Live on May 8th, 2027

Cupp Runnith
Over

4 bands, 1 Birthday Stage Music Festival Event — a single main stage, consecutive live sets and a full day of non-stop live rock. This is where every act on the bill gets announced.

May 8
Live in 2027 — one day only
4
Featured bands on the bill
1
Birthday Main Stage, consecutive sets
4 of 4
Acts announced — full bill confirmed
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Lineup News

The Unity Band Joins The Birthday Stage

Cupp Runnith Over is PROUD to announce the latest band that’ll take the stage — a Chicago soul, R&B and gospel powerhouse joining the bill for May 8th, 2027.

Illustration of The Unity Band gathered around their gear beneath a balloon arch and a banner reading The Unity Band, with a bassist, a drummer and two bandmates.
The Unity Band — joining the Cupp Runnith Over bill on May 8th, 2027.

Cupp Runnith Over is PROUD to announce the latest band that’ll take the stage: The Unity Band.

A Modern Take on a Classic Legacy

What sets The Unity Band apart in a crowded musical landscape is their refusal to be boxed into a single genre. They are just as comfortable laying down a sultry, slow-burn R&B ballad as they are launching into an explosive, hand-clapping gospel praise break.

Their sound is a love letter to the South Side itself — resilient, vibrant, and deeply communal. When The Unity Band takes the stage, the barrier between the performers and the audience melts away. They don’t just perform for a crowd; they invite everyone into the groove, living up to their name by creating a genuine sense of unity through rhythm and melody.

Whether you are looking to book a band that will keep the dance floor packed, or simply searching for a group that plays real music with real instruments and profound soul, The Unity Band is a Chicago treasure hiding in plain sight. They are holding down the groove, honoring their roots, and proving that the heart of soul music is still beating strong in the Windy City.

Holding down the groove, honoring their roots, and proving that the heart of soul music is still beating strong in the Windy City. The Unity Band · Act Three on the Birthday Stage
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Earlier Announcement

KG & The Damaged Goods Join The Birthday Stage

The high-octane rock group is confirmed as 1 of the 4 featured acts slated to ROCK OUT for Cupp Runnith Over — taking place live on May 8th, 2027.

The five members of KG & The Damaged Goods on a venue stage under purple and pink lighting, the vocalist seated centre-front.
KG & The Damaged Goods — joining the Cupp Runnith Over bill on May 8th, 2027.

High-octane rock group KG & The Damaged Goods is officially joining the lineup for one of the most anticipated live music celebrations of the season.

Cupp is proud to announce the band as 1 of the 4 featured acts slated to ROCK OUT for Cupp Runnith Over: 4 bands, 1 Birthday Stage Music Festival Event, taking place live on May 8th, 2027.

Who Are KG & The Damaged Goods?

KG & The Damaged Goods have built a standout reputation across live venue circuits by taking multi-genre chart-toppers and reimagining them with raw rock-and-roll power. Rather than delivering standard carbon-copy covers, the group injects heavy guitar work, driving percussion, and soaring vocals into beloved hits, turning every venue into an arena-style singalong.

Band Highlights & Setlist Favorites

  • Pop-to-Rock Re-imaginations Bold, heavy-hitting takes on modern hits such as Taylor Swift’s “Mean,” Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” and Lady Gaga’s “Shallow.”
  • Alternative & Classic Rock Anthems High-energy renditions of fan favorites like Green Day’s “Basket Case,” Oasis’s “Wonderwall,” Stevie Nicks’s “Dreams,” and The Killers’ “All These Things That I’ve Done.”
  • Crowd-Driven Energy A stage presence designed around massive chorus hooks, dynamic musicianship, and continuous audience interaction.

Festival Breakdown

Cupp Runnith Over — event details
Event Detail Description
Event Title Cupp Runnith Over: 4 bands, 1 Birthday Stage Music Festival Event
Featured Artist KG & The Damaged Goods (1 of 4 Featured Bands)
Date Live on May 8th, 2027
Stage Concept Single Birthday Main Stage featuring consecutive live sets
Atmosphere Full-throttle rock festival celebration

KG & The Damaged Goods are set to deliver a peak-time set packed with high-velocity hooks and anthemic choruses on the Birthday Stage.

Mark your calendars for May 8th, 2027, and get ready for a full day of non-stop live rock. Cupp Runnith Over · 4 Bands, 1 Birthday Stage
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The Birthday Stage Bill

KG & The Damaged Goods logo Act One — Confirmed

KG & The Damaged Goods

Multi-genre chart-toppers rebuilt with raw rock-and-roll power. Read the announcement

Act Two — Confirmed

The Hillbilly Rockstarz

On the Birthday Stage bill for May 8th. Full band announcement coming soon.

The Unity Band illustration Act Three — Confirmed

The Unity Band Featuring Keena

Chicago soul, R&B and gospel with real instruments and profound groove. Read the announcement

Act Four — Closing Set

Cupp

Finishing off the night with a breakout performance. Hear the catalogue