Sessions @33

Ellie Mickey frequents at local open mics where she can. She has performed with 2x Grammy Winning Columbia College Alumni, Jonathan McReynolds (2025), performed on the Manifest Acoustic Kitchen stage (2024, 2025), and wrote the lyrics for Cicada, a BFA thesis short film by Yupu Luo (2025). 

My set list — 

White Socks 

A Want To Be Wanted 

Moon Song (Cover of Phoebe Bridgers Song) 

Hometown 

Social Media: 

https://www.instagram.com/elliemickeyy/?hl=en 

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

Geddy Trezak Band is a pop rock group from Hobart, IN. They offer a vintage sound designed and packaged for modern ears, even described as “something the world has been missing out on” by certain listeners. The band is led by Geddy Trezak, who wears his influences on his sleeve and includes many nods to British Invasion, power pop, psychedelic, and a slew of other odds and ends from all sides of the musical spectrum. Geddy is currently working on his second album and plans to become a name in the music world. 

Names of three or...

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

How do you burn the rain? We don't know. What we do know is that when you mix the sounds of grunge, metal, and a little bit of punk, you get Burn The Rain, the three piece live band from the southwestern suburbs of Chicago, formed around records made ala Foo Fighters circa 1995, and Mammoth, influenced by bands such as the aforementioned Foo Fighters, Mammoth, Linkin Park, and Nirvana, (and many more). The consistent members are Joey and Dan, with the best drummers they know, Eli and Michael, on call to provide the thundering beats. No Burn The Rain...

With a voice that feels both timeless and feels fresh, Jamerra is part of a new wave of RnB and Neo-Soul, blending soulful melodies with unapologetic authenticity. She finds her musical style emotional with relatable lyrics, inspired by her experience with life as well as what she observes from others. 

Set List: 

Dream 

Hopeless Romantic 

CHILDISH 

Heartbreak Anniversary (Cover of song by Giveon) 

Social Media: 

Music Links: 

https://www.instagram.com/_merrabear 

https://youtu.be/WApd...

With Briggite Bardot hair, psychic abilities, and enough broken hearts to inspire an entire discography, Chicago’s-own Liska has all the makings of a “pop girly,” the Gen-Z-originated internet term of endearment reserved for the most iconic of icons. Liska's sound blends her resolute confidence with sheer magnetism and electrifying musical experiments that hit the mark in their addictive verses and honey-dipped choruses. 

Names of three originals and one cover: 

 
1. Guess That’s What I Get 
2. Not again 
3. Infinity 
4. Favorite Daughter (Cover of Lorde Song) 

Members: 

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The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

Mourning Star is a band from Lake County Illinois who specializes in melodic guitar riffs, flowing bass lines and strong drumbeats. Accompanied by emotional woman vocals that makes you feel. The songs bring the listener to a nostalgic place while encapsulating strong feelings through the music. 

Set list: 

Burgundy  

Grow up 

Homeward(The Sundays cover) 

Big feelings 

Maddie Bevan - lead vocals and rhythm guitar  

Kevin Villalobos- Bass 

Quentin Wright- Drums 

Johan Montag- lead guitar  

Social...

Hey everyone, we’re Mistrophia, a five-person indie rock band from the Chicagoland area!! Mixing alt rock, pop punk, and modern ska with a blend of each member’s individual music tastes, our overall sound has a small piece of every single one of us. Whether it be an uptempo dance beat or a more chill and laid-back vibe, we always aim to make music that sticks with you (🌀forever and also ever🌀). Set List: 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Twisted Game 5:05 - Summer Nights 11:26 - Cigarette 15:05 - Full Control - Cover by Snail Mail Band Members/Instruments: Briyanna Manzanares - Vocalist Kat...

Raised in the small town of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Lavenoak (Kristina Puzin) started as a local vocalist in multiple ensembles and an actress within small theater companies. She further honed her craft at the Merit School of Music Conservatory and is now pursuing the cinematic arts at Columbia College.  Currently based in Chicago, IL, her adoration for storytelling has led her to write and compose original music, including her debut single, What For, which was accompanied by a visually stunning, self-directed music video. Her first upcoming EP (Blemish) is forthcoming.  

Names of three originals and one cover:<...

The Color Club and Sessions @33 proudly present “Green” — a live performance filmed by our sessions @33 team at Color Club in Chicago.

This collaboration brings together the creative communities of Color Club and Sessions @33 to spotlight local artists and celebrate the vibrant energy of Chicago’s music scene.

 the 1-800s are a relatively new band that in their words, “create loud music.” The band is from Chicago, Illinois and have been playing throughout the Chicago area at a venue near you! Interesting side note. All four members share vocal duties at times. 

Set List: 

Richard Fetus/Starry Eye 

Mood 

Poppies (Marcy Playground Cover) 

Hit me Harder 

Band Members/Instruments: 

David Ektera-Rhythm Guitar/Vocals 

Louie Auslander-Lead Guitar/Vocals 

Chris Hallman-Bass/Vocals 

Marcy P...

Stella Prince is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Woodstock, NY. She first began voice lessons at age four and hasn't looked back since, and now ranks among the most exciting young voices in folk music. Already a veteran of touring circuits, Prince is readying a debut album—due in late 2025—to follow a string of critically acclaimed singles, including 2024's "Dear Future Me" and "What's Mine," which collectively earned praise from celebrated outlets like No Depression, Forbes and the Nashville Scene. Over the past six months, she has walked the red carpet at the Grammys, Variety Hitmakers, the Billboard Women in Music Awards, ...

 Freshman is a Chicago-based Pop Punk band with hints of Midwest Emo, bringing raw energy and heartfelt lyricism to every performance. Known by their nickname, "America's favorite unknown band," they have built a dedicated underground following with their infectious melodies and emotionally charged sound. 

Links to Socials:  

https://www.instagram.com/freshman.bandchi/?hl=en 

Set Order: 

And I’ll Catch You 

Who’s Anel 

Well…$%*&! 

Established in 2022 Violet Garden is a four-piece shoegaze/grunge band from Chicago. With heavy hitting drums, distorted guitar, thumpy bass & loud raw vocals Violet Garden is ready to take you along down a spiral of noise and nirvana.   

Names of three originals and one cover: 

Needle 2 Vein  

Lies  

Matress Speaker Champ  

Lochness – (Cover by the band Julie) 

Members: 

David Gonzalez - Vocals & rhythm guitar 

Maximus Gonzalez - Drums 

Caleahl Callahan - Bass & 2nd Vocalist  

Axel Aguilar - Lead gui...

 Shavon Reznikov themself is from St. Petersburg Russia but relocated to  

the states when they were young, and have been mainly living in Skokie and 

Chicago. This is where they’ve met the rest of the SR band and ever since 

have been bellowing out a mix of Punk with Folk sensibilities and Mystic 

currents. 

Setlist:  

Judy 

Maria’s Song 

Commandeer 

Frog 

Social Media links: 

https://shavonreznikov.neocities.org/ 

https://www.instagram.com/shavon_rezniko...

Danielle’s work has been recognized by Madison365, Tone Madison. Danielle has released three self-produced albums: Floating (2021), Exploration of Life (2020), and Illuminate (2018), along with six singles. Influenced by artists like FKA Twigs, Rina Sawayama, and Lady Gaga, Crim combines elements from Pop, R&B, Alternative, and Electronic music to develop her distinct creative sound. Quite the decorated artist, Crim has earned awards such as Student of the Year at the Madison Area Music Awards, Overture Center for the Arts Rising Star, and Silver Medal in the national NAACP ACT-SO competition in music composition. Most recently, in 2024, Crim won the Co...

Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live performance, she aspires to build a career as a touring artist sharing her music with audiences everywhere and making a life out of what she loves most: creating and connecting with people through music. 

Social Media: https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Moon Destroyer is a Chicago-based artist blending pop, rock, and electronic sounds with emotional, high-energy songwriting. After fron    ting garage rock band Wasted Info in Erie, PA, she launched her solo career with the 2024 single “Can’t Sleep.” She is currently working on writing and self-producing her first EP and playing shows in the Chicago area.  

Links to socials:  

Instagram: @moondestroyermusic  https://www.instagram.com/moondestroyermusic 

Tiktok: @moondestroyermusic https://www.tiktok.com/@moondestroyermusic 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moondestroyermusic 

Charity Work is music you can ___ to!! 

A band that's versatility is as heavy as its breakdowns. Their music flights from bounce to stomp, with hip hop lyrical styles and grunge influenced guitar melodies. Charity Work's performances and music showcase their vibrant energy and forward thinking creative choices. Breaking into the Chicago scene with a volley of DIY shows, then a spat of venue gigs, Charity Work is pushing the envelope into the next chapter of Chicago's local music scene. And trust me, this is a band you do not want to miss out on! 

Setlist: ...

The Growing Boys is an alt-folk band from Chicago known for their tight harmonies and heartfelt lyrics that explore nostalgia, grief, and joy. The band is the brainchild of two best friends, Syd and Kayla, whose creative partnership forms the heart of their sound. What began as two best friends writing songs has grown into music that feels like shared memories.

Originating in 2019, Pleaser was founded by Collin Bennett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals)  and Graham Dickson (Lead Guitar) with the additions of Christian Olds on Drums, Zek Morris on Bass Guitar.  
 
With influences ranging from The Strokes, to Thin Lizzy, to even the Beastie and Beach Boys. They can be counted on for solid melody, great harmonies, and riffs that stick in your mind for days. 
 
In October of 2020, the band enlisted the expertise of producer Cole Clark to record their first, five song EP, entitled, “Why Aren't You Any Fun?” released in March of 2021 featuring the tracks Away...

Rain Garden is a four-piece alt-rock band born and raised in Chicago, IL. It emerged as a solo project in 2018 from the makeshift bedroom studio of vocalist/guitarist Miranda Dianovsky but has evolved over the years as longtime friends Vincent Byas, Harley Reid and Maya Halko joined and adapted the music to be played live. Together the four explore dynamics in every sense of the word; pairing loud with soft, sweetness with abrasiveness, and floating vocals with deep, swirling bodies of sound. 

Band members & instruments: 

Vincent Byas - Drums  

Harley Reid - Bass/Vox 

Emma Heller is a singer-songwriter from Bremen, IN. She is passionate about using words and music to convey the intricacies of life and emotion. Her music is available on all major streaming platforms.  

Setlist: 

Fatal Flaw 

As You Will Be 

A light 

Onie (Cover by The Electric Prunes) 

Band members and instruments: 

Emma Heller- Guitar/Vocals 

Social Media:  

Live session videos: 

https://youtu.be/m3j5yqmh3ak?si=QLsU_YmOOGn6i-FK 

 Jussoul was born in Imo State. Jussoul attended his primary school from 1999 to 2005 at Ogba Primary School and Command Day Secondary School for his secondary education graduating in 2011. Jussoul whose father was not in support of his musical aspirations began his musical career at age 14 by sneaking out of the house to record studios. In 2021, Jussoul appeared on American Idol rising to the top 40 of 15,000 auditions. Prior his appearance on the American Idol, he released his debut single “Lucid Dreams” that same year. He followed “Lucid Dreams” with “Soul Fire” and “Under The Mistletoe” released in 2022. The following year he released “...

Spliff is a four-piece dreampop/shoegaze project from the Chicagoland area. Their work interrogates the sanctity of memory and reframes the past through an exploration of different musical genres.  

Setlist: 

1. Kiss the Ladder (Cover by Fleshwater) 

2. Gravity 

3. Happy Birthday 

4. Heartworm 

First & Last Name of each member and what they play: 

Brian Rodriguez - Drums 

Danny Castañeda - Rhythm guitar/vocals 

Kieran Moore - Lead guitar 

Skylar Moore - Bass...

Kract is a Chicago-based punk band delivering high-energy, hook-filled anthems inspired by the early 2000s pop punk sound. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Swisher, alongside bassist Dan Wright and drummer Joey Fraider, Kract fuses nostalgic punk influences with a modern edge blending raw energy, emotion, and infectious melodies. With catchy riffs, punchy basslines, and anthemic choruses, Kract sets out to bring back the rebellious heart of pop punk. 

Setlist: 

1.Fake Reality 

2. Purpose 

3. Escape 

4. Cover- “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World 

Band members and instrume...

Violet Clare, the moniker used by 20-year-old Violet Bowdle, is an alternative indie folk singer-songwriter based in Chicago. Originally from East Grand Rapids, Michigan, a town she has referred to as her muse, she began writing stories of all kinds as soon as she could hold a pencil. She grew up engulfed by folk and songwriter classics from her father, like Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, and Nick Drake, as well as alternative rock and hip hop from her mom, such as The White Stripes, Wilco, Radiohead, and Jill Scott. Through lyrically-heavy reflections on both her relationships with others as...

White Orchid is a three-piece Chicago band with elements of punk, rock, and emo. As they state simply, “Some emo, with some screamo wrapped in a fuzzy 90s rock blanket.” Check them out playing around Chicago in the coming months. 

Setlist: 

 ZaP! 

Cherry Cola 

 So Much 

Venus and Bacchus (Cover by Saetia) 

Members: Noreen Buscher (Bass, Vocals), Bodhi Lopez (Guitar), Niko Palomo (Drums) 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/white_orchid_band 

Underwear is the solo recording project of Annalise Panken, live they are joined by bassist Luca Cece and drummer Alex DeRango. Words and phrases used to describe Underwear’s sound include but are not limited to: spiky, lo-fi, freaky, jangle-worship, Beatles-esque, and “certainly something.” 

 Setlist:  

In The Dark 

Betty And Rita In Another Life 

Wouldn’t You Like To Know 

Lu (by Laura Nyro) 

Social Media links: 

https://www.instagram.com/annalise.panken/?hl=en 

Credits: 

The Raspberry Jams are an up-and-coming teenage melodic art punk band from Chicago. They are a genre bending and genre defying duo since coming together in 2023. Their sound encompasses elements of rockabilly, garage rock, punk, post punk, emo and grunge. Lyrically they are both poetic and visceral, crafting personal experience, biting social commentary, fictional dreamscapes and modern teenage life into songs of beauty and terror. 

After meeting their freshman year of high school, their shared passion for music inspired them to form a band. They are the embodiment of DIY culture, spending enumerable hours learning mult...

The Lou Bega of punk rock. Supercorp is based in Chicago and will be releasing its debut album in 2025. Come see them play throughout the Chicago area. 

Setlist: 

Landlocked Island 

Drog 

Cop Party 

Paperface (Weezer cover) 

Band: 

Anthony Corbo - guitar & vocals 

Richard Daniels - drums 

Garrett Shafer - guitar & vocals 

Stephan Skiniotes - bass 

Social Media:  

Raised in the backyards and basements of Chicago’s music scene, Side Hug got their start with late night songwriting and intimate jam sessions, laying the foundation for their debut EP, Also (2017). A nostalgic fusion of folk and indie rock, the EP's anchor is “Velvet,” a song that balances upbeat rhythms with reflective, slower moments.  The addition of Allan Cardenas on lead guitar and Jon Reyes on bass began a new chapter for Side Hug, and saw the release of their sophomore EP, Wasted Summer ( 2019), via Chicago label Midwest Action. Exploring dreamy, reverb-soaked textures and driving rhythms, moodier tracks like “Bl...

Eraserbaby is a 4-piece sparkly emo rock band from Chicago, IL making music about being young, hot, gay, and confused. The independent band’s debut EP “everyone here is having fun” is a seven-track, emotional alt-rock opus exploring themes of anxiety, depression, anger, loss, queerness, and religious trauma— coming together to create a work that is as therapeutic as it is fun.  

Setlist: 

God’s Country  

New Religion 

Personal Best 

Naked In Manhattan (Chappell Roan Cover) 

Band Members: 

Kat Thelin -vocals/guitar...

Pure Intention is a Chicago-based three-piece punk rock band that pushes the boundaries of punk to new levels. Not only have they toured extensively throughout Illinois, but they also have had several tours across the United States.   

Setlist: 

1. Psychiatry Kills 

2. No Control  

3. Underdog’s Prophet  

4. Bullet by Misfits  

Members:  

Tim Chavez - guitar 

Joe Oesterreich - bass 

Adam Millard - drums 

Social Media:  

https://www.instagram.com/pureintentionband/?hl=en 

https://www.faceb

Monroe is a Chicago-based four-piece comprised of childhood friends Ellison Lowman and Seth Gates. Since their formation in 2017, they have been pushing the boundaries of modern pop with their eclectic sound and innovative approach to music. Born from a simple Instagram post, Monroe's journey began with a shared passion for music that has grown into a unique artistic vision. Influenced by a wide range of artists and experiences, Monroe continues to evolve, bringing fresh sounds and ideas to the music scene. 

Setlist:  

Parachute 

Carry your Weight 

Wichita Lineman (Glen Campbe...

Maddie Hanna is a 23 year old independent pop artist from the south suburbs of Chicago. She blends different styles of pop, r&b, lo-fi, and indie music to create her own unique sound. Inspired by artists such as Kali Uchis, Alina Baraz, Doja Cat and The Marías, Maddie creates a listening experience that leaves listeners in the clouds.  

Names of the Songs: 

1.Purple Hearts (Original) 

2. Delusional (Original) 

3. Melting (Cover) 

4. Elevate (Original) 

Social Media:  

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Jupiter Flynn is a young singer-songwriter born in Amsterdam. They started composing at the age of six, and has lived in Tokyo, New York, Sydney and Frankfurt and is now based in Berlin. She just released her EP in July and her debut album in November 2022, which they recorded with their producer Pola Roy (drummer of Wir sind Helden) in his studio. Her compositions are of a fragile, light-footed indie-pop quality, while their husky voice and dark coming-of-age lyrics form a strong counterpart that lends their work a captivating depth.  

Setlist:  

Holding on 

O...