2022 Music Festival - Night Three LIVE Concert

Friday, June 3, 2022
6:30 PM 11:00 PM 18:30 23:00

Port Clinton Square 600 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL, 60035 United States (map)

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Bitter Jester Music Festival 2022

- Night Three -

Performer and Judges Lineups & Bios

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June 3, 2022 Performers:

This Week’s Musical Acts in Competition:

• Divisor
• Fightin’ Bob
• Fluctuation
• Ian Jake Robleza
• Jagger
• Opening Day

Bitter Jester Music Festival 2022 - Competitors Week 3

Featured Showcase Performers:

• The Dennies
• Sara Pilkati

Guest Artist:

• Madeline O'Dell

CHECK OUT THE BANDS BIOS!
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Divisor

Divisor is a digital rock band based in Chicago, IL, that formed on the eve of the COVID-19 lockdown, March 19, of 2020. Divisor’s music is a PARANOID AND SPASTIC BLEEDING-EDGE COLLAGE of punk, pndustrial, noise, hyperpop, and sludgy rock inspired by artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Devo, 100 Gecs, Death Grips, and Dead Kennedys.

Fightin' Bob

Fightin’ Bob is a 5-piece “Frog Rock” (funk/progressive rock) band from the greater Milwaukee, WI, area. The band has one album and one single released and is working on their second album. Fightin' Bob's sound draws from influences in prog rock, hard rock, funk/soul and jazz/fusion. Having played together for four years, they've performed everywhere from a Summerfest stage to various front lawns.

Fluctuation

With a sonic landscape that is constantly changing, Fluctuation refuses to define themselves with anything but their own name. Pulling influence from new wave to modern psychedelia and everything in between, Fluctuation always has something new to offer without deviating from their iconic, laid-back attitude. They're from Downers Grove, IL.

Ian Jake Robleza

Ian Jake Robleza is a 21 year old artist from Aurora, IL. His genre is fundamentally that of an acoustic singer/songwriter. Ian draws from a lot of different influences (easy rock, rap, indie folk/rock, musical theater, etc), and hopes to deliver memorable performances to any sized audience.

The Dennies (Featured Showcase Artist)

The Dennies are a hardcore punk band from Chicago, IL. They formed from a handful of School Of Rock students after a picture of them was likened to Live Without’s “Denny’s Grand Slam.” After their first show with Summer Drive’s Todd Kiefer filling in on drums, they began making music, picking up a small, niche following along the way.

Jagger

Jagger is a talented, 17 year old singer/songwriter from Chicagoland who’s mix of emotional, delicate, and dynamic vocals colors any song into a unique musical experience. Jagger’s indy/alternative vibes (with influences from artists like Lana Del Rey, Lorde, and Nina Simone) will connect easily with any audience.

Opening Day

Opening Day is an experimental rock band from Indianapolis, IN, that strives to inspire and heal through their music. Their music explores a unique sound that bridges gaps between various genres including rock, prog, and psychedelia. If you want to be kept on your toes with profound verses, creative instrumentation, and great riffs, then Opening Day is the band for you.

Sara Pilkati (Featured Showcase Artist)

Sara Pilkati is a multitalented performer in the Chicagoland area. Coming from a musical family, she began singing at the age of 5. As Sara studied various styles of music throughout the years, her style has grown and evolved. Her favorite style, however, is pop music that has a range best suited to her abilities.

Madeline O'Dell (Featured Guest Artist)

Madeline O’Dell is a singer/songwriter from Arlington Heights, IL, who writes complex lyrics with memorable melodies that stick with her listeners long after the songs have ended. Her original music is inspired by pop, jazz, R&B and folk. Listen to her first release, “Full Circle,” on all streaming platforms.