Crown Me King Live at Zen West

May 6th, 2026 by Allison Shulman

Loyola alumni band Crown Me King is performing at Zen West this Saturday, May 9 at 7 PM. The band previously won Loyola’s 2022 Battle of the Bands and took the stage at Loyolapalooza, building a presence on campus.

Crown Me King blends covers and original work, performing songs like “Kilby Girl” by the Backseat Lovers and their own music, including “Girl I Don’t Know.”

The band features Ben Ostrowski (guitar), Chris Martin (keys, vocals), Ed McGillicuddy (bass), Jacob White (drums), Kevin Lankford (guitar) and Zach Russell (lead vocals). Ostrowski is also a WLOY alum who served as Production Manager and hosted The Power Hour during his time at the station.

We’re always excited to highlight our amazing WLOY alumni! Be sure to check Crown Me King this Saturday and support local music.