Daya Dorado and her Tex-Mex Country sound combine classic Texas Country with borderland rhythms to create a music of resistance, storytelling, and dance. Her upcoming debut album is a fusion of the cultures that have shaped her as an artist, and her bi-national US-Mexico tour is bringing her lively sound to audiences on both sides of the border. Her tour features Katie Jo, the lil Honky Tonk Tornado from Kansas, who has made an impact in the East Nashville Country scene and co-wrote some songs on Daya's album. Instagram: @dayaladelbarrio and @katiejomusic

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)

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!

We are an authentic NOLA rhythm and blues band that specializes in the music of piano greats Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and The Meters!!! @brotherhelpband on IG Greg Jacks & Brother Help on FB gregjacksandbrotherhelp.com

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters are a three piece Progressive Roots Rock band from Southern Indiana. Known as one of the most prolific and hard touring bands in the Midwest, they’ve released prior albums; “Midwest Heart/ Southern Blues”, “All Damn Day”, and “Heavy Denim”. The new album, “Fast Fashion”(sonaBlast! Records), is a 4 song ep, full of characters who were developed while staring over the dash of a beat up van. Nick Dittmeier & Sawdusters will be relentlessly on the road in 2025 and beyond and releasing a new LP on Cincinnati’s Sofa Burn Records. For fans of The Band, Dire Straits, and the Old 97’s. www.facebook.com/nickdittmeiermusicwww.instagram.com/nick_dittmeier_the_sawdusters

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."

Emerging working American roots musician. Sebastien Bordeaux plays traditional country, cajun, blues, swing, jazz, latin, hillbilly bop, rockabilly, surf, honky-tonk, manouche and Americana. He has mentored and toured as a bass player with American Legendary Song-Writer Wayne “the Train” Hancock. Bordeaux released his first album under Wild Records in 2022. Several DIY singles. A live album in the beginning of 2026 featuring The Centuries out of Los Angeles. Sebastien is currently about to release his 2nd studio album with Swelltune Records this fall of 2026!With his punk rock upbringing and unsurpassed love and passion for traditional roots music, Sebastien brings an edge and authenticity many are lacking in the modern age. Sebastien has and continues to tour across North America, Japan, Mexico, Europe and South America playing pubs, city events, theatres and festivals. Sebastien’s music and bands consist of a-list musicians from Nashville and around the world. His music can be described as appropriate for a large group of avid dancers, or beer drinking foot stompers. He intertwines elements of broody dark misfortune like in “Dig a Bone,” to uplifting words of romance and world travel as in the words of “Machu Picchu.” A true authentic emerging roots music. One whom you will love in your playlists regardless of the type of music you’re passionate for. Sebastien Bordeaux is a timeless addition to the world of music.

https://www.instagram.com/official_sebastien_bordeaux/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/officialsebastienbordeux/www.sebastienbordeaux.com

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Two Steppers!

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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.

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

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Chris Rawlins Band
Chicago-based Indie-folk singer-songwriter Chris Rawlins released his much anticipatedsophomore album, Flyover, on October 24, 2025 — a spacious, haunting, and deeply personal exploration of place, memory, and the quiet emotional weather systems of adulthood. The album arrives six years after Rawlins' critically-acclaimed 2019 debut Bring on the Rain, and stands as both a sonic evolution and a return home, in more ways than one.Flyover has been praised by Michael Doherty’s Music Log as “delivered with a voice that is true, a voice with a desire to make sense of experience, a voice that is easy to connect to.” Americana Highways writes of the album: “No matter what words Rawlins sings, his pristine voice is ever so convincing and sincere.”
https://www.instagram.com/chrisrawlinsmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/ciarawlins/

Red Star Ramblers
Red Star Ramblers are a Chicago based string band specializing Old Time, Early Country, Americana, and Originals. With a repertoire spanning The Carter Family, to Hank Williams, to modern greats like Steve Earle, the Red Star Ramblers deliver an authentic and unforgettable musical experience that resonates with audiences of all ages.
https://www.instagram.com/redstarramblers?igsh=MWFtc3pqcTEzOGo1Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/ZCSWMgRYbaiXMSJt/?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://redstarramblers.com/

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

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.   

Raised in Iowa and based out of the American Riviera in Southern California, Jared Nels is a bluegrass and soul driven songwriter known for his innovative style of yodeling that was featured on American Idol season 18 and has taken audiences by surprise. His lifetime of immersion in a diverse array of music has cultivated a unique sound forged from several genres and life experience. Jared’s music is just as melodic and dynamic as it is thought provoking - his deep lyrics explore the world from an introspective outlook, and can often be interpreted subjectively. Jared doesn’t hide his personal thoughts or intimate feelings in his music as he simultaneously displays his high energy and upbeat passion for life in the way he demands the stage. From foot stomping bluegrass, lofi eccentric blues tones, country western yodeling ballads, thought provoking anthems, and face melting guitar solos, Jared Nels is an artist you'll want to see live!

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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.

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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

Sparkle Carcass Chicago Dive Bar Country sounds with Midwestern Punk grit meets the energy at a party when someone brings out a box of bottle rockets - Sparkle Carcass formed in 2017 around songwriter Cody Palmer following the dissolution of his previous efforts with power pop trio Tuff Slang. Cody’s songwriting pulls from all the best music to come out of Texas, Southern California, and the Midwest to give you drinkin’ songs, dancin’ songs, and songs that make you wanna stay a while. Most importantly, each song delivers on the honest storytelling that makes country music worth listening to. No matter the venue, a Sparkle Carcass show is like a good night out: exciting, surprising, and a damn good time.  sparklecarcass.com - @sparklecarcass (insta)

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)

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!

Davey and The Midnights is an Americana and "cosmic boogie" band fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Davey Allen. Formed in 2017 on the west side of Los Angeles, the group now calls Indianapolis, Indiana its home. Their sound is an eclectic mix of traditional country, blues, and psychedelia, drawing frequent comparisons to artists like Gram Parsons, J.J. Cale, Leon Russell, and the Grateful Dead. The project serves as a vehicle for Davey Allen’s songwriting, which is deeply rooted in the American songbook. Before focusing on The Midnights, Allen toured professionally for years, including a stint as a member of The Animals with Eric Burdon.

Davey and The Midnights have shared the stage with acts such as Kelsey Waldon, Eric Burdon, Arlo McKinley, Dale Watson, Nikki Lane, Cristina Vane, Chris Pierce, Angela Perley, Rob Leines, The Local Honeys, and the Deltaz. Their emotionally charged, high energy performances are not to be missed.

https://www.daveyandthemidnights.com/

Tommy Goodroad is moving to Nashville, let's send him off in style! Blending the folksy charm of Midwestern roots music with the rollicking sensibilities of classic honky tonk, Tommy Goodroad’s unique brand of country rock & roll shines on his EP, “Tommy Goodroad and The Highway Birds.” Named for his solid backing band, the EP was recorded in Goodroad’s home state of Minnesota, as well as Chicago, where he is now based.

Dry County formed in 2014 in Chicago and has performed in various venues ever since. Our music is an upbeat blend of all styles of country and western music, layered with beautiful vocals. Dry County Line is:Randy Smith - guitar, banjo, vocalsMike Ritrosi - guitar, lap steel, drumsJohn Fox - bassAaron Slivinski - drums, pedal steelJay Magid – drumsTom Goodwin – harmonica, vocalsGabrielle Schafer-vocals

www.drycountylinechicago.com; https://www.facebook.com/drycountyline; https://www.instagram.com/dry_county_line?igsh=MTAya21zM3NlanRrbw==; https://www.youtube.com/@drycountyline

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

Hot Lemon is a blues and soul duo from Northern Illinois. The band puts its own spin on blues, soul, classic rock, and roots music. Expect everything from Muddy Waters and Otis Redding to The Allman Brothers and Chris Stapleton, along with plenty of improvisation and a few surprises along the way.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065327656452

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.