Tickets Available!

You can order your tickets for the Summer Break Festival online starting today at www.chilrockband.com

The first ticket bundle will include: a ticket, a signed Chil poster, and a Chil guitar pick.

Second Bundle: All the above plus a Chil t-shirt and One Lost Love Scene and I Promise by Chil. 

Be sure to order your tickets in advance for the extra stuff!

Band Announcement! Seldom Fade

Happy to say our friends in Seldom Fade will be part of The Summer Break Festival this year! 

Seldom Fade is an alternative pop/rock band from Stow, Ohio, known for their vocal and lyric style in their music. Starting out as an acoustic duo, frontman Trent Pryor met up with guitarist Xavier Denton, playing local coffee shops and music clubs for friends and family. In doing so, they were able to build a strong base in the northeast Ohio area.

Seldom Fade

As their fan base grew, Pryor talked to Denton about expanding the band along with the growth of their fan base. Pryor and Denton teamed up with local drummer Kyle Miner who then introduced Kaylene Widdoes, vocalist of Keys & Corridors, as a temporary bassist. We finally were getting somewhere, “no more coffee shop gigs for us” said Pryor. As Widdoes became busier with other projects, she left Seldom Fade on a mutual note, which left room for bassist Matthew Reneau to join the group.

Now releasing their first official single, and album, Seldom Fade will be joining Chil at The Summer Break Festival.

To see more Seldom Fade, follow them on Twitter here or give them a like on their Facebook page.

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.