8:30pm doors, 9pm music $10 all ages
ABOUT
GLAD RAGS
Formed in 2015 in Chicago's DIY scene, their first two releases came through underground label Grandpa Bay (Water From Your Eyes, Mykele Deville, This Is Lorelei). Their subsequent 2016 EP “Imaginary Friends” weaved in more experimental elements while showcasing the addition of more complex instrumentation.
Over the next two years, the project slowly grew to over ten collaborators,
culminating in their second full-length “Wonder Under” released via Midwest Action in 2018. The record was featured on multiple online publications,
local magazines and radio outlets.
Behind the production of founding member Mabel Gladly, their new sound fuses art rock, new wave, experimental jazz, krautrock, disco, funk and soul, thus creating their original blend of psychedelic orchestral synth pop. While joined by many collaborators on their studio projects, Glad Rags keeps their live shows raw with high-energy interpretations of their songs featuring the five core members.
All of Them navigates cancel culture, gendered violence in the art scene, and community responses to healing. The narrative hops between various perspectives to emphasize the ripple effects unchecked harm has on people and those who love them. Soaring harmonies soften the blow, and a deep love and hopefulness for humanity are echoed by those who helped mold this art pop concept album over the last three years.
The debut LP from the Chicago collective playfully tip-toes along the evolutionary lineage of the analog to digital soundscape - the early ‘80s globalization of disco, lounge pop of the ‘90s, and soulful mid ‘70s ballads are threaded together through delicately woven arrangements. Glad Rags embroiders disparate influences into a cohesive art pop mélange that celebrates the depth of human emotions and the robust potential of community care.
The collective features some of Chicago’s top musicians who perform with acts such as J. Cole, ONO, SUPERFUND, Animal Farm, Jovan Landry, Peggy Tenderass and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
They have performed with Sen Morimoto, Hop Along, !!! (chk chk chk), Nnamdï, Speedy Ortiz, Post Animal, The Oh My's, Mykele Deville, Sloppy Jane, The Ophelias, The Beths, ONO, Emily Blue, Tasha, White Mystery, GIRL K, Andrew Sa, Jude Shuma, No Men, OTNES, GRLwood, + Resavoir.
Alyx Rush is a sonic sorcerer who has been busy capturing minds and imaginations across the Midwest with an alluring R&B/pop sound that beautifully smudges the edges of both genres. Casting his spell from under the underground, Rush has risen quickly with head-turning independent releases and captivating live performances at festivals and venues across the region. He is both technically gifted and rawly emotive as a vocalist, swooping through irresistible top lines on wavy production that ranges from winter ballads to summer sways. His sound can soar, swagger and swoon, sometimes all at once. Already recognized as one of the top artists in the area, Rush will push his wave even further this summer with a new EP, ‘After the Last Time’ his second collaboration with artist/producer Jim Swim. There’s no ceiling for this one.
Wave Cage combines jazz, fusion, and electronic music to create a unique sonic experience that is equal parts atmospheric, improvisational, and downright funky. The band features Ryan Garmoe on trumpet, Nolan Schroeder on sax, Jarrett Purdy on synths, and Chris Jensen on drums.