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On a personal note, Friday evening was somewhat of a bust. I had plans to bike all over and see this band and that band and really get an extensive taste of the festival, but I ended up crashing after getting to the Canopy Club and only seeing a small number of acts.

BLK JKS - I caught the tail end of BLK JKS set as I got to the Canopy and am definitely bummed I was only able to take in two full songs. The South African group brought a pleasant change of pace to the evening with their African-flavored reggae-funk-jazz-rock. Though the early crowd hadn’t quite filled the Canopy to the extent it could have (or should have) been, those that caught the act seemed to enjoy bobbing along.

Jookabox - Apparently I missed when the “Grampall” was dropped from the Jookabox name, but the slight change definitely didn’t reflect on the band’s sound. The Indiana-based four-piece incited some pretty heavy dancing among the audience, especially the two suited men next to me who continually choreographed their moves to the music. Jookabox isn’t a band that I would necessarily listen to on a regular basis, but damn if they don’t put on a fun live show.

Maps And Atlases - The band that fueled my excursion to the Canopy Club for the evening was none other than Chicago’s Maps And Atlases. I’ve caught the band several times as openers at other concerts I was attending and each time they’ve not only blown me away, but also surpassed the act I had originally attended the concert for. Tonight was no exception, as a hearty crowd suddenly appeared filled with anticipation for the act. The four-piece took on a number of tracks spanning their recorded work and showcasing their blend of math and indie rock. No matter how many times I’ve seen the group, I’m always blown away by guitarists Erin Elders and Dave Davison and the insane amount of skill they have on their instruments.