Local Band

Sep 3, 2023

1h 17m

★ 0.0

A punk rock movie about punk rock.

Overview

Lyla Riley is in a punk band -- Minor Illusion. They suck. Regardless, she perseveres with her best friend Rob on guitar, numbskull drummer Sean and showboat bassist Pete. Minor Illusion's pathetic existence vexes Lyla's older sister Stephanie, a former punk turned 9-to-5 suit. Through lineup changes, borrowed cash, shitty gigs and drunken nights, Lyla and the band journey through the perils of Chicago's DIY music scene to get their shot at adequacy.

Genres

Comedy

Music

Drama

Production Companies

Triplefour Films

Local Mentality

Local Band Trailers

Cast

Lyla Riley

Isa Martinez

Stephanie Riley

Meredith Johnston

Sean

Nick Wandersee

Pete

Nat Scholl

Kelly

Nicole Cochary

Rob

Josh Kayne

Mike

Mike Vaughn

Tom

Tom Ruby

Joey

Joey Mirabelli

Gentry

Jake Rotger

Charlie

Brian Hoolahan

Lindsay B

Jin Park

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