Bending Brains

#8 - Shaun Burk

From the streets of the Chicago DIY scene. NASHU spans multiple genres and cannot be contained. Formally the drummer in Hunt Hunt Hunt Camp (Joseph Starita project) and Richard Def and the Mos Pryors (Nnamdi Ogbonnaya project) back in the day. Finally out on his own and not slowing down anytime soon. His debut self-titled EP came out in 2017 and it haunted the city of Nashville as it was recorded and released there. Fast forward to 2020 and he releases his first album "Ghost Gardens" an extremely DIY quarantine record. The darkness is still there but so is the light. I heard he's even working on his next FULL LENGTH record..

#7 - Robert Capodilupo

Robert Capodilupo is currently a first-year law student at Yale Law School. He holds an A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard College in Government and an M.Phil. in Economic and Social History from the University of Cambridge. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a policy researcher at the Cato Institute and Reason Foundation, focusing on the economics of drug legalization. Robert is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Federalist Society.

#6 - RJ Collins

RJ Collins is a Chicago born singer/songwriter, musician, and actor. RJ has been on the hit NBC show "The Voice" and has performed all over the country.  

#5 - Brennan Weaver

Brennan Weaver is Chicago born artist, stand-up comedian, and Podcaster. Brennan's paintings contain elements of "Surrealism" and tells stories of the human mind. He hosts the podcast 'Bewee's Better Podcast' which you can find on all streaming services. Brennan has been performing stand-up comedy for a decade all over the Chicagoland area in the 'alt comedy' scene and 'club' scene. His adventures invade the human mind and human experience, leaving you a state of wonder, awe, and self-reflection. 

#4 - Yasmine Mifdal

Yasmine Mifdal is a live sound audio engineer, musician, artist, and runs a studio space in Chicago, IL. She is the Front of House mixing engineer for NASCAR. She was the touring Front of House mixing engineer for national touring artists: Smino and Xavier Ömar. Yasmine also has been the Front of House mixing engineer at popular venues in Chicago such as: House of Blues, Evanston SPACE, Metro, Lincoln Hall, and many more. She runs a studio space in Chicago "Kip Studios" where she puts on art and music events. She is a classically trained Jazz saxophonist who performs and records with many Chicago musicians. Lastly, she has been the Front of House mixing engineer at DZ Fest and DZ Records.

#3 - Dr. Heather Malyuk

Dr. Heather Malyuk is an audiologist and musician who hails from Northeast Ohio, but is known internationally as an expert clinician and public speaker in the field of hearing wellness. She owns and runs 'Soundcheck Audiology' a mobile, concierge hearing wellness practice. Dr. Malyuk grew up in a musical family and has been playing piano, violin, fiddle, guitar, and singing since the age of two. In her early teens, she began teaching music, touring, and recording. She received an undergraduate degree in Music History and Literature from the University of Akron and continued on to earn her Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from Kent State University. From 2013-2017, Dr. Malyuk was the clinical director at 'Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation' in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Malyuk's time at Sensaphonics furthered her passion for both music and audiology, propelling her to become one of the world's leading experts on hearing wellness for those who love sound.

https://www.soundcheckaudiology.com/

 

 

#2 - Jen Kresl

Jen Kresl is a Chicago born artist and small business owner whose work focuses on metal sculptures. She owns and operates 'Steel Envy' her steel workshop in Warrenville, IL. Her story is one that brings hope and optimism to the world. Before being a full-time metal sculptor, Jen had a career in the corporate world as a "Logistics Supervisor; Supply Chain Analyst, North America". Like most people, this journey was not her true passion in life. So, Jen quit that comfortable job to pursue a life as a metal sculptor. Check out Jen's work at: https://steelenvy.com/

#1 - Joe Starita

Joe Starita is a Chicago born multi-instrumentalist, business owner, and artist. He owns and operates "Rossi Music" in Oak Lawn, IL where he has been teaching music for over 20 years. He has been active in the Chicago music scene since the late 90's forming bands, 'Unique Chique' and 'Hunt Hunt Hunt Camp'. He also performs and records for countless bands around Chicagoland area. Check out his music on social media and Bandcamp.