Dogs In A Pile

This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket Fee includes 1% City Amusement Tax.
Dogs In A Pile presented by Thalia Hall and Deep Cut - TWO DAY PASS Dogs In A Pile at Garcia's Chicago Thursday, December 17, 2026 Doors: 6:30PM Show: 8:00PM Dogs In A Pile at Thalia Hall Friday, December 18, 2026 Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM Something organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with old souls and limitless chops, is waking people up to the timeless and ineffable joys of psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n' roll. This is one of the busiest touring bands of today, averaging 130 live shows per year since 2022. The road has become their creative engine, generating a rapidly growing catalog of original tunes. Distroid, the band's newest album, is a 10-song collection featuring long-awaited studio versions of some of the Dogs' most beloved repertoire. Dogs In A Pile is guitarist Jimmy Law, guitarist Brian Murray, keyboardist Jeremy Kaplan, bassist Sam Lucid, and drummer Joe Babick. In addition, the Dogs In A Pile community includes the Dog Pound, the group's extended family of fans across the country. Besides being a lyric from the Grateful Dead song, , "rdquo" -> He's Gone," the name , "rdquo" -> Dogs In A Pile" is an apt description of the five-piece band's stylistic breadth. The sonic image it conjures is a heap of storyteller Americana, bluegrass, jazz improvisation, eccentric instrumental excursions, pop-rock sophistication, and deep-pocket grooves, ranging from funk to Latin to reggae and beyond. Distroid features material that has already become staples of the band's live show. These studio renditions have afforded the group a chance to present the compositions just how they envision them. Distroid offers a cross-section of the Dogs In A Pile essence, tight and tuneful four-minute funk and jazz informed psych-rock songs, and then sprawling 15-minute compositions with intricate unison lines, agile genre-jumping, and dazzling improvisation.

- (312) 348-0193
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- Located at main box office entrance
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before event start
- Online ticket confirmation recommended

- Street parking available
- Nearby paid parking lots
- Limited on-site parking
- Rideshare recommended for busy events
- Public transit accessible

- ADA compliant venue
- Wheelchair accessible areas
- Companion seating available
- Must be requested in advance
- Limited number of accessible spots

- No outside food or beverages
- Valid ID required (21+ for bar areas)
- No weapons
- Clear bag policy for most events
- No professional cameras without permission

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Most shows 18+
- Some all-ages concerts permitted
- Minors must be accompanied by adult
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