THE BUNKER LIVE
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!
Broken Robots, Thur, July 17
Broken Robots is a studio project turned live act founded by Kat and Tony Baker in 2017. After meeting on the side of the road one day, they became friends during long car rides, talking about music and contemplating why the world is the way it is. Eventually, they moved in together, and started building their small home studio.
Their music pulls from various different genres often tied together only by their shared love for introspective lyrical imagery, haunting melodies, and psychedelia.
In 2021 they were joined by drummer Anthony Friedli, and more recently bass player Alex Smith.
Since they began, they have written a jingle for WGN morning news, performed in various music festivals throughout the country (including SXSW and Shoe Fest)
Releases include a full length album (Home Is Not a Place -2018) two EPs (The Escape Artist-2021) (Season 3-2022). Currently releasing songs off their album (The Great American Struggle)
Guardrail, Thur, July 24
Witness history by watching Guardrail’s FIRST EVER livestream show! Will there be songs? Yes. Will they say swear words? Absolutely. Tune in & see Diet Punk at the Bunker.
Guardrail is a band from Chicago. Declaring their genre as “Diet Punk,” they take influence from all over the alternative music spectrum, from pop-punk to skatepunk, to post-hardcore and emo. With melodies that will stick in your head for weeks, drums you can’t help but bounce to, and riffs that’ll make you want to start a circle pit, Guardrail continues to build a sound they call their own. With 3 EP’s and their 2023 debut LP “Content”, they’re currently working on new music for 2025.
Mark W, Tue, Aug 5
Mark W visits the Bunker to perform a wide range of melodic pop-rock songs. Along with musical stalwart Pat Kiener, he will be playing originals songs and telling stories from 30 plus years of musical adventures.
Mark Wengel is a dynamic and versatile singer/ songwriter and stylistic performer of pop, rock, blues and country music.
Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago and he has played at countless events, clubs and parties. For the past several years Mark has lived and performed in Shanghai and has been performing and entertaining with class and style. In 2021 he released the album “Onward and Upward” featuring 10 original songs he recorded with several elite musicians hailing from all over the world.
He has performed as a solo and duo act and had several residences at nightclubs and pubs around Shanghai even DisneyTown. He was also a featured singer at the prestigious Pearl Theatre in tribute shows focusing on the music of AC/DC,
Steely Dan, Pink Floyd and U2. All of these shows highlight the versatility in Mark’s vocal style and range.
Mark’s shows are filled woth original gems, pop classics and modern songs that will catch your ear and are sure to get you singing along.
Silvertone, Thur, Aug 7
Silvertone brings an eclectic blend of groovy rhythms, powerful licks, and soulful lyrics to rock music. Each member of the quartet separately found their way to the Windy City in search of band mates and it wasn’t long before they found each other. Their diverse musical backgrounds mixed with their happy-go-lucky personalities lead them to create energetic foot-tapping riffs fused with catchy head-bobbing melodies, making a unique “rock and roll sound you can dance to” and leaves you wanting more.
Bardware, Thur, Aug 14
We bring what every venture needs: something real. We don’t fake the funk. We don’t chase trends. We make music that helps people dance through the mess—because that’s what it does for us. Each of us have been playing our instrument of choice for over 10 years each, and none of us are 30 or older. We’re some of the best musicians you will see on the local scene. Full stop.
With Patience, Thur, Aug 28
WITH PATIENCE plays tense, heavy music that falls somewhere between punk, noise, and post-hardcore. It’s stripped down and deliberate, with sharp guitars, locked-in rhythms, and unsettled energy.
Tortuga, Thur, Oct 16
Tortuga is coming at you with improv-heavy jams, soaring melodies, and raw, unfiltered energy. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this stream is your front-row seat to the madness.
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Tortuga is a Chicago based psychedelic progressive rock band that blends mind bending riffs and explosive grooves that will leave you adrift in their musical tide. Tortuga creates a dynamic journey that’s equal parts heady and heavy. Don’t miss the chance to witness these wild turtle boys as they take you ‘Lost at Sea’ and beyond!
bluefront, Thur, Nov 6
Alan Zreczny’s songs are narrative poems set to spirited melodies, which he performs on the guitar and piano, solo and with his band bluefront. Over the years Zreczny has created an imaginative and truly original body of work with lyrics that often put a new twist on age-old sayings giving them a fresh, surprising new meaning.
Melding the vintage sound of Television, The Modern Lovers and early Talking Heads with the current but equally timeless approach of The War On Drugs, the Chicago outfit celebrate the sound of classic guitar-driven rock — and pen a love letter to their hometown.
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Lost Pyramids, Thur, Apr 10
Lost Pyramids is coming back to the Bunker with brand spanking new material for your earholes. They will be playing all over Chicagoland this summer and here’s a teaser of what to expect for their newest material. Make sure to catch one of Chicagoland’s hottest up and coming jambands!
Lost Pyramids is an improvisational, psychedelic jam band that keeps it fresh on stage with dynamic grooves and spacey jams. With an eclectic mix of originals heavily influenced by the music of Phish and the Grateful Dead with a hint of jazz fusion, you never know what you’re gonna get. They’ve released two full length albums, “Monsters Under My Bed” & “Traffic in Space”, and will be following that up with more singles this spring/summer, including “Call Me the Wind” & “Pray for You”.
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Sophie Coyote Thur, Mar 27
Sophie Coyote will captivate you with her beautiful series of songs. With her mysterious lyrics and haunting voice, you are sure to be left in awe and wonder.
Sophie Coyote is a singer/songwriter from the small mid-western town of Waddams Grove, Illinois. She was raised on a broad range of musical influences that include classic rock & roll, honky-tonk country and a bit of blues. This open mind of influence has led to a songwriting style that is reminiscent of the raw and honest age of music; lyrically driven with interesting stories, unique twists and word-play.
Grand Rapids, MI is where Sophie's first full production song titled, “Venom” came to fruition. Showcasing producer Mark Lavengood’s talent on guitar, bass, mandolin & piano. The haunting fiddle was performed by Nashville, TN country artist Lillie Mae. Drums by Cassady Feasby of the Dierks Bentely band. With producer Misa Arriaga, Sophie went on to make her recently released single “Coyote Queen.'' Featuring six talented Nashville musicians, as well as some howling coyotes.
Sophie Coyote
Mike Clark
Scott Clements
Brandon Reisdorf
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stop.drop.rewind, Thur, Feb 20
Kris Lohn & DJ Crenson have been writing & playing music together continuously since 2000, in almost any formal and informal situation you can think of: punk bands, orchestras, church band, ska club, singer-songwriter groups, school band, and of course their prog-punk band stop.drop.rewind. This has given them a unique perspective on writing both as a team and on music in general, plus insight into persevering and forging your own path in an unforgiving industry.
They added Andy Sutton in 2015 to fully solidify their unique, energetic, and ever-evolving sound. Kris and Andy are not only the core rhythm section for ‘stop.drop.rewind’, but have backed up premier artists on hundreds of performances in the Chicagoland area and nationwide (Marbin, Slim Gambill of Lady A, Kofi Baker, Joe Marcinek and more). Hot off the release of their self-titled 4th record, the band is touring the West Coast and gearing up for their second trip to Canada - after a highly successful stint there in 2024. Dont miss their super fun, super tight live show!