2021 Music Festival - Night Two LIVE Concert

Friday, July 30, 2021
6:45 PM 11:00 PM 18:45 23:00

Port Clinton Square 600 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL, 60035 United States (map)

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Bitter Jester Music Festival 2021

- Night Two -

Performer and Judges Lineup & Bios

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July 30, 2021 Performers:

This Week’s Musical Acts in Competition:

Beach Street, Flying Fuzz, Leo Sclamberg, Luscia Jane, The Simsons, and Summer Drive.

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Beach Street

Beach Street is an Indie Rock band from the North Shore of Chicago that incorporates Funk, Alternative, Jazz, and Rock into a tight and colorful sound. The band is composed of classical and jazz musicians who love to groove and play rock music.

Flying Fuzz

From Madison, WI, Flying Fuzz is a four-piece heavy metal band established on April 13, 2016. Flying Fuzz features Benson Wood on Lead Guitar & Vocals, Cameron Selbig on Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, & Synth, AJ Motzel on Bass Guitar, and Noah Tresner on the drums.

Leo Sclamberg

Leo Sclamberg is a 17 year old singer-songwriter from Highland Park, IL. He's been playing guitar and singing since he was 8 and performing for audiences across Chicagoland since he was 10. He performs at restaurants, street fairs, charity events, Bulls games, private parties, and more. Leo plays a wide range of pop, singer-songwriter, and some country music.

Luscia Jane

Luscia Jane is a compilation of jazzy / funky / rock / pop styles. Having formed about a year ago, they already began recording their first EP and are on track to release it by the beginning of the 2021 school year. Luscia Jane are influenced by Sly and The Family Stone, The Beatles, and Vulfpeck.

The Simsons

The Simsons is a jazz-fusion bossa-nova funk-fock group from Kankakee, IL. They are inspired by artists such as Zappa, Herbie Hancock, and Vulfpeck, to name a few. No two performances by The Simsons are the same as their songs are designed to include a good amount of improvisation. As such, no song is ever played the exact same way twice.

Summer Drive

Summer Drive is a funk rock band based in Oak Park, IL. The band was born in 2016 at School of Rock in Oak Park, where the five members met. Over the years Summer Drive has become known locally for its outstanding live shows. Their funky originals take inspiration from artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour, and Jimi Hendrix.

9 A.M. (Featured Showcase Solo Artist)

9 A.M. is a pop music project from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Pd (They/Them). While known for their explicitly unapologetic pop tunes, they're abilities extend far beyond as they like to explore the sonic landscape. While their lyrics are catchy and simple, they still manage to hold meaning and don't compromise on telling the story that needs to be told.

Marigold (Featured Showcase Band)

After playing alongside each other in School of Rock, Sydney, Danny, Agnes, Ciara, and Fiona formed the band Marigold. They're a 5 piece from Lake Forest, IL, that plays an exciting mix of high-energy covers and originals. Influenced by bands such as No Doubt, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana, Marigold brings a new and exciting sound to their listeners.

"Miles Music Kid" (Special Guest Appearance)

"Miles Music Kid” is a five-year-old multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago, IL. Miles’s ability to multitrack himself performing guitar, drums, keyboard, bass, and ukulele at such a young age and with such excitement have already caught the attention of several Grammy-winning artists including Timbaland, James Taylor, and Jacob Collier – as well as producers of Justin Bieber, The Roots, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Charlie Puth, Macklemore, Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, John Legend, and more.

Concert begins at 6:45 pm - food and drinks available before showtime!

2021 LINEUP ANNOUNCED!!! More info coming soon!

Featured Showcase Solo Artist:

9 A.M. opens the show with a solo performance starting at 6:45pm.

9 A.M. is a pop music project from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Pd (They/Them). While known for their explicitly unapologetic pop tunes, they're abilities extend far beyond, as they like to explore the sonic landscape. While their lyrics are catchy and simple, they still manage to hold meaning and don't compromise on telling the story that needs to be told.

Featured Showcase Band:

After the main competition, Marigold will bring us home with a live set of their own!

After playing alongside each other in School of Rock, members Sydney, Danny, Agnes, Ciara, & Fiona formed the band Marigold. Marigold is a 5 piece band from Lake Forest that plays an exciting mix of high-energy covers and originals. Influenced by bands such as No Doubt, Led Zeppelin and Nirvana, Marigold brings a new and exciting sound to listeners.

Special Guest Appearance:

Tonight will also feature a very special guest appearance by the awesome Miles Music Kid - a local performer new to the scene whom we’re very proud of and very excited to showcase. This will be his very first time ever playing in public!

He is a five-year-old multi-instrumentalist whose ability to multitrack himself performing guitar, drums, keyboard, bass, and ukulele at such a young age - and with such excitement - have already caught the attention of several Grammy-winning artists including Timbaland, James Taylor, and Jacob Collier – as well as producers of Justin Bieber, The Roots, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Charlie Puth, Macklemore, Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, John Legend, and more.