Indie/Alternative Shows in Chicago

Founded around 1990, Sabertooth is led by two saxophonists: Cameron Pfiffner & Pat Mallinger. The band started out with the unique pairing of its two lead reedmen at an old musicians hang called Jazz Bulls in Lincoln Park West neighborhood of Chicago. From that night's collaboration the idea of Sabertooth began to take shape with a driving force behind the widely varied stylings best summed up as, 'just groove it'. Sabertooth has often ventured beyond soul-jazz and hard bop and moved into post-bop and modal territory with John Coltrane's modal recordings of the early to mid-'60s influencing the groups sound. Sabertooth is both a post-bop group and a soul-jazz/hard bop group with a highly diverse repertoire that includes many original compositions and jazz classics by Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Lester Young, John Coltrane, as well as covers by the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Bob Marley. Special invited guests who have performed with Sabertooth have included Harry Conick Jr., Kurt Elling, Joe Lovano, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis Band, Jack McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco, Umphrey's Mcgee Band, and many others. Sabertooth has also performed for numerous jazz festivals, concerts and private engagements.

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

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Dorian's Presents The Big Kid Show Live at 8PM Happy Hours 6-8pm Nightly 21+ $10 Cover after 8PM Established in 2018, Big Kid Show is a variety show with a slam poetry format, where performance artists go head to head for terrible prizes.Hosted by Raycha & Toaster. Tunes by DJ Ca$hera.

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This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry.

Ripe remembers sweating to hell in a basement underneath a Subway sandwich shop, building their very first songs in a concrete cube that smelled like fresh bread. They remember selling their first tickets by hand outside the coffee shop that their friends worked at, holding court like twenty-something impresarios trying to move like 50 tickets to a bar that was willing to let you keep the ticket sales if they kept the bar. In a world where we constantly feel the loving pressure to "tell our story", where so many of our friends that have found success as artists have done it alone, Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family, a constantly spinning object that cannot be properly captured by any single still photograph. This moment, the two songs already out and the new songs coming, catches the band in a moment of intense joyous swelling energy. Working in dream studios, in a city they spent years trying to take a proper chance on, with a producer that had made albums we loved in our formative years, alongside the closest musical relations we've formed. This is our love letter to complicated nostalgia, to relentless empowering change, to realizing that making dreams come true (just like a crisis) only fully makes sense when it is shared. Joy in the wild unknown let us tell you who we were. Bright blues had us ripped apart so we could start again. What comes next is the band swinging for the fences, all in at the table, risking everything for a shot at feeling connected to you. Thank you for being here. Ripe remembers sweating to hell in a basement underneath a Subway sandwich shop, building their very first songs in a concrete cube that smelled like fresh bread. They remember selling their first tickets by hand outside the coffee shop that their friends worked at, holding court like twenty-something impresarios trying to move like 50 tickets to a bar that was willing to let you keep the ticket sales if they kept the bar. In a world where we constantly feel the loving pressure to "tell our story", where so many of our friends that have found success as artists have done it alone, Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family, a constantly spinning object that cannot be properly captured by any single still photograph. This moment catches the band in a moment of intense joyous swelling energy. Working in dream studios, in a city they spent years trying to take a proper chance on, with a producer that had made albums we loved in our formative years, alongside the closest musical relations we've formed. This is our love letter to complicated nostalgia, to relentless empowering change, to realizing that making dreams come true (just like a crisis) only fully makes sense when it is shared. Joy in the Wild Unknown let us tell you who we were. Bright Blues had us ripped apart so we could start again. Play The Game is the band swinging for the fences, all in at the table, risking everything for a shot at feeling connected to you. Thank you for being here.

Riot Fest presents... Hot Flash Heat Wave Bleary Eyed High. $26 ADV // $33 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Cobra Lounge presents... Cool Heat Cigarettes for Breakfast Snowcuffs Daundry $15 ADV // $17 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.

In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please be mindful of scammers. Tickets for this event will be sent on a delay (extra time is required to process and confirm all orders), but you'll always receive your tickets in time for your event. If you have not received your tickets one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS: SARA JEAN STEVENS & Taylor Hollingsworth FREE SHOW! ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

18+ with parent or guardian / www.carolspub.comCanadian country artist and award-winning singer-songwriter Owen Riegling is quickly emerging as one of the genres most authentic and dynamic new voices. Raised in the farming community of Mildmay, Ontario (pop. 1,200), Riegling pairs small-town soul with a modern, arena-ready edge.After winning the 2022 Boots Old Dirt Roads. His expanded EP-turned-album Bruce County (From The Beginning) earned major recognition, including 2025 CCMA Album of the Year, multiple Country Music of Ontario Awards, and a 2025 Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. With more than 165 million global streams, his momentum continues to build.A relentless performer, Riegling has headlined his own shows and supported artists including Brett Young, Jake Owen, Tyler Hubbard, Chase Rice, Tyler Braden, Kashus Culpepper, Dierks Bentley, and more. Life on the road, paired with major personal milestonesincluding his recent marriage to longtime partner Livshaped the emotional core of his new Universal Music Canada/Big Loud album, In The Feeling. Produced in Nashville by Oscar Charles and featuring collaborations with some of the citys most respected songwriters, In The Feeling captures a defining chapter of growth and self-discovery.The project finds Riegling wrestling with identity, distance from home, and the balance between ambition and belonging. Radio hit Taillight This Town reflects that push-and-pull between leaving and longing, while the highly energetic Love Hate Love showcases his big-stage energy and evolving confidence.Grounded in family, community, and the values that shaped him, Riegling blends vulnerability with conviction. As his sound matures, so does his sense of self. Im just making the music that I would want to listen to, Riegling says. Im not trying to be anybody other than myself.From rural Canada to international stages, Riegling is no longer simply chasing the dreamhe is fully stepping into it. Its official: on In The Feeling, Owen Riegling has found himself. Nowits your turn to find him. This event is 18 and over, anyone under 21 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 18 years of age, or who is under 21 and not accompanied by a parent or guardian, will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people.Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

October begins with a new round of Freshman 15, Hydrate's weekly showcase for Chicago's up-and-coming drag artists. Discover why Freshman 15 belongs among the best drag shows in Chicago.

Good Morning Bedlam is a high energy folk band known for their wild performances and strong vocals. Winter TV is the Chicago-based music project of Danny Mulae with an alternative rock, indie-folk sound. Its first release was the 2023 self-titled EP recorded and produced by OK Cool's Bridget Stiebris. Proceeded by its four singles, Winter TV's debut studio album Sonderly was released on May 19, 2026. aloe is a multi-genre duo from Chicago that comes together from completely different musical backgrounds. Alex and Zoë blend together aspects of dance, hip-hop, jazz, and indie music to create a colorful pop pallete that stands out in the music landscape.

BIO Since their 2019 debut album Glitch, Cryogeyser has delivered a steady arc of distinctive melodies—both sonically mesmerizing and cathartic. Reflecting years of breakdown, renewal, and lucid introspection, Cryogeyser finds the band at their most evolved, fortifying existing strengths and exploring new sonic sensibilities: huge, gritty guitars, blissful pop melodies, surreal soundscapes, and tenderly immediate vocals. Cryogeyser have shifted their earlier vision of longing and resistance to one of metamorphosis, and cemented a spellbinding sound that realizes their transfigurative trajectory. Each song on Cryogeyser invites listeners to submit fully to landscapes that illuminate the viscerality of transformation. “This album is about heat,” singer Shawn Marom explains. “Capturing ice and holding it forever—even as it melts—knowing you’re burning but staying in orbit.” Across the album’s sonic thresholds is a transfixing, heartfelt drive that celebrates the warmth that can emerge from new realizations. “Before music, I often felt like I took up too much space,” they reflect on Cryogeyser, which marks a deeply personal evolution. “This album is about transforming that shame into something shimmery and hopeful—playing like myself and no one else.” In immersive dedication to vulnerability, change, and the inevitable passage of time, the collection encapsulates the band’s journey and is a testament to Cryogeyser’s ethos: burning curiosity and fearless exploration of seemingly immutable grief. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

With special guests: Pig Milk Tickets starting at $26 + fees $1 from each ticket will go to TAC (The Ally Coalitiion) and their work supporting LGBTQ Youth across the country. - https://theallycoalition.org/ Zolita has always viewed her songwriting thro...

A fearless storyteller with an unshakable sense of self, Alana Springsteen has built her career on telling the truth, no matter how messy or hard-fought. Across high-concept projects like her three-part debut album TWENTY SOMETHING and her highly anticipated sophomore LP I HOPE THIS HELPS—a boldly autobiographical body of work due out May 29—the 25-year-old artist-songwriter has carved out a vital space for raw catharsis and unfiltered reflection. A multi-instrumentalist with an uncompromising vision, Springsteen plays guitar and piano throughout her albums and co-produces all her material, shaping each song with hands-on precision that underscores her identity as both author and architect. Rooted in country but unbound by its edges, she pulls freely from alt-pop and beyond, building a sonic world as expansive as it is emotionally exacting. Born and raised in Pungo, Virginia—a one-of-a-kind region where farmland meets beach—Springsteen's connection to music began in church, where she first found her voice as a child. By age seven, she was teaching herself guitar and writing her own songs; at ten, she began traveling to Nashville for co-writing sessions with industry heavyweights. After making her landmark debut with TWENTY SOMETHING—a 2023 release featuring her GOLD-certified smash "goodbye looks good on you (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny)"—Springsteen earned massive praise from outlets like NPR and PEOPLE. A powerhouse live performer who commands rooms of any size, she has headlined her own TWENTY SOMETHING TOUR; performed at major festivals like Stagecoach Festival; toured internationally across Europe, the U.K., and Australia; and supported superstars like Luke Bryan, LANY, Keith Urban, and NEEDTOBREATHE. With countless milestones to her name—including her Tiny Desk debut in 2024 and a No. 1 hit with "Hot Honey," a collaboration with multi-platinum DJ/producer Tiësto—Springsteen's momentum is undeniable.

This is an outside promoter show, for any questions/inquiries please reach out to magda@anholdinggroup.com or 773-901-9030. PL Ralph Kaminski & IGO – Dwa Koncerty, Jedna Noc Już teraz zapowiadamy wielkie muzyczne wydarzenie — po raz pierwszy w USA! Na jednej scenie spotkają się dwie mega gwiazdy w formule „Dwa koncerty. Jedna noc.": IGO z zespołem oraz Ralph Kaminski z zespołem. To będzie podwójny koncert i podwójna dawka emocji — dwa zupełnie różne muzyczne światy, jedna wyjątkowa noc i energia, której nie da się porównać z niczym innym. Usłyszysz największe hity, poczujesz klimat koncertu na żywo i zobaczysz show, o którym będzie się mówić długo po ostatnim bisie. Jeśli kochasz polską muzykę i chcesz przeżyć coś naprawdę specjalnego w USA — to wydarzenie jest obowiązkowe. Nie może Cię zabraknąć — widzimy się pod sceną! UWAGA! Osoby poniżej 21. roku życia mogą przebywać na wydarzeniu wyłącznie pod opieką rodziców lub prawnych opiekunów. ENG Ralph Kaminski & IGO – Two Concerts. One Night. Get ready for a major Polish music event — for the first time ever in the USA! Two of Poland's biggest music stars will share one stage in a unique "Two Concerts. One Night." experience: IGO with his band and Ralph Kaminski with his band. This is more than just one show — it's two full concerts and twice the emotion. Two completely different musical worlds, one unforgettable night, and an incredible live energy you won't find anywhere else. Expect the biggest hits, powerful live performances, spectacular stage presence, and a show people will be talking about long after the final encore. If you love Polish music and want to experience something truly special in the USA, this is an event you simply cannot miss. Two artists. Two bands. Two concerts. One incredible night. PLEASE NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 may attend the event only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The Paul Asaro Quartet featuring Natalie Scharf features absolutely swinging and danceable music from the late 1920s through the mid 1940s. Paul and Natalie are both influenced and inspired by stride piano masters/consummate entertainers Fats Waller, Willie the Lion Smith, and James P. Johnson, as well as early swing innovators like Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, and Lester Young.

Riot Fest presents... Pertinence w/ special guest Mvte $24 ADV // $29 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later.

Mt. Joy has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold supports local charities in the communities they visit. Through this partnership, funds are granted to organizations tackling urgent issues - from food scarcity and healthcare to human rights and cancer research.

Doors @ 7PM, Performance @ 8PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

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