Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

Sammy Rae & The Friends bring their high-energy jazz-pop to Chicago with special guest Melt. Formed in 2016 and led by singer-songwriter Sammy Rae, the Brooklyn-based ensemble blends funk, jazz, rock, folk, and pop into a sound built on tight horn lines, rhythm section interplay, and audience sing-alongs. Their live shows are known for an electric atmosphere that keeps crowds moving from start to finish.

Attendees can expect a setlist drawing from their debut studio album *Something for Everybody* (2024) and earlier EPs like *The Good Life* and *Let's Throw a Party*. The band—featuring a full horn section and backing vocalists—has earned a reputation for sold-out shows and festival appearances across the U.S. and Europe. Opening act Melt adds an extra layer of excitement to this unmissable night.