Concert Recap: Ax and the Hatchmen at The Ballroom

On June 15, Chicago-based band Ax and the Hatchetmen took the stage at The Ballroom with opener Trace of Lime.

Photos by Amelia Tapia

Trace of Lime guitarist expertly plays a funky guitar riff.

Jackson Pobe rocks out on the drums.

Trace of Lime guitarist Andrew Coleman zones into his guitar solo.

Jordan Karam, lead singer of Trace of Lime, energetically sings out.

Jordan Karam, lead singer of Trace of Lime, energetically sings out.

Ax and the Hatchmen’s Axel Ellis, vocalist and guitarist, sings soulfully on stage.

Kenny Olzewski, vocalist and guitarist, walks out towards the ecstatic crowd.

Quinn Dolan, saxophonist, plays a solo.

Axel Ellis, vocalist and guitarist, sings soulfully on stage.

Sal Defilippis, the backing guitarist, concentrates on a guitar riff solo.

Axel Ellis, vocalist and guitarist, sings soulfully on stage.

Trumpet player Phil Pistone starts the show as the first member to come on the stage.

Drummer Nick Deputy keeps the beat for a cover of “Last Nite” by The Strokes.

The crowd gives a round of applause after the last song in their set, “Goofy.”