2025 Update: Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves...

Same name, same style, and better than ever.

For those who’ve seen us the past 6 months, you’ve already become familiar with our recent band members but for those who haven’t heard, The Fifth Star Band has a new lineup! Jordan Sawyer (lead singer/guitarist), Eric Pedone (saxophone), and Tyler Priest (keyboard/vocals) have been thrilled the past year to be joined by new members Matt Bonistalli (bass), Annie Griffin (cello/keys/vocals), and Michael Włodek (drums) to the group.


The six of us have been hard at work on new music that you’ll be able to hear throughout the year as we get ready to record and release our 5th album this year.

We’re excited to see you at a show!

- TFSB

Rock The Pigeon - Trying to Breathe Review

"The Fifth Star Band has found just the right combination of instruments and rhythm to get the listener tapping along then dancing to the beat!"

Huge shout out to Rock The Pigeon for the kind words on our newest song, Trying to Breathe.

 

Check out the full blog post below and make sure to check out the full album, Vice, available everywhere now!

 

https://rockthepigeon.com/2019/12/10/the-fifth-star-band-releases-a-soulful-and-mesmerizing-single-trying-to-breathe/?fbclid=IwAR1_-0Ag5NpwoUzkuoBP4cW4FvL44RpOq3HpSuRkfAH3h3IgpOW41QTc4Ak

Fifth Star Jams: A Showcase of Chicago Local Music

We’re excited to announce the start of our new project: "Fifth Star Jams”. We’ll be hosting a local music showcase every other month at everyone’s favorite Chicago dive bar… The Store!

1st show will be Friday, November 30th featuring Tyler Priest, Astrocortex, and of course TFSB

2nd show will be Saturday, February 9th featuring Cruize Kontrol (more TBA)

Come to hear some of Chicago’s finest local music. Stay for the chill vibes and copious amounts of Malört!

- The Band

Come Here Floyd - Don't Wake Me Up Review

"What a song to dance to. We at CHF would dance to this. And you all know by now that we are physically not very good at dancing."

 

Huge shout out to Come Here Floyd for the kind words on our newest single, Don't Wake Me Up.

 

Check out the full blog post below and make sure to check out the full EP, Until Further Notice, available everywhere now!

 

http://comeherefloyd.com/2018/07/the-fifth-star-band-shares-dont-wake-me-up/

Until Further Notice - Available Now

The Band is excited to announce the release of our newest EP Until Further Notice (available on all major music streaming and distribution platforms).

We hope you enjoy.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2kTNEEQaYQ8oQkd18OPLni?si=SDQW4Y1tSi6aAIahpqqz_A
Apple Music/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/until-further-notice-ep/1411527939
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thefifthstarband/sets/until-further-notice

Summer '18: Until Further Notice... we'll be on tour

After a few long months of recording, we're excited to announce the release of our second EP, "Until Further Notice", on Friday, July 13th! In addition to the excitement of releasing new music, it's summer time and nothing pairs better with the warm weather quite like live music (well that and maybe a couple of cold brews).

With that in mind, we've got six incredible shows lined up through September so make sure to mark your calendars! Tour kicks off with our EP Release Party at The Elbo Room on Friday, July 13th.

We'll see you at a show!

The Band

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Tour in Fall (why should Summer have all the fun)

Can you believe the Summer of 17' has come and gone?

We're excited to announce that this fall we'll be returning to Silvie's Lounge and The Elbo Room as well as making our debut appearance at Debonair Social Club in Wicker Park on November 3rd.

Outside of these big shows, there is a lot to get excited about coming this fall to The Fifth Star Nation. For one, if you're reading this post you've probably realized www.thefifthstarband.com is officially up and running. Additionally, starting Nov. 1, we'll be releasing a string of singles starting with Real Live Rockstar (co-produced with Alec Berin and Nathaniel Sawyer).

We'll keep cranking out the new music so stay tuned for more updates.

And stop by a show sometime.

The Band