Chicago Band The Head Caution Team Up With WREX And Guns & Ammunition For One Night Only At Live Wire Lounge

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Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 7:30 pm. $10. 21+

Back in 1965, Andrew Zelek, the proprietor of the Peacock Tavern, was gunned down with extreme prejudice while closing up his bar at 3394 North Milwaukee Ave. Connoisseurs of Chicago’s punk and metal scene will recognize the address as that of Live Wire Lounge. Regulars and staff all have stories of lights going out and cold spots on the stage. Of course, it’s not really a Chicago punk/metal bar unless it’s haunted. Right?

On Friday, January 23rd, three local bands will share the stage with Andy’s specter for a night of punk-adjacent weirdness.

Guns and Ammunition are a tribute to the Clash, who take their name from lyrics to the punk rock classic “Police & Thieves.” They’ll be starting off the night with some familiar old school favorites by a group once called “the only band that matters.” Their name is not only a reference to a song, but it also serves as a reminder that the Clash were considered dangerous. Guns and Ammunition capture the Clash’s vibe by being unapologetically anti-fascist, anti-violent, and anti-racist.

WREX is a name that should be familiar to anyone in the southside DIY scene. Hailing from the historic Bridgeport neighborhood, WREX are known for their experimental sound and rowdy house shows. Fans have described them as “blackened trip-hop hardcore.” Okay, one fan has described them that way. So come on out to figure out what the hell that means.

The Head Caution is best described as “post-punk beat-poetry.” So, think King Missile mixed with Flipper or Shellac. Featuring unhinged spoken word vocals in the form of sardonic poems and short stories backed by a noise-rock-inspired rhythm section, The Head Caution has some clear influences but a vibe that is entirely their own. In other words, they’re an existential crisis set to music.

Show Details (Once more for the people in the back!):

Live Wire Lounge. 3394 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL.

Friday, January 23rd

Doors: 7:30 pm

Music: 8:00(ish). Maybe 8:30. You know how these things go…

Cost: $10

Age: 21+ RSVP: The Head Caution/WREX/Guns & Ammunition @ Live Wire | Facebook