International Pop Overthrow - Chicago, which has been absent for two years due to COVID-19, returns next Friday for a nine-day run at Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side. CFO/founder David Bash has over 6o acts scheduled to perform, with many of them being favorites among long-time IPO fans. Named in honor of Material Issue’s stellar debut album, the annual multi-act festival is also held in Phoenix; Liverpool; Los Angeles; San Diego; Vancouver; Arlington, TX, and other cities.
Friday night’s six-band lineup starts with singer-guitarist Dolph Chaney. He’s on the Big Stir label and was named Woody Radio’s 2020 Artist Of Year. The hard-edged power pop band Go Time! is well-known on the local scene and has released several albums. The Milwaukee-based sextet Elephonic plays original symphonic pop.
The Spindles have spent several years on the Chicago club scene perfecting their British Invasion flavored power pop. Their critically acclaimed 2018 CD Past And Present was an entertaining mix of originals and well-chosen covers.The Tambourine People is a trio that describes its approach as sunshine pop-influenced music, and is offering its Tambourine Love album in CD, vinyl, cassette, and eight-track formats. Chicago power pop band Gal Gun offers catchy, guitar-driven songs on its 2020 album Critical Hit.
I’m hoping to provide previews of other IPO - Chicago lineups, if time and my off-kilter schedule allow. The full list of bands involved can be found on the International Pop Overthrow website with links for most of the acts.
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