12:00 PM, $10 suggested

around the coyote - sunday

Kyle Mann Combo
Drawing upon a wide range of styles and influences, Kyle Mann Combo deliver a fresh brand of piano-driven rock that blends the unique and the familiar. Evoking colors reminiscent of indie pop, jazz, cabaret, progressive rock and earthy folk, the Kyle Mann Combo contrasts carefully crafted arrangements with extended improvised passages. Since its inception in 2005, the group has explored with a modular approach to both personnel and composition, allowing the music to breathe with a life of its own. The Kyle Mann Combo features: Kyle Mann – Vocals, Piano/Keyboards, Guitar; Vince Naples – Bass, Pedal Steel, Electric Guitar; and Matt Nagrodski – Drums.

Grun-Tu-Molani
Grun-Tu-Molani performs and composes music with rock forms and rhythms but by using jazz approaches to melodic and harmonic development. Sonic spaces and modes are explored with layered harmonies and textures while an unfaltering beat shapes and drives the music. Trumpet and Rhodes organ carry much of the melody in what could be described as ‘minimalist fusion’ as Grun-Tu-Molani travels the paths blazed by “Bitches Brew” and Isotope 217.

The Moshier-Lebrun Collective
The Moshier-Lebrun Collective has been a part of the Chicago music scene since its formation in early 2007. Best described as modern jazz at the intersection of gospel and art-rock, this band grooves with soul and intellect.

The Arts of Life Band
The Arts of Life Band is the music program for Arts of Life, which is an arts studio in Chicago for artists who have developmental disabilities. The Arts of Life Band performs songs with special meaning to its members. Band members work on creating original lyrics, singing, and learning how to play different instruments. The music program is directed by Ryan Shuquem. Music program artists are Veronica Cuculich, David Krueger, Christina Zion, Jean Wilson, Mike Marino and Kelly.