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Michal Menert was born in Kielce, Poland, in 1982, while the country was under communist rule. As a young child, he and his parents fled to the United States by way of West Germany, becoming political refugees. During his childhood, Michal's father exposed him to a wide variety of Eastern and Western music, giving the boy fertile soil in which to plant his musical visions early on. Coming from a musical background of playing guitar, keyboards, and dabbling in a variety of other instruments gave Michal a unique approach to composing his own musical style. He co-produced the debut Pretty Lights album, "Taking Up Your Precious Time" and has collaborated with Derek Vincent Smith on a handful of tracks since then. Currently he is releasing a solo album, entitled "Dreaming of A Bigger Life" on prettylightsmusic.com. His sound combines samples from both Eastern European and Western vinyl with rich analog synthesis and organic, hard hitting beats. It is a fusion of yesterday's elements and tomorrow's dreams. Enjoy.

Guitarist Clutch Johnson and banjo player Chuck Oakton met each other in early 2001 when, during the talent portion of the Mr. Universe pageant, both contestants played the same song. The song was Bill Monroe's 'Real Life Blues' and, embarrassing a moment though it was, an instant friendship was formed. They began playing as a duo until out of spite and jealousy. Then in the summer of 2002 Jeffrey Chestnut, with whom Oakton had worked in the adult film 'Shotgun Charlie,' began sitting in on fiddle. Finally, in May 2003, bass fiddler Bradley Longwood blackmailed his way into the band and Sexfist was born. They have since taken Chicago by storm, amazing audiences with their high-energy, hard-driving picking and angelic harmony singing. Sexfist has won numerous awards and accolades including Third All-Time Highest Score on the Golden Tee game at the Oasis in Rogers Park, a citation in June 2005 by Officer Reginald A. White for disorderly conduct, and a 2007 Franky nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The band is not currently touring in support of its self-titled debut CD as they are not legally allowed to operate motor vehicles. You can however see the Fist live and in person every Tuesday night at Jerry's in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Come to the Kinetic Playground and dance through summer to the underground sounds of some of Chicago's hottest DJs! Enjoy Reasonably priced drinks in a comfortable downtown atmosphere with good vibes and a friendly staff. Resident DJs.

Guitarist Clutch Johnson and banjo player Chuck Oakton met each other in early 2001 when, during the talent portion of the Mr. Universe pageant, both contestants played the same song. The song was Bill Monroe's 'Real Life Blues' and, embarrassing a moment though it was, an instant friendship was formed. They began playing as a duo until out of spite and jealousy. Then in the summer of 2002 Jeffrey Chestnut, with whom Oakton had worked in the adult film 'Shotgun Charlie,' began sitting in on fiddle. Finally, in May 2003, bass fiddler Bradley Longwood blackmailed his way into the band and Sexfist was born. They have since taken Chicago by storm, amazing audiences with their high-energy, hard-driving picking and angelic harmony singing. Sexfist has won numerous awards and accolades including Third All-Time Highest Score on the Golden Tee game at the Oasis in Rogers Park, a citation in June 2005 by Officer Reginald A. White for disorderly conduct, and a 2007 Franky nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The band is not currently touring in support of its self-titled debut CD as they are not legally allowed to operate motor vehicles. You can however see the Fist live and in person every Tuesday night at Jerry's in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Come to the Kinetic Playground and dance through summer to the underground sounds of some of Chicago's hottest DJs! Enjoy Reasonably priced drinks in a comfortable downtown atmosphere with good vibes and a friendly staff. Resident DJs.

The Kinetic Playground presents the preshow for the Field Trip Festival which will be at Vasa Park in South Elgin on August 27th & 28th. This show will feature several bands who will be performing at the festival. Vote at this show for your favorite band and the band with the most votes will appear on the main stage at the festival! There will also be ticket giveaways and other surprises at the preshow.

Based in Woodstock, Illinois, Barefoot Fred's music rooted in the pure American concept of improvisation. Their music is structured in such a way that specific ideas and themes can be drawn from each song. One will catch various tinges of rock, funk, bluegrass, reggae, jazz, country, and blues combined with world influences in their music.

Madison's Elf Lettuce has quickly established themselves as a growing force in the Midwest music scene. The band has a classic, yet innovative sound and the energy in their live shows is sonically contagious. Fans that have experienced the band’s concerts at the 10,000 Lakes Festival, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Big Wu Family Reunion and Bella Madre Festival.

MC Sparkplug is Tony Z and Lanie, aka Punky Moon Lover. They've been traveling throughout the Midwest for the last 2 years. They rap back and fourth about their relationship, life, and many things that don't make sense. Once they start a show, the beat rarely stops and all of their energy is released to the crowd. Anyone who wants to be part of their family is welcome and they like weird people too.

Jaik Willis is a hardcore troubador somewhere inbetween Steve Earle and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He has wandered around the USA like a modern minstrel, surfing sofas, car camping, and paying dues to sing the blues. It is a high energy solo show featuring Jaik's horn-like voice darting around a blistering broken-string approach to his acoustic flying V guitar, with original songs that are accessible, and message driven.

Terrapin Flyer is the host of the Field Trip Festival. They will be appearing on with two Grateful Dead alumni Tom Constanten and Bob Bralove at the festival on August 28th.

Come to the Kinetic Playground and dance through summer to the underground sounds of some of Chicago's hottest DJs! Enjoy Reasonably priced drinks in a comfortable downtown atmosphere with good vibes and a friendly staff. Resident DJs.

Come to the Kinetic Playground and dance through summer to the underground sounds of some of Chicago's hottest DJs! Enjoy Reasonably priced drinks in a comfortable downtown atmosphere with good vibes and a friendly staff. Resident DJs.

Guitarist Clutch Johnson and banjo player Chuck Oakton met each other in early 2001 when, during the talent portion of the Mr. Universe pageant, both contestants played the same song. The song was Bill Monroe's 'Real Life Blues' and, embarrassing a moment though it was, an instant friendship was formed. They began playing as a duo until out of spite and jealousy. Then in the summer of 2002 Jeffrey Chestnut, with whom Oakton had worked in the adult film 'Shotgun Charlie,' began sitting in on fiddle. Finally, in May 2003, bass fiddler Bradley Longwood blackmailed his way into the band and Sexfist was born. They have since taken Chicago by storm, amazing audiences with their high-energy, hard-driving picking and angelic harmony singing. Sexfist has won numerous awards and accolades including Third All-Time Highest Score on the Golden Tee game at the Oasis in Rogers Park, a citation in June 2005 by Officer Reginald A. White for disorderly conduct, and a 2007 Franky nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The band is not currently touring in support of its self-titled debut CD as they are not legally allowed to operate motor vehicles. You can however see the Fist live and in person every Tuesday night at Jerry's in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago.