8:30PM // $10 (adv.), $12 // 21+
yakuza
YAKUZA needs no introduction, but let’s wax nostolgic cuz we love ’em so dang much. Legendary throughout the Chicago metal scene for fuzing jazz and world elements, YAKUZA reigns over a genre all their own. Formed in 1999, their debut album ‘Amount to Nothing’ received critical acclaim from the likes of Terrorizer and Chicago Sun Times, and they’ve continued to release a boatload of boundary-crushing albums ever since. Suffice it to say, YAKUZA has carved an unchallenged niche in the metal genre and we’re stoked as all get-out to have them back tonight.
Helen Money & Sanford Parker
ALISON CHESLEY aka HELEN MONEY is a cellist who has become known for her adventurous sound, bold compositions, and compelling stage performance. Called “A classical-cellist-turned-avant-metal virtuoso” by the Boston Phoenix, CHESLEY channels her sensibilities and experience as a rock musician through a classical instrument, altering both genres without apology. Tonight, she’ll be teaming up with the one and only SANFORD PARKER. These days, if it’s metal and recorded in Chicago, chances are SANFORD PARKER was at the mixing board. His own bands, MINSK and BURIED AT SEA are super killer, as well. We’re honored to witness a master at this craft this evening. Pay close attention and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two.
C.J. Boyd
CJ BOYD is an oceanic bassist and composer without a fixed home, on perpetual tour since March of 2008. Besides swimming solo through waves of bass, his recent projects include Kurva Choir, Desert Center, Rhonya, and Move.