The Swains / Iris Marlowe
The Swains / Iris Marlowe — No tickets. No cover.
The Swains 10:30p-12:30a
Iris Marlowe 9-10p
About The Swains — The Swains, fronted by father and daughter duo Jack and Rachel, boast striking family harmonies paired with rich songwriting and classic country instrumentation. Their songwriting influences span country, southern rock, roadhouse, cosmic country, Americana, and red dirt, and reflect the Texas roots of Jack and Rachel. Their music speaks to the full range of human experience, punctuated with their signature blend of blood harmonies and heartache.
Instagram, please tag: @the.swains.band and @roxyswainWebsite: https://theswainsband.com/home
About 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=1Social Media Links:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irismarlowemusic/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iris.marlowe/?hl=enYouTube:https://youtube.com/@irismarlowe?si=76GCSRFQb4UXdOhb
Nick Dittmeir & the Sawdusters // Stray Bolts
Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters
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.
Stray Bolts
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.
Wicked Drawl // The Fighting Side (stl)
Wicked Drawl
A unique experience that criss-crosses through textures of country, folk & classical while hinting at the spirit of musical theater/cabaret. The group is led by composer/arranger, Keith Kusterer and is amplified by the genre-bending vocal stylings of Christina Pecce, sonorous upright bass slaps of Jeffrey Parker and Chicago’s own virtuoso gem of a pianist/composer, Casey Cross.
@wickeddrawl www.wickeddrawl.com
The Fighting Side (Stl)
St. Louis honky-tonk rock ‘n’ roll outfit The Fighting Side is raising hell across the Midwest, and country music’s status quo better take notice. Frontman Brad Jackson lays it out plain: “We’ve all been at this a long time, just in different corners of the music world. Some of us came up on punk rock, some on bluegrass or metal, and I’m a traditional country guy with deep punk roots. It all matters.”That mix of backgrounds isn’t just for show, it’s what makes The Fighting Side’s sound hit different. Paul Johns’ walking bass lines roll like a runaway train under Jackson’s deep baritone growl, grounding the band somewhere between country and southern rock. But it doesn’t stop there. Merril Barden’s drums carry a punk and blues backbone while Seth Barnhart’s rhythms cut through it all like a honky-tonk switchblade. The result is something that’s got all the grit of country but refuses to stay inside the lines. It’s loud, it’s raw, and it sticks with you, just like a damn good song ought to.
facebook.com/thefightingsideinstagram.com/thefightingsidethefightingside.com
A Day In The Country
A Day In The Country: A full day of live country music, BBQ, home-made pie, and cold drinks!
The festival celebrates its seventeenth year with a move to Broken Hearts, Chicago's coolest new honky tonk joint.
Nashville honky tonk royalty Joshua Hedley headlines, plus rising star Nikki Morgan, road dog Pat Reedy, and a slew of local groups with a solid country and Americana core, including honky tonk, bluegrass, outlaw country, blues, and more.
Ilegal Mezcal slushies, and other drink specials with Angel’s Envy.
Dark Matter cold brew coffee.
BBQ and pie by Baby Gold.
Western Vintage Market with Apricot Vintage & Friends.
MUSIC BY: Joshua Hedly (Headliner) / Allegra Malone / Annalee Koehn & Chuck Cox / Big Sadie / Cropduster4 / Local Memory / Magic Ian / Nikki Morgan / Otter Paw String Band / Pat Reedy / The Lawrence Peters Outfit / Woodrow Hart & the Haymakers / Zack Fedor & the Long Goodbyes
Doors 12:30p
Music starts at 1pm
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Sara Jean Kelly (tn) // Wild Trout
Sara Jean Kelly (TN) 7-8
Wild Trout 8:30-9:30
Sara Jean Kelley
A lover of wild things— plants, animals, people, and music— Nashville native Sara Jean Kelley crafts songs that combine upbeat, pop-inspired country hooks with thoughtful, often philosophical lyrical themes that explore our human connection to the natural world. Due to her dark sensibility and slightly melancholic sense of humor, Kelley’s particular brand of alternative country is multidimensional, with one foot firmly rooted in her Nashville Country/Americana background, another foot exploring the realms of alternative rock, rock and roll, pop, and even hip hop influences. Her voice, at times husky, dark and sultry, at times floating light-as-a-feather, has been compared to celebrated female country stars Brandi Carlisle, Patti Griffin, and Lucinda Williams. She’s opened for country music icons Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, and her songwriting reveals a clear, intuitive understanding of what makes a song work.
https://www.facebook.com/sarajeankelley https://www.instagram.com/sarajeankelley/ sarajeankelley.com
Wild Trout
Wild Trout is a country-western band from Chicago formed in the Fall of ‘24. The concrete cowboys will fill the bar and your hearts with honky tonk, chicken pickin’, and harmony filled story telling.
Hannah Frey//Blue Rose
Blue Rose 8-10
Hannah Frey 10:30-12:30
Hannah Frey
Hannah Frey and her band play twangy folk rock for lovers and sweeties. She feels like the luckiest girl in Chicago and hopes it rubs off on you. You can find the band's new album, Lucky Girl, wherever you stream music.
@hannahfreylive on instagram/Facebook/Youtubehttps://hannahfrey.bandcamp.com/
Blue Rose
What if the greatest gift we could give is right here, right now?For Chicago’s Blue Rose, this isn’t just an idea; it’s a way of life. Rooted in authenticity, their music celebrates the here and now, highlighting the beauty and power of living with intentionality and presence. Describing themselves as “new country with an old soul,” the Midwestern band led by Jori Griffith and Marcus Gebauer invites listeners to embrace life as it unfolds – a theme that resonates throughout their debut album, Blue Moon.Produced by Noam Wallenberg at Rax Trax Recording, Blue Moon is as much a record about seeing our own ‘bigger picture’ as it is a reflection of Blue Rose’s story. Drawing inspiration from ‘60s and ‘70s rock icons as well as contemporary artists like Phish, Kacey Musgraves, Mt. Joy, and Lainey Wilson, Blue Rose masterfully blend influences into something uniquely their own: A little bit country and a little bit rock n’ roll, the band are as engaging on record as they are on stage, their live shows boasting an unpredictable edge.“I want people to feel like they're home when they hear us,” Jori Griffith says. “I want them to feel connected through our songs.”Blue Rose’s music radiates joy, celebrating our shared humanity while capturing real emotions and lived experiences. It’s the result of passions realized and dreams come true, and it’s an invitation for all those listening to live freely in the moment.
http://www.facebook.com/bluerosebandchicago/http://www.instagram.com/blue_rose_band/http://www.youtube.com/@bluerosebandchicago/videoshttp://www.tiktok.com/@bluerosetheband
The White Saddle Band
The White Saddle Band 10-12
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
Mike Giannini & the Rhythm Rangers
Mike Giannini & the Rhythm Rangers 6-8
Original Rockabilly and Honky Tonk from Chicago
Alma Russ (NC) // Gold Dust
Alma Russ
“The sound of Alma Russ is less an attempt at impersonation, and more an amalgam of many great singers of country and roots interwoven into an original approach…”- Trigger, Saving Country Music. Alma lives in Mill Spring, NC, when she’s not on the road. Her sound is a mix of country gold, Appalachian tradition, and Americana soul. As a child, she fell in love with classic country when she saw The Country Bear Jamboree at Disney World. She became interested in Appalachian culture and music, started learning historic Scotch-Irish murder ballads, and took up fiddle at 12. Banjo and guitar followed, and then she made friends with a hobo who taught her to write songs, so that's what she keeps doing. Music has taken her lots of places, from the hometown bars, to church, to the highways, and she’s been bumming around the country playing her songs since she was 19. She spent a while performing as an entertainer on the passenger train in Bryson City, NC, and once she wound up getting 3 yeses from ABC's American Idol Judges on Season 1 and being sent to Hollywood, CA. She also recorded a critically acclaimed album in an abandoned church in the West Texas desert. Her influences include John Prine, Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, Nanci Griffith, Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Dolly Parton, among others.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/always_alma/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmaRussMusic/
Gold Dust
Childhoods on Iowa farms: feeding the cows, baling alfalfa, family secrets, and riverside fishing. These make up the songs and stories from Chicago-based Gold Dust. The collective’s debut album, Andalusia, features a coalescence of rural ballads and fervent tracks realized through a specific country haze.
Instagram: @golddust.ope Website: https://linktr.ee/golddustchi Bandcamp: https://golddustchi.bandcamp.com/
Charles Ellsworth//Thompson Springs
Charles Ellsworth
Charles Ellsworth is an NYC singer-songwriter whose career has spanned decades and has taken him all over the globe. His musical journey started as a teenager, where he took lessons in the back of a guitar store in Arizona. Shortly after, Ellsworth became the bass player for indie-pop outfit Alaska & Me. The band saw success as a regional act and toured the West Coast until their 2009 split. After moving to Salt Lake City, Ellsworthbegan to write his own music and quickly found a home in the burgeoning local Americana scene. Over the next five years, he released multiple solo albums and an E.P. During that time, Ellsworth then spent several years touring nationally and internationally as a solo artist. In 2015, he brought his red-dirt rock to Brooklyn and has since released three albums. His third LP “Honeysuckle Summer” was recorded with Joe Reinhart (Hop Along,Algernon Cadwallader). Charles Ellsworth's music has evolved with him and matured into his signature alt-country sound. In 2022, he opened for Sarah Shook & The Disarmers at renowned Americana venue, Mercury Lounge in Tulsa, OK. That night, he struck up a friendship with Disarmers guitarist Blake Tallent who he partnered with to produce his forthcoming album, "Cosmic Cannon Fodder” which is due for release May 2025. Website - www.charlesellsworthmusic.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/charles.ellsworth.music Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/31Ca3LzvrbaSP30RY36jxe?si=K-Hm_ib_TF2j_Ym4WfHu_wFacebook - www.facebook.com/charles.b.ellsworthYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/charlesellsworth
Thompson Springs
Thompson Springs is a 6 piece rock group from Chicago. Their hazy songwriting, which PBS called “western rock,” and love of the unknown, has led the band down a circuitous route playing shows across Europe, New Zealand, and the expanse of America. Detroit Public Radio (WDET) noted that they pull influences from classic songwriters, like Tom Petty, to more recent indie artists, like Kurt Vile. Thompson Springs started working with Wilco’s Pat Sansone for their debut album, Undertones, which they released on Dropped Beauty Recordings in 2020. 2025 brings a new album, Vol. 1, and a European tour with Nikki Hill and The Pink Stones. Instagram @thompsonsprings
Reilly Downes & the Acid Cowboys / The Devil Said Jump
Reilly Downes & the Acid Cowboys / The Devil Said Jump — No tickets. No cover.
Reilly Downes 10:30p-12:30a
The Devil Said Jump 9-10p
About Reilly Downes & 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. @reillydownes on instagram, www.reillydownesmusic.com
About The Devil Said Jump — The Devil Said Jump is a queer band from Chicago whose style blends the honest storytelling of cowboy country music with gut-wrenching harmonies, rock guitars, and occasional theatrics. Their influences include Loretta Lynn, the Chicks, Indigo Girls, the Avett Brothers and Brandi Carlile. You can find them running around Chicago, yelling about the current state of the world. @thedevilsaidjump (all platforms)
Moonstone Quill
Moonstone Quill — 6-8pm — No tickets. No Cover.
About:
Moonstone Quill is a Colorado-based string band that seamlessly blends bluegrass, rock, and country into a plugged-in Americana sound. Formed in 2020 by founding members Dan Shukis and Nate Spencer in Breckenridge, CO, the band has quickly gained recognition for its ability to merge traditional genres and styles with modern sonic experimentation.Drawing on the rich heritage of classic bluegrass, Moonstone Quill crafts its sound around acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass, and pedal steel guitar. Their live performances are a dynamic fusion of tight vocal harmonies, improvisation, and bold pedal effects, evoking the spirit of rock and jam bands while staying true to their traditional Americana foundation. @moonstone_quill (IG) , moonstonequill.com
Brandon Good / Pat Reedy & the Longtime Goners
Brandon Good / Pat Reedy & the Longtime Goners — No tickets. No cover.
Brandon Good - 10:30p-12:30a
Pat Reedy & the Longtime Goners 8-10p
About Brandon Good — Brandon Good is a Chicago artist with a penchant for Country music nodding to a wide range of notable genre influences while remaining true to the dance hall and honky-tonk heritage he loves. After breaking into the Country scene with the release of “The Anvil” and “The Spitzer Sessions”. He’s set to release his first full length record, “Restless”, which is set to release Fall of 24’.
About Pat Reedy & the Longtime Goners — Pat Reedy makes honest honky-tonk music for the modern world, mixing twang, blue-collar songwriting, working-class pride, and an unconventional backstory.
Dan Whitaker & The Hoyle Brothers / Gold Dust (Record Release Party)
Dan Whitaker & The Hoyle Brothers / Gold Dust (Record Release Party) — No tickets. No Cover.
Dan Whitaker — 10p-12:30a
Gold Dust —8-10p
About Dan Whitaker & The Hoyle Brothers — Songwriter Dan Whitaker is a lifelong musician with over 30 years performing and 14 albums of original songs to his name. Noted for his “smooth world-wise voice” and well-crafted tunes, he recently relocated from his longtime home Chicago to start a new chapter in Texas, where his outsider ways seem to fit right in. Whitaker’s country music is shot through with blues, jazz, and folk, a freewheeling style that takes you on a journey through life’s ups and downs with humor and insight.
IG, FB, YouTube: @danwhitakermusic; @hoylebrothers on IG, The Hoyle Brothers on FB
About Gold Dust — Childhoods on Iowa farms: feeding the cows, baling alfalfa, family secrets, and riverside fishing. These make up the songs and stories from Chicago-based Gold Dust. The collective’s debut album, Andalusia, features a coalescence of rural ballads and fervent tracks realized through a specific country haze.
Gold Dust will be releasing their new LP at the show!
Instagram: @golddust.ope
Website: https://linktr.ee/golddustchi
Bandcamp: https://golddustchi.bandcamp.com/
Sparkle Carcass / Brandon Cattle w/ The Branding Irons
Sparkle Carcass / Brandon Cattle with The Branding Irons — No tickets. No cover.
Sparkle Carcass 10:30pm-12:30am
Brandon Cattle with the Branding Irons (Peoria) 9-10pm
About Sparkle Carcass:
Sparkle Carcass Chicago Dive Bar Country sounds with Midwest Punk grit - Sparkle Carcass formed in 2017 around drummer Aaron Vincel and songwriter Cody Palmer following the dissolution of their previous efforts with power pop trio Tuff Slang. Sparkle Carcass embodies “don’t bore us get to the chorus” pop songwriting sensibilities with traditional country boogie and shake.
About Brandon Cattle with The Branding Irons:
Brandon Cattle is a Central Illinois based diy cow punk outfit formed in 2020. He and his band, The Branding Irons, have released over thirty songs and made seven music videos. Their live show is high energy, often funny, family friendly entertainment!
Holy Joke / Rundown
Holy Joke / Rundown — No tickets. No cover.
About Holy Joke:
Holy Joke is an indie Americana rock band from Chicago, IL, drawing inspiration from the alt-country greats across the decades while incorporating contemporary indie-rock sensibilities. After recording Holy Joke's first EP No Way Home as a solo project, frontman and songwriter Greg Taylor assembled the musicians who make Holy Joke a force to be reckoned with: Max Berg (guitar and pedal steel), Jonah Penningroth (drums), and Mike Vendiola (bass). The band honed their live sound in 2023 playing at venues across the city. Holy Joke released their second EP (self titled) this July, channeling the raw energy of their live show into a tight 6-song release.
About Rundown:
Rundown is an alternative rock band from Chicago. Their rowdy chords and companionship create an exciting live show that accumulates sounds and stories from past lives in dive bars and back porches across the country. They are currently working on their first record planned to release in the Fall of 2025 that brings folk, indie and country together through a garage rock medium.
Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths / Michelle Billingsley
Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths / Michelle Billingsley — No tickets. No cover.
Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths (Southern IL) — 10:30pm-12:30am
Michelle Billingsley — 8-10pm
About Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths:
Lucas Wayne is a storyteller at heart, singing about the quirks of everyday characters and the experiences of growing up in rural Eastern Kentucky and Southern Illinois - where he is based today. Classically trained, his vocal range and natural vibrato leaves crowds stunned. Wayne’s songs move between simply sweet, utterly silly and seriously sad. They all resonate with a humble honestly that is inviting and refreshing.For a few years Lucas Wayne has been captivating audiences as a solo artist. Now he is touring with his band The Cottonmouths - whose members have toured extensively with Vince Herman Band, Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Whistle Pigs and more. Together they present an emotionally and sonically dynamic show that instantly connects with people. It features a truly impressive vocal performance, red-hot lead guitar/pedal-steel and a perfectly seasoned rhythm section.
About 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."
Leslie Starlight / Fox Crossing String Band
Leslie Starlight / Fox Crossing String Band — No tickets. No Cover.
Leslie Starlight 10:30pm-12:30am
Fox Crossing Stringband 8-10pm
About Leslie Starlight:
Leslie Starlight is the united mind of three Chicago heavy hitters, a Hammond Organ, and some beautiful songs reimagined for a harmonizing trio of funk players. Veterans of the Chicago funk & jazz scene, Leslie Starlight’s players are giving you a peek into their love for the songs of the Beatles, Sinatra, Dolly, Little Feat, and Beyond. Shirking the traditional jazz/boogaloo organ trio format; These fellas are song and groove centric to the core. Matt Blocher plays Hammond organ, Kellen Boersma plays guitar, Matt Smalligan plays drums.
About Fox Crossing Stringband:
Fox Crossing Stringband is a dynamic women-led bluegrass group that has been making waves in Chicago’s music scene for eight years. Founded by Cassie Lynn Wright (banjo/dobro) and Despina Pafralides (guitar), their sound is built on powerful original songwriting and captivating harmonies. Joined by Roman Niziolek (upright bass), Micah Vogel (fiddle), and Caleb Peters (mandolin), Fox Crossing pushes bluegrass boundaries. They seamlessly blend traditional roots with pop, blues, and rock, creating a unique and exhilarating live music experience. With two acclaimed albums and hundreds of performances, including festivals like the prestigious IBMA award-winning Frankfort Bluegrass Festival and the John Hartford Memorial Festival, Fox Crossing has built a devoted following and established themselves as a leading force in the bluegrass scene. In 2019, they released their debut album 'Box of Memories' blending both original songwriting and bringing bluegrass stylings to popular tunes. They released their second full-length studio album “Bluegrass on My Mind“ in September 2022, and a foxy pop cover EP entitled “Bluegrass Prom” in 2023. Fox Crossing Stringband know(s) their brand and don’t shy away from it. They have that charming blend of sweet and strong that draws you in but demands respect. ~ June Reedy, Grateful Web 2018
Joe Wortell
Joe Wortell — 9pm
Last night of Joe’s Spring Residency!
No tickets. No cover.
About 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.
Hoover and the Harley Boys / Sound Weasel
Hoover and the Harley Boys / Sound Weasel — 9pm
No tickets. No cover.
About Hoover and the Harley Boys:
Hoover & Harley and the Boys is a Chicago rock band with a honky tonk problem. Playing hillbilly boogie originals along with the classics and soon-to-be classics with a big hat tip to Hank, Waylon, Willie, Merle, Buck and Carl.
About Sound Weasel:
Sound Weasel is an alternative rock band from Bloomington, Indiana that weaves between 60's surf & garage rock and 70's outlaw country.
BUCK WILD: Line Dancing with Sugarfoot & Spitfire
BUCK WILD: Line Dancing with Sugarfoot & Spitfire — 7pm to close!
BUCK WILD is a line dancing party based in NYC hosted by Sugarfoot (@sugarfootsyyy) and Spitfire (@rivkah.reyes) where you can expect to boot scoot and boogie to cunty country, Y2K bimbo bops, R&B, and pop punk faves. Get ready to sweat! Wear cowboy boots or any closed-toe shoes you feel comfortable dancing in. We will teach several beginner friendly dances and also will be taking line dance requests all night long!
No tickets. No cover.
Dan Patrevito / Wild Western Avenue
Dan Patrevito — 10:30p-12:30a
Wild Western Avenue — 9-10p
No tickets! No cover!
About Dan Patrevito:
Our Austin pal is back in town for one night only!
About The Wild Western Avenue:
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.
Iris Marlowe / Dan Patrevito
Iris Marlowe / Dan Patrevito — No tickets. No cover.
Iris Marlowe — 10:30pm-12:30am
Dan Patrevito — 9-10pm
About 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.
The Revenirs / Kurtis James Band
The Revenirs / Kurtis James Band - No tickets. No cover.
The Revenirs 10:30p-12a
Kurtis James Band 9-10p
About The Revenirs:
The Revenirs are a Chicago Alt-Country band that embrace a sonic sensibility reminiscent of Lucero, 16 Horsepower, Centro-matic and the Drive By Truckers. The Revenirs sound revolves around singer/songwriter Daniel Rey's tales of "sorrow and solitude" and features Dennis Kardys on lead guitar and Dean Radzik on drums–both alums of Chicagoland alt-country darlings, "The Dirty Green"– alongside former "The Soup" (Denton TX) bassist, "Dodgy Mary" (Chicago) vocalist and Lone Star Native "Catfish" Willy Hudson on bass.“Daniel Rey” began as the solo Alt-country, side-project of singer/songwriter Dejan Kralj (day-on kraal), who has spent the last three and a half decades as the bass guitarist and one of the primary songwriters for Milwaukee's reclusive alternative-rock band, The Gufs. The former Atlantic Recording/EMI Publishing Artist and 2012 Wisconsin Area Music Industry Hall of Fame Inductee is a life-time resident of the Midwest, Rey (the Spanish translation of Kralj) and divides his time between his current home in the Veltway community of Berwyn on Chicago's near-westside and a small farm in Southeastern Indiana, which has been the source of his alt-folk/alt-country musings over the last twenty-five years. Daniel Rey has been performing throughout the Midwest since 2018 and released his debut LP “Living Low” on Milwaukee’s Red Submarine Records in 2020. Daniel Rey & the Revenirs are currently working on Rey’s follow-up and the band’s debut LP “Too Busy Dying” for release later this year.
About Kurtis James Band:
Weaving together authentic original music with covers of country music legends like Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, and Merle Haggard, the Kurtis James Band will bring you back to country music’s glory days of vinyl-filled Wurlitzers and smoke-filled barrooms.The Kurtis James Band is Thirdfire Records recording artist Kurtis James (Acoustic Guitar and Vocals), Rob Campbell (Fiddle/Pedal Steel/Electric Guitar), Cris Velez (Bass), and Pete Steele (Drums)
The Hoyle Brothers
The Hoyle Brothers — 10pm
No tickets. No cover.
About 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.
Mike Giannini & the Rhythm Rangers
Mike Giannini & the Rhythm Rangers — 6-8pm
Original Rockabilly and Honky Tonk from Chicago! No tickets. No cover.
Zack Fedor and the Long Goodbyes
Zack Fedor and the Long Goodbyes - 9pm
No tickets. No cover.
About Zack Fedor:
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. Since 2011 Zack Fedor has been a regular feature of bars, tavern’s, fairs, and festivals all across the Midwest. Playing songs and making friends everywhere he goes!
Mary Cutrufello (Mpls) / The Gated Community (Mpls)
Mary Cutrufello (Mpls) / The Gated Community (Mpls) - 8pm
No tickets. No Cover.
About Mary Cutrufello:
Mary Cutrufello has been a Texas honky-tonk heroine, a fiery Midwestern roots-rocker, and a powerhouse acoustic performer in her almost 35 years in the music business. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, she's performed on The Tonight Show and Austin City Limits (twice), and toured in all 50 states and several European countries. Hailed by USA Today as "a fierce guitarist with a blistered-throat voice," Cutrufello's music is a captivating, heartland-proud musical stew at once timeless and immediate. And as anyone who’s seen her tear-it-up live shows can attest, her guitar skills put her in a class with the best of the Lone Star, North Star—or any other—State.
About The Gated Community:
The Gated Community is an Americana band for the 99%. Formed in 2006 in Minneapolis's storied West Bank neighborhood, the band is known for its gripping original songs, beautiful vocal harmonies, and multiple lead singers. Led by South Asian American singer/songwriter Sumanth Gopinath (aka Sonny), the band released its fifth full-length album, The Honor and Glory of The Gated Community, in 2023. The band's current lineup includes Sumanth Gopinath (acoustic guitar), Rosie Harris (banjo), Beth Hartman (auxiliary percussion), Paul Hatlelid (acoustic guitar, drums), Cody Johnson (bass), and Nate Knutson (acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin). Everyone in the band sings.
Joe Wortell
Joe Wortell - 9pm
Second night of Joe’s Spring residency! 3 hours of music!
No tickets. No Cover.
About 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.
The Westerlees / Wicked Drawl
The Westerlees / Wicked Drawl
The Westerlees 9:30p-12:30a
Wicked Drawl 8-9p
No tickets. No cover.
About 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!
About Wicked Drawl:
A unique experience that criss-crosses through textures of country, folk & classical while hinting at the spirit of musical theater/cabaret. The group is led by composer/arranger, Keith Kusterer and is amplified by the genre-bending vocal stylings of Christina Pecce, sonorous upright bass slaps of Jeffrey Parker and Chicago’s own virtuoso gem of a pianist/composer, Casey Cross.
Wire & Nail (MKE) / Meg and The Wheelers
Wire & Nail (Milwaukee) / Meg and the Wheelers
Wire & Nail 10:30p-12:30a
Meg & the Wheelers 8-10p
No tickets. No Cover.
About Wire & Nail:
#Milwaukeetonk. Nothing better than a Saturday Night in a Northwoods Tavern. Longnecks & Shooters. Darts & Pool. Romance & Good times. Wire & Nail. This tight combo from Milwaukee loves nothing better than to supply the soundtrack. Equal parts Honky Tonk and Rock n Roll, Wire & Nail have the chops to keep the evening rolling. Loaded like a shotgun, the band comes stacked with tight harmonies, great tone, an on point rhythm section and enough swagger to back it up.
About Meg and The Wheelers:
Meg and 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.
Eliza Thorne (Nash) / Wild Bill & The Bruisers (Nash) / Mallory Eagle (Nash) / Brandon Good
Eliza Thorne (Nash) / Wild Bill & The Bruisers (Nash) / Mallory Eagle (Nash) / Brandon Good
No tickets. No cover.
About Eliza Thorne:
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.
About Wild Bill & The Bruisers:
Wild Bill & 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.
LYON$
LYON$ - 10pm
No tickets. No cover.
About LYON$:
Cosmic country band LYON$ thrives on breaking boundaries, dialing up the soul and twang for a raucous sound all their own. With a wicked psychedelic streak in their back pocket, they draw inspiration as much from frontman Trey Lyons’ East Tupelo, Mississippi, roots as from their current big city home, Chicago. Their second album Confused and Confrontational reflects their growth as a band, with a cohesive sound celebrating their deep love for ‘60s soul and hard-edged honky-tonk. Confused and Confrontational was recorded in part at the legendary FAME studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and features Billy Earhart (Amazing Rhythm Aces/Hank Williams Jr.) on piano and Hammond organ, with horns provided by Jody Lackey and Chris Plaskota on the songs “Stand” and “Hurricane.” The rest of the record was recorded at Uphill Recording Services in Chicago, Illinois, with engineer Kevin Tabisz at the helm. While the album honestly reflects tough topics like breaking up, getting back together, and mental health struggles, it also deals with navigating reentry into a changed world, with more love and empathy and offers a reminder to take it a little easier on everyone around you who may be struggling themselves. The result is cosmic country at its finest–affirmative, transcendent, and free. LYON$ is Trey Lyons (vocals/guitar), Mike Hicks (guitar/piano/vocals), Ian Lee (bass), and Nick Ohlson (drums/percussion).
The Hoyle Brothers / The Simple Remedy
The Hoyle Brothers / The Simple Remedy
The Hoyle Brothers 10p-12:00a
The Simple Remedy 7:30-9:30p
No tickets. No Cover.
About 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.
About 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!
Olivia & The Lovers
Olivia & The Lovers — 10pm
No tickets. No cover.
About Olivia & The Lover:
Olivia and the Lovers are a queer cowboy band based in Chicago.
Taking inspiration both from classic American folk music and cowboy standards, Olivia Love writes music as a vehicle for vulnerability and reflections on queer love, loss, and healing.
Lawrence Peters Outfit
Lawrence Peters Outfit — 10pm
No tickets. No Cover.
About Lawrence Peters Outfit:
The Lawrence Peters Outfit play un-ruined country music, a term Lawrence coined to describe the band’s original, deep-rooted, honky tonk sound. They are 2019 and 2018 Ameripolitan Award nominees, in the Best Honky Tonk Group category, two time winners of the “Best Country And Western Entertainer” trophy (Chicago Music Awards), and “Best Country Band” in The Chicago Reader’s “Best Of 2022” poll. Their LP “What You Been Missin’” is cited as one of the essential Chicago country and folk albums, in Mark Guarino’s 2023 book “Country & Midwestern” (University Of Chicago Press). Lawrence may be best known for his lead vocal on “The Old Black Hen”, on Jason Molina’s watershed "Songs: OHIA- Magnolia Electric Company" album. Peters leads the "Outfit" through his own finely crafted originals and cherry-picked classics. The band is a super-group of Chi-Town pickers, including Matt Gandurski on lead guitar, John Huber on rhythm guitar, and Josh Piet on upright bass.
Reilly Downes & the Acid Cowboys
Reilly Downes & the Acid Cowboys — 10pm
No tickets. No Cover.
About Reilly Downes:
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.
Lydia Cash / Gold Dust
Lydia Cash / Gold Dust — 9pm
Gold Dust — 9-10pm
Lydia Cash — 10:30pm-12:30am
No tickets. No Cover.
About Lydia Cash:
Lydia Cash grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She moved to Chicago on a whim in 2013, and her love for the city has since become a wellspring of inspiration for her music.Listening to Lydia Cash’s newest EP, “Blush,” feels almost like reading a secret– the five songs are beacons of authenticity where she reveals the innermost workings of her heart’s loves and losses. Each song is a unique confessional, a portrait of a moment in time, poured out of her like the best bottle of wine on a back porch. Heartache, new romance, and introspection are all common themes that are held together with threads of vulnerable moments– a shared cigarette, a head on a shoulder. Her delicate melodies, enrapturing voice, and a pedal steel twang showcase this native Alabamian/Chicago transplant’s dichotomy of grit and sweetness.
About Gold Dust:
Childhoods on Iowa farms: feeding the cows, baling alfalfa, family secrets, and riverside fishing. These make up the songs and stories from Chicago-based Gold Dust. The collective’s debut album, Andalusia, features a coalescence of rural ballads and fervent tracks realized through a specific country haze.
Wild Earp & The Free For Alls
Wild Earp & The Free For Alls — 9pm
No tickets. No cover.
About Wild Earp & The Free For Alls:
Wild Earp takes you on a road trip across Americana, taking his time along those country roads and learning some bad habits in the city. His songs are of a man who’s spent too much time alone in the forest, the prairie, the mountains, the desert, and the barroom. With a respectful nod to the old masters and a defiant scoff at the purists, Earp croons his country tunes, and mixes those pensive trail songs with jumping rockabilly, spirited bluegrass, rowdy rock, and sometimes ventures into the dark corners of folk. His lyrics thread traditional tales of heartache, sinful living, and celebration seamlessly with social commentary and absurdism. There’s wit, wisdom, woe, and a wild streak that keeps you guessing. He’s backed by The Free for Alls, a talented and fun-loving cast of characters who give life and depth to the music. Their hootin’ and hollerin’ enthusiasm is matched by their good taste and broad talents, and they leave nothing off of the table. They ain't too hard on the eyes, neither!
REGULAR WEEKLY FUN!
THURSDAYS at 9PM — Karaoke w/ JK
SUNDAY—WEDNESDAY — Free pool all night!