It started on a roof.
Actually, it started on a beach just north of downtown Chicago in July 2011 when I met a Canadian ska/punk band
traveling east from Alberta and looking for a local gig on their night off.
Fast forward a few hours later, and Feast or Famine was on the rooftop of my apartment building,
playing songs and selling merch to a crowd of friends and friends of friends.
Above the lights of Lake Shore Drive and Belmont Harbor, Band on the Roof was born.
Since hosting that first rooftop show, I’ve had the pleasure of setting up both private performances and ticketed concerts for some of my favorite musicians
in venues as varied as they are — from an acoustic sofa show above a pizzeria to a full-band rager with a view of Wrigley Field.
Let’s keep rocking & rolling.
Why Band on the Roof?
The concept of house concerts and intimate gigs in unexpected spaces isn’t new, and the list of companies offering these events isn’t short.
But what sets Band on the Roof apart is our hyperlocal focus on unique, vetted host locations,
paired with a personal network of solo artists and bands looking to break away from the traditional touring model.
Think of us as a concierge service, expertly matching concert hosts with talented creatives.
The Band is growing. Want to join?
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