Indie Music And Arts Festival
Join us for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon celebrating the diverse original sounds of independent musician’s and local artists showcasing their unique creations at our Indie Music and Arts Festival.
Immerse yourself in the unique melodies of three extraordinary artists: Kristin Rose Kelly, whose eclectic rock compositions resonate with raw emotion and energy; Shadowfields, crafting enchanting Americana swamp grass tunes with soul-stirring, heart pumping arrangements; and Brooke Blary, delivering classic emo vibes with real life lyricism and extraordinary passion. Get ready to experience a kaleidoscope of musical genres and emotions that will leave you wanting more. To complement our original musicians, enjoy browsing a few local artisans in a gallery walk of creativity.
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Kristin Rose Kelly Band
As a mainstay of Chicago’s music scene, Emmy Award nominated songwriter, Kristin Rose Kelly has built her career as a balladeer and modern-day guitar hero. Her music is ingrained in the sounds of classic rock mixed with raw grit and emotional lyrics that naturally fall into place. Proudly based in the suburbs of Chicago, she’s always worn her influences on her sleeve — but her melody first music is unmistakably her own. She developed her unique sound as soon as she had her hands on her first guitar at age 12. Since then she has toured the US and frequents her home base in Chicagoland always creating a buzz. Saying it’s her “female rock anthem” Kristin Rose Kelly’s recent release of “Pantyhose” which was written to empower women. Kristin has written for other artists as well including southern Belk winner Eryn Shewell with whom she also toured with as a back up singer and lead guitarist on her southern Belk tour. Other accolades include singing and writing for Al Krouse, opening for Dilana, and Isaiah Grass, and writing the intro theme to Herman the Jester which gained an Emmy Nomination. Her song “Pantyhose” has been aired on Chicago’s “Rock the Fox.”
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Shadowfields
One of Chicagoland’s longest running his/her duo-led bands, Shadowfields, is like nothing you’ve heard before. As expert songwriters and arrangers for 18 years, Tom McKeown and Heather Humphrey mash-up Appalachian instruments with funk and groove heart that play with your senses! Shadowfields boasts 7 studio albums, is played on over 200 independent radio stations in U.S. and has been touring the U.S. and Canada for 10 years. With upright bass, fiddle, mandolin, mandola, Irish bouzouki, flute, piano, drums, their refreshing original sound is a sweet thunder mash-up between artists such as Mumford & Sons, Civil Wars, Nickel Creek and Avett Brothers. Shadowfields proves to be a band for people who love acoustic music (and tight 4-part harmonies) but want to feel a pounding in their chest! That’s swamp grass ladies and gentlemen! The band reformed as 5-piece in 2013, and they didn’t want to completely eschew their folk roots sound but they also wanted to incorporate funk, soul, and blue grass and it’s proven to be a huge success. Shadowfields will have you saying, I’ve never heard that kind of music before and leave you wanting more.
Every Monday at 8 PM CST, join Tom and Heather for “Monday in the Studio” live on YouTube @shadowsfields1. They also curate “The Song Bird” (@thesongbirdroselle) original music showcase, providing listening room experiences in the Chicago burbs. Plus, they’ve just unveiled Green House Studio, a community space catering to select musicians who seek top-notch recording without breaking the bank.
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Meet Brooke Blary, the rising star of the emo classic songwriting scene in Chicagoland. With haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, Brooke captivates audiences with her raw emotion, introspective storytelling and power house vocals. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and struggles of life, Brooke’s music delves deep into the human psyche, resonating with listeners on a profound level. With each song Brooke invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of existence, weaving a tapestry of vulnerability and letting troubles fade. With her early emo scene with jammers, open mics and other smaller venues, her fanbase had grown from acoustic covers to garnering a reputation as a visionary songwriter. Keep an eye on Brooke as she continues to rise and redefine what it means to be an emo classic artist in the modern age.
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