The Braymores

Event ID: MS64175

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | 5:10 AM - 5:40 AM

Venue: Elysium

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Summary

The Braymores are an Alternative/Folk Rock group hailing from Chicago, IL. The group features members Matt Tilles (Vocals/Guitar), Keegan Melaniphy (Guitar), Russell Oren (Drums), and Connor Kohanzo (Bass). The band released their first EP ‘Talking to Trees’ in late 2023 followed by their debut LP ‘Who You’d Have Been’ in late 2024, receiving considerable underground buzz and cementing their position in the Chicago scene.

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