Tack Room

Rooted in Chicago's vibrant music scene, The Front Desk is a six-piece band fusing funk, soul, rock, and jazz into a sound distinctly their own. Since forming in 2023, The Front Desk has built a reputation for shows that get people singing along while laying down playful, improvisational tunes.Configuration: we will have 5 people: bass, trombone, percussion, guitar, and lead vocals.

Emily Popli is a Chicago area singing pianist, with over 15 years performing request-based shows. She took this career full-time in 2013 when she began working primarily private events, where she gained valuable experience traveling all over the country and learning new (sometimes very important) music for each client to cater to their needs. For the last several years, Emily has enjoyed the transition to piano bar life- still learning new music every week (new songs keep coming out!) and getting to know local clientele and build rapport in the community. She's been known to tell audiences not to be afraid to test her- she's got thousands of songs in her arsenal, and if she doesn't know your request, you may just see it on Instagram the following week. :)

A little folk. A little bluegrass. A little outlaw country. A little rock and roll. Blending a touch of magic and a dollop of mischief, Sweet Kay String Band soars with spellbinding vocal artistry, dazzling string work, and soulful groove. Keeping one eye on the road and one in the rearview mirror—it's always a strange and lovely trip.