Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live performance, she aspires to build a career as a touring artist sharing her music with audiences everywhere and making a life out of what she loves most: creating and connecting with people through music. 

Social Media: https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97d1c37e-4024-4581-9d00-44ab4e98c961 

Three Originals:  

Stuck in my head  

This too shall pass  

Away 

Cover:  

House of the rising sun 

Moon Destroyer is a Chicago-based artist blending pop, rock, and electronic sounds with emotional, high-energy songwriting. After fron    ting garage rock band Wasted Info in Erie, PA, she launched her solo career with the 2024 single “Can’t Sleep.” She is currently working on writing and self-producing her first EP and playing shows in the Chicago area.  

Links to socials:  

Instagram: @moondestroyermusic  https://www.instagram.com/moondestroyermusic 

Tiktok: @moondestroyermusic https://www.tiktok.com/@moondestroyermusic 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moondestroyermusic 

Website: https://moondestroyer.com 

Set Order: 

1. Holy Mountain of Self-Destruction 

2. Can't Sleep 

3. Spiderhead- Cover by Cage The Elephant (No backing tracks needed) 

4. With a Stranger 

Charity Work is music you can ___ to!! 

A band that's versatility is as heavy as its breakdowns. Their music flights from bounce to stomp, with hip hop lyrical styles and grunge influenced guitar melodies. Charity Work's performances and music showcase their vibrant energy and forward thinking creative choices. Breaking into the Chicago scene with a volley of DIY shows, then a spat of venue gigs, Charity Work is pushing the envelope into the next chapter of Chicago's local music scene. And trust me, this is a band you do not want to miss out on! 

Setlist: 

100 Days 

Need to know,  

Where is My Mind/Covet (Mashup) 

Crawl 

Band members and instruments: 

Derek Tenny, guitar/vocals 

Nate Sun guitar / vocals on the cover 

Sonja Larsen Drums 

Tanner Reynolds Bass 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/charityworkband/ 

The Growing Boys is an alt-folk band from Chicago known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt lyrics that explore nostalgia, grief, and joy. The band is the brainchild of two best friends, Syd and Kayla, whose creative partnership forms the heart of their sound. What began as two best friends writing songs has grown into music that feels like shared memories.

Originating in 2019, Pleaser was founded by Collin Bennett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals)  and Graham Dickson (Lead Guitar) with the additions of Christian Olds on Drums, Zek Morris on Bass Guitar.  
 
With influences ranging from The Strokes, to Thin Lizzy, to even the Beastie and Beach Boys. They can be counted on for solid melody, great harmonies, and riffs that stick in your mind for days. 
 
In October of 2020, the band enlisted the expertise of producer Cole Clark to record their first, five song EP, entitled, “Why Aren't You Any Fun?” released in March of 2021 featuring the tracks Away from You and Ocean of Fire 
 
In May of 2024 the band released their debut album “Read The Room” garnering over 150,000 streams in its first week with tracks Always Lookin In and Degrade. 

The band released their Sophomore EP “Simple Pleasures” on March 28th, 2025. 

SETLIST:  

1.Away From You 

2. Skeletons  

3. My Mistakes  

4. Medley- 
I Found A Way - Drake Bell/Buddy Holly – Weezer/505 - Arctic Monkeys 

BAND NAMES AND ROLES:  

Collin Bennett: Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals 

Graham Dickson: Lead Guitar and Vocals 

Zek Morris: Bass Guitar  

Christian Olds: Drum Kit 

Social media links: linktr.ee/pleasertheband 

Rain Garden is a four-piece alt-rock band born and raised in Chicago, IL. It emerged as a solo project in 2018 from the makeshift bedroom studio of vocalist/guitarist Miranda Dianovsky but has evolved over the years as longtime friends Vincent Byas, Harley Reid and Maya Halko joined and adapted the music to be played live. Together the four explore dynamics in every sense of the word; pairing loud with soft, sweetness with abrasiveness, and floating vocals with deep, swirling bodies of sound. 

Band members & instruments: 

Vincent Byas - Drums  

Harley Reid - Bass/Vox 

Maya Halko - Guitar 

Miranda Dianovsky - Guitar/Vox 

Setlist: 

1.Insect (original-unreleased) 

2. Antimatter (original-released) 

3. Romantic - Mannequin Pussy (cover 

4. F.U.C.M. (original-unreleased) 

Social Media:  

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/raingarden 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/raingardenn/?hl=en 

Emma Heller is a singer-songwriter from Bremen, IN. She is passionate about using words and music to convey the intricacies of life and emotion. Her music is available on all major streaming platforms.  

Setlist: 

Fatal Flaw 

As You Will Be 

A light 

Onie (Cover by The Electric Prunes) 

Band members and instruments: 

Emma Heller- Guitar/Vocals 

Social Media:  

Live session videos: 

https://youtu.be/m3j5yqmh3ak?si=QLsU_YmOOGn6i-FK 

https://youtu.be/I1ECv6NABfw?si=1s3ex9dFJSxbSfVK  

https://youtu.be/ihnFnfc7MoQ?si=lVja0UfXC9OTtxgs 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15K8uRm8dyzkfShvqI1iNn?si=k-Xhq-9bQI62STUauUEwZg 

IG: @emmakateheller 

 Jussoul was born in Imo State. Jussoul attended his primary school from 1999 to 2005 at Ogba Primary School and Command Day Secondary School for his secondary education graduating in 2011. Jussoul whose father was not in support of his musical aspirations began his musical career at age 14 by sneaking out of the house to record studios. In 2021, Jussoul appeared on American Idol rising to the top 40 of 15,000 auditions. Prior his appearance on the American Idol, he released his debut single “Lucid Dreams” that same year. He followed “Lucid Dreams” with “Soul Fire” and “Under The Mistletoe” released in 2022. The following year he released “Hard Love.” In February 2024, he released "Love in the 90s," a song inspired by a couple he met at the airport who had shared their marital journey which began in the early 90s with him. As of July 2024, “Love in the 90s” has accumulated over 200,000 streams in music streaming services and reached number 1 in Nigeria.  

Setlist: 

Home 

Take Me Away 

Piece of My Heart 

 Someone Like You (Cover by Adele) 

Band members and instruments: 

Jussoul (Vocals) 

Julian Ramirez (Bass) 

Yahseph Delacruz (Guitar) 

Jonah Rincon (Drums) 

Social Media:  

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

https://jussoul.com/ 

Spliff is a four-piece dreampop/shoegaze project from the Chicagoland area. Their work interrogates the sanctity of memory and reframes the past through an exploration of different musical genres.  

Setlist: 

1. Kiss the Ladder (Cover by Fleshwater) 

2. Gravity 

3. Happy Birthday 

4. Heartworm 

First & Last Name of each member and what they play: 

Brian Rodriguez - Drums 

Danny Castañeda - Rhythm guitar/vocals 

Kieran Moore - Lead guitar 

Skylar Moore - Bass/vocals 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/spliff_band/

Kract is a Chicago-based punk band delivering high-energy, hook-filled anthems inspired by the early 2000s pop punk sound. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Swisher, alongside bassist Dan Wright and drummer Joey Fraider, Kract fuses nostalgic punk influences with a modern edge blending raw energy, emotion, and infectious melodies. With catchy riffs, punchy basslines, and anthemic choruses, Kract sets out to bring back the rebellious heart of pop punk. 

Setlist: 

1.Fake Reality 

2. Purpose 

3. Escape 

4. Cover- “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World 

Band members and instruments: 

Daniel Swisher - Vocalist/Guitarist 

Dan Wright - Bass/Backing vocals 

Joey Fraider - Drums/Backing vocals 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/kractband/