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No Turn On Red is a solid funk band that delivers thick killer grooves with an injection of New Orleans brass band flare. The personnel consist of heavy hitter, professional musicians who have cut their teeth moving up the ranks of the Chicago music scene. The music lineup consists of straight up old school funk, danceable grooves, and tasty covers.

The bands’ influences include the Meters, Rebirth Brass Band, James Brown, Jimmy Hendrix, The Dirty Dozen, Lettuce, Tower of Power, Galactic, and the great Stevie Wonder. Since its inception, No Turn On Red’s mission has been to produce high energy shows with a provocative mix of styles that inconspicuously blend old school with the new kool.

Julie Leuck / Vocals
Justin Gruby / Sax & Vocals
Alex Kale / Trumpet & Vocals
Joe Pascarello / Trombone
Matt Kerste / Keys & Vocals
Andy LeVine / Guitar
Gabe Bott / Bass
Matt McFarland / Drums

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upcoming Shows

January 28, 2024 • Cubby Bear 9pm-12am • Chicago, IL

March 1, 2024 • Vixen Theatre opening for Here Come The Mummies! 7:30-8:30 • McHenry, IL

May 25, 2024 • Petskull Brewing Co 4pm-8pm • Manitowoc, WI

May 26, 2024 • Stone Harbor Resort 2pm-6pm • Sturgeon Bay, WI

June 13, 2024 • Market Square 6:30pm-8:30pm • Lake Forest, IL

June 23, 2024 • Breiderts Green 6:30-8pm • Frankfort, IL

Aug 2, 2024 • Toadstool Pub 8pm-11pm • Highwood, IL

Sept 21, 2024 • Blocktober Festival TBD • Glenview, IL

Sept 28, 2024 • Cubby Bear 9pm-12am • Chicago, IL

Nov 8, 2024 • Tony D’s 9pm-1230am • Emlwood Park, IL

PAST SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (Out of many)

CUBBY BEAR • Chicago, IL

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO • Chicago, IL

SWEDISH DAYS • Geneva, IL

BLUE CHIP CASINO • Michigan City, IN

HARMONY FEST • Arlington Heights, IL

GALLAGHER WAY • Chicago

PARK WEST • Chicago

HOUSE OF BLUES • Chicago

CHICAGO CUBS • Chicago

CHOP SHOP • Chicago

REGGIE’S MUSIC JOINT • Chicago         

JOE’S ON WEED • Chicago

OLD REPUBLIC • Elgin, IL

BUCKTOWN GARDEN WALK • Chicago

RETRO ON ROSCOE • Chicago

BLARNEY ISLAND • Antioch, IL

CANAL SHORES GOLF CLUB • Evanston, IL

ARLINGTON ALE HOUSE • Arlington Heights, IL

HOME BAR • Arlington Heights, IL      

EMPORIUM WICKER PARK • Chicago              

210 LIVE MUSIC LOUNGE • Highwood, IL

Q BAR & GRILL • Darien, IL

PENNY ROAD PUB • Barrington, IL

MACKEY’S HIDEOUT • McHenry, IL     

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