Don’t Need a Reason: A Live Music & Conversation Experience
March 5 | 7–10PM
📍 Experimental Station
6100 S. Blackstone Ave, Chicago
An Artists Jam/Expo by Yusef Agency returns to Experimental Station with a new theme: “Don’t Need a Reason.”
This live music experience blends soul, hip-hop, and R&B with honest conversation about pursuing a career in music. Holding on to music as a calling is often met with resistance. Artists face pressure from society, family expectations, and economic realities—making it difficult to maintain integrity and confidence in their craft.
Each featured artist will perform an original set and reflect on the tensions they’ve faced while choosing music—not because it’s easy, but because it’s necessary.
Through performance and dialogue, the evening explores what it means to love music without apology.
Featured Artists
Dawn Ali • TT & Luca • Waine Ghazi • Carlon Rosales • Sangram • Daryn Alexus
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Yusef / Carlon Rosales
Yusef Agency is a creative-led production agency advancing contemporary art and culture through immersive live events and cinematic storytelling.
Founded by multidisciplinary artist Carlon Rosales, the agency specializes in cinematography, music composition, and visual design—producing transparent, community-driven experiences and visually striking campaigns rooted in originality.
Sangram
Sangram is a band bringing together versatile musicians from across the Chicago area. Combining multiple styles and drawing on contrasting influences, Sangram seeks to invite listeners into a space of transcendence and reflection. Rhythm, harmony, and soul move in partnership with the band, extending their arms to you, the listener.
About Ground Rules
Ground Rules is Experimental Station’s year-long series of social gatherings designed to bring neighbors together through conversations, collaboration, and play. Each event creates a warm, welcoming space where community members can slow down, connect, and engage with one another in meaningful ways.
From film nights and community bread bakes to interactive workshops and game nights, Ground Rules encourages civility, curiosity, and joyful participation. The series invites people of all ages to share experiences that strengthen understanding, build trust, and nurture a more connected South Side community.
Ground Rules is supported by the Field Foundation of Illinois.