Fatbook

Fatbook is a collective of musicians that bring reggae and soul a heavy dose of Chicago groove.  A fierce rhythm section, rich mellow vocals, and big lush horns take you on an energized excursion weaving through genres - a soundscape that you can’t quite place and you can’t stop moving to. The members’ varied and distinct journeys in music and life come together as they make music that is fresh, colorful, and rooted in groove.  Fatbook was originally formed at Lawrence University and won back-to-back “Downbeat Awards” from the jazz world’s Downbeat Magazine in 2009 and 2010. The group has been based in Chicago since then, and their unique sound and high-energy live performances have propelled them as a force in the Chicago music community to stages all across the country. Fatbook’s members are also educators dedicated to bringing youth up within the world of music, dance, and art. The group’s vocalist Harjinder says, “Expression is essential for the human soul, and teaching is essential for the human community. We love sharing what we love.” An insistence for action and positive change resonates through the group’s motives and what they do.  The group released their self-titled debut “Fatbook” (Aug 2014) with 5 time Grammy nominated engineer and producer duo Manny Sanchez and Greg Magers (Lupe Fiasco, Umphrey’s McGee, Patrick Stump, and others), recorded at Chicago’s I.V Labs Studios and The Attic. Their Summer 2014 tour shared 20 dates from Chicago to Seattle, to LA and back, and ended with a featured appearance at the House of Blues Chicago. The members tour frequently with other projects throughout the USA and abroad, and the group continues to come together and push boundaries.  Come dance and spread the movement. …Lets wake up and live. 



Past Shows

  • Wed, Jan 26 - 8pm - $7
  • Fri, Feb 22 - 8pm - $10
  • Thu, Sep 19 - 8pm - FREE!
  • Sat, Feb 22 - 9:30pm - $10adv/$12door
  • Sat, Apr 26 - 9pm - $17
  • Sat, Nov 15 - 9:30pm - $15adv/$17door
  • Sun, Apr 19 - 9pm - $10adv/$12door
  • Fri, Jun 17 - 9pm - $10
  • Fri, Mar 2 - 8pm - $17adv/$20door