Jon Langford and Walter Salas-Humara

Doors 7:30 • Show 8:00 • $30 •Tickets on EventbriteJon Langford•Walter Salas-HumaraTwo singular voices from the roots-rock underground share the stage:Jon Langford, co-founder of the Mekons and the Waco Brothers, andWalter Salas-Humara, founding songwriter of the Silos. Expect a night of vivid storytelling, sharp wit, punk-bred energy, and songs rooted in country, rock ’n’ roll, and everyday American life.Welsh-born, Chicago-based artist and musicianJon Langfordhelped form the influential punk bandThe Mekonsin 1977. Across decades with the Mekons, Waco Brothers, solo projects, and visual art, Langford has remained a fiercely independent force—blending punk urgency with folk, country, and working-class storytelling.Walter Salas-Humaraco-foundedThe Silosin New York City in 1985, helping shape the sound later known as alt-country and Americana. The Silos were voted Best New American Band in the 1987Rolling StoneCritics’ Poll, and Salas-Humara continues to pair his gravel-edged voice, hook-filled songs, and observant, humane narratives with a parallel career as a painter.This is a rare chance to hear two enduring artists whose songs favor character, craft, and conviction over passing trends.