Trail Mix Productions continues to elevate the South Suburban music scene with a season of acclaimed live performances. Following a packed local artist showcase in March at Senior Hall (Homewood’s Izaak Walton Preserve) and an April concert by Pravda Recording artist Nathan Graham at the historic Thornton Distilling Co., Trail Mix now kicks off its 2025 outdoor season with two major shows:

• The Lowest Pair (Team Love Records), from Olympia, Washington, on June 13.
• Hackensaw Boys (Free Dirt Records), on Aug. 22.

Trail Mix Production’s mission is to produce high quality music events for Chicago’s south suburbs that expand the area’s cultural offerings, encourage artists’ endeavors, and support the creative use of the area’s open spaces.

Trail Mix Director Steve Ploum is especially excited to welcome The Lowest Pair, calling it “a long-time goal finally realized.” 

The band will perform Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Live mingling music by folk duo Bugs Still Fly starts at 6 p.m. under the concessions pavilion. Main stage performance begins at 7 p.m. with special guests, Bad Hand.

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and coolers. Concessions will also be available.

“Like the Hackensaw Boys in August, Trail Mix is the only Chicagoland stop for the Lowest Pair in 2025,” Ploum said. “That feels like a real win.”

Paste Magazine hails The Lowest Pair as “one of the best under-the-radar Americana duos today,” praising lead singer Kendl Winter’s “ragged, punky energy.” No Depression: The Journal of Roots Music and Culture urges, “If you listen to no other bands in Americana…listen to The Lowest Pair.”

Tickets for both shows can be accessed via www.trailmixmusic.org. Advance tickets are significantly discounted and to avoid online fees, buy in person at  The Rock Shop, 18109 Dixie Highway, Homewood.