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Joel Sires, Steve Slagg, Holy Joke
Joel Sires never gives up, even when he probably should. A goofy, good natured blockhead, Sires is equivalent to Charlie Brown, had he played guitar instead of baseball. Putting his own twist on the tried and true folk formula and emerging a delightful and engaging left of center singer songwriter. Having performed on renowned stages coast to coast including SXSW in Austin, Texas, and the iconic CBGBs in New York, Sires has established himself as a commanding live performer, connecting with audiences through heartfelt, funny and funky performances. Over the years he has garnered attention from publications such as Paste and Spin Magazine. Combining elements of nostalgia with a touch of humor, his songs tug at the heartstrings while simultaneously shooting the listener a playful wink.
Steve Slagg's third album, I Don't Want to Get Adjusted to This World, released September 21, 2024, has been featured on WBEZ's Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons and Prairie Public's Great American Folk Show. Slagg recruited Chicago rock band Mooner, of which he is also a member, to serve as his band and co-producers for the album. Together they crafted lush, jangly Americana that occasionally collapses into angular noise and ambient sound, all while keeping
Slagg's voice and playfully spiritual lyrics front and center.
Holy Joke burst onto the Chicago scene in 2023 with a dynamic live show that toggles between moments of twangy bombast and gentle whispers of pedal steel. Inspired by the alt-country greats of the 90s and 00s and modern indie artists, their songs are both thematically introspective and infectiously energetic. The band released their debut EP “No Way Home” in June to a sold out crowd at Chicago’s Golden Dagger.
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