Kings Rook Rocks Packed June Schedule
Pride events alongside national touring acts
BEGINNING SATURDAY, JUN. 14
The summer concert season is in full effect at the Kings Rook Club this June as a national touring act hits their stage, as well as a few events that celebrate Pride month. Early 2000s emo rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will be performing on Friday, June 27, while events on June 14, June 21, and June 28 feature a wide array of acts that will promote inclusiveness and individuality.
Kicking off The Rook's June events is The Enchanted Forest Party, inviting all fairies, nymphs, witches, and elves out for a night of music and performance on June 14. There will be acoustic performances from local artists Xandra and Joe Porter, followed by EDM music from DJ Drop Bear. Bookending the evening will be drag performer Shea D'Heaux who will both open and (almost) close the night with a performance, followed by another EDM set from DJ Jay until close. The show will also serve as a birthday party for staff member Jonny Purvis, who famously makes patrons' late night grub from Purv's Burgs.
The Pride celebration continues on Saturday, June 21 with a Louder Together event that is celebrating the queer-straight alliance, with collaboration from Mayhem Music Productions. This show is meant to combine the LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies in one place, showing unity and peace. Featuring acoustic performance from Bummer Country's Jen Meyer, followed by a solo performance from Optimistic Apocalypse, the Nancy Boys will then take the stage, and according to their Instagram, it will be their last performance before an indefinite hiatus. Additional performances from indie band Deja Blue and the heavier Dysphoric Void (formally known as Mutants to Freaks) will continue until midnight. Wrapping up the evening will be DJ Drucifer. Also on hand will be Central Outreach, offering STI testing at their truck.
National touring rock/post-hardcore band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will land at the Rook on Friday, June 27, thanks to Idlestar Productions (NOTE: This show has been postponed until Friday, Aug. 29). The Middleburgh, Florida band are known for their heavy emo style and the hit song "Face Down." The song was so huge that the album went 5x platinum and set the band on course to become a popular draw at both festivals and in the underground scene. Also on the bill will be Chicago's own Wolf Rd, Pittsburgh pop-punk band Crash Nebula, and local pop-punk favorites Do Not Call List.
Rounding out this stacked June lineup is local hip-hop artist Nequia5's Body Positive '90s Anime Rave. Those in attendance aren't required to dress up, however it is encouraged. Food for the evening will be made by Kansai Noodles. Also on hand will be Tarot by Phoenix Fern Promotions, for those brave enough to look into their future. —Larry Wheaton
Enchanted Forest Party: Saturday, June 14 // 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. // $7 -$15
Louder Together: Saturday, June 21 // 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. // $12-$15
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus: Friday, June 27 // 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. // $30
Nequia5 Body Positive '90s Anime Rave: Saturday, June 28 // 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. // $10-$15
All events at King's Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. // Tickets and info: tickets.eriereader.com
