About this Event
Doors: 730PM // Show: 830PM
$12-$15 // 21+
BOYSCOTT
Attending college in Nashville, TN in 2015, Scott Hermo never really pictured himself as a full-time musician when writing and recording songs in various bedrooms. There was no plan, direction or goal. Yet meeting friends John Lewandowski, Tiger Adams, and Noah Miller changed all of that when the songs started to take more form with energy and live drums. Suddenly, there was a live band and like-minded folks with a similar outlook and collective goal to make the best music possible, for no one but themselves. Before ever even playing a show, they finished their debut album in yet another bedroom.
After word of mouth spread, a band was formed so they could play the shows they were offered — and with that came a love for playing shows, meeting musicians, digesting more bands, and perfecting their craft. Over the next few years, John, Tiger, Noah + countless others moved on, but Scott kept the band going with a rotating cast of over 20 musicians — always friends — who were available and shared the love of the music. And in that rotating cast, Scott met Emma Willer who became a permanent addition to the band, with major contributions to their self titled and first release, Goose Bumps, released November 17th 2015.
Fast forward 4 years and over 100 shows and Goose Bumps has garnered millions of streams, countless sold out DIY physical pressings, all from a self-released record by a small group of friends trying to figure out their place in the world, writing some incredible tunes in the process. Boyscott is currently wrapping up the recording to their follow-up release to Goose Bumps, out 2022.
JODI
For Nick Levine, Jodi is a lens in which they can ask questions, push boundaries and step outside of their inner world. The New Jersey-raised, Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter tentatively describes Jodi as an alter-ego; where the safety of sitting on the periphery allows them to challenge their initial perceptions and push for a broader spectrum. Debut full length Blue Heron witnesses Levine’s continued search for meaning through their art, casting a wider net into new sonic territories while celebrating the power of music, nature and friendship. It surrenders to forces greater than ourselves and embraces the fortuity of creative expression – chance, coincidence and fate – with a sublime curiosity.
"It feels like a coming-of-age arthouse movie in miniature... Jodi is far too accomplished to be brushed off as a side project for someone else’s band. For such a shadowy and interior songwriter, Levine sounds very much ready for the spotlight."
- STEREOGUM (ALBUM OF THE WEEK)
"Listen closely and you can almost hear the cicadas."
- FADER
"'Go Slowly' moves like its own respiratory system, gently inhaling and exhaling as it alternately gathers and releases strength."
- MTV
“Best New Indie From This Week.”
-Uproxx
“Jodi has left us broken, bereft but in awe of a talent that can take a couple of seconds and make it your whole world.”
– The Line of Best Fit
“Jodi nudges the listener into attention rather than pushing them into a forced experience: songs that feel nostalgic and hopeful – a comforting blanket of reassurance that’s sincere in its utterances of uncertainty and regret but ultimately optimistic for the future.”
– Gold Flake Paint
Beginning Monday, August 9
Empty Bottle will require all staff, patrons, and performers to provide :
Proof of full vaccination
OR
A negative COVID-19 test performed within the previous 72 hours prior to entry.
Hard copies, photocopies, or digital photos of the above are acceptable.
Masks will be worn by staff at all times and will be required of all attendees when not eating or drinking — regardless of vaccination status.
We’re applying these requirements to all shows through Oct 31, 2021 and will update the policy as needed or as new guidance requires.
This is a very difficult time for everyone to navigate and we understand that you may be frustrated. We are as well. Please bear with us as we try to keep our staff, artists, patrons, and the City of Chicago safe -- as best we can. Remember that we are all going through this together as a community, and we can beat this if we work together as a community.
RESOURCES
vaccines.gov
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Empty Bottle, 1035 North Western Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 12.00 to USD 15.00