Status Foe lead vocalist-guitarist Colby Holmes
International Pop Overthrow - Chicago returned for its 23rd year this past Friday, and will offer showcases on a daily basis at Montrose Saloon through next Saturday, April 25. I’ve already posted previews for the lineups through today, and since this is being posted now, it qualifies as a preview of what tomorrow will bring.
The official IPO website lists the first act as Status Foe (solo), which means lead vocalist-guitarist Colby Holmes will perform some of the Indiana band’s impressive originals on his own. Last year’s full band show featured hard-edged material such as “Learn It For A Fee,” and “Lenses Of Greed,” so it should be interesting to see which songs Holmes selects. Barry And The Fountains features vocalist-guitarist Barry Fontenot, who did pretty well as a contestant on The Voice TV show in 2025. The group has released a series of soulful singles on its Bandcamp site since 2019. Named after founding member Jerry Schwartz, The Jerrys have been creating Anglo-influenced, guitar-driven pop since releasing their debut album in 2001. Cover Songs, which came out last year, finds them performing material by The Beatles, The Kinks, Johnny Rivers, The Ventures, and other 1960s hit makers. Their 2022 release Ready Or Not offered original material.
The Pickpockets are IPO - Chicago veterans, and their webpage shows they pursue a variety of approaches and instrumentation on songs such as the catchy “The 1 Dream” and the funkier “If I Were You.” The None Others have returned to the Chicago club scene after being away for awhile. They have a number of singles on their Bandcamp page, and their 2018 album Pipe Dream finds them exploring various styles, including some hard-edged rave-ups.
Check the official International Pop Overthrow website for the full Chicago 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. Many of the acts have Bandcamp pages, so it’s possible to already have some favorite songs before you even see the band perform.
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