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Outlaw Junction is a fun slingin' country band that blends timeless country classics with today's Nashville stars. At the crossroads of of country & western.
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Country music out of Nashville TN

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

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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On the heels of their second studio album, L.A.Noir, Stray Bolts weave blues, jazz, folk, traditional country and classic rock and roll into their sound, performing both original music and unique interpretations of familiar and not so familiar songs by seminal American artists.
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Todd Day Wait

Nashville, TN

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Todd Day Wait is one of the last real American Workhorse, pedal to the metal, Troubadours by way of Missouri, to California, to New Orleans and now Nashville. The original material of Todd Day Wait, is highly influenced by early American folk, country and blues music from the 1920's through the 1960's, embodying the spirit and authenticity of traditional American music.      Todd Day Wait, whomst you may have heard of from his millions of spins on GemsOnVHS or WesternAF writes and performs his own style of timeless country music. Harking back to Jimmie Rodgers, Willie Nelson, Wynn Stewart and Kris Kristofferson he keeps the spirit of country music alive. In 2009 he put all his earthly belongings on the curb and hit the road, in his diesel shuttle bus fueled by vegetable oil, for a never ending tour. From busking the streets of New Orleans, to playing in the shadow of European castles, to lighting up the honky-tonk dance floors in Nashville, Todd keeps it 60/50.

Local Memory is a six-piece indie / alt-country band based in Chicago, Illinois. Led by songwriter Amy Myers and her pal and collaborator Matt Ciani (both with honky-tonk roots in Meg and the Wheelers). Guitarist Lucas Chamberlain, drummer Nico Ciani, pianist Nicole Murray, and vocalist Lydia Cash round out the project Their EP Greatest Hits dropped on May 30, 2025.
instagram: @localmemory / localmemory.net

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Emerging country-folk songsmith Moe Reen writes from the heart, for the heart. A lifelong vocalist, their old-school country voice harkens to the honky-tonk-heartbreak crooners of yesteryear, while their thoughtful lyrics appeal to the personal-political concerns of today. Moe's marriage of sentimental sound with contemporary sentiment produces something distinctly their own: earnest lyrics cradled by melodies that tenderly soar to tend to the sore, soft spots of us all. Born and raised in Ohio, Moe’s music is informed by the wit of Roger Miller, the cosmic play of Judee Sill, and the smooth melodies of a young Ricky Nelson. With songs ranging from their experiences cleaning hoarder homes, to trans identities, climate change disaster, and the open road, there’s something for everybody. In 2025, Moe released their debut album, Scribbled Line, recorded live with their band. In an editorial round-up of the best country music on Bandcamp, reviewer Ben Salmon had this to say:“After releasing a very promising EP last year, Moe Reen is back with a full-length that decisively delivers on that promise. The Ohio singer-songwriter has a big following on TikTok thanks to their distinctive covers of old Patsy Cline and Johnny Mathis songs, but Scribbled Line is filled with original tunes about love and loss, the distance between the two, and the longing that fills that space. Moe Reen is blessed with a classic crooner’s voice that’s perfect for singing about those topics. Here, they show that they can write evocatively about them as well.”
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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

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.   

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

Outlaw in a Cocktail DressSuperfrye is a solo acoustic/electric guitarist and singer-songwriter performing her own brand of Garage Roots music. Her versatile originals tap into roots, flamenco, R&B, blues, lounge and punk styles; and her covers pay tribute to artists ranging from Tom Waits to Tina Turner. Superfrye_chicago / Instagram Superfrye/Facebook superfrye@aymefrye291/tik tok

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The Wild Western Avenue Roots Ensemble is a Chicago-based outfit that unites classic country, traditional jazz, western swing, jug band, and folk music to create a genre self-described as “cowboy jazz.” The five-piece formed over the course of a year after frontman Scott Cary moved to Chicago in 2023. Most members met at the Banjo After Dark old-time jam on the city’s north side. Their influences include Leon Redbone, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Bob Wills, among other classic country greats. During one of their sets, you might hear a Hank Williams cover, a countrified jazz standard, or one of several original songs. Though the group’s lineup is fluid, core members include Cary (lead vocalist), Kevin Doyle (bass), Chelsea Dvorchak (viola), Elliott Esparza (lead guitar), and Matt Uribe (violin). They’re currently working on their first EP while playing shows across the Midwest.

Sara Jean Stevens
Sara Jean Stevens writes songs for the loners, the hopeless romantics, and the dreamers. Her sophomore EP Lovesick weaves Americana, folk, and roadhouse grit into layered stories of love, longing, and memory. Recorded live in just two days at Dial Back Sound in Mississippi with Matt Patton (Drive-By Truckers), the EP includes collaborators like Taylor Hollingsworth and Kell Kellum, and draws from decades of lived experience.With praise from Americana Highways and show invitations from John Hiatt, The Wood Brothers, and Rhett Miller, Stevens continues carving out her own lane—one filled with pedal steel and poetry laced lyrics.

www.sarajeanstevens.com‍ ‍www.instagram.com/sarajeanstevens www.facebook.com/sarajeanstevens‍ ‍https://linktr.ee/sarajeanstevens

Sweet Megg “Sweet Megg is a genre-blending vocalist and songwriter, weaving jazz, country, and blues into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Originally from NYC and now based in Nashville, she’s traveled the world, honing her craft everywhere from Parisian jazz clubs to Southern honky-tonks.Her upcoming album, Never Been Home (out May 16), showcases her signature mix of vintage influences and modern edge. Produced by Mose Wilson & Dennis Crouch and recorded at The Bomb Shelter in Nashville, the album captures Megg’s restless spirit and musical evolution. After years touring with Postmodern Jukebox and leading a Cirque du Soleil country project, she’s back, ready to share her most personal work yet.” Instagram @sweet.megg Facebook.com/sweetmegg

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)

5 guys and a gal who love country music and twangy rock. They pay tribute to tunes from the 60's through today and put their signature twist on it all.

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A Chicago based singer-songwriter armed with unwaveringly intimate lyrics & acoustically driven melodies, damsel. is a breath of fresh air on the indie folk scene. Taking inspiration from the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Laura Marling, and Big Thief, damsel. sings with unflinching honesty about her life and the world that she sees. Her debut album "soft animal" is out now.

https://linktr.ee/damsel.songs

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

Blending the raw storytelling tradition of John Prine with the timeless sounds of George Jones, Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters bring a fresh yet classic energy to the Country/Americana scene. Fronted by Hunter Peebles, whose powerful vocals and poignant lyrics explore the highs and lows of the human experience, the band features a signature mix of crying steel guitar, rich instrumentation, and heartfelt melodies.

Based in St. Louis, MO, Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters have quickly made their mark, sharing the stage with notable acts such as Ben Haggard, Sunny Sweeney, Vincent Neil Emerson, and Willie Watson. Their debut EP, Volume One, released in November 2023, showcases Hunter’s ability to weave personal narratives with universal themes, offering a collection of songs that resonate with fans of classic country and modern Americana alike.

With a sound that honors the past while embracing the future, Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters are poised to make their mark on the country music landscape.

https://sites.google.com/view/hunter-peebles/home

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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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

Joe ain't no schmo yo.

Born in 1998, Jordan Blanchard grew up on what he considers to be the greatest era of music--90's country. Fiddle and steel guitar were still surging through the air waves at full force, and even though his influences stem from genres like pop, rock, rap, and bluegrass, his sound always finds it's way back to his blue-collar roots. "They call me country," he says, and his live show proves why. With over 400,000 streams, 700 shows across dozens of states, and a multitalented band that's shared stages with Neal McCoy, Chase Matthew, Hot Chelle Rae, and more, Blanchard consistently delivers performances packed with heart, humor, and just the right amount of chaos.
https://linktr.ee/jordanblanchardofficial

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_/