Tuesday Apr 09, 2024

Local Loft Episode 323

"We're having a lovely time, wish you were here" (John Enthwistle-Postcard (The Who) 1974)

If you couldn't be there. This on the scene episode of Local Loft is a up close as you can get to feel the overloaded amps buzz and heat penetrate through your skin. I catch up with heavy Avant Garde alternative rock band 13 Monsters in a special V.I.P. benefit show at legendary record store Val's Halla in Oak Park. Co founders, singer Deb Sonzo and guitarist Jamie Riani rip though an over hour long set of reimagined old favorites and never before heard new material. Joining them, the only Chicago Punk band with its own rock critic, Vortis is one of a chosen few artists who Leo Graphics (which has Deb and Jaimie as head designers of album covers). Vortis is one of many bands. Both acts are joined by The Dennies, an up-and-coming progressive Punk band from the Chicago South Side. Being part of Leo Graphics 13 Monsters co- founders singer Deb Sonzo and guitarist Jaime Riani have designed the front cover art for many albums of Chicgao bands including Vortis, who join them as co headliners of this special night of live punk rock and album art.

Vaudevileins brighten up the Southwest Suburban rock scene with their new sixth album Lights Out. The dark lyrics for the new record focus on the isolation state experienced by many during the COVID 19 Pandemic of 2020. The album has just dropped, and the Joliet based band , led by guitarist and singer Jeff Julian, will showcase it during a release show at The Roxy in Lockport April 27th

Now that we have your undivided rocking attention. All ears were paying close attention to A.D.D. as the Lockport powerhouse melodic hard rock band slightly toned it down with an unplugged set in The Kat 105.5 studios 13 years ago this week. We rock back to it.

Crank it up, and fear the monstrous rocking roar of original Chicagoland metal, punk, alternative rock and power pop from:

!3-Monsters-Down (live at Val's Halla Oak Park 4/6/24)

Vortis-Bastard

The Dennies-Vein

Vaudevileins-Erase The Truth

Black Road-Bloody Mary

The Kind-Loved By You

Off Broadway-Full Moon Turn My Head Around ( 1980 Atlantic 45 RPM vinyl single mix)

Local Loft Episode 323

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