International Pop Overthrow - Chicago started last Friday night at Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side and will continue at that venue through April 30. Most of the 60+ acts involved are local, although there are some out-of-state visitors. All five acts on Monday night’s showcase are from the Chicago area.
The evening starts with singer-songwriter Christopher Elam, who’s crafted a melodic, atmospheric sound on a series of recordings where he pretty much does everything himself. That approach works fine, especially on “Madeline” and “Hello Reality” from his 2018 album Notes From The Borderline. The four-piece band Innkeepers brought a guitar-driven energy to the catchy alt songs on their 2021 album Red Dawn. Look for them to be just as lively at Montrose Saloon. Led by singer-songwriter Jon Raleigh, Rollo Time has notched several performances at IPO - Chicago. Drop by the power pop quartet’s website for free downloads of the energetic gems “New Block On The Kid,” “Spider In The Hole,” and other songs.
Singer-songwriter Rob Schulz continued his knack for putting political and social satire to catchy melodies on his most recent album Tragedy And Comedy. Schulz will be joined by drummer Nick Kitsos and bassist Klem Hayes when he performs at Montrose Saloon. The seven-piece coed band Red Wigglers ended a 12-year absence from recording with its adventurous 2018 release Let’s Canoodle. There’s a good variety of musical approaches as well intentions, and Red Wigglers often augment their indie rock sound with trombone, trumpet, and sax.
Check the official International Pop Overthrow website for the full schedule. You’ll also find links for just about all the acts who’ll be participating in Chicago this year. Even if you can’t attend in person, it’s a great way to discover new music.
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