The Crooked Mouth w/ Stephanie Rearick

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Saturday, December 8, 2018
8:00 pm

Chicago-based, genre-defying five person outfit, with a storytelling, air cane playing front man. Alt-punk cabaret? Maybe.

Long ago, there was Maestro Subgum and The Whole, a band of epic proportions, from which grew the Curious Theatre Branch, from which grew, later, The Crooked Mouth: two mamas, a grandpa, the world's oldest teenager, and Troy.

Beau O'Reilly ~ lead vocals and good cheer
T-Roy Martin ~ guitar, banjo, uke, vocals
Jenny Magnus ~ drums, vocals
Heather Riordan ~ accordion
Vicki Walden ~ bass, vocals

Poster: