The Nobodies (Chicago USA) combine punk-derived recklessness and garage-rock sensibility with lyrical wit and bittersweet vulnerability – featuring Bobby Quatro, Tommy Valenzano, Bob Mesec, & Steve Glover on 2 guitars, bass, and drums. Opening the evening is Phil Angotti, a multi-instrumentalist from Chicago’s southside who delivers crazy guitar riffs and touching lyrics with surprising musical […]
Skid City Reunion reunites for this show, bringing together Chicago-born Billy D, known for his “Bluzy Rock” style and for founding bands like Skid City Blues Band and Billy D and the Hoodoos, who have charted on the Billboard Blues Album charts. Joining him again is Ron Sorin, a veteran Chicago blues harmonica player celebrated […]
The Mini-Mekons bring the revolutionary spirit of the legendary genre-defying band The Mekons to an intimate setting, delivering their signature blend of punk attitude, alt-country heart, and intellectual songcraft. The Mekons’ influence spans decades of music history with what critic Lester Bangs called “the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.” Opening […]
Joe Rian and the AM Drinkers bring a unique blend of Americana, rock, and folk music to the stage, creating a sound that is both energetic and soulful. They also put their own spin on classic covers, giving old favorites new life with their own unique sound. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Americana or […]
We are taking a trip back in time to see all of your favorite south side punk and metal bands from the late 90s and early 00s. Joe Fest is back in Blue Island! Bands TBA
The Ex-Bombers are a delightfully sinister psychedelic blues duo from Illinois known for their primal pop hooks, magnetic performances, and some of the most clever songwriting ever committed to wax. M. Keri Cousins (drums) and S.M. Nancy Walus (bass) use an electric 8-string octave bass, a jazz drum set, and a pair of wrecking ball […]