Events

Johnny Burnett is a Chicago based pianist, vocalist, and bandleader who performs live solo and with The Johnny Burnett Band, blending pop, fusion, blues, and original music with skilled keyboard-driven entertainment

Stan Karcz is a Chicago-based musician, songwriter, and pianist who creates original songs and performs live music that blends heartfelt storytelling with influences from country, pop, southern rock, and blues.

Anthony Kidonakis is a saxophonist, educator, and performer who joined the VanderCook College of Music faculty in 2009, holding degrees from Northern Illinois University, VanderCook College of Music, and Northwestern University, where he studied with Dr. Frederick L. Hemke. An active performer, he has toured internationally with the NIU Jazz Ensemble, worked with artists such […]

Kaleen Dolan is a Chicago-area dueling piano performer and multi-instrumentalist known for her high-energy, all-request shows and wide repertoire of songs that entertain audiences at piano bars, private events, and concerts worldwide. She has spent over a decade performing professionally, is music director at The Redhead Piano Bar in downtown Chicago, and is recognized in […]

Emily Popli is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter whose deeply personal music blends soul, pop, and country influences, and she re-emerged on the original music scene with her debut album Lilith Fair Kid in 2025.

Adam A. Nelson is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and pianist who performs interactive shows at piano bars and private events, records original music, and streams as “rockthepiano.” He also teaches piano and music theory with over a decade of experience helping students learn by ear and expand their musical skills.