Angels & Kings CHI presents another FREE “One Man(no) Show!” This Wednesday (6/23), we’re featuring 2 of Chicago’s finest.. Par Avion and Snowsera ::

Incredibly noteworthy, aside from the show, is that I will have a pair of exclusive, private and VIP passes to see Against Me! perform live on our JBTV HD Soundstage! We’ll have a plain ‘ol register to win box – fill out a form and hope like hell that you win the chance to be in the studio audience at the July 3rd episode taping! Someone at this week’s show will be leaving with a pair. Guaranteed.

me and against me!

Back to the show.. both of these bands have been great friends for a long time, and I’m stoked to finally showcase them on our world-renowned AK stage! Here’s a bit on both:

Since 2007, Par Avion has worked harder than just about any band in Chicago. Granted, a lot of bands work hard.. but don’t work smart. These guys work both! They’ve put out 4 great records, with a 5th on the way. And somehow, they’ve found time to develop a truly memorable live show.. they’ve been tapped to open for Angels & Airwaves and Hollywood Undead. Or Perhaps you caught their sets at Milwaukee’s SummerFest and SXSW in Austin, TX. They’re making all of the right moves. Great look, vibe, sound, style and people!

Listen: Par Avion – Plastic

snowsera

Aside from what it means to you, the name means nothing. The music.. means a lot to many.

From the official Snowsera bio: “When vocalist Bill Arteaga, bassist Nate Christenson, guitarist Ian Erard and drummer Jeff Wagner formed Snowsera in the spring of 2007, the four University of Illinois students deliberately chose a name devoid of any existing meaning. Instead, their moniker, like their music, is an open invitation to each listener – one which bids them to imbue it with personal experiences and emotions.” Nicely done!

Since 2007, Snowsera has brought its high-impact live show to over hundreds of venues across the US,  sharing the stage with …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, This Is Me Smiling, State & Madison, Company of Thieves and more!

The band has received loads of radio love with “So Subtle” and “Trends” – they were even honored with the titles of Best New Artist and Best Live Performance at the 2008 WPGU Local Music Awards, as well as being named the station’s inaugural “Local Band of the Week” in April.

I assume that if the band were typing this, they’d say something like “Come see us at Angels & Kings. And tell us what Snowsera means to you..”

Listen: Snowsera – Push and Pull

- Seven Ten North Clark Street (Clark / Huron)

- Doors at 9p / Music at 10:30p

- FREE meter parking after 9

- NO cover .. NO ticket needed .. NO drink minimum!

Take a nap on Wednesday,

.:: Ryan