Artist profile: Bent Knee

April 25, 2022April 25, 2026

Artist profile: Bent Knee

Since its formation at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Bent Knee has been growing a reputation as one of the most exciting American bands. Their music is intense and unpredictable, combining elements of rock, folk, and electronics into a sound all their own.

(Note that when the performance date rolled around, Jessica Kion and Ben Levin were down with Covid and unable to perform. The remaining four members presented a modified set.)

Personnel:

Chris Baum — Violin, vocals
Jessica Kion — Bass, vocals
Ben Levin — Guitar, vocals
Courtney Swain — Keyboards, vocals
Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth — Drums
Vince Welsh — Synths, sound design

Links to artist websites:

Links were good as of when the artist performed. Some may no longer work.

Performances:

Seaprog 2022 — One Day

March 22, 2022March 14, 2025

Seaprog 2022 is coming!

Here’s a welcome shaft of light amid troubled times: Seaprog is back!

After a two-year pandemic hiatus and the permanent loss of our longtime partner venue, the Columbia City Theater, we’re delighted to announce that Seaprog 2022 is scheduled to take place on the Madame Lou’s stage at the ‘new’ Crocodile on Friday, August 5, 2022.

Due to scheduling challenges, Seaprog 2022 will be a single-day event featuring Bent Knee, Cheer-Accident, and Rainbow Face, but with intent to return to a full weekend format in 2023. These three bands will make for an amazing show!

Heartfelt thanks to our fiscal sponsor Shunpike and to 4Culture for their continued support through the long hiatus!

Regarding COVID: Some have asked what the COVID policy will be for the upcoming Seaprog. The venue’s current policy is: “The Crocodile is encouraging all guests to continue to wear masks at all times unless actively eating or drinking.” Seaprog will default to this policy while emphasizing that we strongly prefer that attendees mask up. While we’re in no position to enforce policy, we advise folks to take sensible precautions for their own sake and that of their fellow concertgoers.

With the rise of the new COVID variant, we understand that protocols might shift yet again between now and 8/5. We’ll keep you posted in the event of any change and will abide by whatever protocol is in place at that time. Thanks for your cooperation!

April 24, 2018April 25, 2026

Artist profile: Cheer-Accident

Hailing from the singularly vibrant musical hotbed known as Chicago, Cheer-Accident has been a creative, vital force in rock music for over 20 years. They constantly strive to surprise their audiences and themselves through relentless reinvention. From dreamy pop to angular art-rock, Cheer-Accident strikes a powerful balance between personalized and unique studio wizardry and the visceral excitement of a well-honed, explosive live rock band. Presenting itself in various configurations, the band’s core personnel is frequently augmented by some of Chicago’s finest musicians.

In 2022, Seaprog was happy to welcome the return of Cheer-Accident, one of the best known American art rock bands. The group has a history dating back to 1981, and has remained a consistently creative and innovative concern ever since. Their newest album at the time, Here Comes the Sunset, was their 24th full-length release.

Personnel:

Jeff Libersher — Guitar, vocals, trumpet, keyboards (2018, 2022)
Thymme Jones — Drums, vocals, piano, trumpet, noise (2018, 2022)
Dante Kester — Bass, keyboards (2018)
Alex Perkolup — Bass (2022)
Amelie Morgan — Keyboards, vocals, oboe (2018)
DroneLayer — Keyboards, vocals (2022)
Cory Bengtsen — Bari sax, vocals (2022)
Mike Hagedorn — Trombone, slide trumpet (2022)
Laura Boton — Vocals (2022)

Links to artist websites:

Links were good as of when the artist performed. Some may no longer work.

Performances:

Seaprog 2018 — Day Two
Seaprog 2022