Sparkle Carcass // William Wright (tx)
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)
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
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 : 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!
Jared Nels (ca)
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!
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.
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
Chris Rawlins Band // The Red Star Ramblers
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/
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!
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
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 : 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!
Davey & the Midnights
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.
Tommy Goodroad & Friends
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 Line
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
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 : 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!
Hot Lemon
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
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.
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
Preston McCabe
Preston McCabe is a country singer and songwriter from a small town in Indiana. He has been performing since he was 14, and believes in the bringing back the traditional country sound. Preston brings a genuine and spirited performance to every stage, drawing on influences from traditional country and his own life on the rodeo circuit. His biggest role models are Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Chris Ledoux, and most of all his grandpa. Preston puts on a lively, honky tonkin show that keeps the crowd engaged; while, never failing to keep the story telling aspect of country music alive.
https://www.instagram.com/theprestonmccabe/https://www.facebook.com/preston.mccabe.73https://www.prestonmccabemusic.com/
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!
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
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
Eliza Thorn
Eliza Thorn“With a warm and uninhibited voice, Eliza Thorn is a bright eyed and emergent force, cultivating a characteristic sound. Years of travel and busking have aided in honing a penchant for honest storytelling. Thorn tips a proverbial hat to her idols, spanning from Bob Wills to The Ronettes, Her songwriting style cherishes trad elements from legacy artists while showcasing her fresh approach.” @elizathornmusic
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
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!
Abbey Ray & the Sunstones
Abbey Ray and the Sunstones is a vibrant Chicago-based country blues band! We bring soulful vocals and a warm, excited energy in our show - from line dancing to slow dancing and everything in between. We take inspiration from Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tedeschi Trucks, Lainey Wilson, Shania, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Come for a great time!
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
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
Decoy Prayer Meeting
Since '04 in Chicago: Honky Tonk / Rockabilly from 40s-70s: Webb Pierce, Faron Young, Chet Atkins, Eddie Cochran, Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard and the like. Residencies at Fitzgeralds, the Hideout, California Clipper; shared bills with Billy Don Burns, Jason Ringenberg / Jason and the Scorchers, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tangleweed, Hoyle Brothers, Waco Brothers, and many other outfits in town. Album of originals "West of California, South of North," produced by Josh Shapera.
Wire & Nail (mke)
#Milwaukeetonk. Nothing better than a Saturday Night in aNorthwoods Tavern. Longnecks & Shooters. Darts & Pool.Romance & Good times. Wire & Nail. This tight combo fromMilwaukee loves nothing better than to supply the soundtrack.Equal parts Honky Tonk and Rock n Roll, Wire & Nail have thechops to keep the evening rolling.Loaded like a shotgun, the band comes stacked with tightharmonies, great tone, an on point rhythm section and enoughswagger to back it up.
Instagram @ wireandnail Website @ www.wireandnailband.com
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 : 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!
Gina Marie & the Golden Bucks
The Golden Bucks" are a Chicago’s own roots revival band bringing the grit of Americana music to life. Led by dynamic drumming frontwoman Gina Marie DeGregorio, the Golden Bucks draw from the most pivotal influences of the American soundscape. @thegoldenbucks fb,IG, & Tik Tok @streamgina FB @ginastream IG
Jack Fister's Wildlife (tx)
Jack Fister’s Wildlife is a Honky-Tonk Country-Rock band based in Austin, Texas. They play original and classic two-stepping Texas music, Willie-Waylon 60’s/70’s outlaw style, blended with traditional Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzel early honky-tonk as well as Merle Haggard, Buck Owens Bakersfield Sound country-rock. They play a weekly residency at White Horse Saloon, and regularly at Sagebrush, Sam’s Town Point, other venues on the Texas and national Honky-Tonk circuit, and have opened for Gary P. Nunn, Asleep At The Wheel, Pat Reedy, Vincent Neil Emerson, John Moreland, Todd Day Wait, Jamie Wyatt, and been on a festival with The Deslondes and Emily Nenni. Jack Fister switches between acoustic/electric guitar, backed by drums, bass, pedal steel.And/Or/Or some combination of:Jack Fister is a Country singer, picker, songwriter, and Honky-Tonk bandleader born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri and now based in Austin. He began his music career in South St. Louis’ DIY Hardcore Punk scene but was always drawn to Country music by its honest poetry, depth, and narrative.Jack faced harsh reality at the age of 6 with the alcoholic death of his father. At 17 Jack was sent to a Utah wilderness program. He began touring as a guitarist, hitch hiking, busking across the US for years until deciding to settle in Austin, Texas to focus on his music career and find a home within the local honky Tonk community. In December of 2023, after 14 years of battling alcohol and drug addiction, Jack checked into rehab and his sobriety has given him the revitalized spiritual fire for music and community while living in the converted garage loft on the Sweetheart Studios property in Elgin, Texas. While developing a signature fingerpick-strummed style from his love of Townes Van Zandt & Willie Nelson he formed Jack Fister’s Wildlife. They found a home in South Austin’s Sagebrush, playing at White Horse, Sam’s Town Point, and becoming a mainstay of the local scene. “Watershed” is the culmination of Jack’s experiences since becoming Texan and dedicating himself to the craft of country music. Inspired by his mother’s resilience and his stepfather’s agricultural upbringing - Jack continues to work in livestock/agriculture today on a small plot near Austin. Instagram: @JackFistersWildlifeWebsite: JackFister.comFacebook: facebook.com/jackfistermusicYoutube: @JackFistersWildlife
Wild Bill & the Bruisers
Wild Bill and the Bruisers is one of the hardest working bands in Nashville, Tennessee. Their debut album, “Cuttin’ the Mustard“ came out in mid September 2024. Wild Bill leads the band with a bombastic presence on an upright bass. Roger Ross and Ryan Hartman play drums and guitar with virtuosic fluidity, completing the power trio that is Wild Bill and the Bruisers.
https://www.instagram.com/wildbillandthebruisers?igsh=a3dtZ3M3bWVzdG5o&utm_source=qr
Joe's Cousin One Man Band
Wyatt - AKA Joe's Cousin One Man Band is the One Man Rockabilly Honkytonk Show. No band members, no roadies, just one man. Performing at Roadhouses, Bars, Honkytonks, Music Halls, and other venues and recording raw, original music, while putting his own spin on the coolest covers, this talented One Man Band gains fans and friends everywhere he goes. His band is named after his cousin Joe, a cowboy in Texas who rides a horse named HellBitch.
https://facebook.com/joescousinmusic/https://www.instagram.com/joescousinonemanbandhttps://www.joescousinmusic.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JLB0y1OYoVT4cUM4X4UwA?si=relBMLZIRlyAHRBoXWNUvw
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!
Big Lux Fixxins & the Country Breakfast // Recycler (zz top cover band)
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/
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!