Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live performance, she aspires to build a career as a touring artist sharing her music with audiences everywhere and making a life out of what she loves most: creating and connecting with people through music.
Social Media: https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97d1c37e-4024-4581-9d00-44ab4e98c961
Three Originals:
Stuck in my head
This too shall pass
Away
Cover:
House of the rising sun
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Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live performance, she aspires to build a career as a touring artist sharing her music with audiences everywhere and making a life out of what she loves most: creating and connecting with people through music.
Social Media: https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97d1c37e-4024-4581-9d00-44ab4e98c961
Three Originals:
Stuck in my head
This too shall pass
Away
Cover:
House of the rising sun
Originating in 2019, Pleaser was founded by Collin Bennett (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals) and Graham Dickson (Lead Guitar) with the additions of Christian Olds on Drums, Zek Morris on Bass Guitar.
With influences ranging from The Strokes, to Thin Lizzy, to even the Beastie and Beach Boys. They can be counted on for solid melody, great harmonies, and riffs that stick in your mind for days.
In October of 2020, the band enlisted the expertise of producer Cole Clark to record their first, five song EP, entitled, “Why Aren't You Any Fun?” released in March of 2021 featuring the tracks Away from You and Ocean of Fire
In May of 2024 the band released their debut album “Read The Room” garnering over 150,000 streams in its first week with tracks Always Lookin In and Degrade.
The band released their Sophomore EP “Simple Pleasures” on March 28th, 2025.
SETLIST:
1.Away From You
2. Skeletons
3. My Mistakes
4. Medley-
I Found A Way - Drake Bell/Buddy Holly – Weezer/505 - Arctic Monkeys
BAND NAMES AND ROLES:
Collin Bennett: Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals
Graham Dickson: Lead Guitar and Vocals
Zek Morris: Bass Guitar
Christian Olds: Drum Kit
Social media links: linktr.ee/pleasertheband
Sessions @33
Alicia Maka is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, blending folk and country roots with influences from a wide range of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and student at Columbia College Chicago, Alicia brings depth and versatility to her sound. With a passion for storytelling and live performance, she aspires to build a career as a touring artist sharing her music with audiences everywhere and making a life out of what she loves most: creating and connecting with people through music.
Social Media: https://linktr.ee/aliciamaka?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97d1c37e-4024-4581-9d00-44ab4e98c961
Three Originals:
Stuck in my head
This too shall pass
Away
Cover:
House of the rising sun
