HOT MIC

“We play what you like”

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COVER BAND IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA: PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE NOSTALGIC SING-ALONG JAMS

90s/2000s, Classic Rock & More

High-energy, feel-good rock. Hot Mic is in the “party-psych” lane, blending groove-driven rhythms, singalong nostalgia, and classic rock punch.

The set lists are eclectic and flow from dance floor ready beats to anthems everyone knows by heart, always throwing in just enough twists to keep things fresh.

UPCOMING SHOWS

March 13 2026 - Pub 78

Brookfield, IL

May 30, 2026 - Stadium Club

McCook, IL

COVERING YOUR FAVORITES

Set LISTS

  • Green Day

  • Radiohead

  • Weezer

  • Third Eye Blind

  • CAKE

  • Phish

  • Collective Soul

  • Harvey Danger

  • Spacehog

  • Deep Blue

    Something

  • Grateful Dead

  • The Band

  • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

  • Boston

  • The Cars

  • The Doobie Brothers

  • REO Speedwagon

  • Cheap Trick

  • Joe Cocker

  • No Doubt

  • The Killers

  • Jimmy Eat World

  • Fountains of Wayne

  • Bowling for Soup

  • Lit

  • Eve 6

  • The Strokes

  • Wheatus

  • Train

HOT MIC is:

Derek Schmidt: Guitar

Tom Fairbairn: Bass

Paul Vaccarello: Drums

Michael Jacobs: Keys

Mike Jakubisin: Lead Guitar

Contact US for Booking

Fastest way to start the conversation is to send us a message on Facebook or email at booking@hotmicband.com