Although they're not from Chicago, Meowskers are awesome and by principal alone should be part of this showcase!!
W: www.meowskers.com
Set: 7:00 pm
TOM SCHRAEDER has had a great 2007- Playing Lolapalooza, great reviews from Jim Derogatis (Chicago Sun-Times) for his debut EP The Door, The Gutter, and The Grave. The upcoming EP is equal parts stark, challenging song structures and just-add-the-booze hooks – a reminder that being young is all relative and finding decent days and nights can be as esoteric as songwriting itself or as uncomplicated as the bottom of a highball.
W: www.tomschraedermusic.com | (ms)
Set: 7:45 pm
UNIQUE CHIQUE's latest release, Ethica, recorded by guitarist Mike Sanfiliop, is the next logical step for a band always pushing to the boundaries of creativity. The familiar elements of U/C's past offerings are present, but only as a character in a larger, more encompassing story. Ethica is , by and large, more powerful, haunting, hopeful, anxious and serene that any of U/C's previous recordings.
W: www.myspace.com/uniquechique
Set: 8:30 pm
The wildly entertaining Arizona imports SKYBOX are Chicago’s freshest new band. Showcasing “an eclectic mix of indie rock and psychedelic oddity, with a dash of madcap cabaret thrown in to keep it interesting.” says Chicago Innerview Magazine. A lot of attention is building around these guys with recent tours through the west coast and an infectious debut album. Expect great things from these guys-
W: www.myspace.com/skybox
mp3: "Various Kitchen Utensils"
Set: 9:15 pm
Brighton, MA is back to NYC and this time their bringing their eponymous debut EP- With new material, currently charting on CMJ charts, and touring with bands such as Elvis Perkins, Mason Jennings and The Slip. This is a must see band for CMJ.
mp3: "Bet You Never Thought "
Set: 10:00 pm
As one of the leading bands to emerge from the Chicago scene, Head of Femur willl release a Limited Edition EP entittled, Leader and the Falcon available October 2, 2007. A headlining, 3-week US tour and our little showcase!! The title track will also be available on Head of Femur's 3rd full-length, 'Great Plains' with a release date pending for late 2007 or early 2008. They're great, loads of fun and great friends-
W: www.myspace.com/headoffemur
Set: 11:00 pm
I absolutely love these guys! "This is soul music for future generations of rowdy rustic types." is one quote that truly defines Catfish Haven's future. Make sure you're there to see these guys...
W: www.catfishhaven.com
mp3: "Please Come Back "
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What up AUTOBOT, YOUNG JOSH holla!! My favorite DJ duo, my friends, and a blast to dance too- Mixing everyone these days, including Matt & Kim, tunes with Cool Kids, Vyle, Hollywood, FLOSSTRADAMUS are going to bring it and close out our dance party!!
W: www.myspace.com/flosstradamus
Set: Midnight
HOLLYWOOD HOLT is the most fun you can have at any show- What better way to finish the showcase and kick off the first ever Chicago Showcase After Party!!
W: www.myspace.com/holtgoestohollywood
Set: 1:00 am
My favorite Chicago hip-hop group, the Cool Kids are a blast! With a spot at Pitchfork Fest, touring with The Clips, the Cool Kids are on the rise! With a record on the ropes, these guys are going to explode-
