Reggies Music Joint

Upcoming shows at Reggies Music Joint in Chicago.

Yes Ma'am, Lightnin' Luke

Yes Ma'am, Lightnin' Luke

Thursday, August 13 • 8:00 PM

Dive into the sonic wonderland where gritty basement energy meets kaleidoscopic synth vibes as Yes Ma'am and Lightnin' Luke take the stage. Yes Ma'am, the genre-bending sorcerers, will serve up their signature cocktail of dreamy shoegaze and post-punk grit, making it feel like you're wading through a sonic daydream you never want to wake from. Then there's Lightnin' Luke, the synthpop wizard whose beats bounce like cosmic pinballs, shooting through your veins with electric nostalgia and futuristic flair. This is the night that tomorrow's indie legends will be talking about, and trust me, your future self will thank you for showing up. Sip your turmeric latte, slide on your most ironic band tee, and prepare to have your eardrums blissfully baptized by the sounds that the next generation will wish they could have witnessed firsthand. If you're not there, are you even anywhere?

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2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Darksoft , Ghost Days, Nothing But Silence

Darksoft , Ghost Days, Nothing But Silence

Saturday, August 15 • 8:30 PM

Clear your Thursday night plans and get ready to dive headfirst into an ethereal dreamscape because Darksoft, Ghost Days, and Nothing But Silence are about to converge on a stage near you. Darksoft's otherworldly soundscapes are the perfect soundtrack for your late-night existential musings, with synths that feel like distant transmissions from a forgotten future. Ghost Days will take you on an introspective journey through echoes of lost love and found solitude, their haunting melodies lingering like the ghosts of past romances. And Nothing But Silence? Well, they're the indie scene’s best-kept secret—until now. Their minimalist approach speaks volumes, conjuring a beautiful chaos out of pure nothingness. This is the night where shoegaze dreams meet synthpop realities, where you’ll want to say you were there when it all unfolded. Don't be the one reading about it the next day—be the one starting the conversation.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Plain Suite, Vanda, She Says Yes

Plain Suite, Vanda, She Says Yes

Sunday, August 16 • 7:30 PM

This Saturday night, the DIY scene’s underground pulses with a lineup so stacked it might just split the Earth’s crust. Plain Suite headlines, bringing their lo-fi dreamscapes that feel like a sweet whisper in a storm. These shoegaze wizards have the uncanny ability to turn any basement into a cathedral of sound. Vanda follows, a synthpop collective that spins infectious beats and melodies so lush you’ll swear you’re walking through a neon rainforest. Opening the night is She Says Yes, whose jangly guitars and raw lyricism are the sonic equivalent of thrift store finds that make your heart skip a beat. This trifecta of sound is the perfect antidote to the mundane week—come early, stay late, and prepare to have your existential ennui shattered.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago 60616

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Zoofunkyou, Radiator Charlie

Zoofunkyou, Radiator Charlie

Tuesday, August 18 • 8:30 PM

For those who thought the indie scene peaked with last summer’s rooftop drone-pop festival, think again. This Friday at the subterranean sonic cavern known as Mercury Lounge, Zoofunkyou and Radiator Charlie are set to deliver a mind-bending fusion of psych-funk and art-rock that’ll have your pulse racing faster than a limited edition cassette drop. Zoofunkyou’s kaleidoscopic jams meld with Radiator Charlie’s gritty riffs, creating a soundscape reminiscent of a fever dream where the ghosts of CBGB's past dance with the spirits of postmodern groove. Imagine an auditory cocktail of cosmic bliss and urban grit—perfect for those who live for the thrill of discovering tomorrow’s legends today. Miss this, and you’ll be left piecing together the magic from overheard conversations at next week’s vegan brunch. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Unvirgin Mary, Cassette Stress, Satin Banshee, the Human Trials

Unvirgin Mary, Cassette Stress, Satin Banshee, the Human Trials

Thursday, August 20 • 8:30 PM

Clear your calendars and charge your phones, because this Friday night is about to be legendary. Unvirgin Mary is headlining, and if their last set in that graffiti-adorned Brooklyn loft was anything to go by, prepare for a cathartic whirl of post-punk energy that'll leave you drenched in sound and sweat. Cassette Stress is bringing their lo-fi garage grit, perfect for anyone who's ever romanticized a broken Walkman. Satin Banshee promises a haunting mix of ethereal vocals and synth lines that could make even a ghost tear up, while the Human Trials serve up experimental noise that feels like a sonic acid test—a daring delight for your eardrums. A night like this is where new memories and urban legends are born, so don't be the one hearing about it secondhand. Get there early, grab a craft beer, and lose yourself in the scene that’s setting the standard for cool across the city’s underground. Miss it, and you’ll spend the next week dodging stories of how epic it was.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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The Murder Junkies, Busby Death Chair, Fighting for Scraps, Acton's Di

The Murder Junkies, Busby Death Chair, Fighting for Scraps, Acton's Di

Friday, August 21 • 8:30 PM

Brace yourselves for a sonic assault you won't want to miss, as The Murder Junkies crash into town like a whiskey-fueled freight train. Joined by the visceral, gut-punch punk of Busby Death Chair, this lineup is stacked with enough raw energy to power a Brooklyn block party. Fighting for Scraps will shred your eardrums with their relentless riffs, while Acton's Di brings a touch of chaos with their genre-defying soundscapes that oscillate between post-punk and no-wave. This is not just a gig—it's an audio baptism for the jaded, a chance to rediscover the thrill of music that actually makes you feel alive. Whether you're a seasoned scene kid or a curious newcomer, this night promises to be utterly unforgettable. Grab your earplugs and let's get loud.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Zoofunkyou, Boys Club

Zoofunkyou, Boys Club

Tuesday, August 25 • 8:30 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off your dancing boots because Zoofunkyou and Boys Club are about to ignite your eardrums in ways your Spotify account can only dream of. Zoofunkyou is the kind of band that makes you believe in the transformative power of a funkadelic riff, swirling together psychedelic grooves that feel like they were brewed in a secret lab underneath Chicago. Boys Club, on the other hand, is your new favorite night-out anthem in band form, serving up post-punk hooks with a wink and a swagger that'd make even Debbie Harry blush. Picture this: a night where basement moshing meets celestial synthpop, where the only thing stronger than the bassline is the camaraderie of fellow music junkies. Get ready to tell your friends, "I was there," because this is the show you'll be referencing at every dive bar for the next decade. Be there or be the person asking for setlist spoilers in the group chat.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Clovers Daughter, Emily How, the Matriarch

Clovers Daughter, Emily How, the Matriarch

Wednesday, August 26 • 8:00 PM

This Friday night, dive headfirst into the kaleidoscopic soundscape of "Clovers Daughter," where the ethereal meets the electric in a dizzying celebration of sonic rebellion. Emily How's pioneering polyphonic whispers will glide over you like a velvet hallucination, while the Matriarch's synth-laden sorcery promises to redefine your existential playlist. It's all going down in a secret Bushwick loft that smells like nostalgia and new beginnings. Don't just hear it—feel it. Your weekend plans deserve this level of transcendence, and quite frankly, so do you.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Dead Pink Radio

Dead Pink Radio

Tuesday, September 1 • 8:30 PM

If your soul craves a sonic awakening, Dead Pink Radio is about to become your new spiritual guide. This band is the lovechild of a late-night jam between My Bloody Valentine and The XX, with a touch of LCD Soundsystem’s dancefloor sensibility. Their riffs are jagged and their synths are smooth, creating a soundscape that feels like a midnight drive through neon-lit streets. They’ll be performing in a grungy basement venue that’s more secret society than concert hall—so exclusive you’ll need a map and a sense of adventure to find it. If you miss it, you'll be doomed to hear whispers of this night in every coffee shop and vinyl store you wander into for years to come. Show up, or risk missing out on the lore that will define our generation's musical mythos.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Silver Abuse, Space Age Zeros, PãSsy, Geezer Senior

Silver Abuse, Space Age Zeros, PãSsy, Geezer Senior

Thursday, September 3 • 8:00 PM

This Friday night, dive headfirst into the sonic kaleidoscope of the underground with a lineup that's basically the indie scene's answer to the Avengers. Silver Abuse are back from their time-traveling post-punk odyssey, ready to shake the dust off your vintage leather jacket with their raw, anarchic energy. Space Age Zeros will warp you to another dimension with synth-laden dreams that sound like the love child of a dystopian future and a vintage arcade. Then there's PãœSsy, who will obliterate your expectations with their fearless feminist punk; think Bikini Kill meets a cosmic goddess. And just when you think the night couldn't get more legendary, Geezer Senior comes in, breaking every age limit with riffs so classic they'll make your grandpa's record collection blush. This isn't just a gig; it's a rite of passage. Missing it is like skipping CBGB's back in '77. Be there, or forever question your cred.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Added Color, Lavisher, Tba

Added Color, Lavisher, Tba

Wednesday, September 9 • 7:30 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off your favorite vintage band tee because Added Color and Lavisher are about to deliver an unforgettable sonic rendezvous that your future self will thank you for attending. Added Color, with their electrifying fusion of alt-rock and post-grunge intensity, will flood your senses like a long-lost '90s mixtape rediscovered in your childhood bedroom. Meanwhile, Lavisher's atmospheric soundscapes will have you floating in a dreamlike state that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, like finding a hidden track on an album you thought you knew. Expect an unannounced special guest that promises to turn this night into the stuff of indie legend. Missing this is like skipping the secret show where your favorite band played their entire unreleased album—don’t be that person.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain

And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain

Thursday, September 10 • 7:30 PM

Clear your calendar, because the show of the year is about to drop harder than your crush’s latest mixtape—an electrifying lineup that's set to incinerate your indie cred and redefine your Friday night. Kicking things off, And I, You will weave their ethereal shoegaze tapestry, creating a soundscape so thick you might just get lost in it. Next up, Sung Drone brings their avant-garde electro wizardry, a perfect soundtrack for dancing like nobody's watching (even if they are). Hell of a Life will blow your mind with their post-punk anthems, shredding through guitar riffs like a hot knife through butter. And if that's not enough, Funeral Plain will close the night, swathing the room in melancholic bliss with their haunting dream-pop echoes. Trust us, this lineup is a kaleidoscope of sonic brilliance, each band a prism bending light into music. Miss this, and you'll be regretting it more than that time you slept on the limited edition vinyl release.

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2105 South State Street
Chicago

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Castle, Vanishing Kids, Tba

Castle, Vanishing Kids, Tba

Friday, September 18 • 8:00 PM

Mark your calendars and dust off your band tees because this lineup is about to make your Spotify Discover Weekly feel like a snooze fest. Castle, those Bay Area sorcerers of riff-heavy doom, are descending upon us with their bone-rattling soundscapes that might just summon the ghost of Iommi himself. Joining them are Vanishing Kids, the Madison-based conjurers weaving dreamlike psych-rock tapestries, perfect for those who like their crescendos with a side of existential musing. And let's not forget the mysterious "Tba" – because who doesn't love a little enigma with their eargasm? This isn't just a gig; it's a rite of passage for the sonically adventurous. So, put down your cold brew and get ready to have your mind blown, because missing this would be, frankly, tragic.

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2105 South State Street
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