A bonanza of bands will play this Saturday, March 14 for nearly 13 non-stop hours at the Hideout’s Annual SXSW Send Off Party for 10 local bands heading to Austin.
The mini music fest starts at 2 p.m. Tab is only $10 for a full day-into-the night of entertainment with proceeds contribution to towards the bands’ travel expenses to Texas.
2-2:30 p.m.: Jon Langford. Known here as the Renaissance Man of indie rock, his dedication to both song craft and innovation within the genre shines brightly.
3-3:30: Tom Schraeder. Dynamite songwriting, reflective lyricism and a gentle vocal touch topped with poignant electric guitar soloing.
4-4:30: Todays Hits. Below the surface, frontman James Swansberg is a Kentucky boy with deep roots in the Bluegrass ways. Above, he’s an indie pop guru who writes killin’ love songs about pizza!
5-5:30: The Lemons. A happy-go-lucky electronic pop group with democratic band mates, sharing all duties vocally and instrumentally in their hip tunes.
6-6:30: Modern Vices. This is where ‘50s croon meets wet garage rock.
7-7:30: Running. These rockers are a satisfying sort of mayhem: coarse, unapologetic, straight out of a haunted fun house.
8-8:30: MAMA. Jamming out rock ‘n’ roll style with your buddies in your parents’ garage, a time warp back to the good ‘ole days.
9-9:30: My Gold Mask. Underground electronica, gothic and exotic, with bold female vocals.
10-10:30: Psalm One. She’s a tour de force in the Chicago scene, and nationwide, too! Rapping over vintage horn-and-flute soul tracks on their latest album, she couldn’t be cooler.
11-11:30: Sidewalk Chalk. A headliner rap group that covers all the bases. A truly musical bunch possessing a polished blend of hip-hop, soul and jazz.
12-2:45 a.m. Glass Lux DJ Sets. Super slick beats, mesmerizingly unique female vocals for a dance party from midnight till 3 a.m.
At 1345 W. Wabansia. Cash bar. Sponsors are Lagunitas Brewery with their drafts on special; Choose Chicago; Intelligentsia Coffee; SIR Chicago provides the event’s backline and Cushe is giving bands a free pair of new kicks for the road down to Austin.