s-00s, TOP 40, MOTOWN, R&B, COUNTRY, SOUL, DISCO, BLUES, PUNK AND MORE!! Great selection of classics and recent hits! Lyrics available at the shows for all songs. Its karaoke with a live band! We provide the band, you provide the lead vocals and stage presence!
WEDNESDAY SPECIALS: 1/2 Off ALL Appetizers
$4 Stoli/Absolut & Soco Cocktails
$5 Long Island Iced Teas
$5 Herradura Margaritas
$3.5 Stella & Hoegaarden drafts
*Food Specials are Eat-in only w/Drink Purchase
THE HAPPY TALK BAND (NEW ORLEANS)Website
The Happy Talk Band is a four piece group form New Orleans composed of exiles from, respectively, Massachusetts, New York, Arizona, and California. Drawing influences from traditional country, early rock, substance abuse, and crippling bouts of depression. Happy Talk has managed to amass a loyal following of terminally bored borderline suicides and fashionably dressed idiot savants.
The band's happy-go-lucky compositions lament the joys and pitfalls of booze, fist fighting, bank robbery, murder, religion, dope, exotic dancing, and family values.
Upright bassist, Mike Lenore; drummer, Andy Harris; and lead guitarist, Bailey Smith work tirelessly to orchestrate tragedy in singer/songwriter Luke Allen's life to insure the integrity of future material. As Mr. Harris says, regarding the music, "It's not about fun, buddy. It's about the truth."
THE NUMBERS
The Numbers are a grunge band hailing from the windy city of Chicago. With an excellent live show, and catchy tunes to groove to, The Numbers are steadily building an impressive fan base, and with recent play on local radio, their debut album Sunny Side Up promises to be only the beginning from the new Chicago staple.
THURSDAY SPECIALS: 1/2 Off ALL Burgers & Sandwiches/w Fries
$4 Bombs
$4 Malibu Cocktails
$5 Jack Daniels Cocktails
$5 Cabo Wabo
$5 Moscow Mule
$2.50 PBR Tall Boy Cans
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Friday, September 17 • 5:00 PM • Ages 21+
AFTER WORK PARTY
FRANK & MACS HAPPY HOUR
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Frank Blinkal (Frank Bang's Secret Stash), and Tony Mac (The Mag 7) present Frank 'n' Mac's Happy Hour! A celebration of acoustic roots and traditional blues based music! Covering a variety of American singer-songwriters coupled with original composition & blues interpretations, the duo brings a combined 40+ years of muscial experience to the Reggie's Music Joint Stage!
Friday, September 17 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ELECTRONIC
GREY MARKET (FL)
GREY MARKET (FL)Website
GreyMarket is a two-piece electronic rock band hailing from Tampa, Florida.
Influenced early on by the likes of Radiohead, Muse, and Led Zeppelin, drummer Michael Gargiulo and guitarist/vocalist Cave McCoy set about creating their own brand of epic rock music. Rather than disrupting their musical chemistry by trying to find other musicians with the same vision, the pair elected to fuse with laptop-powered electronics, adding sweeping strings, buzzing synths, and pounding sine-wave bass to their arsenal.
BLAH BLAH BLAH
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Blah Blah Blah delivers crisp, airy vocals that spiral around carefully crafted layers of guitars and keys, all tightly held by up-tempo drums and dance-oriented bass lines. Pioneering the direction of British Indie-style rock, this underground sensation continually wins over hearts for their emotively driving, and upbeat songs that playfully strike a balance between organic instruments and electronic elements.
THE NOISE FM (KS)
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"Though informed by the FM radio euphemisms classic rock and modern rock, the Noise FM strives for a considerably more intelligent sound. The Lawrence trio does, however, maintain rock radio’s polished accessibility. Tight and technically proficient, the Noise’s music is often aggressive but always closely calibrated, with equal attention paid to searing melodies and killer riffs..." from Pitch.com
THE SOCIALISTS FAMILY SHOW- $3 FOR ADULTS/FREE FOR KIDS
THE SOCIALISTS
THE SOCIALISTS Website
ALL AGES FOR KIDS ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS!
The Socialists are a family band composed of 3 sisters, 1 brother, and 1 father. They believe spending family time together does not always have to be boring. Currently they play covers of bands like Morrissey, Joy Division, The Smiths, The Ramones, etc… The Socialists are called The Socialists because every band member is equal. As a result every band member drums, sings, plays guitar, and keyboard.
THE GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRA (MN)Website
It’s country. It’s rock. It’s jazz. It’s bug-eyed bluegrass from Zeta Reticuli. It’s swing. It’s interstellar folk music... Whatever it sounds like to earthlings, there is no mistaking the virtuoso strains and the star trekking fun of The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra!
MIGHT COULD
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Might Could entertains listeners by creating and performing songs with rhythmically interesting, tight, and neatly interlocking parts. They are instrumental, with a group dynamic that provides a fresh alternative to solo instrumentalists. Their songs draw from influences ranging from heavy metal to progressive rock to jazz, and they've been compared to King Crimson, the California Guitar Trio, Steve Morse, Michael Hedges, Megadeth, and Bela Bartok. The lineup consists of Andy Tillotson, Tim McCaskey, and Aaron Geller on guitar, with Luis "Gordo" Nasser on bass detail. Andy and Aaron are the main composers.
Sunday, September 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK/GARAGE
JAMES CURLY & RADIO FADE
ANYTHING BUT WEASELWebsite
Anything But Weasel was formed as a studio project by Lead Guitarist / Vocalist Doug Rannells and Drummer, Paul George. Bassist / Guitarist, Tom Armbruster later joined. Anything But Weasel has been playing shows in Chicago the last 10 years and are continuously working on new material.
STEREO STRIKES BACK
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What the music scene needs right now is originality, and Stereo Strikes Back has plenty of it. A far cry from the typical pop punk that dominates most music scenes, SSB is a look back at the roots of what music is and should be...good ol' rock n roll. From their beyond impressive vocals to the old school guitar parts, everything rock is supposed to embody can be found in this talented trio's style. Scenesters beware, old school rock n roll is here to stay, and Stereo Strikes Back is way ahead of the game.
-Jess/AF Promotions
JAMES CURLY & RADIO FADE
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Songwriter James Curley and his band, Radio Fade, perform rhythmic, rootsy Americana-tinged Rock in the tradition of The Band, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, John Hiatt & Little Village, etc. The sound is authentic, featuring acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitars, Hammond B3 and Piano, and a veteran rhythm section to accompany James's literate songs.
SUNDAY SPECIALS: $5 All You Can Eat Sloppy Joe's
$4 Guinness & Smithwicks drafts
$5 Jumbo 20 oz Bloody's featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka
$2.50 Busch Tall Boy Cans
$2.00 Blatz, Hamm's, Old Milwaukee & Stroh's cans
$13 Buckets of Miller & Bud Bottles (Mix & Match)
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Monday, September 20 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCKABILLY
THE SAWYER FAMILY
THE SAWYER FAMILYWebsite
"....The infusions of PUnk Rock, Metal, Rockabilly, Rock n Roll, Pop, Blues, and Classical are written so well into each other, it would be bad to label them just as another 'Psychobilly' band. You could go so far as to label them a Punk Rock Symphony...The Sawyer Family has unleashed Burning Times. And let me tell you it is a mastermind of a recording."- Kevin Stewart,rockabillybass.com L.A. California
NOTHING TO GAIN
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Nothing to Gain is a melodic metalcore band from the sunny hills and pine forests of Spokane, Washington. It is our goal to make every show a memorable experience, and we look to bridge the gap between our fans and the band. We love making new friends, and appreciate all the support that we get. Without you guys, we would be nothing!
MONDAY SPECIALS: $1 Tacos all day long
1/2 PRICE "All 25 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP"
$3 Tito Vodka Cocktails
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
NIGHT KNIGHTS
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Night Knights is Sylvester Arnold, Jr., Glenn J. Guichard, Michael Coleman, Michael Thornton, and Ron Gray . The quintet has been together for over a decade. Versatility and flexibility are important to the group's identity. All of the Knights play multiple instruments and take pride and great pleasure in playing a variety of musical idioms. A typical Night Knights set may include Jazz, Fusion, Blues, Reggae, and R & B. All of their selections are performed with a playful, yet, respectful approach. Night Knights, as the name implies, has a classy, almost regal musical philosophy.
MAXWELL ATKINS & TIM COLLINS
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"Maxwell Atkins' folky sway, combined with Tim Collins' inner-blues, take you to a place somewhere between their sweeping fingers and their bittersweet hearts. Underneath soft-sung vocals and crunchy licks is a scream reckoned to be heard. Between their growing popularity and extensive and ever-expanding song repertoire, Maxwell Atkins & Tim Collins are here to show us that there is more to music than what meets the ear." - Patrick Tufano
TUESDAY SPECIALS: 25 cent jumbo wings* - BEST IN THE CITY!!!
$4 Jim Beam Cocktails
$5 Jameson Cocktails
$5 Cabo Wabo
$4 Malibu Cocktails
$3 Corona Bottles
$2.50 PBR tall boy
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
NYC FEATURING TOMMY BOLANWebsite
"Over the years Tommy has proven himself over and again via well written music, numerous endorsements, appearances in dozens of advertisements and product catalogs, and via his refined skill and technique as a guitarist. Our company, like many others, have placed Tommy as spokesman for our products in clinics, appearances, tours, ads and brochures. His numerous accomplishments, desire and work ethic make it easy to support him as he stands behind our products.
Add in the fact that he is outspoken and has a great sense of humor and you have the makings of a guitarist that everyone needs to check out."
...Bill Wenzloff/Marketing Mgr-Morley/Ebtech
LIVE BAND KARAOKEWebsite
We are Chicago's first, longest-running and most successful collective to provide for you the most fun thing in the world: singing with a great band! Come on up! Hundreds of songs to choose from and new songs added frequently: ROCK, POP, HEAVY METAL, HIP HOP, RETRO, 60s-70s-80s-90s-00s, TOP 40, MOTOWN, R&B, COUNTRY, SOUL, DISCO, BLUES, PUNK AND MORE!! Great selection of classics and recent hits! Lyrics available at the shows for all songs. Its karaoke with a live band! We provide the band, you provide the lead vocals and stage presence!
WEDNESDAY SPECIALS: 1/2 Off ALL Appetizers
$4 Stoli/Absolut & Soco Cocktails
$5 Long Island Iced Teas
$5 Herradura Margaritas
$3.5 Stella & Hoegaarden drafts
*Food Specials are Eat-in only w/Drink Purchase
HARMONATIONWebsite
HARMONATION IS AN 8-PIECE REGGAE BAND FEATURING A 3-PIECE HORN SECTION. THEIR MUSIC IS A FRESH TAKE ON AN OLD TRADITION: ROOTS REGGAE. TAKING GREAT INSPIRATION FROM JAMAICAN ARTISTS AND ESPECIALLY THE LEGENDARY BOB MARLEY, HARMONATION IS DRIVEN BY THE UPLIFTING SPIRIT AND POSITIVE VIBRATIONS INHERENT IN REGGAE. THE ROOTS THAT FORMED THIS BAND LIE IN THE NOTABLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA AND THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT ELMHURST COLLEGE. SINCE FORMING IN THE SUMMER OF 2008, HARMONATION HAS BEEN BRINGING THE MOBAY REGGAE PARTY TO CHICAGOLAND AND BEYOND.
SONICSOULWebsite
SonicSoul is one of Chicago's premiere bands delivering a smoldering stew of searing rock and soulful blues with a funky twist. Each member of the band has decades of experience performing locally and internationally. SonicSoul is a sonic force that can rock any house they play!
Friday, September 24 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK
BUGGIRL (AUSTRALIA)
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It ain't no secret. Everyone's gettin' their BugGiRL Rock Action by the mother load. Show after show, load after load, from punks to glam-rockers, hicks to metal-heads, BugGiRL are inviting everyone to party...and its going down a treat. The power-duo, of siblings Amber and Clinno, are amassing hugely diverse crowds not seen since the likes of Motorhead.
ADMIRAL OF BLACK
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Admiral of Black don’t give a shit about your trends. They make music that they love to play…period. Their sound is influenced by decades of great rock, metal, and blues music that predates them. Located just outside the great city of Chicago, AOB pummel you with a destructive double guitar tone, thunderous rhythm section, ferocious vocals, and searing guitar solos. Admiral of Black is out to destroy and conquer all that stands in their way.
EDDIE COHN (CA)Website
This Los Angeles musician is talented beyond belief, his new album "Stay With Me" is a veritable cornucopia of brilliant arrangements. The songs are heartfelt and personal; the voice is silky and smoky and enticing; the music swells and simmers, pieces laid brilliantly over one another to craft the perfect song, again and again. "Stay With Me" is lush, vibe-y, dark, deep and layered. Lyrically, the songs express what is deep down in all of us: fear, anxiety, hope, love, sex.
Saturday, September 25 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+
"MPSHOWS.COM PRESENTS" PUNK- $12Adv/$15D.O.S
THE VIBRATORS
THE VIBRATORSWebsite
Come out to see legendary The Vibrators in the Music Joint!
In their long career the VIBRATORS have toured with the likes of IGGY POP, IAN HUNTER, THE FLAMING GROOVIES, DIE TOTEN HOSEN, and have had their songs covered by THE EXPLOITED, UK SUBS, GBH, REM, DIE TOTEN HOSEN, to name but a few.
RANA SANTACRUZWebsite
Rana Santacruz is a Mexican musician who lives in Brooklyn, NY. His music has been called "Mexican Bluegrass" or "Irish Mariachi" with a dose of rock and alternative. His sound starts in Ireland, runs through Appalachia, swings through New Orleans, and careens across most of Mexico. The acoustic instrumentation includes cajón, upright bass, accordion, guitar, banjo, jarana, violin and trumpet. He cites his main influences as The Pogues, Tom Waits, Chavela Vargas, Agustín Lara, son jarocho, tambora, and folk music in general. Lyrically, the songs released his first solo CD "Chicavasco", tell short tales about broken hearts, sailors, dogs, turkeys, and farewells.
LIBER TERAN
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Former Los de Abajo singer and guitar player, Líber Terán, shows his solo side. In this new project he explores new musical styles close to classic Rock’n Roll, with influences like Gene Vincent, Jonnhy Cash, Lou Reed, and The Beatles, as well as typical popular and “norteña” Mexican music, whose songs describe and interweave intimate feelings with the harsh urban reality of Mexico City. He shows sensations from melancholic sobriety to nostalgic romance, mixed with violent “chilanga” reality that make this “rock’n roll crooner” “the urban country-man within us all”. After great success with Los de Abajo, Líber Terán launched his solo debut "El Gitano Western", in 2008, and by march 2010, he released his second album, "Tambora Sound System", which mixes music from Sinaloa with balkan, country and electronica.
Monday, September 27 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK
TODD DAY WAIT'S PIGPEN
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Todd Day Wait writes, records and performs in mediums such as blues, folk, country, gospel, rock, soul, jam, reggae, psychedelic and funk. He draws from the stories of folk, the raw feelings of the blues, simplicity in country, the spirit of gospel, the leg kicks of rock, the rhythm of reggae, improvisational through jam, the distinctive look of pyschedelic and the body movin’ music of Memphis soul and New Orleans funk.
MONDAY SPECIALS: $1 Tacos all day long
1/2 PRICE "All 25 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP"
$3 Tito Vodka Cocktails
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
JESSE TORRISI & THE PLEASE, PLEASE ME (NY)
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J e s s i e T o r r i s i played drums in a dozen New York rock bands before finding her calling as a frontwoman. Enter the Please, Please Me. Armed with feel-good heartbreak songs that combine speakeasy pop, Dylan'esque poems, street beats & rocker chic mayhem, they bring the circus to life.
On stage, Jessie sings from behind the drums like a female Levon Helm, duels with her trombonist, & pulls the audience onstage to kazoo. The band swivels hips & switches instruments like it's going out of style.
TUESDAY SPECIALS: 25 cent jumbo wings* - BEST IN THE CITY!!! $4 Jim Beam Cocktails $5 Jameson Cocktails $5 Cabo Wabo $4 Malibu Cocktails $3 Corona Bottles $2.50 PBR tall boy Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
LIVE BAND KARAOKEWebsite
We are Chicago's first, longest-running and most successful collective to provide for you the most fun thing in the world: singing with a great band! Come on up! Hundreds of songs to choose from and new songs added frequently: ROCK, POP, HEAVY METAL, HIP HOP, RETRO, 60s-70s-80s-90s-00s, TOP 40, MOTOWN, R&B, COUNTRY, SOUL, DISCO, BLUES, PUNK AND MORE!! Great selection of classics and recent hits! Lyrics available at the shows for all songs. Its karaoke with a live band! We provide the band, you provide the lead vocals and stage presence!
WEDNESDAY SPECIALS: 1/2 Off ALL Appetizers
$4 Stoli/Absolut & Soco Cocktails
$5 Long Island Iced Teas
$5 Herradura Margaritas
$3.5 Stella & Hoegaarden drafts
*Food Specials are Eat-in only w/Drink Purchase
WARREN ZEVONWebsite
Androgynous Mustache (featuring members of Big Time) will be playing Warren Zevon's classic album EXCITABLE BOY in its entirety!
THE RETURN OF JOE COCKER
Join us as we recapture the magic of the Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen LIVE double album with 10 musicians faithfully reenacting this phenomenal Concert event. It's the Joe Cocker Mad Dog Tribute Band at Reggies Sept 30th. starting at 9p! Grab a friend, come on out and wear some flowers in your hair!
Friday, October 1 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK- $5 Cover at 7PM; Show at 8PM!
THE AARON WILLIAMS BAND
THE AARON WILLIAMS BANDWebsite
The Aaron Williams Band is Aaron Williams: Vocals - Guitars, Marc Dicristofano: Drums, and Bill Bendig: Bass.
RYAN MICHAELS BAND (TN)
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“Like previous engagements, Michaels electrified the standing room only crowd with his heartfelt singing & insightfully crafted lyrics. His original song repertoire was filled with hit tunes begging to be heard on airwaves. He’s an act not to be missed.” - Dan Wakely, NMG Magazine
MAUREEN MURPHY (TN)
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Maureen Murphy grew up in a small town in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She knew from an early age that she wanted to sing and live her life around music. She began developing her skills as the lead soloist in her hometown church, while building a strong and loyal fan base and showcasing her unique and dynamic abilities with numerous local performances. In 1996 Maureen was awarded a rare Music Talent Scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she continued her music education and honed her craft through private instruction, hundreds of live performances and long hours in the recording studio.
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Blue Road's fast-paced roots / blues / soul mix is guaranteed to get folks on their feet. When the jammin' starts, they can veer off into an improvised list of the History of Rock with a little Summer of Love and some MTV classics mixed in, never losing site of the journey they are taking. Influences include Booker T and the MGs, Albert King, the Meters, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Ray Charles
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You are hearing a collection of stories. True stories of glory, shame, submission, subtraction, and addition.
They were written in planes, trains, city buses and hand-me-down vans. Some were written on good days, others on not so good very bad days. Some were written in one sitting, or in one-hundred…on caffeine or on no sleep, or on adrenaline, or on a whim.
Monday, October 4 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+
ANTI-MONDAYS FREE SHOW
ANTI CREW
ANTI CREWWebsite
Anti-Crew's music, though Hip-Hop at the core, has a range which redefines boundaries. Their style encompasses the essence of live instrumentation blended well with original sampling. Combine that with harmonizing hooks and lyrical content that seamlessly moves from raw and heavy hitting, to conscious, to witty story telling and you have an eclectic sound ready to capture your ear.
MONDAY SPECIALS: $1 Tacos all day long
1/2 PRICE "All 25 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP"
$3 Tito Vodka Cocktails
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Tuesday, October 5 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
TIPSY TUESDAY
MR. BLOTTO
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
Thursday, October 7 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+
EIGENFUNK JAM
EIGENFUNK OPEN JAZZ FUSION NIGHT!
EIGENFUNK OPEN JAZZ FUSION NIGHT!Website
Jazz/Fusion group Eigenfunk is performing an eclectic mix of modern jazz, fusion, and ethnic inspired music. A Majority of their material is various originals and arrangements of Jazz Standards. Eigenfunk's five members include Ian Steward on Bass, Preyas Roy on Electric Vibes, Nils Higon on Drumset, Kevin Brown on Fretless Guitar and Andrew Schlinder on Saxophones. Musicians are encouraged to come "sit in" and play a variety of tunes and grooves. You can contact the group at www.myspace.com/eigenfunk. They will be appearing at Reggies Rock Club on the first Thursday of each month starting in August. Drums, amps and upright piano will be provided.
BEE VS MOTH (TX)
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Bee vs. Moth is a multiple-genre, weirdo instrumental rock band from Austin, Texas. Our mission is to bravely explore the little-traveled and oft-neglected territory between Ornette Coleman's doom metal band and Mr. Rogers' dude ranch. Along the way, we'll tromp through a few Latin tunes, knock over some perfectly good chords, and spill improvised solos on our nice, clean shirts.
Friday, October 8 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+
METAL
JUCIFER
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"JUCIFER HAVE TACKLED A HUGE SUBJECT, AND WRITTEN SONGS TO SUIT THE OCCASION. L’AUTRICHIENNE IS BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN AND SEQUENCED. THE DUO HAS SUCCESSFULLY SEPARATED EACH FACET OF ITS SIGNATURE SOUND AND HONED THEM TO PERFECTION, RESULTING IN THE ARRAY OF STYLES HEARD ON THIS SPRAWLING 21-TRACK RECORD"
- ALARM PRESS
Saturday, October 9 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
GBV and MORE FUN
THE TEXTBOOK COMMITEE
THE TEXTBOOK COMMITEEWebsite
The Textbook Committee is a collective group of friends. Together we drink beer, chew the fat, and have good times. We also like to pick up instruments and play songs from our favorite band, Guided By Voices.
THE EXPLODING LIES
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Cleveland Acid Rock.
Peeling faces and bleeding eyes with heavy blue garage-psych.
Dark and stormy night music.
WIN TICKETS TO GUIDED BY VOICES SHOW
Come to see THE TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE and win 2 tickets to the GUIDED BY VOICES show the following week
10/13 - The Vic, Chicago IL
On Sale 7/24 at 10am
with Times New Viking
Sunday, October 10 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
INDIE
CAT AND MOUSE CONVENTION
CAT AND MOUSE CONVENTIONWebsite
The ladies of Cat & Mouse Convention joke that they are Chicago's premiere Filipino and Jewish indie rock band. They may not be joking because they have yet to find another all-female Filipino and Jewish band in Chicago (if you know of another, let them know ASAP)! The multi-instrumentalists of all-girl Chicago trio Cat & Mouse Convention embrace the important elements of music. Thoughtful melodies, meaningful lyrics, moving lines, and lush sonorities weave through their sound. Not limited by set standards and instrumentation, the trio easily cast aside what confines many other musical groups. They bring a freshness and sensibility to the stale-repetition that sadly plagues much rock music today. With trained ears, discipline, humor, and honest experiences, they bring new life to the indie rock scene.
ONCE A PAWN (NE)
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nce A Pawn is Eric Scrivens and Catherine Balta, a two-piece woman fronted punk/indie/alternative/rock band from Lincoln, NE. The duo has been playing music together for over 7 years and have been Once A Pawn formerly for 5 years. OAP has released 2 cds in the past 3 years, “This Way” EP, released in July of 2005 and “Do You Feel Like This?” full-length album in January of 2008. They have been touring now for a couple years around the west and midwest playing with a variety bands from all over the country. For being only a two-person band OAP has a full distinct sound unlike any other. Along with the uniqueness of their band, they play their hearts out and put on a high-energy show regardless.
PICTURES OF THEN (MN)
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Up and coming indie-rockers PICTURES OF THEN has commanded a lot of attention in '09 including a new album, extensive touring, and heaps of press. Described by critics as "an interesting Flaming Lips meets Dr. Dog Vibe", the band was recently named a top 11 Emerging Artist by Summerfest (Milwaukee) and a Paste Magazine Emerging Artist both in 2009.
Hailing from Minneapolis, MN, their spirited blend of folk/pop/rock continues to make waves on the national scene, earning them performances at major festivals and critical acclaim nationwide. PICTURES OF THEN released their debut "Crushed By Lights" in 2007 and is currently touring the country in support of their latest release "And The Wicked Sea".
SUNDAY SPECIALS: $5 All You Can Eat Sloppy Joe's
$4 Guinness & Smithwicks drafts
$5 Jumbo 20 oz Bloody's featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka
$2.50 Busch Tall Boy Cans
$2.00 Blatz, Hamm's, Old Milwaukee & Stroh's cans
$13 Buckets of Miller & Bud Bottles (Mix & Match)
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Monday, October 11 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
EXPERIMENTAL
GRAPH (MA)
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"New Hampshire trio Graph make a big impact in a matter of only four songs on their latest self-titled EP, which finds them solving a complex musical equation: melding the frenzied technicality of math rock, the erratic precision of jazz and the melodic sensibility of pop. Some bands may falter in their genre-bending experiments, but not only does Graph have the instrumental and vocal chops to carry out its many headed sound seamlessly, it also pulls it off with enthusiasm and sincerity."
-Performer Magazine
BUNNY'S A SWINE (MA)
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Bunny's a Swine is heavily influenced by the bands we like and have been listening to for years. We also draw from non-musical sources, such as; people we like and beers we like. If you like us, then we like you, so feel free to include yourself.
Friday, October 15 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK
MR. RUSSIA
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MR RUSSIA blends two basses with synthesizers, drums and devilish lyrics, that is described as “a slash-and-burn mix of adrenaline and melody” (Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times). The new six song EP, Training for the Gameshow Host (download free MRRUSSIA.NET) pushes home the point while displaying this guitar-free lineup's continuing pledge to not disappoint, "MR RUSSIA is a damn good time" (Chicagoist). With a reputation for furious, sweat soaked live shows.
THE MUGGS (MI)
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The Muggs formed in February of 2000. Guitar player Danny Methric and Bass player Tony DeNardo were playing in two bands at that time: The Detroit Underground Blues Band and Fat Belly Brown. Danny was hanging out at The Music Menu in downtown Detroit when he ran into Matt Rost, a local drummer that had actually been in Fat Belly Brown for about two weeks before leaving, as he decided his band workload at the time was too heavy. They got to talking and Danny found out that Matt had just quit his main project, The Immortal Winos of Soul. Danny mentioned that he was looking to do something different than Fat Belly Brown, something more "bluesy", and Matt said he'd be interested.
THE BLACK OIL BROTHERS
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Before the blues found its way to Chicago and redefined itself with electric guitars and drummers, bluesmen were minstrels playing juke joints in the Mississippi Delta armed only with their guitars and voices while the crowd kept the rhythm by stomping their feet in time. Born and raised in Chicago, The Black Oil Brothers aim to channel that kind of boot stompin' blues that doesn’t need a backline or distortion pedals to make it cook. Resonators played with steel slides, wailing harmonicas, 3 part harmonies and the righteous twang of acoustic guitars and mandolin strings define our music (and very well may be saving our souls at the same time). Let us save yours.
THE SUEDE BROTHERS (OH)
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"In Cleveland we have a form of music that we affectionately called Rust-Belt Rock and Roll. It's less of a genre and more of an attitude. It's rock and roll music that's low on fashion and filler and big on volume. We live in a region that is gritty, hard-working, and honest. In Cleveland there's a level of pride in being down, but not out and fighting with every last breathe to succeed." - Cleveland I Rock blog, Bill Rock.
Saturday, October 16 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
SOUL
FRANCE JEAN-BAPTISTE
FRANCE JEAN-BAPTISTEWebsite
For over ten years this multi-talented native Chicagoan has been involved in the entertainment industry. France Jean-Baptiste is an accomplished singer and actress. Her Haitian French heritage and life experiences infuse her music and stage presence with unparalled feeling, body and a hole lot of soul. Her voice has been described as a diamond in the rough. She brings a big, rich energetic sound that audiences really respond to. Delivering each song with passion, shes brought people to tears. People feel something when she sings cause she gives the music everything shes got. You feel her pain. You experience her ecstasy. With France Jean-Baptiste you are sold! Starting off her career with musical theatre, she was told by a stage manager that she sounded very much like Etta James.
JAN JAMES
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This tale comes right out of the inner soul of American music. It reads like the street-level truth in the lyrics of a Gershwin classic. What kind of artist finds their way to Chicago after having learned licks on a guitar from a Tennessee guy named "Catfish?" What kind of artist hones powerful vocals in a church choir, and then translates that emotion into a deep understanding of RnB, with Rock n Roll Soul? Jan James is that kind of artist.
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Saying James fits the mold of great songwriters could too easily have him fall by the wayside, like many others who have gone that route. But, given his writing, singing, and playing talents , that's unlikely.”
- Vintage Guitar Magazine
SUNDAY SPECIALS: $5 All You Can Eat Sloppy Joe's
$4 Guinness & Smithwicks drafts
$5 Jumbo 20 oz Bloody's featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka
$2.50 Busch Tall Boy Cans
$2.00 Blatz, Hamm's, Old Milwaukee & Stroh's cans
$13 Buckets of Miller & Bud Bottles (Mix & Match)
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Tuesday, October 19 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
TIPSY TUESDAY
MR. BLOTTO
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
CROOKED MOON
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Crooked Moon is an genuinely creative mixture of high caliber musicians. Blending original song-crafting, funkdified grooves, and wide open full tilt jamming. Crooked Moon has been connecting with the Chicagoland music scene since early 2006. The songs that you hear in each and every show are a mixture of originals written by members of the band as well as covers from some of their favorite musicians. Crooked Moon features the soulful voice of Scott Grant, the sweet sounds of Dan Starck, the hypnotic beats of Drew Littell, the thump of Steve Lane, and the wicked tones of Steven Grant.
EASY RIDERS
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Formed by front man Singer/Songwriter and Lead Guitarist Mike Miller. The Easy Riders come from the heart of the Midwest. Originating as a 3 piece power Trio, Easy Riders have come a long way in a short amount of time forming into a 5 piece youthful Blues/Rock band. Pat Connolly (Bass/Vox) is a Senior Music Business Major at Bradley University, and is studying classical guitar. Pat plays in two Jazz bands and a classical guitar ensamble. Matthew Fuller (Harmonica/Vox) in 2009 enrolled in The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. Ryan Fogerty (Hand Percussion/Vox) a long time friend and gifted hand drum player. The newest addition is Nick Fairley (Drums) also a music business major, and is in Illinois Central College Concert & Jazz Band. Nick has also played on Danika Holme's debut album "Second Chances" and has played with Central Illinois Youth Symphony & Peoria Jazz Allstars! The Easy Riders guarantee to captivate that vintage soul driven music. Filled with a bold sound, and a hard driving rhythm section.
TUESDAY SPECIALS: 25 cent jumbo wings* - BEST IN THE CITY!!!
$4 Jim Beam Cocktails
$5 Jameson Cocktails
$5 Cabo Wabo
$4 Malibu Cocktails
$3 Corona Bottles
$2.50 PBR Tall Boy Cans
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
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Leaf Bird has been playing together as a band since December 2007. Tyler, Larry and Princess Lola all played together in Fingers and Toes, considered to be the mother of Leaf Bird. Now, Leaf Bird is wrapping up their long-awaited debut full length, from which several unmastered versions of songs are up here now.
THE COCKER SPANIELS (TX)
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The Cocker Spaniels will become a traditional live band when I find at least four musicians who are technically skilled enough to play my music; able to commit to a regular writing, recording, rehearsal and performance regimen; and compatible enough to interact with me personally.
VOLCANO!
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Mark Cartwright - synths, laptop, bass, melodica
Sam Scranton - drums, percussion
Aaron With - guitar, vocals
MONDAY SPECIALS: $1 Tacos all day long
1/2 PRICE "All 25 DRAFT BEERS ON TAP"
$3 Tito Vodka Cocktails
Food Specials (Eat in only w/Drink Purchase)
Tuesday, October 26 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
TIPSY TUESDAY
MR. BLOTTO
MR. BLOTTOWebsite
Local legends that are much responsible for the success of the rock/Jam scene in Chicago for the last 19 years. Tipsy Tuesdays at Reggies has been Mr Blotto's longest running residency playing an acoustic sound that rocks, doing songs that one would both expect, and never expect.
Friday, October 29 • 8:30 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK AND BLUES
DOWN FI (IN)
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Craig Bell was an original member of the highly influential Cleveland, Ohio punk band Rocket From The Tombs in the Mid 1970's. Heralded as an important protopunk group, they were little known during their brief lifetime, though various members later achieved renown in Pere Ubu and the Dead Boys. Craig, meanwhile, migrated to the East Coast where he founded the bands Saucers, The Plan, & The Bell System in the fertile Connecticut music scene of the late 70’s & 80’s. Now living in Indianapolis, Craig has enlisted some of your favorite local degenerates, and fine musicians all, from The Dockers, Order of the Black Hand, The Relatives, and Hypnotic Velvet Propellers. We play old-old school style punk from the time before mohawks & niches.
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Sure, all the basic garage elements are there: fuzz guitar, snotty vocals, cheesy organ… but there’s something else, something more.
Saturday, November 6 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
ROCK
THE DIRGES
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In a world where music is inundated with samples and pitch correction The Dirges let the listener remember that there is beauty in the fallible nature of the human race and that blood still flows in the veins of rock-n-roll.
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Fairmount was born in Oslo, Norway, and a good definition for the band would be: solid, simple, fired up rhythmic rock. To put it in a few words, Fairmount is a burst of energy. Every song seems like a short blast of powerful chords and yet has melodic vocals.
MEMBERS OF MORPHINE WITH JEREMY LYONSWebsite
Members of Morphine and Jeremy Lyons draw from the Morphine songbook as well as from Lyons’ deep immersion in Delta blues and New Orleans styles. Purists will wonder about a project minus the late Mark Sandman, Morphine’s founder, but as Kier Byrnes of Noise Magazine says, these are “new takes on old songs, and the result is pure magic. The songs sound amazing and I’m grinning from ear to ear with pure joy.”
Sunday, November 21 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
INDIE
JON LINDSAY (NC)
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Son of a preacher-man, 29 year-old American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Jon Lindsay was born in Portland, Oregon, and currently resides in North Carolina. While honing his solo songwriting craft (he’s been writing and performing songs since the age of three) and compiling an arsenal of riveting material, he’s also been busy cutting his teeth the last decade on stages all over the USA playing solo and fronting rock bands (The Young Sons, The Catch Fire, Carlisle), and touring as a multi-instrumentalist, keyboardist and singer with Benji Hughes, Nicole Atkins and a laundry list of others. His songs are meticulously sculpted instrumentally and lyrically, and span the gamut of pop and rock sonic textures, the constant thread being his unmistakable, sweet and acrobatic vocals.
Friday, December 10 • 8:00 PM • Ages 21+ • $5.00
THE OPPOSITION PARTY
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The Opposition Party is a collective of Chicago music professionals and educators, centered around performance of African music, and particularly the collaboration and cross-pollination across the Atlantic with Jamaican reggae and dub, and with American funk and jazz. Heavy grooves and high-energy rhythms come alive in a catalog that features music from artists like Ethiopiques, Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Thomas Mapfumo, Jackie Mittoo, and OP originals that draw from all of it.
Saturday, December 11 • 7:00 PM • Ages 21+
BULE PLUS
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Anyone who has spent time in the country of Indonesia will verify that music is intensely intertwined into the fabric of the culture. Bule Plus (booo-lay plus) demonstrates this with ease. A Bule Plus show is organic and kinetic. Nobody owns the stage, which allows everyone to own it. The controlled chaos is matched with a vital respect for each musician and instrument. On-lookers walk away from a Bule Plus show with one question: “Where are these people from???”
The answer is in the music, not in geography or anthropology. Bule Plus is about a common shared humanity that reaches beyond the oceans and borders that separate America and Indonesia, delivering itself within the framework of harmony, melody, rhythm, and enjoyment.
