Do312 presents the second annual Waldos Forever Fest with White Mystery and New Orleans bounce artist, Big Freedia! The free event takes place in the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville, outside of medical cannabis Dispensary 33, with a full line-up of musicians, comedians, and DJs.
FULL LINEUP: Big Freedia, Mystery School, White Mystery, Tatiana Hazel, and Akasha Comedy by: Maureen SanDiego, Rachel Relman Drag by: Lucy Stoole (Host), Ramona Slick DJs: All the Way Kay, Jill Hopkins Food Trucks: Three Legged Tacos, Chicago Lunchbox
On February 16, 2019, for one night only, SPIN Chicago is transforming into a pop-up roller rink from 9pm-1am downtown! “Match Made in Heaven” is a free event, presented by White Mystery and 1833 that kicks off with a retro fashion show on wheels by indie label Crystal Gravy. Bring your own skates, or rent a pair for $5, and cruise to awesome soul, funk, disco and more tunes from DJs Miss Alex White & White Francis! Photo by Diane Alexander White.
Miss Alex White & Francis Scott Key White are sibling rock’n’roll duo White Mystery from Chicago. Since April 20, 2008, White Mystery self-released eight records, played 1000 shows on three continents with the likes of Iggy Pop, Garbage, Thee Ohsees, and Patti Smith; modeled for Levi’s Jeans; performed in the Sundance film Station to Station; earned rave reviews from MTV, VICE, NPR Sound Opinions, andHigh Times; jammed on a parade float with Sir Richard Branson; and rocked the NBC late night TV show, Last Call with Carson Daly. Witness for yourself what Pitchfork calls, “jovial rock’n’roll delivery and DIY sensibility.”
Touched By Ghoul’s fierce sound emerged from a Chicago basement. The punk and rock savvy group opened for Foo Fighters July 30th of this year. Their intense and enthralling album, Murder Circus seizes the dark themes of humanity and forges them into music to hear. Look forward to more performances and music from this captivating and rising band. Click here to listen.
Avantist
Avantist first spun into action in Chicago, Illinois in 2014. Avantist made a splash on the underground music scene with their blend of Beach Boys-esque upbeats and heavy guitar and vocals typical in punk. Made up of four brothers, Avantist has an energy and vibe that is hard to match by other bands. Don’t miss out on your chance to catch fast-rising Avantist at their next show! Click here to listen.
Ethel Shank
Established in Chicago, this hard, dynamic rock band has since relocated to Nashville. Regardless of the city, you can count on Ethel Shank to bring their contemporary take on 90s post-grunge music. Ethel Shank has released two EPs, Judas Is on the Other Line (2017) and Rumble, Young Man, Rumble (2018). The energy and emotion brought out in their music makes this band worth checking out. Click here to listen.
White Mystery
White Mystery celebrates it’s 10th anniversary and 1000th show this year, with January 5 at Cubby Bear kicking off 2019. Your favorite dynamic duo is performing a 90-minute set, spanning its decade-long discography live! We hope to see you there— click here for tickets.
