The Back Alley

The Back Alley will make you jam out. The high-powered Chicago indie rock quintet is made up of lead singer Ralph Porter, who joined forces with guitarist Jaden Cone, drummer Ben Kremer, and Ax and the Hatchetmen members Sal Defilippis and Hunter Olshefke in 2022. A quickly rising name in the Midwest indie scene, The Back Alley has earned national recognition through singles “Grey Skies” and “Brand New,” both released in 2024. With striking riffs and catchy vocals, the group has given audiences something to dance about. Their tours and discography are growing, meaning only one thing — the best is yet to come.

Past Shows


Feb
6
th
2026
First Avenue
Feb
6
th
2026
First Avenue

The Runarounds

with The Back Alley
Sep
18
th
2025
7th St Entry
Sep
18
th
2025
7th St Entry

The Back Alley

with creeping charlie and Greentop
Apr
4
th
2025
7th St Entry
Apr
4
th
2025
7th St Entry

Marlon Funaki

with The Back Alley
Feb
22
nd
2025
7th St Entry
Feb
22
nd
2025
7th St Entry

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Way Too Late Tour
with Easy Honey and The Back Alley
Sep
6
th
2024
Turf Club
Sep
6
th
2024
Turf Club

Ian McConnell

with The Back Alley

More Shows

Apr
25
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Metropolitan Ballet presents
Romeo & Juliet

Apr
26
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Metropolitan Ballet presents
Romeo & Juliet

May
30
th
7th St Entry

Amelia Day

Apr
3
rd
First Avenue

Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party