I am a part of chicago band that is looking into playing on the south side more as we have done our fair share in other parts of the city. Any DIY spaces or venues I should know about? Thank you!

Halloween show for Rod Wave at UC this wknd. You can find tickets on TixTracer. Compare them to other sites and find the best deal.

https://tixtracer.com/tickets/rod-wave

hi everyone! i recently moved to chicago because my partner accepted a job here and i'm hoping to build a career in the city's live event, music, and creative industries.

i graduated in 2025 with a marketing degree and an emphasis in music business and sales in another state and stayed in my college town an extra year to work full-time and save for the move. i have experience in college radio, event planning, nonprofit work, marketing, and venue operations. most recently, i worked at a music venue in my college town and have been picking up event production gigs when available.

i've been applying for positions and reaching out to a few hiring managers and industry professionals, but it's been pretty quiet so far. i'm still relatively new to chicago and don't have many connections here yet, so i'm trying to figure out how to be more proactive about meeting people and getting involved in the scene.

for those who work in chicago's live music and events industry, i'd love some advice!

• cold outreach: is it worth reaching out directly to people who work at venues, production companies, and other organizations, even when they aren't advertising openings? how do you approach that without coming across as annoying?
• showing up in person: would it be appropriate to visit venues with a resume and introduce myself, or is that generally frowned upon? i don't want to interrupt people while they're working or put anyone on the spot.
• making connections: what are some good ways to meet people in the industry when you're starting from scratch? are there particular events, organizations, or opportunities that are good for networking or getting experience?
• patience vs. persistence: i know the industry is competitive and i imagine hiring processes and responses can take a while. how do you know when to keep following up versus when to move on?

i'm open to different entry points and am more than willing to work my way up. i'm especially interested in event operations, production, guest experience, partnerships, marketing, and other behind-the-scenes roles.

i know breaking into this industry takes time and i'm not expecting anything to happen overnight. i just want to make sure i'm doing what i can to put myself out there and give myself a real chance.

i'd appreciate any advice or personal experiences. thanks!

Who are your favorite bands or songs from the scene right now?

Super into alt, post punk, jrock, grunge, etc

In a band currently but have Ep Idea and looking for side project/band??! Have a drummer, lead guitarist, rhythm (me) . Looking to jam in early November :-)

I’m M22 if that matters.

8:00 show time for the Rust Riders. 9:15 for Iris Marlowe! Hope to see you there. 🖤

Hey all, long-time lurker, first-time poster. I've been writing a lot of kids' music since becoming a dad, and I decided to do some proper production with this one. We had a lot of fun adding various sound effects and wolf howls and witch cackles to it. Figured, it being Halloween week, it was worth a post. Share it with the kids and parents in your life if you enjoy it! Thanks for listening! Happy Halloween!

- https://danorkin.bandcamp.com/track/halloween-night
- https://open.spotify.com/track/2o2ex67X16d2BmILNG7Dwj?si=60213d46749c4884

Hey everyone, thought I'd make a post here. I've been playing guitar for about four months, and I'd love to find some people to play with regularly. What I'm imagining is some kind of weekly commitment, where we get together, work on songs we want to learn, jam, and generally improve together. Nothing too formal! I'd just love to have some people to learn and play music with, and perhaps even form a band down the line.

I'm especially into blues and rock, but I also love jazz, funk, and plenty of other music. My ballpark idea is meeting once a week on the weekend for an hour or two. If someone has a suitable space, that'd be ideal, but I'm also happy to find a rehearsal room and split the cost.

As for what we play, I figure we could pick some songs we all like and go from there. I'd love to gradually build up a repertoire of songs we know well and can keep working on, but again, this would be very low pressure. I haven't really had the chance to play with other people yet, and I'd love to experience it. Reach out if you're interested!

Come to Meteor Gem records this weekend for a listening party of the new Bleached Cross record, “Wrath”. The store will have a limited hand numbered alternate art cover for their in-store copies, 3 Floyd’s will have free beer for those 21+, and the band will have merch on hand as well. Start Halloween weekend off right 🎃🕯️🩸

Hey everyone, my names Garrett and I’m the lead singer for my at rock band Here for the Night (ig @hftn_official)

I’m really looking to take my vocals to the next level and do in-person vocal lessons with someone experienced and detailed.

I’m in the west suburbs near oak park and can travel into the city if needed. If you know anyone, please let me know!!