The Main Squeeze Tickets

Thank you for coming to Chicago. I took my wife and her Korean bff. What a knock-out. My wife and I have seen the squeeze at least 2 times prior but this show was #1 what a blast. Her friend really saw the talent, energy, versatility, and dynamic range of the Main Squeeze. So happy we got to check it out and that your tour included Chicago! Venue is an easy drive + park from burbs. Till next time !

Amazing band especially live do yourself a favour and go see them.

The venue was very clean and the staff were very pleasant. The opening act really got the crowd going well. The Main Squeeze had their sound dialed in perfect. Kudos to their sound guys - great mix and effects. It sounded even better than I had hoped. The only downside was the complete lack of seating.

No matter what kind of music you like, you are bound to find something you enjoy listening to from The Main Squeeze’s eclectic sound and diverse catalog. Their performances never disappoint; they take time to engage with the crowd and mingle with their fans after the shows. If you ever get a chance to see this band live, you should definitely do it!!!

What a show. Great band, great crowd, great venue.

I'm an old musician, like really old. So I don't make it to as many shows as I once did. This time my nephew roped me into seeing the Main Squeeze with, "it's my favorite band of all time."Our tastes in music differ greatly, so my expectations were low. He was late, so I sat by myself nursing a drink and talking to the band's manager/roadie at the merch table until he arrived. I wondered whether sitting alone in one of the smaller rooms at the House of Blues was a foreshadowing of a boring night ahead. I was wrong, very wrong. Some bands are musician's bands. Because they have a following, other musicians will frequently appear on stage for a song or two. That should have been my first sign that this would be different. Really, really talented local musicians sat in with the Main Squeeze. I was thrilled, not just with the special guests, but with the Main Squeeze themselves. I listened trying to define where they fit in the pantheon of rock-n-roll and struggled. Were they a jam band? Sorta. Were they R&B? Lots of funk. Were they rockers? Certainly there were moments of hard-driving guitar and drum solos. By the end of the night I had concluded they were something new, and very different. These guys are talented. Every one of them. They know when to play it simple and when to elaborate. And they are capable of amazing expression of musicianship. As a bass player, I appreciated the subtleness of Rob "Skywalker"Walker and his ability to hold the bottom together; but during his occasional solo moments, I recognized someone with a virtuoso talent that caught me off guard and left me breathless. Likewise, guitarist Maximillian Newman was able to draw upon a wide variety of influences to craft guitar riffs, interspersed with scorching solos, that left me wondering why I had never heard of him before. Reuben Gingrich, on drums, proved more than capable of accompanying the others, not just with straightforward rhythms, but with a variety of sonic styles from jazz to funk, that held the band together well and, along with Rob Walker made for a solid platform from which to riff. On a variety of keyboards, and on keytar, Ben “Smiley” Silverstein added the flourishes which took the group to another level. Together, I could have listened to these four all night, even without a singer. I was thoroughly impressed with singer Corey Frye, whose vocal range settled in a higher register. The uncommon lyrical structures, along with his laid back, yet highly engaged style, added yet another dimension to this complex band. While singers are often the main attraction of a band, Corey appeared to be part of a team, content to step back quite often and let his fellow players showcase their individual and collective talents. He's great certainly, but Corey did not appear to need the limelight as much as to weave his talent into the mixture of artisans that create the collective talent. I have been to many shows over the years. I've played my share of gigs since the 1980's, alongside some pretty amazing talent. I would unabashedly place the talent of the Main Squeeze against any of them. I wondered frequently, as the night progressed, why these guys were playing such a small room, when they have arena-sized talent. If you're one of the organizers of the many festivals in New Orleans, you really need to consider the Main Squeeze; I can guarantee they will deliver. Thanks, guys, for an amazing show. I promise to be there next time you're here! And for those of you reading, don't miss this band. You'll be glad you saw them.

They are very talented musicians! They have a space that seems to fit in the funky, soul, blues spectrum. Absolutely loved the show! The audience was feeling the vibe and reacting to the band's energy. I highly recommend anyone to go see The Main Squeeze!

I had not heard of the Main Squeeze, and am a fan of Antone's as a concert venue. I was not disappointed. The band was amazing and I danced all night. Would definitely recommend the venue and the band!

The Main Squeeze lit the place up! Was pumped to see Smiley, smiling on keys, Corey, wailing and melting on vocals, Max, shredding no! mincing on guitar, Skywalker, slapping that funky bass and wowwing with them jazzy keys, Reuben, keeping us jumping on drum and that guest vocalist transported us to nirvana. Sound is a bit overwhelming in the music hall due to acoustic and volume levels, so bring your ear plugs. Venue could consider a decibal check/limit to protect their patrons long term hearing and help bands not wash out when they go hard. Nice touch on the band custom drink menu.

These guys have it all! Each member is phenomenal at his instrument and the sum is even greater than its parts. This was a loud, energetic show with one of the most enthusiastic crowds I’ve ever been a part of. This band is primed to be a sensation.