Nonagon

We are a three-piece punk rock band that was formed in the early aughts and practices in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago.

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They Birds

They Birds

The Last Hydronaut

The Last Hydronaut

People Live Everywhere

People Live Everywhere

No Sun

No Sun

Shows and News

Chicago Alternafest!

Alternafest Poster
Date of Show: June 29, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Montrose Saloon
Other bands on the bill:
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Well, this is going to be an odd show. We’ve been interested in playing at Montrose Saloon for some time now and when the opportunity arose, we accepted. We’re probably going to be the odd man out here, but we’re excited to be playing in front of a many new faces. $10 advance; $15 day […]

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Color Club w/ Mayor for Life & Weaklung

Flyer by Owen Brazas
Date of Show: April 5, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Color Club
Other bands on the bill:
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A night of DIY punk rock/post-punk from three of Chicago’s proudest purveyors. It will be fun, quick, loud, and energetic. If you feel the need to buy tickets in advance, you can do so here:

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Body Futures “Do Not Befriend the Reaper” Album Release Show

Date of Show: November 22, 2024
Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin
Venue: X-Ray Arcade
Other bands on the bill:
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We are once again honored to have been invited to play with Body Futures at one of their “life moment” shows. Come along with us to celebrate the release of their new record “Do Not Befriend the Reaper” at X-Ray Arcade! 6:00 PM DOORS / 7:00 PM SHOW$12 ADV / $15 DOSALL AGES – Facebook […]

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Lost Cross, Carbondale

Date of Show: November 9, 2024
Location: Carbondale, Illinois
Venue: Lost Cross
Other bands on the bill:
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For twenty+ years now Tony has romanticized playing at Lost Cross, the oldest continuously operating punk rock house in America. I’m not sure if the kids will appreciate music performed by us olds, but we’ll see.

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Loose Cobra w/ Barreleye

Flyer by John Hastie
Date of Show: November 8, 2024
Location: Tolono, Illinois
Venue: Loose Cobra
Other bands on the bill:

We are loading up the hatchback(s) and heading south to play one of our favorite venues: the world famous LOOSE COBRA in scenic Tolono (just outside of Champaign-Urbana). We will be joined by Urbana’s own Barreleye, so it should be a really fun night. Here are links: https://barreleye.bandcamp.com/album/one-eye-glitters

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IBW w/ American Motors

Flyer by Tony Aimone
Date of Show: October 8, 2024
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Illuminated Brew Works Lodge #1

A Tuesday night, you say? Darn right! At IBW, every night is Saturday (except Mondays which are Fridays). No cover. Lots of beer. Come early and participate in weekly IBW trivia night which starts around 7pm. Music begins around 9:30-ish.

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Bottom Lounge – Dwells, Rollo Tomasi, Weaklung

Date of Show: August 30, 2024
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: The Bottom Lounge
Other bands on the bill:
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Could this be the third time that which we call a charm? Dwells have invited us play with them at the Bottom Lounge in late August! It’s a BIG room and apparently we are at the top of the bill so please come out and join the fun. And please clap. $10 advance (see big […]

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20 Year Anniversary Show

Nonagon 20th Anniversary poster by Chris Williams
Date of Show: June 29, 2024
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: The Burlington
Other bands on the bill:
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We’ve actually been a band a little bit longer than twenty years, but this June will be the twentieth anniversary of our first show! This will also be Nonagon show #202. I was really hoping it would be exactly 200 shows on the 20th anniversary, but, alas, the math didn’t quite work out. There is […]

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