As far as I can determine, tomorrow night’s showcase at Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side brings a mixed bag of International Pop Overthrow - Chicago veterans and rookies. They all look pretty interesting.
Singer-songwriter Cody Piper’s set tomorrow night will not only be his IPO - Chicago debut, it will be his first-ever gig in this town. He’ll likely showcase tunes from his new Revealed album. Tomorrow also seems to be Max Loebman’s first IPO - Chicago appearance. His 2025 double single offers the well-crafted folk rock of “Room For Love” and “Halfway There.” He might also pick a few of the easy-going tracks on his 2016 album Wild. The Oh Boys, whose Facebook page lists their location as Chicago, Philadelphia, and Vancouver, expertly tap into vintage rock and roll, and then tweak that era with their own offbeat sentiments. Tomorrow night will be at least their second IPO - Chicago set. Also of note, The Oh Boys’ drummer Kieran McCabe portrayed The Kinks’ drummer Mick Avory in the Chicago Shakespeare Theaters’s production of the critically acclaimed musical Sunny Afternoon last year.
New England native Andy Lampert’s IPO - Chicago debut will be a solo acoustic set. His two albums, 10 Songs of Pain and The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, draw on 1960s and ‘70s rock and pop artists for inspiration. The Sonnets are veterans of the local club scene and certainly no strangers to IPO - Chicago. They specialize in an intriguing mix of glam, mod, power pop, garage, surf, and blues. You can find three albums packed with party songs on their Bandcamp page. The Shifties have recorded songs for film and TV projects, and on their nine-track CD Song Dynasty and six-song EP Patty, they pursue a variety of musical styles. From what I can tell, they’ve performed at IPO - Chicago on few occasions in the past.
Check the official International Pop Overthrow website for the full Chicago 2025 schedule. You’ll also find links for most of the acts who’ll be participating 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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