Upcoming Events
March 27
Open Rehearsal
Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
We’ve got some rehearsing to do as we prepare for our spring gigs - this time we’re inviting you and your peeps to join us!
Come to our free open rehearsal for a special opportunity to see this music come to life. Drop in anytime between 6:00-9:00pm Mar 27 for an in-depth look at our rehearsal process, hear brand-new tunes, and ask your burning NN questions! Click the link below to reserve your spot.
March 28
Gibson Music Hall
Appleton, WI
We’re beyond stoked to bring our shred business to Gibson Music Hall in Appleton, WI! Joining us are special local guests Surf Monk.
We’ll see you there Appleton! More info below:
March 29-30
Ore Dock Brewing Co.
Marquette, MI
In late March we’re bringing our 9-tentacled musical beast up to Marquette MI for two nights at Ore Dock Brewing Co.
Tues April 2
Rax Trax Recording
Chicago, IL
We commence Pt. 2 of recording madness for our second full-length album! Last July we recorded a bunch new tunes—about half a record’s worth—and now we’re heading back to finish the job with the 2nd batch. Follow us to stay updated!
Sat May 18
ISJAC Symposium
Nashville, TN
Our latest single Halloween (I+II) was awarded a SONIC Award from the International Society of Jazz Composers and Arrangers. The nerd in us is very grateful for this recognition :) So we’re loading up the NN van and heading down to perform it in person!
Sun June 9
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Chicago, IL
We’re kicking off the summer with an afternoon set at one of the dopest Chicago street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest. From 3:00-4:30pm we will shred. See you there!!
Sun June 30
Logan Square Arts Fest
Chicago, IL
The summer fest shred continues with a set at the Logan Square Arts Fest 12:45-1:30p on Sunday Jun 30. We’ll be sharing lots of new music for this one, so don’t miss it!!
Past Events
"Punching Up" performed for DOUBLE BIG BAND at IMEC
We were stoked to get a call from Hersey and Mundelein High Schools, who wanted to perform NN’s 2021 banger Punching Up for a new instrumentation - two big bands combined! This beast of a project will be performed at the Illinois Music Education All-State Conference (IMEC) in Peoria, where both Hersey and Mundelein big bands will sit across from each other and slay this tune in stereo formation!
"Night of the Living Groove" Halloween Show
Kickstand Productions and Quiet Pterodactyl present...NIGHT OF THE LIVING GROOVE!
Night of the Living Groove is YOUR HALLOWEEN plan this year. Live music from New Nostalgia, Nasty Snacks, and SolDial, with DJ sets from Mr. Gac and Trey Awesome and a whole lot more.
Doors and DJs at 7pm, live bands start at 8. Costumes strongly encouraged!
Golden Dagger
Join us for a night out at the Golden Dagger (formally known as the tonic room) located in Lincoln Park.
Elkhart Jazz Festival
New Nostalgia heads to Elkhart, Indiana to bring their energetic jazz-pop fusion to the 2023 Elkhart Jazz Festival.
Oak Park "Thursday Night Out" Street Fest
Join us in Oak Park for their “Thursday Night Out” street fest! More Details to come!!
Martyrs’ w/ Leftjones + CHOFIS
Join us at Martyrs’ in Chicago for an awesome show while we accompany Leftjones, Chicago’s hip hop band from the Southside best known for providing platforms for emerging musicians to test new ideas and collaborate with a live band of professional musicians, and Chris Sanchez, a Chicago based drummer and the leader of CHOFIS. Doors at 7, show starts at 8PM with New Nostalgia!
Andy’s Jazz Club
New Nostalgia returns to the legendary Andy’s Jazz Club for two nights of one-of-a-kind prog-fusion.
Reservations are required for entry & for both sets, see OpenTable or https://andysjazzclub.com/ for more info.
Andy’s Jazz Club
New Nostalgia returns to the legendary Andy’s Jazz Club for two nights of one-of-a-kind prog-fusion.
Reservations are required for entry & for both sets, see OpenTable or https://andysjazzclub.com/ for more info.
New Nostalgia “One for all” single release with Anthony Bruno Band
On Tue Apr 4 New Nostalgia is heading to one of Chicago’s very finest indie music venues, Sleeping Village, to celebrate the release of a brand-new single, "One For All", available everywhere March 31. The evening will also feature a set by Anthony Bruno Band.
8p - Doors | 9p - Anthony Bruno | 10:30p - New Nostalgia