Tue, Jul 28
|Friendly Bar
Friendly Spotlight Series - Chad Gemkow + Luisa and JJ
Catch Chicago indie-folk trio Louisa, JJ, and Chad live at Friendly. A stellar night of music featuring rich viola textures, expressive guitar, and captivating storytelling.
Time & Location
Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friendly Bar, 6733 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
About the event
Join us for an evening of exceptional local songwriting with Worst Gnome. This Chicago indie-folk trio delivers a soulful, textured performance centered around the evocative songwriting of founder and lead vocalist Louisa. The group’s distinctive sound is elevated by the warmth of classically trained violist JJ and the intuitive, expressive fretwork of guitarist Chad. Moving seamlessly between delicate folk melodies and rich acoustic layers, Worst Gnome builds a compelling groove that honors great lyrics and beautiful musicianship alike.