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Reggie's·South Loop

PATTY PERSHAYLA

Enjoy a Free show with Patty Pershayla at Reggies on the Beach located at 63rd St. No Cover, 5:00pm-6:00pm Set 1, 6:30pm-7:30pm Set 2 PATTY PERSHAYLA Patty PerShayla is already a rarity as a combination singer and bassist, but has established herself as a stand-out performer by meanwhile perching on one leg or strutting the stage in platform heels. She is heard before she is seen, boasting a big voice for a relatively small vessel, and certainly has a lot to say—challenging gender norms, confronting imposter syndrome, processing trauma—and don’t even think about getting on her bad side. Patty’s first full-length solo record, SAD GIRL APOCALYPSE: bummer songs and ukulele adventures, is a short detour from the more adventurous, socially charged, electrifying rock she’s known for. SAD GIRL leans more introspective and many of the songs are a periscopic view from her basement bunker (a bedroom which was legally a closet) during the world’s most recent apocalyptic events. In under 30 minutes, listeners may empathetically experience the effects of confusion, betrayal, existential crises, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, childhood trauma, and an unshakeable sense of dread—but there is still space to dance through the tears. SAD GIRL is an experimental record, co-recorded and co-produced by PerShayla and frequent collaborator, Lucas Powell, in their home studio, featuring Patty’s multi-instrumentalism, incredibly versatile voice, devastatingly clever lyrics, and even cover art illustration. Patty promises to hang up her acoustic guitar and return to heavy songs and punk anthems in 2025 when her tears have dried. Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram

FreeJazz / BluesRock
Jul 3
5:00 PM
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

HERMIT KNIGHT, PHRANICK, MORS VITAQUE (early show)

Hailing from the banks of the Genesee River in Rochester, New York, Hermit Knight brings fantasy, chivalry, and emotion to each and every composition. Manifesting antique atmospheres and soothing leads for wonderfully evocative soundscapes that carry listeners through a swath of nostalgia, Hermit Knight's 'emotional fantasy synth' draws from both the real and the fantastical, fusing human emotion with lore and legend. Hermit Knight is no stranger to the stage, having just played the Texas Dungeon Siege and (soon) the Great Lakes Dungeon Siege, and promises a performance for the ages. Hermit Knight has been deeply involved in the dungeon synth scene; the project's founder and creator Nicholas the Gnome runs WereGnome Records and books local dungeon synth shows in and around Rochester. One half of the mighty duo Sombre Arcane, Phranick comes to Chicago from Worcester, MA. An offering to the altar of life and death, Alkilith and Nightshade join forces in Mors Vitaque: a project that conceptually deals with existence's cyclical nature. We are born, we die, and we are born again as these two dungeon synth artists explore the dynamics of the life cycle. Brought forth by the minds behind Alkilith, Hyacinth, Amaranth, Shelter, and Nightshade, who are also the founders of the Great Lakes Dungeon Synth circle, Mors Vitaque's beauty and misery is both a celebration of life and the mourning of what follows.

FreeElectronicClassical
Jul 3
5:30 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Bummer Summer 3

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Rock
Jul 3
7:00 PM
Kingston Mines·Lincoln Park

Rico McFarland Band/Nora Jean Wallace Blues Band

World famous Kingston Mines features the best Blues music from 2 bands on 2 stages. Docs Kitchen offers great Catfish, Wings, Burgers, Beignets, and more! Kingston Mines has returned to general seating - no reservations. The doors & kitchen open at 7:00pm on Friday. Tickets can be purchased at the club after 7:00 PM, if not purchased online. Must be 21 to enter. Friday: 7pm 4amAcoustic Set: 7:30pm to 9pmNorth Stage Sets: 9:00pm, 11:30pm, 1:30amMain Stage Sets: 10:30pm, 12:30am, 2:30am Hear Blues, Drink Booze, Talk Loud, Youre Among Friends ...Doc

Jazz / BluesRock
Jul 3
7:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

The Ries Brothers

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockJazz / Blues
Jul 3
7:00 PM
Winter's Jazz Club·Streeterville

Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with LaShera Ellis

As a collective, Chicago Soul Jazz Collective features rotating band members and vocalists with the core members being: Amr Fahmy - piano; Micah Collier - bass; Lashera Ellis - vocals; Joshua Achiron - guitar; Keith Brooks - drums; Ryan Nyther - trumpet; John Fournier - tenor sax.

Jazz / Blues
Jul 3
7:30 PM

Club 90s Presents Off Campus Night

Doors open at 830PM. Performance begins at 9PM. This show is for AGES 18 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID, or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

Pop
Jul 3
8:30 PM
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Lemon·West Town

AARON KAUFMAN—LEVINE QUARTET

Aaron leads the Aaron Kaufman-Levine Quartet (AKL Quartet) consisting of guitarist Charlie Reichert Powell, bassist Leo Buczkowski and drummer Frank Morrison. The group plays all original music by Aaron that uses heavy improvisational elements and lots of...

Jul 3
8:30 PM

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