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
The Silver Hornets
This group of local Chicago musicians offer up a buffet of varying tunes, of both some cover songs and originals, providing a nice evenings entertainment of easy listening vintage Country & Western, and Rockabilly. The Silver Hornets are sure to get your toes tapping, and get the dancers to the floor. If you're a two-stepper, bopper, stroller and or jiver you'll love the lively, care free, fun, old school vibes this band works up before audiences. Whether you come to dance, or even just to hang out for the atmosphere and enjoy your favorite libation and company, you're going to have a good time with their feel good music playing away. Youtube.com/@thesilverhornets Instagram.com/thesilverhornets Facebook.com/thesilverhornets
Two Step Tuesdays : 3rd Tuesday with Wild Earp
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
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)
Chasen Wayne (TX)
Chasen Wayne Mitchell was born on a team roping ranch in Kennedale, Texas and raised in a world fueled by rodeo, drag racing, and blue-collar grit. After his family relocated to Granbury in search of a safer life, he found refuge in music—and set his sights on Austin.At 17, Chasen made the move to the Live Music Capital of the World, working nights as a bouncer on 6th Street and days digging tunnels for a plumbing crew. His journey hasn’t been clean or easy—marked by addiction, close calls, and a long road of hard-earned experience that’s deeply embedded in his songwriting.Everything shifted after a breakout performance at Sagebrush in South Austin and a shout-out from Zach Bryan that put new eyes and ears on his work. With three full-length albums under his belt, Chasen has carved out a voice that’s as weathered and authentic as the Texas landscape he comes from. He’s built for the long haul—with a band behind him, songs that stick, and a stage presence that hits just as hard as his story. @chaywey on Instagram
The Bootstrap Boys
The Bootstrap Boys is the ongoing creative project of Grand Rapids singer‑songwriter Jake Stilson — known onstage as Big Jake Bootstrap. Rooted in the “Up North” character of his native Michigan, Jake writes handcrafted original songs that blend classic Country & Western storytelling with a distinct regional flavor. Backed by West Michigan’s finest musicians, he brings these award‑winning tunes to life onstage night after night. Dubbed “The Hardest Working Band in West Michigan,” The Bootstrap Boys remain fiercely independent and determined to carve out their own space among today’s Country & Western entertainers.
https://thebootstrapboys.com
All socials @thebootstrapboys
Demi Clara Band
Demi Clara is an indie-folk and Americana singer-songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago! You may have seen her play at incredible local establishments like The Venue, FitzGerald’s, Uncommon Ground, Black Dog Vinyl Cafe and more. She is heavily inspired by artists like Jeff Tweedy, Glen Hansard, Lucinda Williams, Adam Caroll, Todd Snider, Hayes Carll, Carsie Blanton and John Prine. She enjoys using humor in her songwriting and sharing quirky stories of her childhood (“Tongue Tied”). She often opens about her experiences with heartbreak (“Come Back In”) and owning her sexuality (“The Way” and “Kiss Me”). She also writes about navigating grief, mental health challenges, and self-esteem struggles ("Envious). She hopes that her honesty and vulnerability in her songs can resonate with others and help folks feel less alone. Demi spreads messages of empathy in her songs and is inspired by places and people she loves (“Train Song”). She enjoys putting together original music events in the Chicagoland area and playing alongside her gifted friends, especially with her remarkable band. She aims to uplift the beautiful arts community by supporting her fellow creatives and wearing her heart on her sleeve.
Two Step Tuesdays : 4th Tuesday with Lawrence Peters
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
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
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
Brandon Good's Halloween Spooktackular with Roxy Swain as Dolly Parton
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.
Instagram - @bgoodsounds
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bgoodsounds
Rosedale Ramblin' Band
The Rosedale Ramblin’ Band delivers high-energy old-school country, contemporary and alt-country, classic rock, and Americana.IG and Facebook: therosedaleramblinband
Website: www.rosedaleramblinband.com
The Foxhounds
Formed in 2024, The Foxhounds has been making waves within Nashville's bluegrass scene. The four-piece collective has gained attention for their eclectic performances that engage new and exhilarating ideas within the context of traditional American roots music. Between classic bluegrass numbers, newer favorites, and original material, the band draws from a wide array of material to form performances guaranteed to excite!
Two Step Tuesdays : 2nd Tuesday with Brandon Good
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
The Scovilles
The Scovilles are a new Rock and Roll band, but this guitar-centric trio has years of collective experience steeped in Roots/Rockabilly/Americana music. Chicago native singer/guitarist Steve Szczeblowski cut his teeth playing Punk and Rockabilly in high school, channeling his inner Link Wray and founding a number of local bands, most notably The Moondogs, who shared bills with legends Ronnie Dawson, Sleepy LaBeef, Robert Gordon, The Stray Cats, The Paladins, Big Sandy, Rev Horton Heat and many more. Bassist/Professor Cody “Goose” Siragusa hails from Chicago, where he’s been a veteran sideman of The Million Dollar Quartet show, Rosie & the Rivets, The Cadillac Casanovas and Old Grand Dad. Rhythmist Chris Swade knows that a band is only as good as their drummer, and he knows how to rock and swing with the best of ‘em! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt9cTrmA_uP1JVmWUeQPZ1ZKD8of9Jb5uhttps://www.instagram.com/the.scovilles/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091671165118
Kent Rose and 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 journalisthttps://www.facebook.com/kentrose
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Kent%20Rose
https://kentrose.com
https://www.youtube.com/@KentRoseandTheRemedies
https://kentrose.bandcamp.com
The Jeff Givens Band
Chicago's premier outlaw/country/rock band, led by singer/songwriter Jeff Givens Facebook Band Page... https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091738298966
John Kimler
John Kimler has been playing the Chicago music scene for 20 years, appearing at Schubas, Martyrs', The Hideout, The Double Door and street fests bringing his mix of original.Americana and classic country, rock, and folk covers
Two Step Tuesdays : 1st Tuesday with The Hoyle Brothers
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
Natalie Lynch & the Hired Guns
Chicago's own, Natalie Lynch, has a sound that ranges from Classic Country to Rock & Roll with undertones of Folk and Blues. The depth of her vocals add a layer of soul that commands your attention, sounding brand new and as old as time all at once. Many of her artistic influences are drawn from the likes of Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Carol King, and Joni Mitchell. She can capture a room anywhere; from a Chicago dive, to a Mississippi juke joint or a New Orleans club, Natalie has the rare ability to bring raw power to any audience. You can catch her solo or with her band of misfits, The Hired Guns. Natalie Lynch is on all platforms with two song releases to date. North of Pilsen, and Milwaukee Ave., from her debut album, Goin' for Broke. natalielynchmusic, mattlikescatsandrats, dannylodrums, chrispecmusic
The White Saddle Band
Prime Country, Classic Country, Country Rock, and Americana are what you'll hear from TWSB. Tight harmony and top shelf musicianship playing A songbook full of Merle, Hank, Waylon, Willie, George (Strait and Jones), Poco, Eagles, Pure Prairie League, Marshall Tucker, and many others. flintcreekmusic.com
Diamondback
Diamondback has been a popular staple of the Chicago Music scene for decades. We bring our high energy sound to clubs, festivals and private events throughout the Midwest. Our extensive song list is truly a history of Country, and for that matter, American pop music, and promises something for everyone. Female fronted, tight vocal harmonies and multi-instrumentalists (lead guitar, fiddle, mandolin) bring texture and excitement to our sound. We perform regularly as a 5-piece band, with the capability of adding additional instruments (steel guitar, mandolin, banjo, keyboard) and vocalists. Our lineup features Chicagoland’s most talented and experienced musicians, some from the Old Town School of Folk Music, and many others. The band has established itself as a standout act in Chicagoland, performing at popular venues such as Fitzgerald’s, Carol’s Pub, Firewater Saloon; family-friendly Summer Festivals at Kendall County Fair, Plano’s Midweek Music, Skokie’s Wednesdays on the Green, Northman Riverwalk, Oak Park Thursday Night Out; Corporate Events and many Private parties.
Aaron Leese & the Panhandlers
Danceable, upbeat New Orleans roots music and some modern country with a twist. Aaron Leese & the Panhandlers play music for dancing drunks, lost souls, and revolution schemers. Come joins us for an night of deep Americana and southern soul.
https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@AaronLeese-Music
Two Step Tuesdays : 5th Tuesday with Meg & The Wheelers
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
Too Gold // Garry Princeton & the Flyover Country
TOO GOLD plays fuzzed-out country rock in backyards, basements, and dive bars around Chicago. Tom Hays and Margaret Stephenson started singing and writing songs together after meeting on a group trip to a cabin deep in the Wisconsin Northwoods. They’re joined by longtime friends Devin Byrd on bass and Scott Paloian on drums, with Rachel Lane on violin and Andrew Mortazavi on pedal steel.
instagram.com/toogoldmusic
“Helmed by singer-songwriter Garry Princeton, The Flyover Country makes the kind of harmony laden, string bending country rock music your pappy listened to on a weekend fishing trip to the UP. Make no bones about it, they are here for a good time.” - a fan
https://www.instagram.com/garryprinceton?igsi=MTRyenRrNDRpd2MwOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Dan Patrevito
Dan Patrevito originally from Chicago, has called Austin, Texas home for just over a decade. He returns to Broken Hearts with a stellar lineup of local Chicago musicians to bring his unique blend of Classical Country Ballads, Mississippi River Blues, TexMex Rock n roll and Wooden Swamp Boogie.
Lyons & Co
Lyons & Co.
Born in Chicago and reborn in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lyons & Company is an emerging group in the American roots scene, blending the soul of rhythm and blues with the grit of Southern rock. Led by front woman and songwriter Bride Lyons, their signature “honey and gravel” sound captures the warmth of vintage Americana and the raw edge of modern storytelling. Currently accepted for GRAMMY® consideration in both the Best Americana Album and Best Americana Performance categories, Lyons & Company delivers music that feels timeless—equal parts tender and defiant, smooth and scarred. Featuring contributions from Andrew Bair, Jake Lynn, Allie Kral, and Claire Kibodeaux, the project showcases a rare chemistry of musical craft and emotional honesty. An official AmericanaFest and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion performer for 2025, Lyons & Company brings a high-energy stage presence anchored by classic songwriting. With songs that pour like honey and hit like gravel, Lyons & Company stands at the crossroads of where heart, heritage, and sound collide.
https://www.facebook.com/lyonscomusichttps://www.instagram.com/lyonscomusic/https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pcz2hpKtMuSoULln1kcHA
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)
Two Step Tuesdays : 4th Tuesday with Lawrence Peters
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
Rambler Kane
The first thing you hear when you listen to Rambler Kane is his heart. Pairing a relentless fingerpicking style with a powerful voice, the singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL is equal parts classic throwback and modern troubadour, drawing inspiration from some of the art form's trailblazers: Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, and John Prine. Songs off his latest EP Sirens and Flames landed on Spotify editorial playlists, including Indigo, The Pulse of Americana, Emerging Americana, and Cosmic Country.
Joe Wortell // Doc Brown Band
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
The Rangers // Alma Russ (nc)
Homegrown Chicagoland Country and Wild Western. The Rangers, full steam ahead on their “Cowboy in a Bottle Tour” bring an electric and dynamic show to the stage, and make every show a night to remember! The Rangers Band (Facebook) @therangersband (instagram) @therangersband (TikTok)
Pistol Pete
From the first note to the last, Pistol Pete will take you on a high energy musical journey. You will want to get out on the dance floor or play "air guitar" right along with him. The consummate professional, Pete tunes up his guitar and then tunes into his audience. Whether he is playing for a small crowd or a large festival, he delivers exactly what the audience wants to hear. He has a large repetoire of cover tunes as well as original material. He is known for his tributes to Jimi Hendrix and considered to be one of the best in the country. Pistol Pete is equally talented in all genres of music; rock, funk, jazz and blues.
Pete has entered and won or placed in the finals in several competitions including; Asti-Spumanti talent search (he appeared on Showtime at The Appollo), The Hendrix Foundation Electric Guitar Competition, Chicago Blues Challenge, Chicago Guitar Slinger, and Guitar Center's King of the Blues.
Throughout his career, Pete has opened for and played with many musical legends, including; Jimi Hendrix's Original Band of Gypsy's members Buddy Miles and Billy Cox, KoKo Taylor, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, Billy Branch, Cheap Trick, Foreigner, Joe Bonamassa, Head East, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Fog Hat, Blues Travelers, George Thorogood, and Mister Mister.
Pistol Pete has also toured in Japan, Poland and Italy. He has released two CD's with P-Vine Records in Japan ("21st Century Bluesman" and "Evolution Blues"). His independent CD releases include; "Pistol Pete", "Loaded", "BlueStew", "Man in the Moon", and "Pistol Pete Live at B.L.U.E.S.". Pete has also been featured on the compilation CD "Blues Jam Live with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Roy Hightower"
Two Step Tuesdays : 3rd Tuesday with Wild Earp
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
John Ballantyne's Crazy Heart
John BallantyneMore often than not, the road to country music stardom originates in Texas, Tennessee, or another time-honored Southern destination. John Ballantyne’s story arc reads way differently. Fast becoming recognized as one of Chicago’s premier country singers and songwriters, Ballantyne was born and raised in Scotland, though you’d never know it from his earthy vocal delivery and immaculate lead guitar. Both resonate with the twang and raunch of classic honky-tonk country.In his 20s, John grew enamored of singer-songwriters Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, and Jerry Jeff Walker., but Prine remains his favorite. “He’s a master songwriter. That’s what he’s famous for. But then the kicker is, you think, ‘What a great song! I want to sing this, but I bet it is really hard to learn,’” he says. “You print out the lyrics, look at it, and you go, ‘Is that it? There are two verses and a chorus. How can that be? There’s something wrong with the computer!’ This guy has painted a whole picture, a whole movie, and contained it in two verses and a chorus. And that’s the magic of John Prine. Other people do it, but he does it like no other.” Ballantyne’s splendidly concise lead guitar attack recalls that of James Burton, whose impeccable licks graced the hits of Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, and many more. “Burton was a huge influence,” he says. “I would sit with the LP record and play it over and over and over again, trying to figure out what the hell he was doing. One of my heroes, for sure.” With these influences, it comes as no surprise to us that John's original songs and guitar playing will grab your attention and leave you wanting more.Bill Dahl https://www.facebook.com/John.A.Ballantynehttps://www.facebook.com/JBCrazyHeart/
James Gedda & the Big Breakfast
James Gedda is an up-and-coming Country and Americana singer-songwriter with a booming voice and a plainspoken honesty in his lyrics. The Crown Point, IN native has drawn comparisons to the likes of Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard with his earthy baritone, and he regularly covers such classics, but what drives him is writing songs and telling stories with modern sensibilities. He's performed in such historic venues as The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and regularly sings all over Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area on top of having toured through Appalachia & the Southwest. He's released three locally-recorded solo acoustic EP's: Thick As Thieves, Bad Things Happen: Dynaline Sessions Vol. 1, and Hollering in a Bar, along with a pair of singles produced by Midamerican Records in Nashville, TN and is hard at work on getting his debut full-band, full-length album released. James Gedda is not an artist to miss if you're a fan of infectious melodies and affecting stories. facebook.com/jamesgeddamusician, instagram.com/jamesgedda, youtube.com/jamesgedda, tiktok.com/@jamesgedda, bsky.app/profile/jamesgedda.bsky.social, jamesgeddamusic.com
Joe's Country Bar Band
Joe’s Country Bar Band is a unique lineup of musicians and friends put together by local drummer Joe Bordenaro. Every lineup is different and every set is thoughtfully arranged with music that each featured musician brings to the show. From shows themed with The Band’s Last Waltz all the way to the classic late night sweaty psychedelic barn burners, the band has got you covered!
Rami Gabriel & Alex Hall
Rami Gabriel is a composer and producer who plays Oud, Buzuq, and Guitar. Rami leads Chicago favorites The Arab Blues and Rami & the Reliables. His solo album, That's what I been sayin' was released by Sooper records in 2024. Alex Hall is a drummer and the recording engineer who runs Reliable Recorders. https://www.instagram.com/rami_gabriel_/
Two Step Tuesdays : 2nd Tuesday with Brandon Good
A good time dance party with our local favorites.
Dance floor is open!
Two Steppers!
$5 cover
Cmon down even if you don’t have a partner!
The Westerlees
The Westerlees swing band plays both rare and popular tunes from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.Everything from the Light Crust Doughboys to Bob Wills to Hank Williams is performed with levity and humor. Swing-era standards are carefully selected and arranged for maximum danceabilty. They also have many original tunes that capture the drollery of the Western Swing genre.Come show off your dance moves! Listen to Steel Guitar, Clarinet, and Fiddle! You are guaranteed to be entertained!
nathan kalish
Nathan Kalish & his Derechos hail from Nashville TN and they play a mix of psychedelic country rock and Classic outlaw country covers. They cut their teeth maintaining a residency at the Legendary ACME feed & Seed on Broadway. overt the years they have developed a very unique Performance style that is fun but also sincere and Musical
https://www.instagram.com/nathankalish/
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