Ricky Liontones is a multi talented singer-songwriter from Chicago who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique blend of Rock, Funk, Psychedelic music. Born and raised in the Windy City, Ricky's obsession for music began when he bought his first guitar in the summer of his freshman high school year. With a powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, Ricky quickly gained a following in the Chicago music scene. He has built a fanbase drawn to his high-energy live shows by playing on just about every stage in Chicago and its surrounding cities and performing at festivals like Ruido Fest, Wicker Park Fest, Good Ole Days Fest and Pilsen Fest. He's shared the stage with Alain Johannes, Joanna Connor, LA Guns, Stoner, Jimmy Johnson, The Dead Boys, Suzi Moon and countless other incredible musicians. Ricky Liontones has continued to tour and release new music, earning a reputation as one of the most exciting and consistent musicians in the Chicagoland area. He has recorded and released 4 solo albums and been on at least io other albums and recordings. Despite his success, Ricky remains humble and dedicated to his craft, constantly pushing himself to evolve as an artist and a performer. He is a true musical force, captivating audiences with his soulful voice and electrifying live shows.

Brad the Bard is a Chicago based Looper musician serenading fans with captivating covers and spellbinding originals.  The Bard has been performing for decades. He is self contained and can play almost anywhere! No power needed. Toss a coin to your Bard!

Hello, my name is Danny. I enjoy making music that I love, playing music that I love, and collaborating with people I love. I grew up in Wilmette, IL and was a sensitive and nature obsessed child. After my parents divorced in 3rd grade, my father introduced me to the guitar and I began learning songs from the Guitar Hero video games to form bands to perform at my school’s variety shows. But as time went by, there was an expectation that I would have to find a career that wasn’t music.  When high school came around, I became more of a jock and studied to get into engineering school, even though I was hiding the fact that I was really a theater kid who liked anime. When college came around I became more of an academic so I could get a good job. But once I finished attending graduate school during COVID, I was faced with the question of “what will I do with my life when I’m not working?”  Instead of finding the answer and my life turning into sunshine and rainbows, that question opened up a void within myself. After falling into a dark depression, I searched and searched for meaning in my life. I could not get out of bed most days. I stopped taking care of myself. My friends and family watched me torture myself within the existential vacuum I was trapped in. I needed an answer that could not be bought. Something that would give me a reason to get out bed each day. The answer for me was music. It turned out that it is what I need to survive. And now I finally understood what my family advised me to do. Get a job so I can make my own music, on my own terms. What you see and hear is the result of the choice to create for the sake of staying alive.  I do what I love everyday now, and I am so grateful for where I am. I thank my family, and my dear friends for existing and journeying through this life with me. Thank you as well. I hope that maybe my music can help you too.  Thank you for being here.