Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+ CRUEL Cruel is a post-punk band based in Chicago, IL. Blending simple yet nuanced guitar work, distorted tones and a pummeling rhythm section, Cruel’s sound culminates in a distinctive take on post-punk. With electrifying live performances that exude a raw energy reminiscent of a bygone era, Cruel manages to effortlessly bridge the gap between the past and the present, creating an unmistakably contemporary sound. Cruel is Michael Schreiber, Jack Kelsey, Brent Favata, and Jen Ashley; their debut EP, ‘Common Rituals’ is out October 31st on Fire Talk / Angel Tapes.