About

Formed in 2021, Cheap Monarchy has emerged as an exciting addition to the storied Chicago alternative music scene. A bright, alt-rock sound influenced by The Strokes, COIN, and Saint Motel coupled with energetic live performances make Cheap Monarchy a band to watch.

Cheap Monarchy has headlined and played at a number of Chicago venues including Schubas, Subterranean, Sleeping Village, HVAC Pub, Reggies, and Cubby Bear. They've had a big year of releases - as of August 2023, their single 'Lights On' and subsequent debut EP 'Hollywood Sensation' are out and available for streaming on all platforms. The boys look forward to seeing you on a dance floor near you soon!

Band Members include:

Nick Barella – Vocals/Keys

Gordon Utendahl – Lead Guitar/Vocals

Justin Macmillan – Bass

Adam White – Drums

Michael Taylor – Sax/Guitar

Booking: cheapmonarchy@gmail.com

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Previous events

Date Event Location
 —  — Cheap Monarchy Schubas, Chicago, IL Schubas, Chicago, IL
 —  — Cheap Monarchy HVAC Pub, Chicago, IL HVAC Pub, Chicago, IL
Cheap Monarchy at Cream of Wheaton Wheaton Wheaton
Cheap Monarchy Reggies, Chicago Reggies, Chicago
Cheap Monarchy Sleeping Village, Chicago Sleeping Village, Chicago
SparkFest Glen Ellyn IL Glen Ellyn IL
Cheap Monarchy, Dead Licks, Moes N Co The Subterranean, Chicago, IL The Subterranean, Chicago, IL
Cheap Monarchy, Jean Claude and the Eclairs, Modern Dairy, Damager The Store, Chicago, IL The Store, Chicago, IL
Cheap Monarchy and Vulgar Commons The Store, Chicago, IL The Store, Chicago, IL
Cheap Monarchy, Dead Licks, Bird & Byron HVAC Pub, Chicago, IL HVAC Pub, Chicago, IL
Jogrepalooza Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern, Chicago, IL Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern, Chicago, IL
SparkFest Glen Ellyn, IL, Glen Ellyn, IL Glen Ellyn, IL, Glen Ellyn, IL

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