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Mae Martin
Riviera Theatre- IL — Chicago, IL
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About Mae Martin

Mae Martin is a Canadian comedian and musician who makes songs that sit somewhere between observational comedy and genuinely affecting indie rock. They're probably best known for comedy—Netflix specials, the TV show Feel Good, that kind of thing—but the music is less of a side project and more of an extension of the same brain. Their songs tend toward the honest and slightly self-deprecating, whether they're joking about coffee culture or actually getting at something real about anxiety and identity. If you've heard "Bullshit" or "Are You a Cow?" you know they're not above absurdism, but there's usually something sincere underneath. They write in a conversational way that makes you feel like they're thinking through something in real time. The songs work whether you care about their comedy or not—they're just tight, weird little indie tracks with good hooks.

Mae's shows feel less like concert and more like extended hangout with someone who's really good at noticing things. Crowd is mixed comedy fans and actual music people. They don't do much banter between songs but the songs themselves do the talking. Low energy isn't the same as low engagement—people actually listen.

Known for Bullshit, Are You a Cow?, Flat White, The Cure for Loneliness, Good Kid

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Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's indie and alternative scene has always had room for performers who blur genre lines—think of the city's rich history with comedy-adjacent music and art-rock weirdness. The DIY spaces and mid-sized venues here tend to attract artists who work in that smart, genre-resistant space where Mae Martin operates. It's a city that respects the craft and doesn't need everything spelled out.

Chicago road trip to see Mae Martin?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.

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