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All ticket purchasers agree to be opted into State Radio's e-mail marketing. State Radio is back and the timing feels anything but accidental. The politically charged rock trio led by songwriter and activist Chadwick Stokes recently returned to the stage after an extended hiatus, performing at Tom Morello's Power to the People festival alongside Foo Fighters, Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen and others. This winter, the band heads back on the road for a run of shows centered around Us Against the Crown, the album that first established State Radio's unmistakable collision of rock, punk and reggae with music built to say something. Songs written about war, corruption, inequality and the responsibility to speak up have found renewed resonance in the current moment. Rather than looking backward, State Radio's return feels like a continuation of the conversation the band started from the beginning. That sense of purpose has always extended beyond the stage. State Radio became known not only for relentless touring and an intensely devoted live following, but for organizing service projects in the communities where they played. That work helped fuel Calling All Crows, the nonprofit Stokes co-founded with Sybil Gallagher in 2008. For nearly two decades, Calling All Crows has used music as a vehicle to engage music fans in feminist movements, reaching and mobilizing millions of people along the way. Stokes has continued to move between music, storytelling and activism throughout his career. As a member of DISPATCH, he has played some of the world's most iconic venues and wrote the platinum-selling song , "rdquo" -> The General." More recently, he has spent years developing 1972: A Rock Opera, a new musical set before Roe v. Wade about a young woman searching for a safe abortion and the unlikely community she encounters along the way. 1972 receives its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in fall 2026. Now, State Radio returns at a moment when the questions at the heart of its music feel as urgent as ever.

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Blending a love for heavy bass with forward-thinking sound design, Keith Palmieri—better known as Cyclops—continues to carve out his lane in the evolving world of dubstep. Hailing from Boston, his music pulls from a wide range of influences, fusing gritty low-end with experimental textures that hit just as hard live as they do online. Following the breakout momentum of recent years, Cyclops has kept the energy high with a steady run of releases and collaborations alongside artists like Rezz, Wooli, Flux Pavilion, and more. Heading into 2026, he's leveling up across the board—bigger stages, a packed touring schedule, and new music that pushes his sound even further. With each drop, Cyclops continues to build on his reputation as one of the most exciting rising forces in bass music.

Doors @ 8PM, Performance @ 9PM 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/

Doors open at 530PM. Performance begins at 630PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* The Interrupters have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to support War Child and their work protecting children and their families in conflict zones. Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite