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Indie Concert
One time only

Sunshine Benzi

At Schubas

Lake View, Chicago

Visitors note the excellent sound system and very good beer selection at the venue.
Reviewers recommend arriving prepared for an intimate club space with close views of the stage.

Sunshine Benzi takes the stage at Schubas for an intimate headlining performance, bringing an indie set to the Chicago venue.

Wednesday, December 16, 8pm

Sunshine Benzi

Chicago-born Y2K‑style female rapper blending TikTok‑viral freestyle hip‑hop and R&B

Headliner


Sunshine Benzi, born Sunshine Kathleen Holt in Pontiac, Illinois, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper whose viral TikTok freestyle “TRUMP THE BILL” launched her career in late 2025.

Emily Cavanagh

NYC‑based indie folk‑pop singer‑songwriter with 1930s‑50s vintage vocal style


Emily Cavanagh is an independent artist born in Chicago and based in New York City, known for her throwback folk‑pop sound influenced by 1930s‑50s vocal traditions.

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  • Sunshine Benzi headlining
  • Schubas stage
  • Indie lineup
  • Schubas
  • Lake View
  • Chicago

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