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The Bunker Live presents indie-original solo artists and bands to lovers of live music via a unique livestream experience via YouTube  Audience interacttion with band between songs, an up-close and intimate performance on TV, Mobile Phone or Tablet.  

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Shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8:30 PM Central Time

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Upcomming Shows!

Take The Reins, Thur, Jan 9th
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Get ready for an electrifying live stream storytellers performance from Take The Reins! This Chicago suburban-based, female-fronted punk band is bringing their emotionally charged, power-punk anthems straight to your screen. Expect tender beatdowns, raw energy, and unapologetic attitude—don’t miss the chance to experience their fierce and fiery sound in real-time!

Charles Oxbow, Tue, Jan 14
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Charles Oxbow is a midwestern singer-songwriter and ½ of the folk-rock duo Oxbow and Moor. He will be playing some songs that he is currently working on recording to release in early 2025. 

Wattle & Daub, Tue, Jan 21
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Originating in 2014, Wattle & Daub’s authentic acoustic voice is rooted in their passion for the power of the folk tradition. Husband and wife singer-songwriters, Tim and Susan Mocarski, are dedicated to participation, social commentary, and entertainment. Their songs range from just plain fun to those focused on what it means to being human in these times. They are currently based in northern Illinois and appearing regularly in the area and southeast Wisconsin at such venues as Two Way Street Coffeehouse, Wesley’s Place, and Cafe Carpe, They have appeared in numerous venues in the East including the Newport Folk Festival where they were official buskers in 2021. 


Recent past shows!

Downers Groove, Thur, May 30
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Kicking off the “Road To Homegrown” series Downers Groove presented by Aaron Williams and Brian Christian Adam as prelude to their show at Homegrown Arts and Music festival coming up Sat July 27th.  

 

A formation of close friends, Downers Groove has been harvesting their sound and reputation since 2012.  From their home base in Downers Grove, they have become well known for blending their influences into a collective, new sound.  Heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, high-energy improvisation and a sense of humor weave together a seamless musical experience full of style only old-time friends can brew.  

 

Downers Groove is “well-versed in variety, with a live performance [style] that showcases their skill in onstage communication and intuitive improvisation” (The Daily Herald).  Performing in Chicago since 2012 at such venues as Martyrs’, Reggie’s, The Cubby Bear, aliveOne, Bourbon on Division, and Phyllis’ Musical Inn, they have appeared at a number of music festivals including Homegrown Music and Arts Festival, Dunesville Music Festival, Grateful Bear Campout, Bridgeview Shakedown, Eyes to The Skies, and Summer Camp: On the Road Tour.  The DG flame is catching fire and burning it's way around the Midwest circuit.  

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