Annie and the Orphans

Annie and the Orphans is a Chicago cover band that performs a mix of high-energy bootie-shakers and introspective heart-breakers from the 80s and beyond. This 6-piece outfit is firmly rooted in the punk and post-punk music of the 1970s and 1980s but they also feature a number of songs that have either influenced or have been influenced by this genre. They routinely feature selections from The Police, INXS, The Church, Blondie, Joan Jett, and The Ramones.

Annie and the Orphans are-
Annie Kelchner: lead vocals, guitar
Courtney Wrubel: keyboard, vocals
John Rafferty: lead guitar
Dan Grabowski: saxophone, guitar
Steve Handoyo: bass guitar
Alex Thomas: drums