Doors: 9PM / Show: 930PM / 21+ WALTZER Waltzer has a suitcase packed full of freaky, fun, dance-inducing chaos and a soft serve twist of sung and spoken vocals. Ready to begin their journey into junior album territory with their much anticipated new single “Act Like Me.” Always racing against the clock, and creating art without traditional resources. The energy behind the music and visuals feel exactly how they were made - just risky enough to thrill you with an adrenaline rush. “Act Like Me” feels like trespassing in an abandoned building, being struck by color and detail as you quietly slink around each corner; eyeing the doors to escape; carefully listening for cops and squatters. Energy that encapsulates listeners with enough fear and awe to satisfy the thrill seeker in anyone. Just know that when you start dancing, crying, or doing both in unison- it’s entirely intentional. Waltzer is the musical moniker of Sophie Sputnik- formerly a swampy southern suburbanite, now Chicago based indie rock musician. She’s backed by three very powerful players, Sarah Weddle on drums, Aunt Kelly on bass, and Kristyn Chapman (AKA Krispy) on lead guitar.  They released an album called Time Traveler over the pandemic, shortly after moving to Chicago in 2018 to escape the humidity and conservative egos of the "sunshine" state. Time Traveler was inspired by her deep adoration for Orbison, Etta, and Harrison. Songs like "Lantern" and "Destroyer" found their soul in producer Chris Devlin's (of Rookie) home and recorded on tape at Treehouse records- which has had much success locally and nationally. Waltzer has toured the US extensively including festivals like Boise’s Treefort, SXSW and more. Notable collaborations include Puddles Pity Party covering their hit song “Destroyer” and Wayne White (Beauty is Embarrassing + Peewee’s Playhouse) helping to create a music video for “Eugene.”  They hope to write songs that speak to people who wrestle with death and failure. Although the lyrics get heavy, Waltzer's stage performance has a sarcastic undertone which reverberates through the record with the intent to help the listener stay afloat. Her message is clear, "Life is really weird and hard / I'm messed up too / Let's get through it together and laugh at all the weird stuff.”