Friko • Creeping Charlie • Diet Lite • Scam Likely
Thu 10/06/22
7:00PM
18+
music
$10 ADV // $15 DOS
Show Lineup
Friko
(Chicago, IL)
Genre: Indie Rock
Friko, a trio that’s cemented itself as a stalwart in the Chicago music scene, is frontman Niko Kapetan, and drummer Bailey Minzenberger. Their most recent release, “Crimson To Chrome,” is an anthemic offering, Kapetan’s vocals incendiary. It received glowing praise and attention from Pitchfork, Brooklyn Vegan, and Consequence, who wrote “Friko toggle between loud and quiet, thoughtful and self-deprecating, while never expressing anything less than the unbridled joy of noise.” FLOOD wrote the Chicago-based power-pop group is “ certain to stand out among the hundreds of acts gracing the various SXSW stages this year.” And that they did. The band took SXSW 2023 by storm, playing packed showcases over several days that made their Austin-debut a must-see occasion. Bolstered by the unwavering support from Chicago’s music scene, the buzz around new music, and the pure excitement witnessed at SXSW, the interest from labels is voracious and ever-increasing.
Creeping Charlie
(Minneapolis)
Genre: Indie Rock
On the heels of creeping charlie’s highly regarded debut EP, Asymmetrical, comes their eagerly
anticipated first full-length release, How to Kill Creeping Charlie. Lead
singer/guitarist/songwriter Julia Eubanks draws from a broad palette of influences, blending a
Patti Smith early punk ethos through a guitar-driven 90’s Seattle pastiche, interweaving sonic
experimentation with irresistible hooks. With this, the 10 tracks on How to Kill Creeping
Charlie—ranging from quietly reflective to all-out rocking—paint a vivid picture of youth and
the alienating times we live in, and how to find redemption.
Diet Lite
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Garage Rock
Diet Lite’s eclectic style has been described as where “garage rock meets power pop,” showcasing catchy riffs, creative songwriting, and a brand of energy that could be canned and sold. Diet Lite is gritty, feel-good rock ‘n’ roll at its finest. The group takes pride in active bass lines, melodically forward verses, and familiar yet fresh material.
Scam Likely
(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Indie Rock
Scam Likely, born on a cold, wet basement floor in an over priced rental property in Milwaukee, has grown up to be a Gothic Punk Rock four-piece consisting of Charlee Grider (Vocals/Guitar), Ducky (Guitar), Thierry Diatta (Bass Guitar) and Cary Dean Elger (Drums). These barrel of bozos are continuing to (rock n’) roll as they prepare for their debut album release in 2023!