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With sixth album, Chicago's Ratboys seem to be on brink of something big.

Dana Kozlov | WBBM-TV (February 4, 2026)

In a CBS News Chicago feature, Ratboys’ rise from college friends to a nationally buzzed-about indie band is traced alongside the personal themes of their new album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair, and its growing critical attention. Beat Kitchen is highlighted as one of the band’s favorite local venues, hosting a sold-out release show where they planned to perform the album in full and donate proceeds to immigrant support groups.

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With sixth album, Chicago's Ratboys seem to be on brink of something big
The members of Ratboys​ were teenagers when they met by chance, and now in their 30s, the Chicago band formed by two college friends almost two decades ago appears to be on the brink of something big.
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BKBG Management Company is a Chicago-based, independent management company specializing in restaurant, hospitality, and event operations. Our brands include Subterranean and the originl Beat Kitchen, Bar Sol Mariscos and Beat Kitchen Cantina on Navy Pier, and Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk. We also manage large-scale festivals such as Wicker Park Fest and Do Division and provide full-service catering solutions focusing on customized event menus, on-site execution, and seamless event logistics.