New Nostalgia // Sapsucker // Lowboy
Show Date: February 17, 2026 @ 8 pm
Price: $10 advance
Show Description:
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
21+
$10 plus $3 fee
Artist Information:
New Nostalgia
New Nostalgia is a high-energy 9-piece instrumental jazz/rock fusion band based in Chicago, Illinois. Led by saxophonist and award-winning composer/arranger Neil Carson, the ensemble blends the sophistication of jazz, the accessibility of pop, and the raw intensity of rock into a genre-defying experience. Known for their intricate arrangements, dynamic horn section, and virtuosic ensemble playing, New Nostalgia delivers a compelling mix of original compositions and reimagined covers that captivate both seasoned listeners and new audiences alike.
Formed in 2017, the group began with a vision: to fuse the improvisational depth of jazz with the powerful hooks and emotional immediacy of popular music. Their debut performance in a small coffee shop in 2017 set the tone —— intimate setting, explosive energy. Since then, they’ve played notable venues and festivals across the Midwest, received two ISJAC (International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers) awards, and earned praise from DownBeat Magazine, who described their debut album as “power-polychord instrumental rock at its finest…embracing a rock aesthetic while showcasing fiery improvisations.”
Their 2019 self-titled debut featured genre-bending arrangements of iconic 1980s pop tunes, while their pandemic-era remote EP showcased their adaptability and collaborative spirit. With their second full-length studio album and a Midwest tour on the horizon for early 2026, New Nostalgia continues to push boundaries —— proving that complexity and groove aren’t mutually exclusive.
Whether in an intimate club or on a festival stage, New Nostalgia offers a bold, fresh take on instrumental music: intellectually rigorous, emotionally resonant, and always electrifying.
Sapsucker
WI based alternative rock
Not real birds!
Lowboy
LOWBOY is a jazz-fusion band from Madison, WI. The trio consists of pianist Malik Staude, bassist Elliot Jewell, and drummer Josh Marineau. The band formed in early 2024 and has been active in the local Madison music scene ever since. Their uniquely special shows include intricate melodies, improvisational jams and funky grooves. Between the trio’s strong interpersonal chemistry and high-energy sound, it’s hard to resist the urge to dance and GET LOW with LOWBOY!
LOWBOY takes inspiration from other groups like Snarky Puppy, Vulfpeck, and CASIOPEA, where genres blend together and the sound is… hard to put into words. Check out this playlist to hear exactly what we’re talking about.
They like to combine genres and play with different time signatures and feels. This brings elements of prog music, sprinkled with a little bit of jazz and lots of funk to make it unique, catchy, and fun to listen to.