ON A SUN
Fri, Sep 22, 12:00 AM Neon's Stage
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ON A SUN mixes melodic alt-rock with progressive power in an innovative blend of sound textures, creative lyrics and performance energy that captures and holds its audience. This experimental alternative rock band pours every ounce of their conviction into creating a unique performance.
http://www.onasun.com


helicopters
Fri, Sep 22, 9:15 PM Jekyll & Hyde's 2nd Floor Stage
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Electronic pop thats quite interesting to categorize: too rock to be The Postal Service, too pop to be Beck, too happy to be Radiohead. Masterpieces of lush pop, sonic experimentation. Melodic songs that defy comparison and demand attention.
http://www.ilovehelicopters.com


Joe Thompson
Fri, Sep 22, 12:15 AM Mr. Pitiful's Stage
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A refreshing cocktail of folk, rock, and classic country.
http://www.baldjoey.com


Human Motion
Fri, Sep 22, 1:00 AM Blue Wisp Stage
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Human Motion is a Chicago-based jazz quintet that blends group interaction and individual improvisation within the structure of the original compositions if its members.
http://www.jeffgreenemusic.com


Hungry Lucy
Sat, Sep 23, 12:15 AM Jekyll & Hyde's 2nd Floor Stage
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Hungry Lucy creates "trip-pop" music with beautiful female vocals ... the perfect blend of groove, melody and mood. It's all anchored with a good song so listeners aren't lost in an endless sea of drum loops and samples.
http://www.hungrylucy.com


ILL PHIL CARNAGE
Thu, Sep 21, 12:00 AM Club Dream Stage
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ILL PHIL CARNAGE and his crew The Suga' Shack, cross hip-hop with rock influences to create original innovative music. The stage show is packed with classic references, fresh material and energy guaranteed to get any crowd hyped up.
http://www.illphilcarnage.com


Stranger Lazy
Sat, Sep 23, 10:15 PM J Hall Stage
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A rock band with numerous lo-fi/indie influences. Think of a band that is melody driven like Built to Spill, looks a bit like Pavement, and strives for home-made goodness like Guided by Voices.
http://www.strangerlazy.net


infotourist
Fri, Sep 22, 10:15 PM J Hall Stage
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Beta males. Presidential photo-ops. Fluorescent lights. Wind tunnels and train tracks. Ergonomic trenches. Cubicles and highways.
http://www.infotourist.org


The Iry
Thu, Sep 21, 12:00 AM Know Theater Downstairs Stage
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This five piece act mixes a piano led sound with upbeat melodies and catchy hooks. The lightweight tones and clever lyrics give listeners a unique and refreshing sound. Established in 2000, The Iry has gained national attention through their infectious live performances and multiple Midwest tours.
http://theiry.com