The Lighthouse Commission is a Grand Rapids, Michigan band who play an eclectic mix of melodic and psychedelic songs written by guitarist/lead vocalist Jon Chuchvara, who has been playing with drummer Kevin Grant since 1993. Keyboardist/keyboard bassist/backing vocalist Jim Prange joined in 2004. The band are unconcerned with current trends in music, preferring instead to pursue their own sound, which reflects influences such as Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Minutemen, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Velvet Underground, The Grateful Dead, Beck, and Frank Black.

Independent musician/vocalist from the mitten.

Grabbing influences from all over the musical spectrum, The Ars Nova has something for everyone. We pride ourselves in never having two shows be the same and embrace the musical freedom that is our improvisational jams. From Led Zeppelin to Umphrey's McGee, from Kings of Leon to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, from Jimi Hendrix to Pearl Jam, The Ars Nova is a must-see act. After breaking on to the festival circuit at Summer Camp Music Festival, everything has been uphill for The Ars Nova. Catch us all over the Chicago area and be sure to follow us closely as we are always creating new music for all ears.

Monkey Blood
Electronic Music Group
Josh Raynard
Zenas Jackson




Followers of John Gotts