mekons w/ Special Guest Jake LaBotz
Schedule
Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 at 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
FitzGerald’s | Berwyn, IL
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$ 35.00 - $270.00 / Age 21 And UpAdditional Info:
FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:mekonsw/ Special Guest Jake LaBotz$35 General Admission (mostly Standing Room) / Reserved Tables Available Sonic adventurers, punk rock fundamentalists, exuberant luddites, willing outcasts.The Mekonsare the most revolutionary group in the history of rock n roll wrote rock critic Lester BangsThe genre-defying Mekonsformed in Leeds, England in 1977. Born from the emerging British punk scene, they progressed from art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. This current classic line-up has remained intact since the mid-1980s, continuing to regularly tour and release new music through to now. Theirs is an improbable history a surprising and influential embrace of folk and country music with occasional forays into the art world. They have always worked collaboratively and collectively with all work credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and has included exhibitions in the UK and US, a deranged pirate musical recorded and staged with Kathy Acker, an art performance with Vito Acconci, and several books including the unique art catalog/unfinished novelMekonsUnited. "Revenge of the mekons", a documentary about the band received nationwide release in 2015 on Music Box Films. Themekonscontinue to make bold, unpredictable music while staying true to the punk ethos. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and they remain one of the truly great live bands.Their last album "Exquisite" was recorded completely remotely during the early months of lockdown and released on Bandcamp in June 2020. The band are working with Fire Records on their new album which comes out in 2025. The single from that album "You're Not Singing Anymore" will be released on Fire Records in early November 2024.Jake La Botzs rough and tumble upbringing took him from juvenile delinquency and punk rock to learning blues from the last of Chicagos pre-war era bluesmen. From there, with guitar in tow, he made his way across the U.S.A. until he hit the end of the line in Hollywood where an improbable acting career began to unfold. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open. ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, minors admitted with guardian
Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/mekons-w-special-guest-jake-fitzgeralds-nightclub-tickets/13998663?REFERRAL_ID=twfb
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Where is it happening?
FitzGerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Rd,Berwyn, Illinois, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
