Makaya McCraven "Off the Record" Release Party - Full Set - Thalia Hall Chicago, IL - Oct. 1, 2025

October 1, 2025 - Grateful to have witnessed the spectacular record release show for Makaya McCraven's 4 EP / Double LP set “Off the Record” at Thalia Hall in Chicago pure fire! The opener Tom Skinner and his band also played a killer set, just a perfect night. "Off the Record” is out physically on the International Anthem label on October 10, and on all digital platforms on October 31st. This show kicked off Makaya’s US and European tour, if you can catch a show I highly recommend it, dates are on Makaya’s website, listed below. . Makaya McCraven - Drums (@makayamccraven) Junius Paul - Bass (@juniuspaulmusic) Matt Gold - Guitar (@mattgoldmusic) Joel Ross - Vibraphone (@imjoelmross) Jeremiah Chu - Percussion and Electronics (@jeremiahchiu) Marquis Hill - Trumpet (@mhillsounds) . Video cover art by @latenightchalkshow . Website: https://www.makayamccraven.com/ Bandcamp page: https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @makayamccraven Facebook:   / makaya.mccraven.2025   Label Instagram @intlanthem . . . #MakayaMcCraven #JuniusPaul #MattGold #JoelRoss #JeremiahChu #MarquisHill #OffTheRecord #InternationalAnthem #ThaliaHall #Chicago #chicagomusic #chicagomusician #chicagomusicians #chicagoartist #chicagoartists #livemusic #concert #concertphotography #concertvideo #livemusicisbetter #musicislove #musicislife #musicisconnection #musicishealing #drums #drummer #beatscientist #jazz #funk #soul . . . . 00:00 Venice 08:48 Away 20:11 News Feed 27:25 Sweet Stuff 39:33 Choo Choo 49:41 Makaya Speaks 53:36 Dark Parks 1:02:10 Improv / The Beat Up?