Sessions @33

Founded in 2017 in Chicago, Blind Adam and the Federal League has developed into something of an anti-fascist punk rock family band. Founding members (Blind) Adam Gogola and Alex Simotes turned a handful of Adam’s acoustic demos into what would become the band’s self titled debut LP before playing a single show. By 2019 the band had played all over the midwest on regional tours, small festivals, and as support for Ben Nichols (Lucero), Ever Clear, Bowling for Soup, CJ Ramone, Dog Party, and more. 

After several lineup changes and a 7” on A-F Records, the band headed to Pittsburgh to record An Act of Desperation with Chris “2” Barker as producer/engineer. The plan was to release An Act of Desperation in early summer 2020 and spend the year on the road, but plans changed with Covid-19. The band quickly shifted gears to support mutual aid and survival programs, hosting a nine-week livestream series raising over $10,000 for community relief efforts. The band spent 2020 and 2021 in the streets in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter uprisings and mutual aid projects around Chicago. 

Setlist: 

1. Before it Gets Better 

2. Meet me at George Floyd Square 

3. The Front  

4. Middle of the Night 

Members: 

Adam Gogola -Vocals/Guitar  

Alex Simotes - Bass/Vocals  

Nick Cvijovic -Lead Guitar/Vocals  

Athen Erbter -Drums 

Social Media Links or Linktree:  

https://www.instagram.com/blindadamfederal/ 

Consisting of guitarist Jake Zachacki, drummer Christian Ramirez, bassist Rylan Hurtado, and lead vocalist and guitarist Aaron Romana, Claim Ursa is a rock/metal, post-hardcore band from Chicago, IL, formed in late 2021. Claim Ursa combines sounds from the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical Romance, Escape the Fate, and many more. In the summer of 2025, Ursa released 2 singles, “25” and “Deck One”. On Valentine's Day of 2026, then dropped their 3rd single, their unapologetically heartbroken, "Unwanted". 

Members: 

Aaron Romana - VOX + Guitar 

Jake Zachacki - Guitar 

Christian Ramirez - Drums 

Rylan Hurtado - Bass 

Songs: 

25   

Deck One 

Unwanted  

4.    Unholy Confessions (Cover by Avenged Sevenfold) 

Linktree: 

https://linktr.ee/claimursa?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-H4nT0Kc_7aAC34kjR8Htj4N70eHa3_kBuvrpFdNcA9c7d3d4hsthpNAkT4_aem_xfpnSPlFBAch1X4s_sLlcw 

Ellie Mickey frequents at local open mics where she can. She has performed with 2x Grammy Winning Columbia College Alumni, Jonathan McReynolds (2025), performed on the Manifest Acoustic Kitchen stage (2024, 2025), and wrote the lyrics for Cicada, a BFA thesis short film by Yupu Luo (2025). 

My set list — 

White Socks 

A Want To Be Wanted 

Moon Song (Cover of Phoebe Bridgers Song) 

Hometown 

Social Media: 

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

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

Geddy Trezak Band is a pop rock group from Hobart, IN. They offer a vintage sound designed and packaged for modern ears, even described as “something the world has been missing out on” by certain listeners. The band is led by Geddy Trezak, who wears his influences on his sleeve and includes many nods to British Invasion, power pop, psychedelic, and a slew of other odds and ends from all sides of the musical spectrum. Geddy is currently working on his second album and plans to become a name in the music world. 

Names of three originals and one cover: 

1. In My Own Time (Bee Gees cover) 

2. Open My Eyes 

3. Up and Around 

4. End of Time 

First & Last Name of each member: 

Geddy Trezak- guitar/vocals 

Ryan Bentley- guitar/vocals 

Sam Fine- bass 

Tyler Allen- drums 

Social Media Links: 

https://geddytrezak.com/ 

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

How do you burn the rain? We don't know. What we do know is that when you mix the sounds of grunge, metal, and a little bit of punk, you get Burn The Rain, the three piece live band from the southwestern suburbs of Chicago, formed around records made ala Foo Fighters circa 1995, and Mammoth, influenced by bands such as the aforementioned Foo Fighters, Mammoth, Linkin Park, and Nirvana, (and many more). The consistent members are Joey and Dan, with the best drummers they know, Eli and Michael, on call to provide the thundering beats. No Burn The Rain performance is ever the same, and they have no intention of changing that now. 

Setlist: 

Nothing I Could Do 

Raegan 

Killing Me 

Emily (Cover of My Chemical Romance song) 

Social Media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burntherain.band/  

@burntherain.band 

Bandcamp: https://burntherain.bandcamp.com/ 

(contains some releases not on Spotify!) 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/burntherain 

With a voice that feels both timeless and feels fresh, Jamerra is part of a new wave of RnB and Neo-Soul, blending soulful melodies with unapologetic authenticity. She finds her musical style emotional with relatable lyrics, inspired by her experience with life as well as what she observes from others. 

Set List: 

Dream 

Hopeless Romantic 

CHILDISH 

Heartbreak Anniversary (Cover of song by Giveon) 

Social Media: 

Music Links: 

https://www.instagram.com/_merrabear 

https://youtu.be/WApdaGicQkY?si=6TuY4HARZpJ9JQCM 

https://youtu.be/POc7yvCU_-A?si=8K6-ELAHznoj5X31 

https://youtu.be/P65pZcERU10?si=JzjP4kKukeQrefgl 

With Briggite Bardot hair, psychic abilities, and enough broken hearts to inspire an entire discography, Chicago’s-own Liska has all the makings of a “pop girly,” the Gen-Z-originated internet term of endearment reserved for the most iconic of icons. Liska's sound blends her resolute confidence with sheer magnetism and electrifying musical experiments that hit the mark in their addictive verses and honey-dipped choruses. 

Names of three originals and one cover: 

 
1. Guess That’s What I Get 
2. Not again 
3. Infinity 
4. Favorite Daughter (Cover of Lorde Song) 

Members: 

Annelise Steele - vocals 

Luke Vincent Blanco - bass 

Moira Peterson - guitar  

Tommy Bravos - keys 

Social Media Links: 

Instagram.com/liskailysm 

Liskailysm.cargo.site 

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.