SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH Line-up
Start Making Sence
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with frontman Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the '80s!!!
Hessville Star
Hessville Star was formed in 2006 as an outlet for the band to play an eclectic mix of Rock and Roll. The band is comprised of Zeke Rongers on guitar, Chris Karp on drums, Billy Ozzello on bass, and Chris Grove on keys. The resume of the individual members of the band is extensive, and includes performing for millions worlwide in different groups that the members have performed with. Hessville Star is not a band that plays often, but when they do, it’s always an event worth attending!! You won’t be disappointed!
The Crawpuppies
The Crawpuppies are led by singer, acoustic guitarist and songwriter, Chad Clifford. Chad is also the owner of Front Porch Music in Valparaiso Mike Curtis, the lead guitarist, is known for his hard-driving guitar work and amazing tone which shapes the band’s sound. The “low end” is covered by bassist, Aaron “Hacksaw” Hedges. His solid reliable bass parts are the backbone of the band. Last, but far from least, is the drummer, Truman Fleming. His excellent meter and classic playing style keep the band grooving in time.
The Jamiah Rogers Band
Jamiah Rogers, known as the “Blues Superman” in Chicago, His live shows jet through splintering fast, traditional blues tunes only to release into crooning, reggae waltzes and funky blues-rock jams. The Jamiah Rogers Band consist of consist of Jamiah Rogers, lead vocals and guitar, Tony Rogers, father/manager/bass player, and Dionte Skinner, drummer. Jamiah Rogers “Blues Superman” is on a life long journey to spread blues and happiness wherever he goes, be a witness to his musical genius and greatness!
Chris Peters
Since 2012, Chris Peters has been building a reputation as a true visionary in the Region music scene. From playing shows and releasing music out of his hometown of Highland, Chris quickly built a devoted fanbase. As a current student at Berklee College of Music in Boston, this singer-songwriter is back as he continues to draw crowds from far and wide, spreading musical light in every new destination with his catchy and heartwarming original songs.
Frank Ruvoli
Inspired by Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Phish, his sound isn’t singular. Whether you want to chill, study or stomp to the beat, Frank's got a sound that can reach everybody. He first learned to play cover songs thanks to Youtube. A year and a half later, after gaining the confidence of his musical abilities, Frank began writing his own tunes. Frank wastes no time on writing and strumming away, though, as he is already planning his second album, Dreamers. Listen to the first single,“You’re my Love.”
Focks
More info coming soon!
The Spectrum
The Spectrum, a diversified group of talented musicians from Munster, Indiana, was formed in 2019. This cover band debuted in Munster’s 2019 Battle of the Bands with a high energy performance that won them first place and they haven’t skipped a beat since. With a combination of percussion power, prominent string vibration and vocal harmony… these young artists add a unique flavor to the music of various Indie pop and Alternative rock bands, delivering a dynamic sound that is not to be missed!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH Line-up
The Kinsey Report
This family band expertly covers all the bases from Chicago blues through reggae, rock, funk, and soul, and their recordings are also distinguished by the songwriting talents and self-contained production approach of the Kinseys. Members of the band have recorded and toured with Albert King and with Bob Marley, and the influence of those giants shows through in the music of the Kinsey Report. This is a performance that cannot be missed!
Mungion
Since their inception in Spring of 2015, Mungion is quickly becoming known for their undeniably explosive and charismatic live shows. Known for their whimsical songs and goofy stage antics, Mungion’s joyous presence is a natural extension of its members, making for live performances that are infectiously lighthearted and deeply sincere. However, underlying the band’s quirky nature is a tremendous amount of virtuosity across all of its members. Combined, this talent and playfulness emboldens the group to be fearless in the studio and on stage. Mungion is guaranteed to have you smiling ear to ear and leaving wanting more.
Ratboys
10 years ago this April, Chicago’s Ratboys put out their first collection of songs. The RATBOY EP, consisting of five indie-folk dorm room recordings, was free to download on Bandcamp and humbly passed around to friends on social media. Released as a surprise, Happy Birthday, Ratboy comes 10 years to the day since the release of the band’s first EP. New recordings of the 5 original RATBOY EP songs make up the A-side of the record, with 5 new versions of rare college-era tracks and the newly-written “Go Outside” on the B-side.
Koala Tea
More info coming soon!
Nick Kazonis
One needs to only observe Nicholas Kazonis performing for a moment to surmise that, surely, he was born with a guitar in his hand and a song in his heart. Countless musicians are blessed with the talent to make their craft look easy, but few are imbued with that innate ability to make it look as effortless as breathing. Nick is one such musician. From the agility and precision in his fingers to the seemingly boundless dexterity of his singing, the ferocity of Nick’s talent and well-honed ability are made apparent nearly instantly. However, even that undersells both the sheer volume of work and the versatility of skill sets that truly encompasses Nicholas Kazonis.
AMS
Across the 20 years AMS. has been rapping, he's shared the stage with generational Hip-Hop luminaries such as Gift of Gab, Atmosphere, Blueprint, Mr. Lif, RJD2, KRS-One, and Dres of Black Sheep. You may have heard his voice holding the floor at B-Boy jams, or letting all of it loose at once, straining the walls and speakers of venues he's played. Regardless of where you've seen him, you never forget the sound, the delivery, or the energy.
