Playing a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America and the rest of the world for over 20 years now. Forming in 2000, the Chicago natives achieved nationwide attention with their first two label-backed records, 2006’s Knuckles Up and 2007’s Jungle of the Midwest Sea. These releases built on a heavy dose of previously established regional notoriety, helping the band gain steam early on. While each record received its fair share of acclaim, the quintet exploded onto a new level with 2010’s Black Thorn. Landing the band on a total of 9 Billboard Charts, Flatfoot 56 proved it could consistently reach an expanding audience while treading in a genre not often associated with widespread success. This success was advanced even further with song placements in the hit TV series "Sons of Anarchy" and the video game "Watchdogs". After the success of "Blackthorn" Flatfoot hit the studio yet again in 2012 to record their Paper and plastic records backed "Toil" album. This album would further solidify the band as a consistent force to be reckoned with. Flatfoot 56’s latest full-length album, entitled "Odd Boat", was produced by Matt Allison at Atlas studios in Chicago. “We decided that since the last experience at Atlas Studios was so beneficial, we wanted to repeat it,” Bawinkel said. “We have been friends with Matt for a few years now and we love the work that he and his studio engineers do.” "Odd Boat" was a self-released album. “We have been working with labels so long that we decided that we wanted to have more of a say in how our music gets distributed and promoted. We are excited about this next season,” Bawinkel said. “As a band we have all grown a lot over the years and we wanted to stretch ourselves even further. Self release is a good way to do this." In 2018, Flatfoot 56 released the E.P. "The Vancouver Sessions". In this E.P., they restyled and recorded original songs from multiple albums acoustically. Some fans prefer these acoustic versions over their original versions as they highlight and emphasize the great storytelling element of these ballads. In 2022, Flatfoot 56 released their first Split E.P. They joined forces with the amazing band,The Rumjacks, and each released three new and original songs. They are available on vinyl, for digital download, and playing on Spotify and other streaming services. Frontman Tobin Bawinkel (vocals/guitar) is now set to lead Flatfoot 56 back into the studio. Armed with his brother Kyle (bass), along with their original piper Josh Robieson (bagpipes/mandolin), and Dan Alfonsi (Drums), Flatfoot 56 is in the process of writing their 8th full-length studio album.

“HC ferocity of Sheer Terror, the sing-along sincerity of The Trouble, the hard-scrabble outsider rock sensibilities of The Bruisers, and fight-ready mentality of Houston originalists Tread. Featuring current and former members of Thug Boots, Roger Miret and the Disasters, and Darkbuster, L&J have come together to unapologetically force their own voice through to the fore and out on to the streets. “ -Give Up Ryan - Vocals Anthony- Guitar Cory - Drums Edwin - Bass Richard - Guitar Timothy-keys

Horror-themed punk band with grunge and new wave influences from Chicago, blending catchy hooks and harmonies with macabre lyrics. Won't Stay Dead formed in 2017 and has been playing with the current lineup since late 2022. WSD released their first full-length album 'Purgatory' October '21 on Don't Panic Records & Distro. In February '23 they released the '3 Hits From Purgatory' EP with We Are Horror Records. This EP featured outtakes from the "Purgatory' recording session. The band has played all over Chicagoland, at Subterranean, Beat Kitchen, Schubas, Reggie's, Cobra Lounge, Liar's Club, and more, opening for local and national acts such as The Falcon, Teenage Bottlerocket, Blitzkid, Days N Daze, Flatfoot 56, The Dopamines, Calabrese, The Bollweevils, and Huntingtons. WSD has played outside the Chicagoland area in Midwest cities Cleveland & Toledo, OH; Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, WI; Indianapolis & Valparaiso, IN; Rockford, IL; and Grand Rapids, Lansing, & Saginaw, MI.