Lily & The Vow is determined to bring back guitar solos. This folk-inspired indie rock band from Chicago has been making music together since high school, fusing folk-rock themes with pop melodies to create the inexplicably familiar feel of the project. Lead singer Lily Reighard takes an instinctual approach to songwriting that defies traditional genre boundaries, drawing inspiration from modern artists like Maggie Rogers, Samia, and Lizzy McAlpine alongside childhood staples like Fleetwood Mac, Sheryl Crow, and Carole King. Look out for their debut EP, “Was This Fun for You?”, set to release in Spring 2026 and listen if you feel like making pancakes and kissing your friends.

Jack Sundstrom is a bassist, composer, and educator from Chicago. Sundstrom began his musical journey at the age of 4 studying traditional Celtic music with the great Noel Rice. He has since found a love for performing all kinds of creative and improvisational music. His style blends aspects of traditions from all over the world to create a fresh unique sound world. Sundstrom's wide ranging musical interests have enabled him to perform with a huge range of musical artists including Jim Peterik, Geof Bradfield, Tatum Langley, Glen Hansard, Kellin Hanas, Paul Wertico, and Janelle Finton. Sundstrom is a regular member of the Shout Section Big Band, the Academy of Irish Music, and regularly collaborates with the Marquette Park Composers Workshop.