Jackie Hayes left behind a devout Christian upbringing in Waukegan to move to Logan Square at age 19 and pursue her music career on her terms. As a frequent opener at Schubas and other local clubs, she refined her attitude-heavy vocal melodies supported by simple, sludgy guitar lines and loose hip-hop drums. Hayes worked at […]
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Waukegan’s Family Reunion helps shape Chicago’s young indie-pop and hip-hop communities
Singer-songwriter Jackie Carlson, who records and performs as Family Reunion, isn’t one of those image-conscious Chicago indie musicians who tries to hide the fact that she grew up in the north suburbs. “Where I’m actually from, Waukegan, doesn’t really have a music scene,” she told music blog Born Loser last year. “I love playing in […]