Uncommon Ground

Nashville-based duo with thoughtful, spirited, and heartfelt music inspired by folk and indie artists.

Country music artist from Pennsylvania with Illinois-based Americana/country artist Zack Fedor.

Chicago-based group fusing country, classical and soulful folk with theatrical edge.

Shure sponsored open mic competition; Chicago's best open mic voted by Chicago Reader.

Folk/alternative, queer Latinx pop/country/folk, indie project, and singer-songwriter performances.

Indie/alt/folk duo with Chicago-based singer-songwriter Allie Kessel blending folk, soul, and pop.

Chicago-based jazz artist and soul-driven pop artist blending contemporary and classic influences.

Indie artist with grunge soundscapes and Americana singer-songwriter with heartfelt storytelling.

Shure sponsored open mic competition; Chicago's best open mic voted by Chicago Reader.

Americana artists blending classic storytelling with modern influences; viral TikTok success.

Established and prolific singer-songwriters with emotive acoustic project Barely Carvallo.

Chicago-based vocal trio singing original music and covers rooted in folk and soul harmony.

Genre-bending pop/R&B/alternative and R&B/pop/electronic music

Shure sponsored open mic competition; Chicago's best open mic voted by Chicago Reader.

Americana and pop-soul artists with powerhouse vocals and authentic storytelling

Jazz sextet performing standards, contemporary and original compositions

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Genre-bending collective fusing hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul, funk with live instrumentation.

Narrative-driven protest songs and multi-instrumentalist with music from family history.

Americana folk-pop singer/songwriter with socially conscious themes from NYC East Village scene

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Solo project blending saxophone and guitar with indie rock, alternative, and jazz influences.

Korean-American duo with cinematic orchestration celebrating 35 years of Uncommon Ground.

Musical duo performing popular jazz, blues, and folk standards with big sound in small package.

Punk, blues, gospel and power-pop artist, lead singer of Smoking Popes

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Blues fingerpicking virtuoso and guitar instructor from Chicago's Old Town School.

Americana singer-songwriter from South Carolina blending country, Americana, and rock with soulful vocals.

Chicago-based singer/songwriter with folk influences, multi-instrumental (guitar, mandolin, violin).

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Singer-songwriter and former member of Lowen & Navarro with soulful, experience-driven songs.

Italian American singer-songwriter with 5 octave vocal range, blues and indie rock

Chicago acoustic rock band with billowing chords and melodic pop songs

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Portland-based acoustic trio reimagining bluegrass with jazz, folk, pop, and R&B elements.

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Chicago-based acoustic rock duo and indie songwriter blending pop, soul, roots, and folk.

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Americana singer-songwriter with clever wit and timeless, catchy storytelling-driven songs.

Singer with ballads and upbeat jams blending soul, emotion, and groove.

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Akron, Ohio band with raw, riff-heavy alternative rock sound touring in support of latest album.

Weekly open mic for musicians and spoken word artists

Turbo-charged Altfolk trio with witty songs, soaring vocal harmonies, and cult following.

Songwriter and band exploring American and European influences with storytelling.