Tony Rogers (Chicago)

Tony Rogers is a Chicago singer-songwriter who’s earned critical acclaim for his over-the-top progressive glam-rock band TINY BIT OF GIANT'S BLOOD, local pop-rock legends THE GOOD, and solo work—including his minor hit “Great” (featured in a Purina commercial)… a viral Father’s Day video for “Call The Press and Send Their Best” off his “Sycamore” album… his long-running one-man show, “Pop Psychology”… and a song for PBS Kids (“Alphabites”) that has garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube. He’s collaborated with his up-and-coming singer-songwriter daughter Vivi Rogers in THE NEVER AND THE NORTH and also with Daytonics frontman Nik Krimm for the freaky funk duo DEM BUNEEZ He’s made countless live TV appearances... has seen compositions in many films and shows... has written music for the legendary Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) and beloved writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Tony has played at Martyrs countless times; this show is a one-night-only event on his 60th birthday. A love letter to the venue, full of guest performers and collaborators, including Tiny Bit of Giant's Blood, The Good, Steve Frisbie, Justin Roberts, Marisa Fiorito, Vivi Rogers, David Singer, Heather Simons, and many others.