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“This is our cup of coffee in the big leagues”

The Empty Pockets love music. That might seem redundant to say about a band, but many musicians are joyless about their art. Not the Chicago-based quartet, who have a new album coming out and are getting ready for a tour.…

By Brian O'Neill · South Side Sox

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 2:00 AM

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Chicago band The Empty Pockets will perform at home plate before ALDS Game 3 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Band members Josh Solomon, Erika Brett, and Adam Balasco likened playing the playoff game to a minor leaguer's cup of coffee.
The band's 12-to-15-minute setlist will feature songs from their new album, Dear Billionaires, and a requested performance of 'Strokin'.'

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Chicago band The Empty Pockets are scheduled to perform an on-field set at Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of the Chicago White Sox's ALDS Game 3. In an interview, band members Josh Solomon, Erika Brett, and Adam Balasco discussed their upcoming 12-to-15-minute performance, comparing the major playoff appearance to a minor league ballplayer getting a "cup of coffee" in the majors.

The musicians addressed their upcoming album, Dear Billionaires, their touring plans, and their personal connections to Chicago sports. The band also shared their predictions for Game 3, which marks the White Sox's first home game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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