Sonic Exploration: An Evening with Basement Collective, Vision in the Rhythm, and Mikey Harms

Name: Sonic Exploration: An Evening with Basement Collective, Vision in the Rhythm, and Mikey Harms
Start: 2026-01-16T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-16T21:30:00-06:00
Location: 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Schedule

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607 | Chicago, IL

Sonic Exploration: An Evening with Basement Collective, Vision in the Rhythm, and Mikey Harms
Date: Friday, January 16th, 2026
Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary
Showtime: 7:00PM
Tickets: Advanced - $20 | Day of Show - $25
‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door
About Basement Collective:
Born from years of shared history and chance encounters, Basement Collective emerged in 2019 as a progressive-fusion instrumental powerhouse. Founding members Jesse Wade, Sean Alvarez, and Mike Tabor's creative chemistry dates back to their time studying music together at Ball State University starting in 2014. The ensemble’s unique blend of sound was later matured by the addition of the two Evans. Evan Reyes met Mike after coming to a Shure Jazz Orchestra rehearsal early. A quick jam between the two led to the invitation to meet Jesse and Sean. Evan Borkstrom, who plays in a Doors tribute band with Mike’s brother, was invited to collaborate, which soon led to full induction into the group.
Driven by a philosophy of continuous artistic refinement, each rehearsal is used as an opportunity to push for the collaborative creation of unique, intricate, and highly dynamic music. All of their tunes are written together live, through trial-and-error experimentation and relentless artistic examination. The band doesn't believe in "completion," constantly revisiting and layering new rhythmic and harmonic elements to ensure their music possesses its signature richness and density.
The five-piece showcases its masterful orchestrations through a broad sonic spectrum, which includes electrified trumpet, flugelhorn, flute, and saxophone, alongside keys, electric guitar, key bass, synthesizer, and drums. Every bar reveals the continuous push to vary the sonic textures and shift harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic responsibilities among the instruments, creating an immersive, evolving soundscape. Rhythmically, the collective pushes boundaries with mixed meter passages and intricate metric modulations designed to keep the listener perpetually engaged, wondering where “1” is, all while maintaining an undeniable groove. Their music fuses vast knowledge of jazz and classical theory alongside a love for progressive rock and metal elements, evoking a sustained interest in the harmonic tapestry and melodic detail of their work.
The latest activities from Basement Collective surround the fostering of their growing popularity, while producing their next singles, which will soon lead to the culmination of their debut album release.
https://linktr.ee/basementcollective
About Vision in the Rhythm:
Vision in the Rhythm began in the household of three brothers on Chicago’s Southwest Side with a tremendous will to reach people through music. Now with their 6-piece group, Vision in the Rhythm will be debuting songs from their upcoming record Fishin in the River. The band never ceases to have uplifting & energetic performances balancing humor & soul for a cross-genre party.
https://www.facebook.com/visionintherhythm
https://www.instagram.com/visionintherhythm/?hl=en
About Mikey Harms:
Mikey Harms is a Chicago-based musician blending folk intimacy with art rock ambition. His music walks the line between vulnerability and volatility, pairing poetic storytelling with raw, textured soundscapes.
https://linktr.ee/mikeyharms
Golden Hour at Epiphany:
Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!
Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!
Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.