Heavenly / Humdrum / Swansea Sound

Name: Heavenly / Humdrum / Swansea Sound
Start: 2026-04-23T21:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-04-23T22:00:00-06:00
Location: Empty Bottle

Schedule

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Empty Bottle | Chicago, IL

Information
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Heavenly formed in 1989 out of the ashes of short-lived punk pop combo Talulah Gosh. Original members Amelia Fletcher, Peter Momtchiloff, Rob Pursey and Mathew Fletcher were joined later by Cathy Rogers, and the full Heavenly sound - a combination of an energetic punkish rhythm section, sweet, wandering lead guitar lines and full-on girl group harmonies - was consolidated. The band recorded for cult label Sarah Records in the UK and, by the time of their second album, for K Records in the US. Members of the indiepop scene in the UK and the burgeoning Riot Grrrl scene in the US, Heavenly created a unique blend of infectious melody and sharp-edged lyrics. The bands career was cut tragically short when drummer Mathew took his own life in 1996. In 2023 the band started the process of re-releasing their four LPs and have played a handful of live shows, with drummer Ian Button completing the line-up. Concerts in London, Paris and New York have sold out quickly, with original Heavenly fans clamouring to see a band that they still love. Along the way, Heavenlys music has also found a new, much younger audience, with millions of streams and Tiktok likes. Heavenly are very much back on the scene, and are currently working on new material.

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Note:
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Make sure to bring a valid ID