We are excited to announce our new series - Pelli Sessions! A weekly virtual benefit concert series that will support Rockopelli Inc. and local musicians. Tune into Rockopelli's Facebook Live on Tuesday nights at 8PM Central for performances from some of the best original indie artists in the midwest. 

To support Rockopelli Inc. and the Pelli Sessions' artists, click the donate button below to select the artist you would like to support and follow the donation instructions. 50% of your donation will go straight to the local Pelli Sessions artist(s) of your choice and the other 50% will go to support Rockopelli Inc. initiatives like Pelli Play, Murph's Gift of Music and Planting Possibilities! 

Good music for good causes... Hey, that's what we are all about. And we hope you'll join us. 

Tune in on Tuesday, Pelli Sessions starring Nicholas Kazonis Music premieres on Rockopelli's Facebook Live October 27th at 8PM!

Nick will be performing a collection of original tunes from his studio at Region Buzz 219. As a way of supporting local artists who are unable to regularly gig due to COVID-19, all proceeds raised during this performance will be split between Nick and Rockopelli’s charitable initiatives.

Please consider making a donation! #PelliSession

Chris Peters is a singer songwriter from Highland, Indiana attending Berklee School of Music in Boston. Not only is he a talented up-and-coming musician, Chris is also one of Rockopelli’s core committee members! Chris will be the first artist performing in the Pelli Sessions virtual concert series.

Take a listen to his original songs on Spotify and watch the 1st episode of Pelli Sessions with Chris Peters!

If you haven't experienced the music of Bill Grady yet, then you are in for a treat. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Bill released his first full length album in 2018 called Nothing Runs Free. His soulful voice, evocative songwriting and uncanny ability to play slide guitar makes him one of the most enjoyably exciting solo performers in the Midwest. 

Bill has performed at Rockopelli Music Festival in the past and is a longtime supporter of our organization. It's our honor to work with him once again and welcome him back for his Pelli Sessions performance!

Listen to Northing Runs Free on Spotify and watch the 2nd episode of Pelli Sessions with Bill Grady!

We are excited to welcome back former Rockopelli Music Festival performer, Isaiah Oby, for Part 3 of Pelli Sessions. His incredible piano skills paired with his captivating rhythm can almost distract one from his thought provoking and pertinent lyrics. This is a performance you have to see!

Watch the 3rd episode of Pelli Sessions with Isaiah Oby!

Rockopelli is excited to welcome Robbie Walker, a currently a member of Today's Trade and formerly part of President Hooch. Walker performs original songs in a stripped down performance that is sure to highlight his powerful vocals and virtuosity on the guitar. This is one performance you don’t want to miss!

Listen to Today’s Trade on Spotify and watch the 4th episode of Pelli Sessions with Robbie Walker !

We are excited to welcome Region-based rock/fusion group, Funkinetic. Their performance will feature a blend of new and old tunes dating back to their inception in 2018. The light jams, improvisation, and hybrid elements of rock and funk will surely make you groove and itching for more.

Enjoy this amazing performance for the 5th episode of Pelli Sessions!

Tune into Rockopelli's Pelli Sessions featuring Chicago-based artist Emily Blue! Emily's powerful vocals, pop-sound and striking songwriting make her an electrifying performer to witness. This is a can't miss episode of Pelli Sessions! So grab a beverage, make some popcorn and tune in for an evening for Emily Blue.

Hailing from Houston Texas, Delagraentiss settled in Chicago after majoring in Vocal Performance at Columbia College. Her songs explore themes of identity, growth, brokenness and the healing that comes from God’s love. In this mecca of songwriters, she is a gem characterized by her uniqueness and authenticity.

Tune in to the 6th episode of Pelli Sessions with Delagraentiss!

Tune in to Pelli Sessions featuring Rockopelli friend and alumni, Kathleen Lane.

Kathleen has been busy since the last time she performed at our Festival.. She’s currently studying Vocal Performance with a focus in Jazz repertoire at the University of Illinois at Chicago and most recently started a new solo project, which blends folk and indie influences that creates an earthy and heartfelt sound.

Be sure to tune in and hear some of her new tunes!

Rockopelli is excited to welcome V8 Vast Change to Pelli Sessions on Tuesday. Vast Change utilizes his talented musical voice to touch on the poignant reality of current events while offering an uplifting and hopeful message in contrast. He's an artist whose music can benefit anyone who listens to it.

Watch the 7th episode of Pelli Sessions with V8 Vast Change!