08/21/2025
We are hosting an amazing live show with Shannon Lay, Meerna, Amy O, and Kay Krull in our live room on August 30th, and you should come to support great music, independent artists, and Girls Rock Bloomington.
One year ago, our family gathered with friends and musicians along Lake Michigan to celebrate the life of Steve Albini for three days of music, stories, and camaraderie. On the first night, the first performance was by an artist named Shannon Lay - one of the most moving performances of the gathering, and the perfect beginning to one of the most memorable weekends ever.
Over the following days, Stacy, Rosco, Lula, and I spent time with Shannon - sharing meals, hanging on the beach, and watching more moving performances from Steve’s friends. We stayed in touch after, and at one point, she sent Rosco her childhood Pokémon collection. In return, I told her I wanted to trade her a recording session for that gift. Pokémon cards for studio time felt solid.
Shannon is not only an incredible solo artist but also plays in Ty Segall’s band and appears on a couple of his records. When she reached out about coming from LA to tour the Midwest and asked for a unique spot to play, with time to record as well, I said: let’s do it in the live room of the studio as part of our Small and Mighty Concert Series through Lil BUB’s Big FUND. These shows are intimate, community-focused, and raise money for local organizations. This one will wholly benefit Girls Rock Bloomington.
I hope you’ll come to the studio Saturday, August 30th for an evening of female-fronted music. A donation of $10 or more gets you into the show, tickets here:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/shannon-lay-meernaa-amy-o-and-kay-krull-li-tickets-229074
100% of all donations go directly to Girls Rock.
I’m excited to host a show at the studio, especially one that celebrates friendship and girls rocking. I think Steve would approve.
