damsel. (singer-songwriter)A Chicago based singer-songwriter armed with unwaveringly intimate lyrics & acoustically driven melodies, damsel. is a breath of fresh air on the indie folk scene. Taking inspiration from the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Laura Marling, and Adrianne Lenker, damsel. sings with unflinching honesty about her life and the world that she sees around her. Pretty Lee is a queer, nonbinary, singer/songwriter with a lot of silly stories to tell through music. They have a little bit of something to offer for everyone in their music- but the greatest inspiration for their songwriting is for other queer folks from the south to feel seen and loved. Pretty Lee is a producer of the show You Are Here that hosts poets, musicians, and all types of storytellers. If ever you are interested in a lovely evening in Winnemac park this summer, check out show details @youareherestorytelling on instagram
Apres Pompeii (singer-songwriter)Do you yearn? Are you in awe of the world around you? Do you feel sexy and a little haunted? Ask your doctors about Apres Pompeii. Apres Pompeii is a singer-songwriter known to treat these symptoms, and more. Side-effects of listening to Apres Pompeii include existentialism, falling in love with everyone you meet, and feeling like The Main Character in your life. Some listeners of Apres Pompeii may find themselves moved by the soaring vocals and poetic lyrics, genre experimentation may cause dizziness–if necessary, swoon into the arms of the person next to you. You can find Apres Pompeii on all streaming services and social media and at The Music Box Lounge in Chicago for their monthly open mic.
Shawn Banks (he/him/they/them) is stand-up comedian and drag performer who has performed all over the midwest for the past 5 years. Shawn considers himself an observationalist, and loves to critique the world around him through a very ironic, yet vibrant lense. Shawn has not only performed, but also headlined at some of the most well-established entertainment clubs/venues all over the Midwest; such as:
· The Second City
· IO Theatre
· The Comedy Bar
· Zanies Comedy Club
· The Lincoln Lodge
· The Laugh Factory
· The John F. Kennedy Center
Shawn has also participated in Comedy festivals all over the country including:
· The DC Queer Comedy Festival
· The World Comedy Expo
· The Midwest Queer Comedy Festival
Lizzie Kaniecki (comedian)Lizzie Kaniecki is a Chicago-based comedian. She does stand up, music, and improv. She has performed at the Laugh Factory, Lincoln Lodge, Zanies Chicago, The Second City, as well as the Detroit Women and Comedy Festival and the IndyFringe Theatre Festival.