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Ratboys Support Chicago Immigrant Groups With Beat Kitchen Benefit Show

Jack Reidy | Block Club Chicago (February 11, 2026)

In Block Club Chicago, reporter Jack Riedy covers Chicago band Ratboys’ sold-out Beat Kitchen release show for Singin’ to an Empty Chair, which raised more than $3,000 for Albany Park Mutual Aid and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.

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Ratboys Support Chicago Immigrant Groups With Beat Kitchen Benefit Show
The band kicks off a national tour this month in support of their new album "Singin’ to an Empty Chair" before returning in April for a show at the Vic Theatre.
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