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Engage yourself in a listening room experience live at Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This program invites the community to appreciate diverse sounds and expressions of Bloomington’s talented creatives and artists.$1 from each “Live at Buskirk-Chumley Theater” ticket sale will benefit a local nonprofit or cause. Proceeds from September’s show will be donated to Girls Rock Bloomington, a local nonprofit that teaches positive self-esteem and self-expression through music education and mentoring to girls, trans, and non-binary youth (ages 8-14) through their annual summer camp, workshops, after-school programs and more. Learn more about Girls Rock Bloomington at girlsrockbloomington.com.
The Matriarch is a queer, indie rock/folk pop band based out of Bloomington, IN. The band consists of Mal Babcock, Mal Benoit, Jo Hockemeyer, and Trevor Webb. The band’s origins are one of cosmic coincidence- an unexpected knee injury during the height of the pandemic gave space for the members to experiment with a new creative outlet: music. Their determination to grow together musically and to create a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community made them darlings of the Bloomington music scene. Two years later, the band has played over 50 shows across Indiana, opening for contemporaries including Kid Sistr, Okey Dokey, Busman’s Holiday and Glad Rags.
In their debut EP “Welcome to The Matriarch,” the band beckons listeners kindly into their musical home, exploring community, growth and the beauty of being a beginner. In their new album “Be Safe, I Love You,” they throw open all the doors and windows to let sunlight touch the corners of every room. Vines grow tenderly on the walls, and it’s okay if the floors get a little wet from warm summer rain. The Matriarch pushes the boundaries of their sound, weaving together glittery synths, guitar dripping in reverb, and triumphant vocal layers, complete with a cool assuredness that comes with comfort in their craft. Nothing is off limits to sing about- The Matriarch explores climate anxiety and kick-ass cowgirls amongst new revelations about friendship and love.
Syzygy is a queer punk rock band based in Bloomington, Indiana. Inspired by the queercore movement of the 80s and riot grrrl movement of the 90s, they aim to raise awareness through their music on themes such as transphobia, homophobia, relationship violence, sexism, and lived experiences.
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114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401
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