2022 Music Festival - Night Four LIVE Concert

Friday, June 10, 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 Four -

Performer and Judges Lineups & Bios Below!

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June 10, 2022 Performers:

This Week’s Musical Acts in Competition:

• Linda Therese
• NYX
• Rae
• Summer Drive
• Summer League
• Venganza

Bitter Jester Music Festival 2022 - Competitors Week 4

Featured Showcase Performers:

• This Violet Hour
• Jabari Zakee

Guest Artist:

• Kate Larson

CHECK OUT THE BANDS BIOS!
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Linda Therese

Linda Therese is a 19-year-old indie-folk artist from the Chicago suburbs. She has been writing, recording, and performing her original music for the past four years. She has released two singles and is currently finishing her debut EP. Linda was a showcase performer last year for Bitter Jester and is excited to now be in the competition and hopes that her music inspires you in some way!

Nyx

Nyx is a four piece Milwaukee, WI, rock band that formed in 2021. The members include Ell Lonsinger (Lead Vocals), Terronn Clarke (Bass Guitar), and Joshua Randle (Lead Guitar) with a rotating guest drummer. The members each bring their own element of music to the band and put them together with precision. Nyx is bringing new beginnings to the scene.

Rae

Rae is an indie-pop singer/songwriter based out of a suburb of Chicago. She loves playing live at local venues near her and collaborating with other artists. Rae performs on guitar, ukulele, and piano and she produces her own music. She can't wait to share it with you!

Summer Drive

Summer Drive is a funk-rock band based in Oak Park, IL. Since forming in 2016, the band has become known locally for its energetic live performances. Their funky originals and cleverly crafted covers make for a set that keeps both the band and the crowd dancing. They're returning to the 2022 Bitter Jester Music Festival as defending Grand Champions!

Jabari Zakee (Featured Showcase)

Born on the Southside of Chicago, Jabari Zakee is described as a rapper, scriptwriter, actor, songwriter, and content creator who has a style defined as "airy, abstract, lyrical, poetic, and black." He started writing music in his sophomore year of high school while participating in an After School Matters program called ‘Collaboraction Theatre’ and has enjoyed performing at various venues in the city and suburbs.

Summer League

Summer League is a fresh and exciting band from Nashville, TN, that self-identifies as a "sophisti-pop" band. This is because they may seem like any typical indie-pop/rock band on the surface, but - if you listen closer - you can hear that they implement elements of jazz and funk into their music as well.

This Violet Hour (Featured Showcase)

As a three-piece, This Violet Hour (TVH) formed their sound in an Ohio garage spending countless hours perfecting their chemistry and their music. TVH brings a visceral, unique, and spacey sound to the table. They command dynamic change throughout their catalog which takes their audience on a jourey, bringing them down to calmness and back up to an energetic roar.

Kate Larson (Featured Guest Artist)

Chicagoland's Kate Larson is a solo indie-Americana performer focused on making music feel like home for people. She believes that art is capable of filling up all the empty spaces in our lives and loves performing with just an acoustic guitar and her voice, playing music in that way that truly allows you to listen.