Drawing from an array of influences stretching from the infant radio days of Robert Johnson to the likes of Grace Potter, Alabama Shakes and Black Keys on the modern airwaves, crowds of teens and twenty-somethings as well as baby boomers have found Ariada to be both a noble tribute and a great step forward.

After recently venturing out of their Windy City stomping grounds—leaving large footprints in Wisconsin and Nebraska—Ariada is anxious to drop their debut EP in late August 2013, having spent the past few months in Stonecutter studios with Grammy Award-nominated producer/engineer, Chris Steinmetz.

The band has had the privilege of sharing the stage with national acts Willy Moon, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Carbon Leaf, Gaelic Storm, Shivering Timbers, Minus The Bear, and Diplo. In addition to playing Chicago’s top clubs—including Metro, Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Cubby Bear, The Abbey Pub, and Double Door—Ariada has been welcomed to perform at DePaul Fest 2013 and The International Pop Overthrow Festival, and are looking forward to their upcoming acoustic set at Wrigley Field.