THE CHICAGOANS / SQRL / MCLUHAN / HELEN HUFF

SAT. APRIL 4th – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 7:30pm

7:30pm – Helen Huff is a Chicago-based jazz-trained singer-songwriter and pianist, blending expressive piano-driven songwriting with an intimate, lyrical indie sensibility
https://www.instagram.com/helenhuffmusic/
https://helenhuff.bandcamp.com/

8:30pm – McLuhan – Neal Rosner is a Chicago musician, songwriter, and founding member of the progressive rock band McLuhan, formed in 1970 by students from the University of Illinois at Chicago. The band’s 1972 debut album, McLuhan: Anomaly, found new life decades later when it resurfaced online and sparked a reunion of original members. Alongside his work with McLuhan, Rosner has also released solo albums including Kentucky and Love Isn’t the Answer, continuing a long creative journey rooted in experimental, thoughtful songwriting.
https://www.facebook.com/mcluhanband

9:30pm – SQRL is an eclectic rock band that seamlessly blends diverse influences from folk to punk. Their multi-genre sound captures the essence of raw energy and relatable storytelling.
https://www.facebook.com/SQRL.ROCK/

10:30pm – The Chicagoans – The Chicagoans (fronted by Chicago vocalist Mia Elliott) are a vintage jazz band dedicated to bringing the sounds of the 1920s and 1930s back to life—mixing rare gems from the era with beloved classics. The group is known for an authentically old-school approach inspired by early jazz vocal icons (including Ruth Etting and Annette Hanshaw), delivered with “hot solos, sweet melodies, and authentic Chicago spirit.”
https://www.youtube.com/@MiaElliottChicago