Fri, Jul 10

Friendly Music Community

Don’t miss a "Trio of Trios" featuring some of the finest talent around. Witness the return of the Sunshine Boys with a fresh lineup and soaring new material, the off-the-cuff, harmony-rich energy of The Dry Look, and the sparkling 80s-inspired jangle of The Purcells. It’s a one-night-only!

Jul 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Friendly Music Community, 6731 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA

Lovers of melodic, guitar-driven power pop, take note: The Friendly Tap in Berwyn is proud to present a special “Trio of Trios” on Friday, July 10th at 7:30pm, featuring Sunshine Boys, The Dry Look and The Purcells.

Sunshine Boys have returned from a hiatus that followed the departure of their original drummer, Freda Love Smith. Joining guitarist/singer Dag Juhlin (Expo’76, Courtesy Patrol, Poi Dog. Pondering) and bassist Jackie Schimmel (Justin Roberts, Tiny Bit of Giant’s Blood) is drummer Gerald Dowd (every other band in town). The band has a clutch of newly written material that takes the soaring, urgent pop of their two highly-acclaimed LPs (Blue Music and Work & Love) to newer and even more powerful heights.

The Dry Look is Leslie Wall-Santos (drums), Kevin Brady (bass/vocals), and Mike Ritt (guitar/ vocals). They infuse their wry, harmony-soaked originals with an off-the-cuff energy that pays tribute to their pub rock/mod/jangling new wave influences. They’re also known for peppering their sets with well-chosen, not-so-obvious covers.

The Purcells are Al Hennagir (guitar/vocals), Bill Goodwyn (bass/vocals), and Don Yanek (drums), and they’re currently at work on their second LP. Their strummy indie pop summons the sparkling warmth of bands like The Clean and The Go-Betweens, and brings the aesthetic of classic ‘80s jangle pop into the here and now.

A “Trio of Trios” for one big night only. Pop music is going to fill the air at Friendly on July 10th, and you’re going to want to be there. Bring two friends.

the Purcells

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