Band Announcement! Goodnight Tonight

Goodnight Tonight will be playing The Summer Break Festival on June 28th in Kent, OH.

Goodnight Tonight

Goodnight Tonight is an alternative rock band from Kent, Ohio. The band consists of Emily Gambone on lead vocals and guitar, Holly Camp on the bass, Drew Spreitzer on lead guitar and Brad Sims on drums.

 Emily and Holly have been playing together since 2008 when they started their first band, Noize from the Basement. Working with producer Mike Brown from Lava Room Recording Studio, they started their career with a 6 song self-titled EP. They also worked with Brown at Lava Room when they recorded their full length album, "Bird's Eye View," which was released in 2011. 

After winning the Tri-C High School Rock Off in 2013, the band changed their name to Goodnight Tonight and released an EP called “Watch the Rain”. “Thunderstorm”, from this album, was nominated and won 3 awards at the Indie Music Channel Awards in Hollywood. Another song, “Poison”, has some airplay on 88.9, a local radio station. They have also had the opportunity to open up for national acts such as Staind, Courage My Love, PVRIS, and Twenty-One Pilots. In early 2015, the band’s newest album “Counting Sheep” was released. They are now working on promoting the new release and working on songs to come.

If you would like to check out Goodnight Tonight you can watch Poison here.

To see more Goodnight Tonight, follow them on twitter here or give them a like on their Facebook page.

Band Announcement! Visionaries

Visionaries

Visionaries will be playing The Summer Break Festival on June 28th in Kent, OH.

Visionaries is an alternative rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. Members are Leah Stenger (Vocals), Davis Lewis (Guitar), Ben Blum (Guitar), Luke Baumgardner (Bass), and Jared Kapalin (Drums). They have released two EPs. Moments of Clarity was released in 2013 and their self titled EP was released in 2014. 

Visionaries has recently released a music video of their song, Lighthouse, which you can watch below.

Be sure to give them a like on their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. 

Band Announcement! Town House Captains

Town House Captains will be playing The Summer Break Festival on June 28th in Kent, OH.

Town House Captains

Originating from the urban neighborhoods of the dirty three thirty is a pop punk band like you've never heard before. They go by the unique name of Town House Captains, and they bring a type of sexy to the stage with which other bands cannot compete! Performing their first official show in 2011, they have produced two EPs and are currently working on their first full length album. Accalades include Kent Rock Off winners in Fall 2014, and the opening act for Owl City at University of Akron SpringFest 2013. The opening for Owl City was not desired, but due to University of Akron students' crappy taste in music (I mean, Owl City was chosen over Rise Against for Christ's sake!).

Anyhow, if you're into amazing music, then follow us on Twitter and friend us on  Facebook  SEE Y'ALL AT THE SUMMER BREAK FESTIVAL!

Band Announcement! Nick Wilkinson & The Featured Players

Nick Wilkinson and The Featured Players will be playing The Summer Break Festival on June 28th in Kent, OH.

Nick Wilkinson & The Featured Players

Ohio-born songwriter Nick Wilkinson draws from his rural upbringing to deliver unapologetically on wanderlust and love. His live shows have quickly gained a reputation for the enthusiasm and drama on stage. Nick was joined in 2010 by drummer Jeff Matheny and bassist Devin Simmons for a one off Battle of the Bands show, and after overwhelming response, decided to make it a thing. The Featured Players has seen a rotating cast but has solidified with bassist Kevin McManus (Burning Down Broadway)  and legendary Akron guitarist Joe Golden. Whether solo or with The Featured Players, he brings a certain honesty to the stage that can only come from singing from the heart. He's in the studio now with The Featured Players recording his much anticipated follow up to the 2012 EP "Nothing For Now" that was called “one of the first gems to be released this year” by Buzzbin Magazine.

To see more of Nick Wilkinson & The Featured Players, follow them on twitter here or give them a like on their Facebook page.

Band Announcement! John Patrick Halling

John Patrick Halling will be playing The Summer Break Festival on June 28th in Kent, OH. John will be joined by band members Cory Grinder, Johnny Miller, Shawn Cline, and Jimmy Dykes.

John Patrick Halling

John Patrick Halling (born October 9, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter from Akron, OH. The indie-folk rocker is quickly turning heads with his upcoming release.

John's new CD, Boy in the Water, is to be released on March 31st and will offer a refreshing take on a vintage sound. Showcasing his variability, the songsmith seamlessly transitions from classic country to raunchy barroom blues. Carried through a sea of memorable melodies and cleverly-crafted hooks, the album lands gently with a hauntingly beautiful ballad.

Blending together a variety of folk, rock, and country influences, Halling transforms them into a sound entirely his own. His knack for storytelling is evident within his honest and poignant thoughts on life in the twenty-first century. With equal parts cynicism and romantic whit, his collection of songs reflect on all the troubles that come with love, loss, lust, and temptation - spoken by the voice of someone who lived to tell the tale. 

Born in Kansas City, KS, Halling and his family relocated to North East Ohio in 2001. At age 13, he was given his first guitar. Following his high school graduation, Halling started writing and performing while attending Kent State University - where he studied Anthropology. Several years of both personal and musical development eventually lead to his breakaway as a solo artist in 2013.

A local favorite, Halling’s raw and emotional performances create a meaningful connection with listeners. Whether with his band, or just his guitar, his distinctive voice and high-energy folk songs quickly capture the attention of audience members. With a nation-wide tour in support of his new record Boy in the Water scheduled for Summer 2015, this up-and-comer is a must see!

If you would like to check out John Patrick Halling's music you can watch Misfit Toys here. 

To see more of John Patrick Halling, follow him on twitter here or give him a like on his Facebook page.

Band Annoucement! Instead of Sleeping

Our good friends Instead of Sleeping will be playing The Summer Break Festival on June 28th in Kent, OH. 

Instead of Sleeping

Hailing from the industrial-hub of Pittsburgh, PA, comes indie-rock band Instead of Sleeping. Comprised of Shaun Sweeney (guitar/lead vocals), Jeff Binando (bass/backup vocals), Woody Wright (guitar/keys/auxiliary percussion) Corey McClaine (drums); this four-piece has been demanding attention of the Steel City and beyond with their signature blend of contemporary indie rock since their 2008 inception. They released their first effort, a self-titled full-length in March 2010 and followed it up with their Just Hear to Listen EP soon after in January 2011.

During their years together, Instead of Sleeping has evolved from a hookah-bar jam band into a multi-instrumental outfit. Now showcasing two drum kits, keys, and a myriad of other sound that transformed the band from a traditional indie-rock quartet into a swelling stage presence. The fellas built up a strong reputation as an independent rock band touring regionally on their third studio effort, The Reds, The Blacks, The Grays, which dropped in the Spring of 2012. The band has been privileged to share the stage with notable national acts fun., The Dear Hunter, O’Brother, and Good Old War.

Instead of Sleeping released their album, Young Lungs in the summer of 2014. They headed out to Chicago to work with renowned producer/mixer Marc McClusky (Weezer, Bad Religion, Ludo, Let Live) on their full-length project. The band credits McClusky for refining their musical chops, stating, “We learned more about music and songwriting in the sixteen days that we spent with him in SAE Institute than we ever had in our entire lives. He really challenged us to write outside of our comfort zones. While this was terrifying, going through a creative and musical gauntlet, we came out of it with an album that we couldn’t be more proud of.”

If you would like to check out Instead of Sleeping music you can watch Speak Into Me here.

Want more of Instead of Sleeping? Check out their website, follow them on twitter here or give them a like on their Facebook page.

Band Announcement! Before the Streetlights

Before the Streetlights

The Summer Break Festival is proud to announce the first band of the year that will be taking the stage with Chil on June 28th in Kent, OH. 

Before the Streetlights of Louisville, KY currently reside on Indiana University's campus in Bloomington, IN. Twin brothers, Josh (vocals, bass) & Tyler (vocals, guitar) Courtney, recruited Tyler Pritchett on guitar & Zach Schindler on drums and began playing shows. Their Pop/Punk sound takes influence from what they all grew up listening to: Fall Out Boy, AFI, and Blink-182.

The band released their first EP 'Handshakes and High Fives' in August of 2013 and quickly followed up with 'Highways' which was recorded with Austin Bello of Forever The Sickest Kids. Spending time with an artist that was part of a band which were signed to Universal Motown and later on Fearless Records sharpened the band's sound which was evident on their three song release in July 2014. The pop/punk group has since released a music video for "18 After All" (directed by Vince Lundi) and a Split EP with fellow Indiana native band The Weekend Classic. Apart from strings of regional shows this summer, Before the Streetlights will be in Los Angeles, California recording with Mike Hart.

If you would like to check out Before the Streetlights music you can watch 18 After All here.

Need more of Before the Streetlights? Follow them on twitter here or give them a like on their Facebook page.

Official Announcement

The Summer Break Festival

Presented By

Chil

This year Chil will be organizing and hosting The Summer Break Festival in Kent, OH. The festival is dedicated to bringing fans the best Pop/Punk, Rock, and Alternative bands from the region packaged in the form of a music festival.