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The Steepwater Band is a roots-rock and blues-rock band originally formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1998. Known for their earthy, high-energy blend of crackling city blues and classic rock 'n' roll, the band has built a dedicated following through decades of independent touring and passionate songwriting.
Music critics and writers have frequently highlighted their raw authenticity, describing their catalog as a gritty soundtrack deeply rooted in blue-collar passion, resilience, and unpretentious musicianship.
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Songwriter Scott Carfello joins us to discuss his songwriting and parodies he has produced.
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Chart Attack is a high-energy, Chicago-area pop-punk party band that describes themselves with a humorous self-awareness as "five old men, loud songs, and bad decisions" (or "elder emos trying to feel young again"). 
They function as a "pop goes punk" mash-up party band. Rather than playing traditional note-for-note covers, they take massive pop, rock, and alternative hits from past decades and give them heavy, high-octane punk-rock makeovers. 
Their setlists are packed with nostalgic heavy-hitters, rock anthems, and unexpected pop covers. Their catalog features aggressive, high-energy takes on tracks like System of a Down's Chop Suey, Limp Bizkit's Break Stuff, Audioslave/Soundgarden vibes, and even pop/early-2000s staples like Vanessa Carlton's A Thousand Miles. 
The tongue-in-cheek lineup features members going by pseudonyms like Perry Diddles, Cornelius "Corny", Eugene Fitzgibbons, Edward Special, and Bert Cumnor.
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EphinEpic is an independent metal group hailing from the Chicago area. Known for their heavy, aggressive sound, their discography includes albums such as Ignite and Exploit This. 
Genre: Heavy Metal / Aggressive Rock
Notable Releases: Albums including Ignite and Exploit This, alongside singles such as "Brain Spew," "Tide Pod Suicide," and "You Will Die". 
Platform Availability: Their music is available across digital streaming services including Deezer and Amazon Music.
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Suzie Positano is the President and CEO of 1126 Entertainment, a Chicago-area entertainment company heavily involved in booking, promoting, and developing local musicians and bands. A 2019 Daily Herald profile described Suzie as someone who had been actively searching for Chicago-area musical talent and creating opportunities for local artists.
What's particularly interesting is that 1126 wasn't simply a booking company. The evidence shows a strong artist-development and talent-discovery component.
For example, 1126 Entertainment partnered with Onesti Entertainment on multiple Battle of the Bands competitions at the Arcada Theatre. A 2019 Daily Herald listing describes 1126 and Onesti presenting another spring series with local acts competing for professional opportunities and a chance to perform with a national band.

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