The Saddle

Saddle pin spotted at 🥹🫶🏻

We still have plenty of pins! Let us know if you want one! Freeeeee, local pick up in Chicago, or $5 to ship ⭐️

Oh and pssst, don’t forget to submit music for August’s round up ❤️

2024 is…….49% complete. That’s cool. 🥴

Here’s another round up for you - hope it can help you be in the chaos of it all.

Featuring , , , , , , and many more throughout time and space.

Find her in the bio xx

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The Saddle’s Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we’re digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

       

a wee bit delayed this month (how it’s already june beats me)

June’s Round Up includes , .de.chivo, , , and many others throughout time and space. Link in our profile if your ears are cravin’ somethin’ new…or familiar too :)

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The Saddle’s Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we’re digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

       

april showers bring may…..’s round up 🐎🌈

featuring , , , , and plenty more throughout time and space 🪐

we hope this month is good to you. reign it in by listening to the playlist in our profile! and hey, there’s plenty more if you follow us too 🫡

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The Saddle’s Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we’re digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

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Happy March, y’all! Please enjoy a new round up from us to you

It’s that time again folks! February’s Round up is live - link in our bio!!

Featuring: , , , , , , , and plenty others throughout time and space.

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The Saddle’s Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we’re digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

Welcome to 2024 y’all. Please enjoy January’s Round Up as you’re ringing in the new year.

Featuring: , .butterfield503, , , , , , and plenty others throughout time and space.

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The Saddle's Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we're digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

Hey there all! We’ve got a fresh round up that just went live for ya, and wooooo we’re excited!

Tons of great tunes including , , , , , and many more!

Link in bio / thanks to our contributors!!

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The Saddle's Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we're digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

November? Already? Beats me.

Another fresh Round Up just went live…give it a listen if you wish.

Featuring:
, , , , , and more.

Link in bio / thanks to our contributors!!

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The Saddle’s August Round-Up is here (can you believe it?) and it’s featuring bops from:

, , .mob, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and plenty more.

Playlist link in bio ✨ Thanks to all our contributors!

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The Saddle's Monthly Round-Up is a curated collection of tunes we're digging momentarily through space and time with a focus on the best of Chicago, the Midwest & beyond. You may even catch some of our own. Playlists released on the 1st of every month. Giddy Up!

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Three shows comin’ up soon fye🚀🚀

6.10 — in Peoria, IL with and .sunshine

6.11 — at with and

7.01 — at with and

Excited to be playing music irl, come hang 💓

Wanna book a show? Find our collective’s roster at the link in our bio or email inquiries to [email protected] :)

It’s warm. It’s June. Here are some tunes to get you through ☀️

This month’s round up features Chi locals:
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and many more incredible artists from all different times and places space 🪐

Follow the playlist linked in our bio, and follow us on Spotify to keep up with all our future and past Round Up playlists. Musicians, we'd love to feature your music! Just lasso that linktree to submit your tracks.🐎

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The Saddle’s Roundup is a monthly playlist featuring a curated collection of tunes we're digging momentarily, with varying genres and vibes. In addition, it focuses on local Chicago musicians we love.

Thanks to all our contributors!

Howdy again! 🤠 Our May Round Up playlist is here, and it's jam-packed with the best tracks from our little cowbub brains and Chicago's local music scene, featuring:

Follow the playlist linked in our bio, and follow us on Spotify to keep up with all our future Round Up playlists. Musicians, we'd love to feature your music on our playlist! Just lasso that linktree to submit your tracks.

But that's not all! The Saddle is excited to announce two upcoming shows this month that will have you hootin' and hollerin' all night long.

First up, we've got at Roseboom Recording with and Thursday May 11th
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Then, on 5/11, don't miss with on Sunday, May 21 at .

Find them tix at the link in the barrrrn 🎉 (how many diff dumb ways can we say link in bio🫠)

’s new record, “Entertainment Center” is now available everywhere.

Listen via the link in our bio! Follow him for more ✨

Introducing the Saddle's Monthly Round-Up — a monthly playlist featuring a curated collection of tunes we're digging momentarily, with varying genres and vibes.

We've also added some of our favorite Chicago locals that have put out recent bangers - including some of our own recent releases!

Our Feb round up features , .wav, , , , , , and plenty more!

We hope you enjoy! Giddy up!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VrI7SMyJKO4zWtWQmtOvH?si=vD-2piyZRKCVGTcUq6e-6w

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Thanks to all our contributors , , , , , +

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New single by , “Baby” streaming everywhere today! Give it a listen at the link in our bio 🎉

Recorded mixed & mastered by .closer

Full album "Entertainment Center" is out everywhere on 2/24 ✨

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One of our members, Jess (), wrote and illustrated a zine called “A Guide to Brewing Kombucha at Home”. City homesteading practices have become a fulfilling part of their rituals to connect deeper with themselves and their community. Jess enjoys sharing the abundance of their home garden and ferments with neighbors and friends.

A Guide to Brewing Kombucha at Home is a step-by-step process through fermenting and bottling kombucha. Explore other kombucha topics within this guide such as: how to get good carbonation, identifying signs of a healthy SCOBY, how to pause from brewing for a while, and more.

“I have been brewing kombucha at home on and off for more than 4 years. This labor of love is especially rewarding when shared with my beloved friends. I felt inspired to illustrate and write about my brewing practices so that the sharing could continue beyond my circle. Thanks for your support, and happy brewing!” - Jess

Copies of this guide are available for purchase at jessweal.space/store for $16 + shipping. A digital download version is also available on a sliding scale for $10 or less.
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*** Disclaimer for sober pals: Kombucha has trace amounts of alcohol as a byproduct of the fermentation process. It’s important to note that homebrewed kombucha may have higher levels of alcohol than what you’d typically find in a store bought kombucha. Due to the nature of home brewing, its alcohol content may fall between 1% and 2.5% ABV.

Reminiscing about General Store market days as we’re flipping thru some film that was developed recently 🫶🏻

We miss u all!!!💘

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Grand Rapids! Two shows coming up! This Saturday, October 15th we got playing Woodstock fest with his band and , then on Thursday, October 20th, and play with at . ✨

New music from both projects — we’d love to see you if you’re in the area!!!

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One of the last projects we worked on at the Saddle is a music video for ‘s new single from his next album, which is set to release early 2023.

A collab between the band, & ✨ stay tuned!

Howdy partners!!! We’ll be having a story sale this evening at 6pm CST. Everything must go before we move out tomorrow, 10/9.

All items priced cheap or at best offer. We’ll have mostly clothing and some other random things. 100% of art sales go directly to the artist. Additional Saddle merch up for grabs. Proceeds will go towards the move out.

Get a reminder and DM to claim!

Happiest birthday wishes to Maria! ( ) 🎉

Maria is the heart of The Saddle, turning a dream of a collaborative space into reality. She is a certified badass, hustler, and most of all a great friend.

Maria is a talented photographer, videographer, designer, social media strategist, musician, coffee and wine connoisseur, and an amazing cook, among other things. 🎵🍷📸✨🤌

You can listen to her sweet melodies in and often catch her serving smiles .coffee 😘☕️

We love you so much Maria! Cheers to you on your special day 💓

Hey y’all! If you can’t make it to the market, come hang with us afterwards!❤️❤️

chill hangs, grillin, music n fun✨

Taking name suggestions for our new mannequin friend…..drop em’ below

Swipe for the final vendor lineup for July 30th General Store! ⁠
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So excited to have these incredible returning and new vendors: ⁠
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• doing live chain stitching! 💘⁠
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Come on by from 1-6pm🥰 Hope to see ya there!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hey y'all! Join us this Wednesday at 6pm for Let's Ride, a bike meetup hosted by Spud 🐎⁠
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This is a no drop ride, meaning no one will be left behind. It will last approx. two hours.⁠
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Meet up at The Saddle at 6:00pm sharp - roll out at 6:15pm! We will end at for drinks and snacks 🥰⁠
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We still have a few bike repair kits from our friends at available for grabs! Come a little early if you'd like to snag one. ⁠
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Hope to see y'all there! Remember to wear a helmet :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠

coming at ya again with another General Store Pop Up market in a few weeks!!!⁠
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vendors will be announced this weekend. save the date 💖⁠⁠⁠⁠

We're stoked for our Pride Market this Saturday, June 25th! ⁠
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A couple of updates!!!⁠
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• We're welcoming an additional vendor, , Chicago's feminist s*x shop, to the roster! ⁠
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• Unfortunately due to unexpected circumstances, we will not have treats by at the market. Instead we will have our pins for sale - 100% of the proceeds will still go to ! Swipe to view the pin and if you can't ⁠
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We hope to see y'all there ✨ We may or may not have karaoke set up....⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Saddle Up partners! This month we're hosting a Pride Market — Saturday, June 25th from 1-6pm! ✨❤️🎉⁠
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We're beyond excited to welcome these amazing vendors:⁠
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and special guest doing flash on a first come, first serve basis! ⁠
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This month, we're partnering with , who will be providing vegan baked goods at the market to raise funds for The Laurel Foundation (). ⁠
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In addition, we're asking for support from established orgs/businesses in the Chicago area to help center the needs of the LGBTQ+ community at this event and link them with essential services and resources. Stay tuned for updates on that end.⁠
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Interested in seeing something in particular at this market? Let us know!⁠
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We hope to see you there! ❤️❤️❤️⁠⁠⁠⁠
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