Gamblers with Pretoria and The Back Alley

The Back Alley, emerging from Ralph Porter's solo project, is a Chicago indie rock band featuring members of Ax and The Hatchetmen. Known for songs like "Your Love" and "Flower Girl," they shifted from "bedroom pop" to guitar-heavy rock with their debut EP "Live From Picture-Minded Studio." They've played iconic venues like Lincoln Hall and Park West, and are noted for hits like "Gump," "Lightning," and new tracks "Brand New" and "Grey Skies."

New York indie rock band Gamblers craft catchy indie pop-rock with haunting hooks. Signed to Curators, they’re known for hits like “I’ll Be Your Boogeyman.”

Pretoria is a Chicago-based five-piece indie rock band, originally from Grand Rapids, MI. Formed in 2018, they blend indie rock with power pop and Midwest emo, known for catchy riffs and high-energy live shows. Their releases include the "Cape Town" EP, popular singles like "Keep Two-Stepping" and "Gently," their debut album "Where Will the Night Take Us?", and the 2025 EP "If We're Pretending." The band is currently touring.