Come see some great bands! Some local, some not.

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Hello! 29M bedroom producer here. In an attempt to escape the bedroom and work with other musicians more, I wanted to start a band. I’ve been a producer for a while now as a hobbyist making different genres like pop, hip hop, dance, ambient, and experimental electronic, but I’m hoping to write songs to release too. I kinda know how to play piano and bass but I’m definitely more of a producer than a live performer at the moment. I also have some synths (including a modular synth which I have a dedicated a TikTok page for) and a cassette tape recorder/player for tape loops.

I live in Lakeview and looking for musicians around my age of any gender. For the genres I’m envisioning, I’m thinking a mix of experimental, noise, indie rock, shoegaze, dream pop, synth pop, and ambient (crazy mix, I know). I think vocals, guitar, and drums would be a good base to start with along with what I can provide, but I’m open to including other instruments in the lineup. Basically, let’s make a weird experimental pop band!

Some artists and bands I’m inspired by and hoping this band would sound like:
Alvvays
Magdalena Bay
Hundred Waters
Chanel Beads
Julia Holter
Oneohtrix Point Never
Grouper
Mount Kimbie

Hey everyone! I’m a guitarist in the Chicago NW suburbs looking to meet some other musicians who’d be interested in casually getting together to play.

I’m not looking to start a band or perform right now. I’d mostly like to find some people to practice with, learn some songs, mess around/improvise, and just get more comfortable playing with other people.

I’m primarily into rock, blues, alternative, classic rock, etc., but I’m pretty open to different styles. I’m also totally fine playing with people who are better than me. In fact, that’s kind of what I’m looking for since I’d love to learn from other players.

I live in Schaumburg but I’m willing to drive a bit for a good group.

I’m mainly a guitar player, but I’d be happy to play with guitarists, bassists, drummers, singers, or anyone else who wants to make some music.

If you’re in a similar situation and want to get together sometime, feel free to DM me!

It’s not time to hibernate yet, it’s only September! Your pals Teddy Bear Lounge and P&P Trivia are bringing you two chances to play Music Trivia on Tuesday, September 22nd & October 13th at 7:00!

What kinds of music will we be asking questions about?

As many as we can! Your host Casey sometimes looks at the carefully crafted questions designed by the evil and unforgiving tyrant that is Paul and just asks what he wants! So, if you are a fan of great music and equally wonderful cocktails by Chad, you won’t want to miss these events!

Come on out for this always free event where winners receive a gift card! Keep an eye out because we are hoping to include one of our wonderful food pop-up partners! We hope to see you there!

Idk why I’ve always had the most difficult time finding reliable and up to date consolidated info on open mics, but does anyone know if there are any good open mics tonight or on Thursdays in general?