Full Spectrum Bluegrass
Mar
15
to Mar 16

Full Spectrum Bluegrass

Full Spectrum, a “progressive traditional” bluegrass band based in Chicago, IL, offers a take on the genre not as music from a bygone era, but as a living tradition with room for everyone.Colin ‘CC’ Cosgrove leads the band along with Emily Williams (fiddle), Amelia Mason (banjo, songwriting), Luke Vreeman (guitar) and Bea Riley (bass). Full Spectrum has shared the stage with other acts such as the Henhouse Prowlers, Mithzy Lucerito, Slapdash Bluegrass, and Grassfed Collective. The band’s debut EP Homesick is available for streaming now. Instagram: @FullSpectrumBluegrassWebsite: FullSpectrumBluegrass.com

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Windy City Cowboy Club
Mar
18
to Mar 19

Windy City Cowboy Club

Claire Chm is a line dance instructor and a member of the Line Dancers of Chicago community. She and her friends are excited to bring line dancing back to Broken Hearts! Whether you have two left feet or you’re a line dancing pro, we’ve got lessons and song selections that will keep you on the dance floor!

@claire.chm_dance (IG),

@claire.chm (IG),

@linedancersofchicago (IG & TikTok)

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Ramona and the Holy Smoke // Brandon Good
Mar
20
to Mar 21

Ramona and the Holy Smoke // Brandon Good

Based in Central Virginia and with family roots in South Texas,Ramona and the Holy Smokes represent a new generation of honkytonk music. With powerful female vocals that cover an emotionalrange from determined to comic to vulnerable, and a talentedbacking band steeped in classic country and western styles of the1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, the band exhibits a “clarity and sinceritythat bring Patsy Cline to mind” (Nashville Scene, 2025). Fronted byRamona Martinez, whose songwriting has earned her recognitionfrom Wide Open Country as one of the "15 Latino Artists ShapingCountry Music," this Charlottesville, Virginia-based band is rootedin the traditional sounds of country music but unafraid of pushingboundaries and highlighting the connections across border cultures.They have appeared at several Americana festivals including RedWing Roots (2024), Rooster Walk (2025), and Bristol Rhythm &Roots (2025), and has opened for touring artists like Margo Cilker,Colby Acuff, Willi Carlisle, Redd Volkaert, Joshua Hedley, Donnathe Buffalo, and Kashus Culpepper. Their self-produced debutalbum, Ramona and the Holy Smokes, a collection of original songsabout heartache and resiliency, was released on September 26.
https://www.ramonaandtheholysmokes.com/http://instagram.com/ramonaandtheholysmokeshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090800142232

Brandon Good

Brandon Good is a Chicago artist with a penchant for Country music. Nodding to a wide range of notable genre influences, he brings in rock n’ roll, soul, singer-songwriter, and blues into his songwriting, all while remaining true to the dance hall and honky-tonk heritage he loves. 

Brandon is no stranger to life on the road, having spent a decade playing with celebrated Chicago Celtic Punk outfit Flatfoot 56. During his time with the band they toured internationally and even charted on Billboard’s Heat Seekers chart. 

After moving to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Brandon wrote and recorded his first solo EP, breaking into the Country scene with the release of “The Anvil” and the subsequent, stripped down, two-track EP titled “The Spitzer Sessions”. 

With fervor and fire licks, Brandon then returned to the studio to begin recording his first full length record, “Restless”, which is set to release spring of 25’. 

After hosting several highly respected residencies and Booking himself and other touring bands countless shows in his home base of Chicago he’s revving up to start touring nationally and bring his songs and style to a town near you.

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Jules Klee // thrifty kid
Mar
21
to Mar 22

Jules Klee // thrifty kid

Jules Klee
With a voice that can quiet a dive bar—and carry it, Jules Klee’s songwriting is soulful, deeply rooted country and folk, but her mark is emotional clarity and storytelling that doesn’t flinch. Despite flying under the radar, the Chicago songwriter has licensed music for film and video game releases, and lent her voice to beloved songwriters Colin Gilmore & Joe Pug, both of whom she has toured with and opened for. 
Instagram @Juleskleemusic 

Thrifty Kid
"Thrifty Kid is an alternative country band out of Chicago,Illinois. Blending the songwriting of greats like John Prine and Townes Van Zandt with the rowdiness of a Honky Tonk dance floor. The Honky Tonk comes from some Honky Tonk legends such as Buck Owens, George Jones, Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons just to name a few. Thrifty Kid is guaranteed to get your butt out on the floor and maybe even cry a tear or two into your Old Style." 
https://www.instagram.com/thrifty.kid.band

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Dan Lepien
Mar
27
to Mar 28

Dan Lepien

Dan Lepien, hailing from Sauk City, Wisconsin, is a fully independent artist carrying the torch for pure, traditional country music. Known for well-crafted songwriting, a road warrior work ethic, and an authentic sound often compared to country legends, he has built a loyal following. His debut album The Honky Tonk Traditional (2025) earned critical acclaim, including an 8/10 rating from Saving Country Music, and he has shared stages with Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black, John Anderson, Shenandoah, and more. Facebook.com/danlepienofficialInstagram.com/dan.lepienofficialTikTok.com/@danlepienofficialDanlepien.com

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Kent Rose & the Remedies
Mar
13
to Mar 14

Kent Rose & the Remedies

Kent Rose has blazed a trail in Chicago of original roots-country songs, hillbilly fashion, and soulful performance. Inspired by Hank Williams, Sr., Merle Haggard and Billy Joe Shaver, Kent carries the torch with his motto: The Roots Tradition Rolls On. His band, The Remedies, is composed of veteran talent that came together and forged a sound unlike any other. “Kent Rose: Chicago country music royalty.”  - Jon Langford of Waco Brothers and the Mekons“He's an old school yodeling honky-tonk dude! He writes some righteously twangin' originals.” - Chris Gillock of Evanston RoundTable“A great voice and outstanding material.” - Chris Casello, guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, showman "He’s a throwback to the guitar-toting country troubadours of yesteryear and at the same time a product of the rock and roll era, certainly the only performer of his kind in the greater Chicagoland area". - Bill Dahl, music historian and journalist https://www.facebook.com/kentrosehttps://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Kent%20Rosehttps://kentrose.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@KentRoseandTheRemedieshttps://kentrose.bandcamp.com

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The Simple Remedy
Mar
7
to Mar 8

The Simple Remedy

The Simple Remedy is a melting pot of American Music. Their songs have a classic American flare and tell the listener a story. The influences are endless. Classic Soul, Chicago Blues and The Nashville Sound tier in with deep Country and Americana roots. Their shows cover all of your favorite songs in the Country and Americana space and so much more! Find their new single "Under The Weight" on Apple and Spotify and anywhere you stream your music! Facebook @Thesimpleremedy. Instagram @thesimpleremedy

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Fox Crossing Honky-Tonk Band
Mar
6
to Mar 7

Fox Crossing Honky-Tonk Band

Fox Crossing Honky-Tonk Band Fox Crossing Stringband goes electric!  Usually known for their rich acoustic sound, this band is plugging in, turning it up, and adding rippin' Tele for one night only! Expect danceable favorites from legends like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, plus 90s country hits and high-energy honky-tonk.

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Mar
4

The Country Doctors

The Country Doctors founded their practice in 2001. We’re a vintage honky-tonk band, meaning that our roots are in the heartfelt repertoire of country musicians who played and sang with a purity of emotion often lacking in the genre today. At the same time, we embrace contemporary artists who share a similar approach to country music. We have great vocalists in the band and do lots of arranged harmonies. We perform classic country tunes as well as original songs written in the style of the folks who influenced our music, such as Hank Sr., Johnny, Buck, Merle, George and Tammy, Loretta and so many others. Our musicians are all top notch veterans with a great rhythm section and soloists. Most of all we like to have fun with our music and their audience. There’s not a wall between the stage and our audience. We’ve been called “the most fun country band in Chicago” and, if you doubt that, check us out and let us prove it to you.

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Uncle Sexy and the Nephews
Mar
1

Uncle Sexy and the Nephews

“TJ Kennedy, who makes music as Uncle Sexy, has been playing around Chicago for close to a decade. While he’s long past due for a big break, obscurity suits him as well as his big beard and shapeless hat. Backed by a revolving cast of musicians he calls the Nephews, Kennedy belts out weathered, sloppy outlaw country, with an emphasis on odes to working and failing while ingesting various mind-altering substances.”- Noah Berlatsky, Chicago Reader

@Unclesexy on instagram uncle sexy and the nephews on facebook   

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Zack Fedor & the Long Goodbyes
Feb
28
to Mar 1

Zack Fedor & the Long Goodbyes

Zack Fedor is Illinois' country musician. Since 2011 Zack Fedor has been a regular feature of bars, tavern's, fairs, and festivals all across the Midwest. Playing songs and Zack Fedor is Illinois' barstool musician.
FB: Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes

Insta/threads: @zack.fedor + @andthelonggoodbyes

X: @whoszackfedor

Tiktok: Zack.Fedor

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Reilly Downes and the Acid Cowboys
Feb
27
to Feb 28

Reilly Downes and the Acid Cowboys

Reilly Downes, known as the Sad Cowgirl of Chicago, is an Americana artist whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with the rich traditions of her Texas Hill Country roots. She began as a session musician in Nashville before stepping into the spotlight with her 2022 debut album, Spent, which topped Americana charts and earned acclaim from The Boot. Her haunting cover of “Wicked Game” secured radio play and a spot on Spotify’s “Vibes” playlist.After a quieter 2023, Reilly returned in 2024, sharing stages with Jaime Wyatt, Brennen Leigh, Kaitlin Butts, and Sarah Shook & The Disarmers. Described as “small but mighty,” her powerful voice and presence have earned her festival appearances and recognition in Rolling Stone.


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Night Baby
Feb
25

Night Baby


Night Baby is a Chicago band blending jangly guitars, tight harmonies, and rootsy rock with a playful edge. Their debut, Never Gonna Work In This Town Again, reimagines classic Americana while keeping things fresh. Somewhere between nostalgia and new grooves, Night Baby isn't dad-rock. It's granddad’s rock done right.

nightbabyband.com, @nightbabyband

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Lovesick Cowgirls Club
Feb
21
to Feb 22

Lovesick Cowgirls Club

Featuring:

Sara Jane Stevens & the Swamp Angles

Kelsey Montanez

Devil Said Jump

Hosted by Aunt Nance. 

with vendors including:

Dive Bar Soap Company 

Tuff Peach Craft Co 

Kita Chicago 

Wicked Woods & Goods 

American Decay

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The Hoyle Brothers
Feb
20
to Feb 21

The Hoyle Brothers

The Hoyle Brothers rank as Chicago's "best country band" for good reason. The quintet's been a staple of the city's country music scene for more than two decades, drawing dancers and do-gooders to weekly Friday happy hour shows and beyond. Stop by, have a listen and get set for good times.

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The Bootleggers
Feb
18

The Bootleggers

Bootleggers are a lovable country cover band from Chicago, Illinois. Their signature sound blends a fine tuned fiddle, thumping upright bass, powerful vocals, drums, and roaring guitars. They’re bound to make boots bounce wherever they go.

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube: @bootleggerschi https://linktr.ee/bootleggerschi

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Michelle Billingsley // Meg & The Wheelers
Feb
14
to Feb 15

Michelle Billingsley // Meg & The Wheelers

Michelle Billingsley

Michelle Billingsley has a reputation for being unguarded, tackling subjects considered taboo for polite women. With her sophomore album, Both Sides Of Lonely, this national and international touring artist has evolved beyond the folky troubadour of her lauded debut Not The Marrying Kind, becoming a torchbearer for classic country and western and honky-tonk that strikes a satisfying balance between vintage and modern. Glide Magazine says: "Billingsley has grabbed many an ear with her throwback honkytonk sound that combines shades of the modern and past- think Sierra Ferrell, Lucinda Williams, and Tammy Wynette. Alongside her introspectively outspoken lyrics and steel-driven sound, Billingsley evokes dusty neon light taverns where the draft beer is served cold and the locals still run the joint."

Instagram: https://instagram.com/michellebillingsleymusic  

Meg & the Wheelers
Meg & The Wheelers are a country western band from Chicago, Illinois, formed by songwriter Meg Sampson in 2018. Their distinct sound draws on the rich history of country music, with influences ranging from Margo Price to Loretta Lynn. Meg & The Wheelers craft a unique & exciting spin on the music that made them, combining modern lyrics with traditional melodies, weaving tales of love & loss that feel both fresh & timeless.
https://www.instagram.com/megandthewheelers/

https://www.facebook.com/megandthewheelers

https://linktr.ee/megandthewheelers

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Toadvine
Feb
13
to Feb 14

Toadvine

Toadvine
Scrappy garage country - it's like if Gram Parsons ever did get around to making that record with the Rolling Stones
Instagram: @toadvine._

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Line Dancers
Feb
11

Line Dancers

Claire Chm is a line dance instructor and a member of the Line Dancers of Chicago community. She and her friends are excited to bring line dancing back to Broken Hearts! Whether you have two left feet or you’re a line dancing pro, we’ve got lessons and song selections that will keep you on the dance floor!

@claire.chm_dance (IG),

@claire.chm (IG),

@linedancersofchicago (IG & TikTok)

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The Waymores
Feb
8

The Waymores

The Waymores are a critically acclaimed Honky Tonk group hailing from Atlanta, GA USA. The husband and wife front have been touringthroughout the US and in UK and EU since 2018. Their third studio album, produced by the legendary Shel Talmy, who worked with the Kinks, The Who and David Bowie amongst other large names was released in August of 2023. Kira Annalise and Willie Heath Neal (formerly of Willie Heath Neal and The Damned Ol Opry) have played with Dale Watson, Wayne Hancock, Kelley Willis, Summer Dean and Scott H Biram to name a few. Their last album saw songs charting on the Alt-Country Specialty Chart in thetop 20 for three weeks in a row and in the top 10 for one week along-side names like Tyler Childers, Colter Wall and Lucinda Williams. They just wrapped recording for their 4th album in. Nashville with up-and-coming producer Mose Wilson (Hannah Juanita, Eliza Thorn, Sweet Megg) and plan to release in January of 2026.
instagram: @TheWaymores ; https://www.facebook.com/thewaymores

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Joe Wortell
Feb
7
to Feb 8

Joe Wortell

Country music has always been about the voice and the story. Well, Joe Wortell sure has the voice and he sure as hell has some stories. Hailing from the City of Chicago where he works at his family's metal fabrication factory Joe cut his teeth in the bars and Honky Tonks playing the hell out of his songs about leather tanned mavericks, hard luck hussies, runaway cats, two stroke boat engines and accidental overdoses, all while mythologizing the easy life off some remote beach in Florida. The songs are earnest, the lyrics are at times hilarious, his band is smoking and his voice is unforgettable. Insta: joewortell

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Iris Marlowe
Feb
6
to Feb 7

Iris Marlowe

Iris Marlowe is an alternative-country songwriter that uses her love of classic country music to create cinematic songs that paint a southern gothic landscape. Her latest album ‘Where the Devil Bid the Owl Goodbye’ features songs driven by adrenaline and the yearning for the Wild West. Iris creates country music for the eccentrics and folks that are looking for something a little different in the country music landscape.

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jWFAiBC95MHgZwMe0T475?si=n2PhE_J7QEGp14lP59mH_A&dl_branch=1

Social Media Links:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irismarlowemusic/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iris.marlowe/?hl=en

YouTube:https://youtube.com/@irismarlowe?si=76GCSRFQb4UXdOhb

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Big Lux Fixxins & the Country Breakfast // Recycler
Feb
1

Big Lux Fixxins & the Country Breakfast // Recycler

The Country Breakfast started their career as the crew of a small greasy spoon diner in a small mountain town outside Chicago. Unable to pay their crippling gambling debts (They threatened to take our thumbs!) The Country Breakfast teamed with overnight shift manager "Big" Lux Fixxins - mainly because he had a truck with a crew cab. The Country Breakfast hit the road playing down to earth country music in the voice of the common folk. Sing / drink along as we sing tales of love, life and a staunch defense of wearing flip flops. Oh... and we play some covers too. 
www.TheCountryBreakfast.com 
https://www.youtube.com/@bigluxfixxinshttps://www.facebook.com/61572988632280 http://www.tiktok.com/@thecountrybreakfasthttps://www.instagram.com/bigluxfixxins/

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REGULAR WEEKLY FUN!

TUESDAY at 8PM - Two Step Tuesday $5 Cover - Local Favorites

THURSDAYS at 9PM — Karaoke w/ JK

SUNDAY—WEDNESDAY — Free pool all night!