The Ugly Lovers is a Chicago based original rock band. Their morbidly upbeat songs have a distinctive sound with a bit of a hardcore edge.  They’ll rock your world but you probably won’t take them to prom.

Drummer fronted, Illinois based, Steve’s in the Band (SITB) is the brainchild child of Jim Holmen, RT Zelm, and Steve Grossinger, which was birthed from a drunken challenge to learn to play guitars by Jim to his 2 non-musical friends. With nothing but time over COVID, it didn’t take long before the dream became a reality, for better or worse. Embodying the punk rock spirit of the music these 3 grew up on, their musical abilities crawled out of the garage and grew legs as their 90s-injected sound established themselves as an upcoming power trio in the scene. SITB has been drawing in a diverse and growing fanbase locally, regionally, and beyond through fast, loud, and melodic live performances. With one major achievement already under their belt, starting a 3-piece, touring-ready outfit with 2 members who’d never played an instrument, Steve’s in the Band went on to record their first full length album at punk rock institution, The Blasting Room, and play a slew of regional shows, while ambitions to tour the world brew behind the scenes.

4th Point is an American alternative rock band from the Chicago area. In 2011, the band formed with the hope of creating honest music that they believe in. Influenced by the sounds and styles of artists like Switchfoot and Skillet, 4th Point brings passion to their performances through endless energy, sincerity, and crowd interaction. The band’s relatable lyrics and upbeat music are undeniable on the stage and reflected in their three full-length albums. 4th Point has shared the stage with national touring artists Switchfoot, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Red, Big Daddy Weave, ISLANDER, NF, Colton Dixon, and many more. Additionally, 4th Point has performed at several Christian Festival Association (CFA) festivals including Big Ticket Festival (Gaylord, MI), Lifest (Oshkosh, WI), Unity Christian Music Festival (Muskegon, MI), and Sonshine Festival (Somerset, WI). Band members: Matt Ellis Bryce Knight Bradley Kus Joe Valliquette

SMFC is the solo work of Chicago guitarist, Steev Custer. Known from Chicago bands Death and Memphis, Space Age Zeros and My Big Beautiful.