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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Upcoming Shows: January 30, 2026, January 31, 2026

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They Birds

They Birds

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The Last Hydronaut

People Live Everywhere

People Live Everywhere

No Sun

No Sun

Shows and News

Southgate House w/ The Austerity Program & Knife the Symphony

Upcoming Show!January 31, 2026
Date of Show: January 31, 2026
Location: Newport, Kentucky
Venue: Southgate House Revival
Other bands on the bill:
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The Controlled Burn Records world tour continues to the Newport, Kentucky (just across the river from Cincinnati) with the added bonus of Knife the Symphony! This is basically just like Shen Yun except with more middle-aged rockers and fewer traditional Chinese dancers.

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Sleeping Village w/ The Austerity Program & Sharilla

Upcoming Show!January 30, 2026
Flyer by Justin
Date of Show: January 30, 2026
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Sleeping Village
Other bands on the bill:
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We are pretty chuffed that our favorite noise duo from NYC is coming to The Midwest.They don’t make it this way very often, so try to make it to one of these shows if you can… They are absolutely incredible live. (this is part of the Tomorrow Never Knows festival)

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IBW Back in Time 4th/10th Anniversary Party

Date of Show: September 6, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: Illuminated Brew Works Lodge #1
Other bands on the bill:
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Celebrate 4/10 years of IBW & IBW Lodge #1 with your troubled friends & neighbors. We’ll have the DUNK TANK & food & special pours & on-site tattooing during the day! And then at 8pm we’ve got a FREE LIVE SHOW with TIJUANA HERCULES, NONAGON & SHARILLA!Prizes! Lost memories! Amends to make! We will have […]

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The Lexington, Detroit

Date of Show: August 23, 2025
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Venue: The Lexington Bar
Other bands on the bill:
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We’re returning to The Lexington Bar in Detroit! Last time we played here it was one of our favorite shows. We’re psyched to be playing here again!

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Backyardapalooza 2025

Date of Show: July 26, 2025
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Venue: A Garage
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Stomatopod and Nonagon joined forces to simultaneously perform eight cover songs. You should’a been there.

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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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