Meet the Band

Six musicians. One loud night.

Midwest Honey is Chicago's pop rock and punk cover band — a 6-piece show ripping through hits from 1990 to today across bars and clubs in the Midwest.

Vocals

Sami

First concert: Sara Bareilles
Favorite song we play: "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls
When not with the band: Wedding crafts, life coaching, cooking, traveling, and hanging with my pals
Go-to jam song: "Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac
First album owned: Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

Vocals

Tanya

First concert: Aerosmith (in Moscow)
Favorite song we play: "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence
When not with the band: Vocal coaching, international competition judging, and mentoring for TV shows
Go-to jam song: "In and Out of Love" by Armin van Buuren
First album owned: American Idiot by Green Day

Guitar

Daniel

First concert: Cage the Elephant
Favorite song we play: "Kilby Girl" by The Backseat Lovers
When not with the band: Cooking, volunteering at the cat shelter, and fencing
Go-to jam song: "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains
First album owned: Death Magnetic by Metallica

Guitar

Spencer

First concert: Steve Aoki at Milwaukee Summerfest
Favorite song we play: "Just a Girl" by No Doubt
When not with the band: Running, playing volleyball, and exploring new restaurants and breweries
Go-to jam song: "I Could Die for You" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
First album owned: Move Along by The All-American Rejects

Bass

Schafer

First concert: Young the Giant
Favorite song we play: "Spiderwebs" by No Doubt
When not with the band: Cooking, trivia, lifting, biking, and pickleball
Go-to jam song: "Hysteria" by Muse
First album owned: The All-American Rejects by The All-American Rejects

Drums

Tommy

First concert: Rush
Favorite song we play: "Sugar We're Goin' Down" by Fall Out Boy
When not with the band: Building stuff
Go-to jam song: "Anthem Part Two" by Blink 182
First album owned: 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day

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Photographer

Bobby Caldrone

Chicago-based concert photographer with a background in travel and street photography focused on capturing the energy and atmosphere of live shows for local artists.

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