Spencer LaJoye is making queer indie folk music for everyone. They are a coast-to-coast singer/songwriter and vocal loop artist with Midwest roots, a classically-trained violinist with an inner theater kid’s love of group choreography, and a student of Americana music with a theology degree hanging in their studio. LaJoye has been writing and touring their autobiographical folk songs for over a decade, but the virality of their 2021 anthem “Plowshare Prayer” secured them a permanent place in hearts and households across the world, as well as a peculiar career as a veracious songsmith with an unshakeable pastoral presence. Charming and banter-heavy, Spencer’s performances keep audiences laughing one moment and weeping the next.

Blue Stevenson is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Chicago, IL who pens songs that emphasize confessional lyrics and catchy melodies. A student of the songwriting craft, she is inspired by artists like Taylor Swift, Maisie Peters, and Sasha Alex Sloan. Over the past few years, she has collaborated with various producers to create and refine a dreamy alt-pop sound that allows her vocals to shine.

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Madeleine Roger (she/her) is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with breathtaking melodies that linger long after they are sung.

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Rachel is Kozi is an indie rock band and creation of singer songwriter Rachel Kozinski. Their highly anticipated first studio album "Lifecycles" released April 2024. Inpired by her experiences as a yoga teacher, through hiker and global traveler, Rachel writes deeply personal and inspiring songs that will nourish your soul and uplift your spirit.

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Anna is currently writing and producing ANNATOMY!: another bloody musical—literally—about her organs. Coming December 2025, Annatomy! is a love letter to the human experience and the world we live in. She also just released her first single, pretenders, under the name charlotte webb and lots more is on the way!

For one night only, Anna will take the Uncommon Ground stage to perform a smorgasbord of original music, covers, comedy, and general entertainment. Opening the evening (orifice, if you will) is Ryan Egglinger of The Four Porchmen.

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Lynn Live Vocals is an acoustic duo with front woman singer Lynn Nardelli. A pop chill cover duo with songs from Beatles to 80’s -90’s to present day favorites. Lynn has been playing professionally all over Chicago and suburbs for the past 8 years! She is lucky enough to be playing with the very talented musician Mikey Harms tonight, an up and coming singer songwriter in Chicago. Hope you have a blast tonight! To find out more about Lynn follow on Instagram @lynnlivevocals

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Born and raised in rural central Illinois, David Singley is a singer-songwriter- guitarist living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy. An experienced veteran with decades of backing world-class artists and performers, he has recently joined the “Great Resignation” and set his sights on his own artistic pursuits. His music evokes the golden era of the singer-songwriter: the late ’60’s and early-to-mid ’70’s; with its chameleonic stylistic twists and turns, as well as its memorable melodies and insightful, poetic lyrics. His music expresses a point-of-view that is at once highly personal and triumphantly global. His voice evokes traces of many of his influences: James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, and many others. His guitar playing is at once highly focused and passionate, impressive yet always absolutely appropriate to the song at hand.

His two singer-songwriter albums, 2021’s “The Long, Slow Fuse of Night”, and 2024’s “Fools & Mystics”, have received significant radio airplay, and praise from the music press. He has multiple music videos on his YouTube channel with over 100k views, including three over 200k and one over 400k views.

Caroline’s Cotter’s sunlit songs honor the countless ways of being human. With her honeyed voice and disarmingly honest lyrics, Cotter sings about connection, nostalgia, gratitude, loss and wanderlust. Lyrics like, “Find me somewhere out on the road / Take me into your heart and into your home,” make perfect sense from a touring artist who has played over 1000 shows in 45 states and 16 countries. Cotter has released three records, Dreaming as I Do (2015), Home on the River (2018) and Gently as I Go (2023). Under the Radar magazine says her music, “brings forth an abiding sense of warmth and welcome, offering an uplifting reminder to make the most of every moment.” Everywhere she goes, her oracular songs elicit emotion and spark insight—medicine for our collective longing.

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Ruby is an emerging band from the Chicagoland area quickly making its mark on the local music scene. They cover a wide range of rock and pop including music from artists like Led Zeppelin, Toto, Green Day, Chappel Roan and many more! Ruby also includes original songs in their set, which will be featured on their debut EP which will be released this year. To keep up with all things Ruby follow and like them on Instagram at @ruby_musicofficial!

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Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

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Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Danielle Durack began writing music as a child. After releasing her first bare-bones bedroom recordings in 2015, she experimented with different styles until finding her sound with producer Samuel Rosson on the record, Bashful (2019).

In 2021, Durack released No Place, a deeply personal album written after a formative heartbreak, which earned national acclaim from NPR Music, Bandcamp, Pitchfork, and American Songwriter. Her latest album, Escape Artist (2024), was written during the COVID lockdowns and reflects both personal and collective struggles of that time.

Now based in Nashville, Danielle has been touring in support of Escape Artist while gradually crafting her next release. Known for her emotional storytelling and evocative sound, she continues to grow as one of indie music's most compelling new voices.

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Max Muscato lives for the underdog. His journey is nothing short of extraordinary—surviving attempted suicide, a stabbing, addiction, and the trials of growing up with a single father and an absent mother, all while caring for an autistic addict brother who survived a gunshot wound from a police officer after becoming entangled with crime and gangs. Through it all, Max has transformed his adversity into powerful music that defies victimhood, embracing and confronting his demons head-on. Max is asking the question: Are you the hero in your life?

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Caro Granner (she/they) is an indie folk musician based in Chicago, IL. Caro draws from a variety of sources to craft a lyrical, nostalgic, and heartfelt sound– from the folk and bluegrass sounds of childhood family road trips, to the wordplay and storytelling of musical theatre, to the humor and melancholy of treasured artists like Samia, Jensen Mcrae, Phoebe Bridgers, Christian Lee Hutson, and Andy Shauf. 

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Doors open at 5:30.
Arrive early to talk with action partners, avoid lines, and get the best seats.

$20 ticket is for the film and program in their exclusive Lakeview Listening Room. Food and beverages (including 21+ drinks) are available for purchase at what has been named the “greenest restaurant in America.”

FILM DESCRIPTION: Author and wildlife rehabber Terry Masear has an ambitious goal: to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. But the path to survival is fraught with danger. This heart-expanding Sundance hit introduces audiences to Terry's diminutive patients through breathtaking slow-motion photography and emotional storytelling. Over the course of director Sally Aitken’s moving documentary, we become deeply invested in baby hummingbirds like Cactus and Wasabi, celebrating their tiny victories and lamenting their tragedies. Through Terry's eyes, each bird becomes memorable, mighty, and heroic. Her compassion and empathy serve as a reminder that grace can be found in the smallest of acts and the tiniest of creatures. Winner of the Nantucket Film Festival Adrienne Shelly Excellence in Film Making Award.

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Joshua Crozier is an indie-folk singer-songwriter from the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Joshua blends the emotional depth of his lyrics with alternative tunings, harmonies, and strings, harnessing influences from his favorite artists such as Ben Howard, Bon Iver, Noah Kahan, and Jon Foreman. He loves to create an authentic, fun environment for his audiences using humor in between songs, singing about spirituality (for him it is found in the Christ tradition), mental health, love, loss, and social justice.

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Lucy London is a yodeling performance artist, opera-singing stilt-walker, and folk musician based in Minneapolis. Her mission as an artist is to explore and practice ways of deepening connection between ourselves, each other, and the more-than-human world. Lucy graduated from Northwestern University in 2023, where she studied classical voice and performance. She has performed with international folk ensembles in Greensboro, North Carolina and Delhi, India. She also co-composed and sang the leading role in Fox & Beggar Theatre Company’s Spring 2024 production, The Paper Operetta, which will tour around the Great Lakes in Fall 2025, with Lucy reprising her role.

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Get ready for a night of unforgettable live music and a seated dinner featuring three incredible artists!
Alicia Maka blends heartfelt folk and country influences with soul-stirring storytelling.
Moon Destroyer brings high-energy alt-rock with punk and electronic flair.
Priscilla Sab delivers raw, emotional indie lyricism with a voice that cuts deep.
From intimate melodies to electrifying anthems, this show promises a dynamic journey through sound and emotion.

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Reconnect with Chi filmmakers featured in The Doc Talk Show (2016 – 2022).

Come for dinner and drinks, stay for the convos and film clips.

The Doc Talk Show - REUNION

Reconnect with Chi filmmakers featured in The Doc Talk Show (2016 – 2022).

Non-fiction and networking for documentary lovers.

Hosted by Jeff Spitz, Producer & Co-Host of The Doc Talk Show.

$10 ticket price.

Ticket Purchase Required. Limited to 46 seats.

With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland's vocalists and songwriters.

Her two original records, delve into personal experiences, evoking pain and longing, and comparisons have been drawn to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, and Dolores Keane. Gráinne’s latest original album ‘This Secret’ (2019) was recorded in Nashville, with Grammy nominated Thomm Jutz. Gráinne writes from a powerful place with lyrics that tell of personal experiences in an authentic way, that really resonates with her audience.

This tour is supported by Culture Ireland.

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Singer, songwriter, and happy music specialist Jay Bragg returns to Uncommon Ground on 6/7 for a concert experience brimming with summertime splendor and good old-fashioned merriment fit for the whole family. A third-generation showman with the soul of a musical historian, Bragg serves as a living bridge between America's rich entertainment heritage and contemporary expression.

His signature blend of vintage Americana, heartfelt honky-tonk, and crooner swing—performed with a generous helping of Vaudevillian flair—has earned him an international reputation as a master entertainer. Harkening back to the golden age of yesteryear while capturing a vitality perfectly suited for our modern times, Bragg's performances offer a delightful escape from today's often cynical world.

Based in Nashville since 2015 and with 13 studio albums to his credit, this prolific artist has shared stages with country legends like Alan Jackson and Chris Stapleton. His band The Honky Tonk Dream has earned critical acclaim, while his compositions have garnered international recognition.

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening and don't forget to prepare for Jay's notorious Kazoo Choir during the show's grand finale! Refreshing musical jubilation and good times guaranteed!

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TOED is a funk/blues-rock group based out of Detroit formed in February of 2022. They specialize in upbeat improvisational jams rooted in funk, soul, and the blues. The band comprises vocalist Simon Abohasira, vocalist and guitarist Kaj Althaus, bassist & guitarist Jahan Raffi, keyboardist Michael Najor, and drummer Jon Maltz. Each member is native to southeastern Michigan and they are based in Detroit today. A TOED performance is a cosmic blend of structured motifs and fluid improvisations. Their sound is inspired by legends such as Herbie Handcock, Primus, RHCP, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Grateful Dead. From start to finish, a TOED show will have you on your feet, and leave you singing their tunes all night.

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