FAITH ROCK & ROLL #3

Tuesday May 27  7 pm

Valslist presents an evening of music reflections - a deeper look at spiritual lyrics in modern popular music. Hosted by Paul Agasse, former WXRT General Manager and guest host Crane Kennedy, President Chicago Cubs.

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TONY KAMEL

Saturday May 31  4 pm

Kamel has garnered praise thoughout the music world for his unique approach to performing, writing and recording leading to a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Record. his shows showcase his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist an d compelling storyteller; he finds a way to punch up with the folks he is in the room with.

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NATHAN GRAHAM

Friday June 13 7 pm

Born and raised in Chicago, Graham meshes South Side blues with Nashville Americana. Soulful and steady, his guitar conveys heartbreak, his lyrics soulful regret, but his rich vocal delivery offers the remedy. 

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THEM COULEE BOYS

Thursday July 17  7 pm

The founders of this folk/rock/Americana band met as camp counselors in Northern Wisconsin in 2011. Over a decade and four albums later, they are following a new trajectory, combining their signature take on folk-grass and American with teh comfort on electric instruments and playing rock and roll. Named often as a "band to watch," they won Bluegrass/American Band of the year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.

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BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR

Sunday, July 27  5 pm

The music of these Austin natives is characterized by its unique and innovative nature, constantly evolving and pushing boundaries with their love of dark synths, Afrobeat rhythms and a potent blend of electro-soul instrumentation.  Their live performances include Lollapalooza and opening for Aerosmith, Osees and The Flaming Lips.

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OLD MERVS

Wednesday July 30  7 pm

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TODD KESSLER

Thursday August 7  7 pm

This Chicago-born rising folk-rock star has appeared on The Voice and played Summerfest, Taste of Chicago and Mile of Music. Influenced by artists like Paul Simon and Glen Hansard, he continues to evolve into the bold storyteller he's always wanted to be.

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BRENDAN JAMES

Sunday, September 21. 4 pm

 American singer-songwriter in the pop/folk genre who has acquired more than one million fans in 65 countries. He has shocking talent and a unique purpose in today's oversaturated music scene.

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HOTEL FICTION

Athens, Georgia based band who are "Just two girls, Jade and Jess, who are making our dreams come true one day at a time." Their unique blend of evocative lyrics and infection melodies is a sonic journey through the complexities of life and love. 

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FAITH ROCK & ROLL #

Valslist presents an evening of music reflections - a deeper look at spiritual lyrics in modern popular music. Hosted by Paul Agasse, former WXRT General Manager with guest host Joe Shanahan, the owner/founder of Chicago music venue Metro, smartbar and Gman Tavern, renowned independent promoter in Chicago's music scene where many iconic artists got their start

WHT.RBBT.OBJ

A femme-fatale led, guitar-driven alternative rock group from Chicago. They've been described as "Amy Winehouse meets The Black Keys"-- funk, soul, R&B and jazz.

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ALLISON MAHAL

Midwest indie singer songwriter has garnered local and national attention with NPR describing her as having "a powerful voice, a knack for heartbreaking lyrics."

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THE IKE REILLY ASSASSINATION

A former gravedigger and doorman from Libertyville, Reilly has been creating rebellious punk/folk/country/blues influenced rock 'n roll records that are poetic and cinematic. Critical praise for his work has been plentiful; the New York Times described his band as one of the best live bands in the country. 

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HOT LIKE MARS

A jam, funk, rock & soul band from Chciago that you can count on for an exhilerating performance.

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MOTHERFOLK

Cinncinnati- based indie pop-rock band who self-describe their latest album as "crunchy garage rock and dreamy indie pop."  They played Lollapalooza in 2021,  opened for the Lumineers and with over 5 million Spotify streams, they've sold out shows on their national tour. 

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WIDEMOUTH

This Chicago-based band found each other through a flier at Northwestern University. Jamie and Mak's voices and brains just seem to fit. They write songs about their friends, each other or whatever they feel is important. 

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Ur Mom

 A young passionate rock quartet from Chicago inspired by folk, funk, rock and the blues. They've played at numerous notable venues in Chicago and recently opened for ZZ Top and Lynrd Skynrd at the Ravinia Festival.

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JAKE ALLEN

Jake Allen crafts a kaleidoscopic sound that plunges the curious listener into a world of endless sonic possibilities, incorporating prog-pop, waves of ambient instrumentals, and complex musical layers. Allen showcases the guitar, harnessing every nuance of the instrument and transforming it into an ethereal, shape-shifting creature that bends both notes and time.

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MINOR MOON

 A Chicago-based alt/country band that has been described as "a different beast live with their remarkable technicality, rich virtuousity, and untouchable prowess leaving most bands in the dust." (Third Coast Review, 2024) and as "warm fuzzy country rock."

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