Unfamiliar Sessions returns to Dorian's for a night of live R&B, soul, and community. With over 95+ in attendance - we suggest arriving EARLY.
What is Unfamiliar Sessions? A curated event series that brings musicians and creatives together for a night of community building, high energy, great music, and more. The experience started as a monthly Jam Session series at Cole's Bar. Now Unfamiliar Sessions expands with "A Night Out": a curated show spotlighting Chicago's powerhouse musicians throughout the night, with catered meals by Jade The Chef.
Backed by the live band — Jeremy on drums, Chris Robbin on vocals, Gordon on bass, Lee on percussion, Kelly on guitar, and Zach on keys — this show features Chicago's standout community leaders. Vocalists Camila, Lima, and Sam Thousand perform across two full sets of soulful, improvisational live music. Expect extended jams, standout solos, and the raw, community-driven energy Unfamiliar Sessions is known for.