- 1000 Vertical Ft.
Improvisational music with roots in jazz, rock and roll, folk, and techno.
www.1000verticalft.com
- 5ive Style
www.subpop.com/bands/5ivestyle/5ivestyle.html
- Ac Rock
Chicago based rock 'n' roll a capella singing group providing entertainment for conventions, festivals and schools
www.acrock.com
- Alkaline Trio, The@
Find out more about Alkaline Trio or Alk3, the pop punk band from Chicago consisting of Matt Skiba on guitar/vocals, Dan Andriano on bass/vocals, and Derek Grant on drums/back-up vocals. Sites offer band bio, music videos, audio tracks, album info, interviews, photos, and their characteristic dark lyrics with recurring subjects of alcoholism, depression, heartbreak, drugs, blasphemy, and death.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Punk_and_Hardcore/Alkaline_Trio
- All Natural
Member of The Family Tree, a crew of underground artists.
www.allnaturalhiphop.com
- Anthony Gomes Band
Groove-a-liciously funky blues band.
www.anthonygomes.com
- Arra
Featuring the music of Journey, Boston, Rush, Kansas, Styx, Van Halen and more.
www.arraweb.com
- Arvey, Steve
www.stevearvey.com
- Astra Kelly & Far Rockaway
Includes show dates, song downloads, lyrics, and more.
www.AstraKelly.com
- Barbeau
Chicago-based rock band featuring song samples and show dates.
www.barbeaumusic.com
- Blake & Blue
Chi-Town Jazz.
www.angelfire.com/il/blakenblue/index.html
- Blue Lit Souls
Six piece folk/world/alternative musical group.
www.bluelitsouls.com
- Blue Mike
Chicago based DJ spinning hard, progressive sounds.
www.bluemike.com
- Boom Hank
www.evl.uic.edu/insley/BOOMHANK
- Bopology
Chicago wedding band that specializes in the swing music styles of Louie Prima, Frank Sinatra, and others.
www.bopology.com
- British Export
Beatles Tribute band based in Chicago.
www.britishexport.com
- Brooks, L Shaw
Clips of original music written and performed by L Shaw Brooks.
www.resound.net
- Brother Lowdown
Mixing a little bit of country, and a lot of rock and roll. Includes gid dates, song downloads, bios, and more.
www.brotherlowdown.com
- Brown, Oscar Jr.
Official site for the legendary singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, and civil rights activist. Includes a biography, news, a gallery, and information on OBJ's works.
www.oscarbrownjr.com
- Bumpus
We will make you bump.
www.bumpusweb.com
- Busker Soundcheck
Playing big, straightforward rock.
www.buskersoundcheck.com
- Cathy Richardson Band
Official site of the Chicago singer-songwriter.
www.cathyrichardsonband.com
- Chevelle
Official site of Chevelle with tour dates, biography, photos, chat room, and more.
www.chevelleinc.com
- Chicago a cappella
Ensemble of nine voices who deliver a rare combination: the emotional power of soloists and the well-tuned blend of polished ensemble singers.
www.chicagoacappella.org
- Chicago Classic Brass
Performs a unique repertoire of light classical and popular selections including works by Bach, Bizet, Gershwin, Joplin, and Sousa and performs throughout the midwest.
www.chicagoclassicbrass.com
- Colionne, Nick
Playing contemporary and funky jazz guitar.
www.nickcolionne.com
- CoverGürl
Official site for the Chicago cover band featuring Rock Star contestant Jessica Robinson on vocals.
www.covergurlrocks.com
- Covert, Ralph & The Bad Examples
Lyrics, bios and album info for these power pop veterans.
www.waterdogmusic.com/artists/badexamples
- Damien Thorne
Contains photos, bio, sound samples, merchandise and tour info.
www.damienthorne.com
- Dark Star Orchestra
Band which tours and recreates historic Grateful Dead setlists. Includes schedule, reviews, setlists, and more.
www.darkstarorchestra.net
- Dianogah@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Dianogah
- DJ Colette
Deep house DJ, producer, and vocal artist. Site includes mixes, discography, photos, and more.
www.djcolette.com
- DJ Mayhem
Mixes undergroumd hip-hop.
www.djmayhem.net
- DJ Spin
Influenced by breakdancing, hip-hop, and techno. Includes biography and pictures.
www.dj-spin.com
- Dolly Varden
Independent Chicago rock band playing a soulful, melodic mix of rock, country, and pop.
www.dollyvarden.com
- Drovers, The
Irish folk-rock band. Albums include World of Monsters, Little High Sky Show, and Kill Mice Elf. The band appeared in the movie Blink.
www.thedrovers.com
- Duenow
Rootsy blend of harmonica, acoustic guitars, honky-tonk piano, and literary lyrics.
www.duenowmusic.com
- Dummy
Punk rock served up just the way you like it.
www.underwhelm.com
- Eddie Harrison Jumpstars
Performs jump/blues, swing, and popular dance music for private events, weddings, night clubs, and festivals.
www.jumpstars.com
- Effigies, The@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Punk_and_Hardcore/Effigies__The
- Ether Frolics
Provides bios and sound clips for the Chicago band.
www.etherfrolics.com
- Faceless
Band from Chicago presenting their sounds, photos, and shows.
www.facelessmusic.com
- Flesz
Home of Gerard Jamroz's Lincon Head Productions, and his music and film projects.
www.thestreetmusician.com
- Fuller, Tom
Official site of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, Tom Fuller. Website provides news, music, press, bio, and merchandise.
www.tomfullermusic.com
- Funslice
Garbage punk with a splash a emo angst.
www.funslice.com
- Garbo Swag
Chicago area rockers.
www.garboswag.com
- Garden of Dreams
Official site of the L.A. rock band The Faded. Includes news, merchandise, and gig dates.
www.thefaded.com
- Glych
Metal rock band based in Chicago. Contains bios, photos, gigs, and mailing list.
www.glych.net
- Gravitron
Official site for the heavy rock band. Includes news, lyrics, pictures, music, and more.
www.feelgravitron.com
- Guitar Mikey & The Real Thing
www.therealthing.com
- Gullion, Tom
Jazz saxophonist.
www.tingjing.com/tg
- Handsome Family, The
Official page for this haunting and dilapidated country band, featuring sound clips, discography, reviews, and merchandise.
www.handsomefamily.com
- Happy Little World
Metal band from Chicago, IL.
members.tripod.com/~HLW
- Haque, Fareed
Guitar virtuoso skilled in both jazz and classical styles.
www.fareed.com
- Hasbrouck, John
Veteran performer, teacher, and recording artist playing eclectic Americana solo on six- and twelve-string acoustic and resonator guitars with bottleneck and vocals.
www.johnhasbrouck.com
- Hi Infidelity
Classic rock cover band featuring songs by REO Speedwagon, Styx, ZZ Top, and others.
www.hiinfidelity.com
- High Ball
Chicago based pop/punk band.
www.highballchicago.com
- Hochberg, Eric
Upright and electric bassist.
www.erichochbergmusic.com
- Honeychurch
Includes biography, show dates, news and more.
www.honeychurch.net
- Impressions, The
Provides information on the Chicago soul vocal group. From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=122
- J for Jules
Original rock music. Site includes show dates, pictures, reviews, and more.
www.jforjules.com
- J. Davis Trio
Chicago's very own all live, martini-flavored, hip-hop band.
www.jdavistrio.com
- Jade Maze
Pop jazz blues rock r&b band.
www.jademaze.com
- James, Jan
Blues/rock singer compared to Joplin singing with the Rolling Stones. Photos, CD release information, reviews, and other info.
www.janjames.com
- Jesse Scinto and the Dignitaries
Plays sax-driven, roots rock and roll.
www.jessescinto.com
- Josh Holmes Band
Includes news, shows, and band information.
www.joshholmesband.com
- Kamys, John
Composer, songwriter, and vocalist of classical, choral, rock, and punk music. Contains bio, scores, music, lyrics, and shows in Chicago.
www.johnkamys.com
- Kenning, Kraig
Roots rock, electric folk, pop, blues artist.
www.kraigkenning.com
- Kevin Pike Music
Jazz, funk, and rock fusion originals. Links to schedule, concerts, and CDs.
www.kpikemusic.com
- Kill Hannah@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Kill_Hannah
- KnotEye
Rockin' Chicago area Christian band. Features concert dates, band members, the Truth, and more.
www.knoteye.com
- Las Guitarras de España
Featuring traditional Flamenco forms, some rumbas, and compositions of their own.
www.theguitarsofspain.com
- Lava Sutra
Psychedelicish, hard rocking pop.
www.waterdogmusic.com/artists/lavasutra
- Lilith
Minimalist, ambient band who incorporates elements of sex magick into the sound.
nomusic.hispeed.com
- Listen Up!
Offers Jewish a cappella entertainment including Klezmer, pop, jazz, Yiddish, Hebrew, Israeli, and folk.
www.jewishsong.com
- Lovehammers, The@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Lovehammers__The
- Lucius Warbaby
home.att.net/~lucius_warbaby/index.htm
- Lucky Boys Confusion
Fine herbal blend of groove, style, and truth.
www.luckyboys.com
- Lugosch, Eric
Fingerstyle guitar player and composer.
www.ericlugosch.com
- Lynyrd's Innards
Chicago's least important melodic punk rock band.
www.lynyrdsinnards.com
- Magnuson, Andrew
Showcases songs inspired by events of loss, desire, and acceptance.
www.magnusongs.com
- Maintenance of Order (2)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Artists/Maintenance_of_Order
- Marque, Matt
Official site includes news, tour dates, audio, reviews, a mailing list, and more.
www.mattmarque.com
- Marvin Tate's D-Settlement
Home of urban collision.
www.d-settlement.com
- Miller, Shelley
Lyrics, calendar, photos, and album info for this alt-folk singer-songwriter.
www.shelleymiller.net
- Morminor, Brad
Rock and pop singer and songwriter.
www.robertmhall.com/brad
- Mr. Myers
Blends the tropical sounds of calypso and ska, the rhythms of reggae and rock and roll to create Caribbean rock.
members.aol.com/myersnet/index.html
- New Duncan Imperials, The
Expanding their warped vision while remaining true to the power and simplicity of songs about food, driving, how to prepare intricate chicken dishes while driving, and more.
www.newduncanimperials.com
- Nine24@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Nine24
- Not The Joneses
Blend melodic vocals in a pop/rock context with a guitar based edge - different, yet vaguely familiar.
www.ntj.com
- OverTone
Soul-filled alternative rock style band.
www.overtone.net
- Pesotum
Original songs with an 80's post punk approach.
www.pesotum.com
- Polk, David
Includes photographs, audio downloads, and biographical information on this composer and saxophonist.
www.davidpolk.com
- Professor John and his Band
New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, incorporating some rock and roll influences.
www.professorjohn.com
- Rachel's Demise
Emotional rollercoaster rock.
artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Rachels_Demise
- Rhythm City
Party band that plays Motown, R&B, Soul, Swing and dance music.
www.rhythm-city.com
- Ripley Caine
Acoustically rooted, rockin' and soulful.
www.ripleycaine.com
- Ronny & the Rockits
Powerhouse blues band from Chicago. Includes CD info, play dates, bios, and more.
www.rockits.net
- Rule 22
Punk trio based in the northern Chicago area.
www.rule22.com
- Sam Cockrell and the Groove
Delivers funky blues and R&B with a touch of soul, rock, pop, and jazz.
www.samcockrell.com
- Sandroff, Howard
Composer of electronic music for live performaces.
music.uchicago.edu/computer/sandroff.html
- Sea and Cake, The@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Sea_and_Cake__The
- Seam@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Seam
- Silent Lucidity
Chicago based Queensryche tribute band.
www.silentlucidity.com
- Slugs, The
www.theslugs.com
- Sons of the Never Wrong
Folk band.
www.sons.com
- Soul Stirrers, The@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Gospel/Soul_Stirrers__The
- Spread
Original punk/funk/rock band.
www.spreadmusic.com
- Subversives, The
Band member bios, photo gallery, and song lyrics.
www.thesubversives.com
- Swag
Blend of funk and jazz that produces smooth grooves and beautiful melodies.
www.angelfire.com/il/ebbass/band.html
- Switchback
Americana/Roots rock duo.
www.waygoodmusic.com/switchback
- Thanatopsis
Come experience the view of death.
www.vodmusic.com/thanatopsis
- Time Beings, The
Bristling power pop soaked in a vague psychedelia. Includes music samples, concert dates, reviews, and news.
www.timebeings.com
- Tortoise@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Rock_and_Pop/Tortoise
- Twigs, The
Intense lyrics, swirling, twisting harmonies set to moody rock.
www.twigs.com
- Udvary, Alex
Provides information on the Cimbalom master.
cimbaloms.tripod.com
- Uncle Heavy
Seven-piece musical group featuring original music and unique cover material.
www.uncleheavy.com
- Undertoad
Rock-blues-boogie mix. Original songs with a story and humor.
www.undertoad.com
- Underwater People
www.underwaterpeople.com
- Valley Downs, The
Features video clips, biography, schedule, photos, and news from the Chicago-based band.
www.thevalleydowns.com
- Verbal
One of Chicago's illest emcees. Representing Manifest Destiny, Nacrobats, Fordafresh, and Scam Artists.
www.verbal.8m.net
- Vocomotion
Professional coed a cappella quintet.
www.vocomotion.com
- Vona
Rock alternative band from Chicago.
vonalicious.com
- Vultures are Lovebirds
News, pictures, schedule, etc.
www.vulturesarelovebirds.com
- Waco Brothers@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Alt_Country/Waco_Brothers
- Wurly Gig
Five piece indie rock band.
centerstage.net/music/whoswho/Wurlygig.html
- York, Libby
Chicago-based jazz vocalist.
www.libbyyork.com
- Yvonne Doll and The Locals
Gritty acousticness for people who read lyrics.
www.yvonnedoll.com
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