PatchbayLive Music Feed

Cue a show or channel to start listening

71 Alternative Folk shows · 37 venues

Tuned to Alternative Folk //A dark, modern twist on acoustic traditions, weaving unconventional instruments, haunting atmospheres, and indie-rock sensibilities into classic songwriting.

TOMORROW•Riviera Theatre

indietronica/synthpop/bedroom pop

Passion Pit

Hyper-Melodic Synth PopShimmering · Emotional · Maximalist

Arden Jones

Bedroom AnthemsCatchy · Lofi · Youthful

TOMORROW•The Burlington

punk rock/garage rock/noise rock

Michael J. Dog

Chicago Punk FilthStupid · Fast · Raw

96 Cougar

Garage GamblersGritty · Reckless · Loud

FaceHands BlownBack

Noise Punk DisruptorAbrasive · Synthetic · Relentless

TUE JUL 21•Hideout

indie folk/americana rock/alt country

Styrofoam Winos

Voltron SongwritingDusty · Psych · Collaborative

Tobacco City

Midwest Americana VibeDusty · Melancholic · Hazy

Gnite

Digital Texture SculptorAmbient · Melodic · Smooth

TUE JUL 21•Chop Shop

psychedelic pop/neo-psychedelia/alternative folk

Babe Rainbow

Flower-Power IconsSunny · Psychedelic · Groove

Sam Blasucci

Laurel Canyon RevivalistGentle · Breezy · Timeless

TUE JUL 21•Salt Shed

alternative rock/blues rock

KALEO

Icelandic Blues-Rock GiantsSoulful · Gritty · Cinematic

TUE JUL 21•The Burlington

post-hardcore/shoegaze/math rock

Letters to Part

Atmospheric ArchitectDreamy · Introspective · Lush

Antillion

Chicago Chaos CraftersFrenetic · Melodic · Volatile

When We Was Kids

Midwest Math EnergyTechnical · Angular · Emotive

WED JUL 22•Thalia Hall

indie folk/americana/indie rock

Wilderado

Heartland Indie PillarsSoaring · Dusty · Driven

Timmy Skelly

Dystopian Concept CreatorCinematic · Melodic · Theatrical

WED JUL 22•Salt Shed

indie rock/alternative rock/jangle pop

Pavement

Slacker Rock SovereignsLaconic · Clever · Lo-fi

Nap Eyes

Halifax Indie SageJangle · Cerebral · Lo-fi

WED JUL 22•Subterranean

alternative rock/modern blues/emo

Gooseberry

Brooklyn Grunge-BluesGritty · Modern · Raw

Lucky Square

Midwest Emo ArchitectJagged · Melancholic · Raw

Brad Goodall

Appalachian PopsmithHeartland · Warm · Melodic

WED JUL 22•Constellation

folk/experimental

Magic Tuber Stringband

Appalachian FuturistsEarthy · Experimental · Raw

WED JUL 22•Metro

punk rock/indie punk/bubblegrunge

Jeff Rosenstock

The King of DIYFeral · Anthemic · Blown-out

Beach Bunny

The Bedroom Rock HeroSnappy · Emotional · Fuzzed

THU JUL 23•Porter County Fairgrounds

country/indie folk

Max McNown

Oregon-Born Roots RevivalistEarthy · Poignant · Resonant

THU JUL 23•Subterranean

alt country/indie rock/folk

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band

Poetic Heartland ChroniclerDusty · Literate · Twangy

chris coleslaw

Midwest Gringo FandangoQuirky · Acoustic · Dusty

THU JUL 23•Hideout

indie folk/singer-songwriter/indie rock

Kneafsey

Chicago’s Melodic Folk TroubadourSoft · Earnest · Acoustic

Dogcatcher

Bay Area to ChicagoTwangy · Soulful · Raw

THU JUL 23•SPACE

acoustic/instrumental

Kaki King

Acoustic Guitar ArchitectIntricate · Percussive · Cinematic

THU JUL 23•Carol's Pub

pop country/country

Kaylee Rose

Neon Nashville AnthemsBold · Sparkly · Narrative

THU JUL 23•Joe's Live

americana/country rock

South City Revival

Midwest Workingman's CountryGritty · Rootsy · Authentic

THU JUL 23•Metro

punk rock/indie punk/folk punk

Jeff Rosenstock

The King of DIYFeral · Anthemic · Blown-out

AJJ

Folk-Punk VeteransManic · Acoustic · Political

THU JUL 23•Riviera Theatre

singer-songwriter/art pop/power pop

Aimee Mann

Adult Alternative IconPerceptive · Refined · Stoic

Kimon Kirk

Sideman SupremePolished · Melodic · Sophisticated

THU JUL 23•Bottom Lounge

pop/alternative pop

MR. FANTASY

Pop ExhibitionistColorful · Sensual · Polished

More from Americana→

TOMORROW•Beat Kitchen

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra

Nomadic HarmonistsDusty · Spirited · Communal

WED JUL 22•Garcia's

modern classical/folk

David Murphy

Ambient Pedal Steel ExplorationsEthereal · Cinematic · Folk-tinged

FRI JUL 24•Garcia's

Over Easy

Festival Mainstage ResidentsBright · Polished · Driving

FRI JUL 24•Empty Bottle

honky tonk/americana

The Hoyle Brothers

Windy City Honky TonkClassic · Twangy · Authentic

SAT JUL 25•Lincoln Hall

indie folk/folk pop

Wild Child

Indie-Folk EnchantmentBright · Orchestral · Whimsical

SAT JUL 25•Joe's on Weed St

country hip hop/rap

Jamie Ray

Trap TroubadourGrit · Twangy · Rhythmic