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11 September 2026 – Pravdafest Takes Over Fitzgerald’s
By Editorial Team - September 11, 2026
Summary
Pravdafest takes over Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn on 12 September with 16 Chicago independent acts and guests including Jon Langford and The Effigies.
Key Facts
- Pravdafest takes place at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn on 12 September 2026.
- The event brings together 16 Pravda Records acts and guests.
- Pravda Records dates back to 1984.
- Entities: Pravdafest, Fitzgerald’s, Berwyn, Pravda Records, Jon Langford, The Effigies, The Handcuffs, Josh Caterer Trio, Nicholas Tremulis
- Tags: pravdafest, pravda-records, chicago, berwyn, indie-rock, jon-langford, the-effigies
Pravdafest takes over Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn tomorrow for a marathon celebration of Chicago independent music. Long-running Pravda Records is bringing together 16 label acts and guests.
The lineup includes Jon Langford, The Effigies, The Handcuffs, Josh Caterer Trio, and Nicholas Tremulis & the Prodigals. The label itself dates back to 1984, giving the event a deep view of Chicago’s independent music history.
Pravdafest is a useful reminder that a local label can function as a living archive, community, and stage for indie rock across generations.