2021 Music Festival - Night Three LIVE Concert

Friday, August 6, 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 Three -

Performer & Judges Lineup and Bios

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August 6, 2021 Performers:

This Week’s Musical Acts in Competition:

Feed the Monkeys, F.L.A.M.E., Fluctuation, Monsoon, One Man Ginger Band, and Quick and Painless.

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F.L.A.M.E.

F.L.A.M.E. - an acronym for "Finding Love Among My Echo" - represents a six piece band playing a mix of 90s grunge, 60s & 70s classic rock, and indie rock. Their original music is inspired by bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Q.O.T.S.A., C.C.R., The Doors, and The Black Keys. F.L.A.M.E.’s soulful and riff-heavy sound seeks to resonate with a new generation.

Feed the Monkeys

Feed the Monkeys is an indie-punkish band best served fresh, never frozen, from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Officially formed at the beginning of 2019, they have LJ on guitar, John on bass & backing vocals, and Chris on vocals & rhythm guitar. Feed the Monkeys recently welcomed Jake to the bunch, playing drums with them for the first time (woo!).

Fluctuation

Fluctuation is an alternative rock band based in Downers Grove, IL. Each member of the band brings their own influences to the table, ranging from classical to neo-psychedelia. This gives Fluctuation’s music an overarching sound that has constantly shifted and evolved since their formation.

Monsoon

Monsoon was formed in 2016 by frontman Aidan Seaver and a few of his schoolmates. After a couple years of playing and switching out members, Monsoon found their ‘old-style’ alt rock sound with frontman Aidan Seaver, bassist Nate Sheehan, and drummer Larry Logan. They draw influence from bands like Nirvana, Green Day, Blink-182, and Alkaline Trio and are from Woodstock, IL.

One Man Ginger Band

Joey Wilbur (aka the “One Man Ginger Band”) is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from the Chicago suburbs. Highlights from his career include being a two-time performer at the Chicago Bulls half-time show, two-time finalist at Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, and playing at the Bluebird Cafe. Joey has released three singles and plans to release an EP in the next year!

Quick and Painless

Quick and Painless (Q+P) are a modern rock band from Madison, WI. Self-described as "third wave,” Q+P offers up a blend of post-punk revival, pop-punk, and garage rock to create their own unique sound. The band has performed on Summerfest stages, at Chicago's Navy Pier, and even in someone's storage warehouse.

Kyra Cain (Featured Showcase Solo Artist)

Kyra Cain is a solo singer-songwriter. She has been singing for as long as she can remember and playing guitar for five years. She generally does covers of country and pop songs as that's what she knows suits her voice. She also writes and performs her own original music.

Fighting' Bob (Featured Showcase Band)

Fightin’ Bob is a 5-piece “Frog Rock” (funk/prog rock) band whose members hail from across the greater Milwaukee, WI, area. They play originals and covers, ranging from prog rock (ELP, King Crimson, Pink Floyd) to funk/jazz fusion (The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Weather Report) to jam band/psychedelia (Grateful Dead, Santana, Jimi Hendrix) and even their own interpretations of classic rock (Led Zeppelin, Queen, Three Dog Night).

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

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Featured Showcase Solo Artist:

Kyra Cain opens the show with a solo performance starting at 6:45pm.

Kyra is a solo singer-songwriter. She has been singing for as long as she can remember and playing guitar for five years. She generally does covers of country and pop songs as that's what she knows suits her voice. She also plays her own originals.

Featured Showcase Band:

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

Fightin’ Bob is a 5-piece “Frog Rock” (funk/prog rock) band whose members hail from across the greater Milwaukee, WI area. They play originals and covers, ranging from prog rock (ELP, King Crimson, Pink Floyd) to funk/jazz fusion (The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Weather Report) to jam band/psychedelia (Grateful Dead, Santana, and Jimi Hendrix) and even their own interpretations of classic rock (Led Zeppelin, Queen, Three Dog Night).