Hire a 90s Band in Chicago

Chicago & the suburbs · private parties, corporate events & festivals

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Killing Me Smalls is a five-piece 90s and early-2000s alt-rock cover band based in Chicago. We've played 50+ shows across Chicagoland since 2018 — serving up the Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Oasis, and Green Day anthems your crowd actually wants to hear. Looking to hire a 90s band for an event in Chicago or the suburbs? Here's how it works.

50+shows played 115+songs in rotation 70+artists covered 19venues

Events We Play

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Private Parties

Birthdays, backyard bashes, anniversaries — bring the 90s to your people.

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Corporate Events

Company parties, fundraisers, and holiday bashes that don't put people to sleep.

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Festivals & Outdoor

Street fests, beer gardens, and summer series across Chicagoland.

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Bars & Venues

Full-night sets for rooms that want a crowd singing along.

Where We Play

Based in Chicago, gigging across the suburbs and the Fox Valley. Not on the list? Ask — we travel.

Chicago Geneva Lombard Gurnee West Dundee East Dundee the Fox Valley & beyond

A Taste of the Setlist

Creep Mr. Brightside Everlong Semi-Charmed Life Interstate Love Song Basket Case All the Small Things Santeria My Own Worst Enemy Teenage Dirtbag
Browse all 115+ songs →

Booking FAQ

How do I hire Killing Me Smalls?
Fill out the booking form below with your date, location, and event type, and we'll get back to you with availability and a quote. You can also email us directly at killingmesmallsband@gmail.com.
Do you play events in the Chicago suburbs?
Yes. We're based in Chicago and regularly play the suburbs and the Fox Valley — Geneva, Lombard, Gurnee, the Dundees and beyond. Tell us where your event is and we'll let you know.
What kind of events do you play?
Private parties, corporate events, festivals, and bars or venues. If you want 90s alt-rock to fill a room or a backyard, we're a fit.
How many songs does the band know?
115+ songs in rotation across 70+ artists, from Nirvana and Pearl Jam to The Killers and Sublime. We tailor the setlist to your event.

Get a Quote

Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you with availability and pricing.