Josh Spinner is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who grew up in Glencoe, Illinois and is now building a name as one of the city’s most promising new artists. His career as a songwriter began while earning his jazz degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he was as inspired by the tight arrangements and harmonic complexity of Steely Dan as he was by the classic storytelling of The Eagles and Jackson Browne. He started out playing in living rooms that gradually turned into full-scale venues in the underground Chicago scene. Later transferring to the University of Illinois Chicago to pursue a Music Business degree, he used the move to expand his network and deepen his ties to the city’s music community. His sound blends those jazz-rooted influences with the drive and grit of modern indie rock and Americana.

Josh’s music is driven by connection. He’s played everywhere from campus shows to stages like Schubas Tavern, Lincoln Hall, the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, and the Raccoon Motel in Davenport, to festivals like Winnetka Music Fest just minutes from his hometown. His songs often center on personal turning points, the small details that stick in your memory, and the ways people find their way through change.

When he’s not writing or performing, Josh is usually on the road through the Midwest, catching up with friends, or spending time alone to recharge — the kinds of experiences that end up in his lyrics.

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This Chicago-born rising folk-rock star has appeared on The Voice and played Summerfest, Taste of Chicago and Mile of Music. Influenced by artists like Paul Simon and Glen Hansard, he continues to evolve into the bold storyteller he's always wanted to be. Doors 6:30pm

The founders of this folk/rock/Americana band met as camp counselors in Northern Wisconsin in 2011. Over a decade and four albums later, they are following a new trajectory, combining their signature take on folk-grass and American with teh comfort on electric instruments and playing rock and roll. Named often as a "band to watch," they won Bluegrass/American Band of the year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry. Doors 6:30pm

Born and raised in Chicago, Graham meshes South Side blues with Nashville Americana. Soulful and steady, his guitar conveys heartbreak, his lyrics soulful regret, but his rich vocal delivery offers the remedy. Doors 6:30pm

Kamel has garnered praise throughout the music world for his unique approach to performing, writing and recording leading to a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Record. his shows showcase his versatility as a multi-instrumentalist and compelling storyteller; he finds a way to punch up with the folks he is in the room with. Doors 3:30pm

Valslist presents an evening of music reflections - a deeper look at spiritual lyrics in modern popular music. Hosted by Paul Agasse, former WXRT General Manager and guest host Crane Kennedy, President Chicago Cubs. Doors @ 6:30pm