bev rage and the drinks

Wearing tall hair and heels, the charismatic seven-foot drag queen Beverly Rage leads the band Bev Rage & the Drinks in a dynamic, visually exhilarating, anarchic garage punk spectacle. Bev Rage & the Drinks’ unique style, which earned them the title of Chicago’s Best Punk Band in 2024, is relentlessly loud, fast, and brash, showcasing a trove of hooks that invite audiences to bop along.

Bev Rage & the Drinks are deeply rooted in Chicago’s punk and queer communities. They infuse the local scene with an unapologetically queer and vibrant pageantry while giving the finger to the powers that be. On tour, Bev Rage surprises new audiences with gleeful, unpretentious levity that liberates them from the unprogressive status quo. The band's connection to these communities has built a loyal following throughout the Midwest and beyond, touring in support of bands like Pansy Division and BULLY.