Reconnect with Chi filmmakers featured in The Doc Talk Show (2016 – 2022).

Come for dinner and drinks, stay for the convos and film clips.

The Doc Talk Show - REUNION

Reconnect with Chi filmmakers featured in The Doc Talk Show (2016 – 2022).

Non-fiction and networking for documentary lovers.

Hosted by Jeff Spitz, Producer & Co-Host of The Doc Talk Show.

$10 ticket price.

Ticket Purchase Required. Limited to 46 seats.

Sangram Is a 5 piece band with members hailing from all over Chicagoland, united to form an eccentric sound that blends elements of Rock, Indie folk, Latin Jazz, and Blues. Sangram formed in 2023 and has played various gigs at reputable venues like Reggies, Subterranean, and Ashbary Coffee House. They released their first single in 2025 called "Your Lies" which is streamable on all platforms! Their open approach to songwriting takes influence from the subconscious mind, with hopes to connect listeners with the soul of the world.

Claritumbas (also known as La Cantera) is a Latin Jazz collective from Chicago. Led by the talented Adrian Ruiz, Claritumbas has played in multiple major festivals as well as internationally such as Puerto Rico. Claritumbas is known for their musical diversity, raw jazz energy, and overall artistic diversity in their own unique style. This is Claritumbas.

Trayner is a three-piece alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois. we blend raw emotion with melodic elements to our songs, We’ve performed with pop artist Jussoul, and played venues like Space Evanston, Colletti’s Restaurant, and countless Columbia College shows and open mics!

Bread on Fork is a 7-piece soul-fusion band from Chicago that draws on the individual inspirations of their members, ranging from jazz and neo-soul to psych rock and folk. They seek to remain lighthearted and recognize the joy of music while writing about the experiences of being young adults in the contemporary age and the range of emotions and challenges that follow. Their debut single "FEMME" will be coming out on all services on May 17!

Chicago born and Texas raised, Megan Esther is a singer songwriter known for their folk/blues/americana sound. They can be found leading The Megan Esther band at local Chicago music venues inspiring audiences with their insightful lyrics, strong musical prowess, and a clear political perspective. You can listen to Megan Esther’s debut single “How Its Gotta Be” on all streaming platforms.

The Senya Rogers-Kaufman + Jack Buratczuk Quartet are four young musicians from the Chicago area consisting of the two guitarists as well as the talented Chase Wilkins on drums and Arlo Wohlgenant on the double bass. The group presents a passionate and yet intimate take on where a guitar can excel in jazz music through mostly original music coming from each member in the band. “Jaw dropping and astonishingly sophisticated, full of blazing fretboard technique and a deep reservoir of musical ideas.” – Chris Gillock, The Evanston Roundtable.

* Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you! All ticket sales are final.

With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland's vocalists and songwriters.

Her two original records, delve into personal experiences, evoking pain and longing, and comparisons have been drawn to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, and Dolores Keane. Gráinne’s latest original album ‘This Secret’ (2019) was recorded in Nashville, with Grammy nominated Thomm Jutz. Gráinne writes from a powerful place with lyrics that tell of personal experiences in an authentic way, that really resonates with her audience.

This tour is supported by Culture Ireland.

* All seating is assigned and not general admission, and your ticket guarantees a specific seat. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Zack Fedor is from the humble farming community of Waverly IL. As early as 2011 Zack could be found in the local taverns playing songs and making friends. Little did he know his love of music, fun times, and good company would become his way of life.Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes takes listeners on a musical journey through the backroads and bars of small town USA. Hardship, love, drinking, loss, partying, relationships, and being born in an area often forgotten about.

After two years of relentless touring, Josh Gillespie has established himself as one of the hardest-working indie artists in the Midwest. His live performances blend the timeless energy of rock’s golden era with modern indie influences, creating a dynamic and memorable experience. Whether through driving guitar riffs or intricate rhythms, his music is built on a foundation of vitality and craftsmanship.

Chicago-based, Ohio-born singer-songwriter Nick Wilkinson draws from his rural upbringing to deliver unapologetically on wanderlust and love. Wilkinson is known for his high energy and engaging performance that has been known as “theater rock” in some circles and Out of the Blue called them: “A touch of Cash fused with early 90’s Barenaked Ladies style rock.”

Sally Grayson tells us: "In my debut Sally Grayson Album “The Darkness in me,” my teenage punk rocker who still lives inside of me is feeling a little uneasy about the fact that my Americana roots have very much come to the surface on this record.  The from-childhood-ingrained country swing in my arm as I write, coupled with traveling to America’s Southwest to work together with Gabriel Sullivan whose productions have a very strong “Western Gothic” vibe, has created a unique blend of sounds that form into an album that is certainly Dark Americana, but has enough “passionate punk rock” undertones and experimentation to feel like a perfect presentation of the music I love, and I’m thrilled to be able to present it to you!"

The Luscia Jane Band says: "'Forest Funk' is a term we invented to describe our genre, which mixes soul, jazz, psychedelic rock, blues, funk, world, and folk styles with inspiration from nature in the form of musical arrangement, lyrical content, natural samples, and passion for environmental activism. Our groovy, danceable sound is rooted by unique, melodic bass lines and flowing drum beats, which balance with the ethereal piano passages and lush vocal harmonies that canopy our softer moments."

Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

Back by popular demand, La Caccina closes our season with a new iteration of our audience-favorite Lifeline series, where we collect songs and stories from our audiences and sing them back in brand-new arrangements by members of the ensemble. This year, La Caccina sings your stories of clairvoyance - songs that helped you move on, move out, or move to a new phase of life.

La Caccina champions and performs diverse, innovative repertoire for women’s voices to engage audiences and to inspire the next generation of collaborative musicians. La Caccina was founded in 2011 by three friends who loved singing together. Since then, the ensemble has changed a lot, but we still love singing together. La Caccina finds its namesake in Francesca Caccini, a prolific Baroque composer known for her virtuosic musicality, expert compositions, and beautiful singing voice. Following in Caccini’s footsteps, the women of La Caccina bring a wide range of expertise to the ensemble, enabling them to easily adapt to diverse musical styles. La Caccina has collaborated with many ensembles, from bluegrass trios to symphony orchestras, and has commissioned and premiered works by Katherine Pukinskis, Augusta Read Thomas, Matthew Harris, Marie-Claire Saindon, and Melissa Dunphy, among others. No matter the music, La Caccina’s expressive, emotional singing highlights the versatility of the treble voice and brings musical excellence, integrity, and honesty to every performance.

Rupert Wates was born in London, UK, and has been based in the US since 2007. He signed a publishing deal with Eaton Music (London) in 1994 and has been a full time songwriter ever since. He has won over 50 songwriting and performing awards. In 2018 he performed as a Finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Song Contest, and an Emerging Artist at Falconridge Folk Festival. He was voted ‘Artist Of The Year’ by the Listening Room Network in both 2013 and 2016. More than 30 of his songs have been covered by other artists, including two full length tribute albums to his material recorded by independent artists in Nashville and Los Angeles. He has released 12 solo albums, tracks from which have been played on radio worldwide. He averages 120 live shows a year, in every state in the US, in Canada and in Europe.

Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

Sierra Sikora is an 19-year-old independent artist whose style blends pop, singer-songwriter, and indie influences. Her music, characterized by raw honesty and emotional depth, seeks to connect with listeners and provide comfort through heartfelt lyrics and melodies. Sierra writes and produces her own music, ensuring heart in every track. She has quickly cemented herself as a regular performer around the Chicagoland and Champaign-Urbana areas, playing frequently in venues of all sizes. Whether it be a fun and upbeat full-band set, or an intimate acoustic show, Sierra is sure to captivate audiences with each performance.

Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

Shravan Raghuram is a musician, visual artist, videographer, artist manager, event organizer and indie workaholic based in Chicago, IL. Raghuram’s project ‘When the Wall Breaks Down’ is an exploration into the areas between artist and audience, and the ideas between cosciousness and the subconscious. ‘When the Wall Breaks Down’ is many things: a YouTube channel, a DIY cassette tape label, a music blog, and, on nights like these, an improvisation-based musical venture.

Annagail: Called "An appealing amalgam of glowing folk, pop, and roots music...buoyant and ruggedly soulful," by the iconic All Music Guide, Annagail has always defied and stretched genres, equal parts singer/songwriters and rock band. Thinking man’s Americana. Pop for philosophers? Country for the curious? Rock for the recluse? Whatever you want to call them, Michigan based, Annagail weave heartache and hope for the disillusioned. “It’s not uncommon for me to listen to The Cure and Steve Earl back to back…before breakfast,” Jared has said of their fluid style.

Their first live album, recorded at the famed listening room, Seven Steps Up, which the band endearingly called ‘their personal Ryman,’ released in early 2025 with the UK's Rocking Magpie calling it "Intricate. Epic and articulately thoughtful." All this while managing enough headspace to edit and produce a 40 minute documentary/short film chronicling their last 2 decades as a band and the making of the album ‘Home’ in the midst of a pandemic, reeling from the abduction (and fortunate recovery) of their daughter, debilitating chronic illness and the icing on an already awful cake with a house fire that took their home and studio in 2016. “I can think of few bands or artists that have endured the sort of pain and travails that Annagail have experienced, and come out of it creating beautifully compelling music with a hopeful air,” says John Sinkevics of localspins.com.

Annagail desire to create meaningful moments. “The gig doesn’t validate us,” says Jennifer. “Sharing what we’re compelled to do and what makes us feel alive is the motivation…Music can’t be touched, but can touch.“

Greystone: Hailing from Chicago, Greystone was formed in 2024 by three members of the Hernandez family. The band’s drummer, Mark, exposed his daughter Alana (vocals) and son Mark (guitar) to his musical talents as well as a wide range of music during their upbringing. Starting off as a collection of intermittent jam sessions, each of the members quickly realized they shared a passion for songwriting and a desire to bring their ideas to life. This realization brought about the creation of Greystone, a band whose music is built on the foundation of Rock n’ Roll. Although this where their sound is most heavily centered, Greystone’s music oscillates throughout various genres. Their multi-decade, multi-genre influences–such as Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Metallica, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Stone Temple Pilots, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, and Amy Winehouse, to name a select few–allow each member to experiment with the notion of what rock music can be in the creation of their songs. The band is currently working on their debut album, A Million Grains of Sand, expected to be released in Spring 2025.

Join us for an immersive evening where music and art come together! Break Out Nostalgia is a unique showcase featuring live performances from two talented musicians, with intermissions dedicated to local artists who will introduce their work, share their creative process, and offer prints for sale.

Performances by: Seb the Optimist & Amari

Featured Artists: Frida Meija, Yvonne Truong, and Sofia Desantis

Expect an intimate, creative atmosphere where you can enjoy original music, connect with artists, and take home one-of-a-kind prints. Whether you're an art lover, music enthusiast, or just looking for a vibrant night out, this event is for you!

Tickets are limited – grab yours now!

No refunds will be given at all. All sales are final.

Frank Gappa - Chicago based singer/songwriter telling stories through indie rock guitars and pop influenced melodies. 

Royal Mill - Combining pop sensibilities, slice-of-life lyricism, and indie rock musical themes, Royal Mill carves out a unique sound. The four-piece features a driving rhythm section that supports hook-filled vocal delivery and washy guitars.

John Thiel - Chicago based singer/songwriter 

Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

The Mike Hershenson Band features the unique chemistry between composer and keyboardist Jeff Kier, guitarist Mike Hershenson, and master drummer Harold Morrison. The band delights their audience with unforgettable melodies and jazz grooves.

Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

Singer, songwriter, and happy music specialist Jay Bragg returns to Uncommon Ground on 6/7 for a concert experience brimming with summertime splendor and good old-fashioned merriment fit for the whole family. A third-generation showman with the soul of a musical historian, Bragg serves as a living bridge between America's rich entertainment heritage and contemporary expression.

His signature blend of vintage Americana, heartfelt honky-tonk, and crooner swing—performed with a generous helping of Vaudevillian flair—has earned him an international reputation as a master entertainer. Harkening back to the golden age of yesteryear while capturing a vitality perfectly suited for our modern times, Bragg's performances offer a delightful escape from today's often cynical world.

Based in Nashville since 2015 and with 13 studio albums to his credit, this prolific artist has shared stages with country legends like Alan Jackson and Chris Stapleton. His band The Honky Tonk Dream has earned critical acclaim, while his compositions have garnered international recognition.

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening and don't forget to prepare for Jay's notorious Kazoo Choir during the show's grand finale! Refreshing musical jubilation and good times guaranteed!

* All seating is assigned and not general admission, and your ticket guarantees a specific seat. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Boy Named Sue is Oregon's finest tribute to Johnny Cash and other country legends. Fronted by Cuchulain, a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit, the performance includes country favorites from the Man in Black himself, as well as Garth Brooks, Josh Turner, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. Sure to be a crowd favorite, Cuchulain opens with a short set of originals from the new album Window Seat before bringing the house down with time-tested honky-tonkin classics.

Born and raised in Chicago, Graham meshes South Side Blues with Nashville Americana, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous haunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before picking up a mic to tell his own stories on the stage. “I’m writing about universal experiences,” he says. “I’m writing music to connect my story to yours, show you all that we have in common, and maybe help both of us feel less alone.”

John San Juan is a Chicago based singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist who has led and fronted Hushdrops for over three decades. He has also recorded and performed with the likes of Phil Angotti, Liam Hayes, Kevin Tihista, Josh Caterer, Material Issue, the Webb Brothers and many others. His solo performances draw from decades of original songs and cherished cover versions, bringing the unscripted energy of a spontaneous dad joke. His most recent works can be found on Chicago's own Pravda Records.

TOED is a funk/blues-rock group based out of Detroit formed in February of 2022. They specialize in upbeat improvisational jams rooted in funk, soul, and the blues. The band comprises vocalist Simon Abohasira, vocalist and guitarist Kaj Althaus, bassist & guitarist Jahan Raffi, keyboardist Michael Najor, and drummer Jon Maltz. Each member is native to southeastern Michigan and they are based in Detroit today. A TOED performance is a cosmic blend of structured motifs and fluid improvisations. Their sound is inspired by legends such as Herbie Handcock, Primus, RHCP, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Grateful Dead. From start to finish, a TOED show will have you on your feet, and leave you singing their tunes all night.

* All seating is assigned and not general admission, and your ticket guarantees a specific seat. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.