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The Trouble Notes are a Berlin based trio, composed of violinist Bennet Cerven, guitarist Florian Eisenschmidt and percussionist Oliver Maguire. Describing themselves as ‘Indie-Gypsy fusion’, their music is characterised by emotionally driven, instrumental ballads reflecting pan-cultural influences and blending an eclectic fusion of traditions, to create a truly unique sound; representative of their extensive travels and consequent musical development. Their music is defined as ‘music from everywhere for everyone“. The group have achieved success and wide acclaim for past releases, with their previous EP Soundtracks from the Street reaching the Top 5 in USA iTunes charts for Latin & World Music, as well as garnering 60 million+ video views on publications including Grand Masquerade, Gypsy Train and Christoph. Their new single, Lose Your Ties, is an immersive, emotionally charged and thrilling piece of music, encapsulating a melting pot of influences. This track, as with their other releases, deliberately lacks lyrics to allow the listener to create their own vision of what transpires during each song, to allow people from any corner of the world to embark on a cultural and geographical expedition. The Trouble Notes tell us more about the single…“Lose Your Ties is our story. The song is about that little voice that pops into your head while you’re sitting in front of your computer at your desk job. The one that says ‘What are you doing with your life?’ We chose to follow that voice and it took us on this wild journey. Lose Your Ties is the first of many stories we are ready to tell.” Their new album Lose Your Ties, released in February 2018, showcases a development of their expressive, incredibly diverse sound, representing the start of a new, and exciting, musical journey.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Terrapin Flyer formed in the fall of 1999 and has since become a fixture of the national music scene, playing regularly at venues around the country and appearing at music festivals. The band has a dedicated following among fans of the Grateful Dead and other jam bands, and is known for their authentic renditions of Dead songs. Over the years, Terrapin Flyer has toured with many notable musicians, including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Overall, Terrapin Flyer is a talented and highly regarded band that has made a significant impact on the national music scene. Terrapin Flyer's shows are always lively and dynamic, and their music is guaranteed to get audiences dancing and singing along.

First Sundays are the Chofis Session. Presented by drummer extraordinaire, Chris Sanchez (AKA Chofis). The Chofis Session is a jam featuring some of Chicago's brightest young musicians. Bring your instrument and jam with the best. ALL AGES welcome and No Cover! Come One Come All!

The winter is coming, but we have shows that will keep you warm….We're pumped, because there's no one better to heat up with than the interstellar shape shifter himself. David Bowie was the foremost purveyor of Glam, an inventor of Plastic Soul, a dabbler in Electronica, and of course a Spider from Mars. We’ll touch on Ziggy, the Berlin Trilogy, the 80’s superstardom, and some of his all-star collaborations. You’ll hear the songs you know and love, and a few deep cuts we'll mix in as well. These shows will be an eclectic party, filled with the sound and vision that’s been a part of your musical world for decades.A ceaseless creator, and a worldwide artistic icon, David Bowie was many things. Tributosaurus will try to be as many of them as possible in December at Martyrs’.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

CHIRP Radio’s Live Lit and Music series, ‘The First Time’, is unlike any storytelling show in Chicago. It pairs our six unique readers' personal stories about a first-time experience with a song performance. This unique structure allows the story to resonate with audience members as they experience the accompanying song covered by our house band, The First Time Three, featuring Liam Davis, Gerald Dowd and Steve Frisbie. The band has played with musicians including Robbie Fulks, Nora O'Connor, Justin Roberts, Tributosaurus, Frisbie and more, and takes special care to perform unexpected song arrangements of said covers. It is hard to tell what the audience enjoys more: each story or each song. The show is a benefit for CHIRPRadio.org and is hosted by The Moth champion, Jenn Sodini. Featured readers include:

Gina Marie &The Golden Bucks are a Chicago-based Americana project that blends the most iconic sounds of the American music experience. They choose a mix of Western Swing, Blues, Old Country, Rockabilly, Early Jazz, and Folk from the 20's through the early 60's. The result is a mix of the most pivotal musical influences from the American soundscape. Reilly Downes has long been known as the Sad Cowgirl of Chicago. An Americana artist hailing from the Texas Hill Country, she cut her teeth as a session musician in Nashville, singing behind some of Americana’s favorite singer/songwriters. Brian Krumm and His Barfly FriendsThis is a gorgeous record, where the songs that hit hardest, that insinuate themselves as open questions, change by the day, but each one seems to send down deeper roots, and come up with more history—personal, social, mythical—every time you play it.—Greil Marcus (Rolling Stone, Creem, Village Voice)Brian Krumm and His Barfly Friends is the first solo project from Brian Krumm, front man for Chicago’s Americana-noir group The Great Crusades. His debut album, Just Fade Away was recorded with members of his regular band as well as a who’s who of Chicago music scene notables with Crusader Christian Moder and Brian producing. Just Fade Away was released by Pravda Records as a digital download, 12” vinyl LP, CD and via streaming platforms June. 2. The band completed a sold-out tour of Germany in June 2023, with shows in the United States scheduled for the rest of the year. Hazel Krumm is a Chicago singer-songwriter who has just released her debut EP, Backroads. Produced by Christian Moder, the EP is highly recommended for fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, and Billie Eilish. Go to hazelkrumm.com for more info.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Run for the maracas, get out the cocktail shaker and prepare to be “samba-sized!” SAMBA BAMBA, the wacky, “Sergio Mendes meets the B-52’s” 8-piece, Latin-flavored, retro crazy band is back after a long-ass hiatus to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Wednesday, December 18 beginning at 7:30. In addition to a celebration of Samba Bamba’s “greatest hits” – the band’s original tunes and their spicy twist on a wide assortment of pop, dance and soul covers poured through their musical samba blender – the evening will include a sprinkling of songs of the season.Special opening act! In her Chicago debut, New Jersey/Boston-based singer/songwriter Grace Carlin kicks off the night with an eclectic set featuring an assortment of her whimsical sad girl songs, standards and musical re-imaginings of current pop hits – all with a side of holiday cheer.The evening is dedicated to Kirsten Gustafson, Scott Stevenson, Alejo Poveda, and Tim Mulvenna: Samba Bamba will miss having you physically with us onstage but you’re there in our hearts. Grace Carlin is a NJ/Boston based singer/songwriter combining a love of technique and theory with the desire to make honest, introspective music, serious and silly, artistic and absurd. Incredibly emotional all around.

Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran local musicians, the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows. Through the talents of these seasoned performers, the spirit and musicianship of Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham come to life on stage. Audiences are energized by dynamic deliveries of favorites from the band's extensive catalog of hits as well as deep cuts beloved by superfans. The fun these musicians have recreating these classic songs together is infectious, and will bring you to your feet in shared appreciation for one of the greatest bands of all time.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Shoe Fest Holiday Jam 2024Come celebrate the holiday season and another wonderful year of Shoe Fest with some of our most favorite people.One big set of music and collaboration featuring our host band Old Shoe with very special guests!!

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Renown masters of traditional Irish music, Pauline & Kathleen Conneely and Jesse & Tim Langen, have joined forces in an exciting new quartet not to be missed. Amanda DeBoer Bartlett is a Chicago-based soprano and singer-songwriter recognized for her virtuosic interpretations of contemporary classical repertoire and her adventurous approach to programming. Her debut album of original songs, The Bones Still Glow, was released in February of 2023, and her sophomore album will be released in 2025. Along with her solo work, DeBoer is a member of Ensemble Dal Niente, Quince Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, and Hasco Duo. She recently moved to Chicago from Omaha, Nebraska, where she championed live arts through her festival Omaha Under the Radar. Fiddle In The Middle formed in 2021 during a tour of the southwest and west coast states when the players instantly recognized their unique and infectious synergy as a group. The band members are based in the Chicagoland area and draw inspiration from deep roots and fresh interpretations of Irish, Celtic, and world music. Fiddle In The Middle brings you the energy and emotion of traditional Irish folk music, played with passion, heart, and irrepressible joy!

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Join us in celebration of the life of Jeff Beck Saturday, January 25th, 2025. Featuring.... Curt Morrison, Chris Siebold, Grant Tye, Marco Villarreal, Dan Peters,Neal Alger, Scott Tipping, Rich Parenti, Jimmy O'Connell, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, Jon Paul, Dan Leali & Greg Essig. A truly inspirational musician, Jeff Beck was in a class of his own. His contribution to music and electric guitar craft cannot be overstated. We'll explore and celebrate Jeff's nearly six decades of thrilling innovation. A portion of this event's proceeds will benefit Folly Wildlife Rescue. To learn more about their work and why Jeff and Sandra championed them, please visit:https://www.follywildliferescue.org.uk/patrons.html Consider a direct donation for a greater impact. To learn more about bacterial meningitis, visithttps://www.meningitis.org/

Peach Jam is a collective of the best musicians Chicago has to offer celebrating the music of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Formed in 2022, these players will transport you back in time to the Fillmore East and keep you moving all night. Peach Jam brings together members of Chicago mainstays Cornmeal, Terrapin Flyer, Old Shoe, and Helping Friendly Orchestra for a cosmic gumbo of hot jams, tight grooves, soaring vocal harmonies, and down-home blues that’ll make a believer out of any ABB fan. “People can you feel it? Love is everywhere!”

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

If the old saying about talent equaling success were true, then The Steepwater Band would already be a household name, rubbing shoulders with Aerosmith, Bad Company and other like-minded travelers in our collective Rock 'n Roll Fantasy. But that's not how things always work, and this band knows it and still leans into it, smiling, with everything in them, not for brass rings and marquees, but because they must! For them, the music life is a calling and not some stupid costume one puts on to shake loose gold, fame, and groupies. In a land of caricatures, it's striking to come face-to-face with the real thing.Something primal lurks in their music, but always wrestling with emotions and stories that are everyday-ready ~ music at once strut-inducing sexy and brass knuckles honest, a sound evolved smartly & patiently through countless gigs, running the bulls whenever and wherever they've been welcomed since 1998. AC/DC once said, "If you got the dollar, we got the song / Just wanna boogie woogie all night long," and The Steepwater Band surely embodies this lip-smacking urge to get some in this mean old world, befitting the group's Chicago roots and their earthy understanding of crackling city blues.The abiding, resounding passion inside this band is never in question. Dive into their seemingly endless catalog of songs just about anywhere, and the heart and muscle pumping away inside every track are palpable and present in a most pleasing way. Their sound is like a soundtrack for arm wrestling The Devil and then drinking shots with him 'til sunrise after you've pinned him down. Their songs bridge the miles between lovers, throw lines to brothers and sisters in need of some understanding and a spark that makes them shuffle, eyes closed, shaking off the day's heavy load, ready for another round because the right song by the right band made them feel they had enough fight left in them. That's the kind of band you're dealing with here, and they'll be doing this long after all the pretty boys, package acts, and pretenders have left the stage. - Dennis CookThe Steepwater Band is – • Jeff Massey – lead vocals / guitars• Eric Saylors – guitars / lap steel / backing vocals• Joe Bishop – bass / backing vocals• Joe Winters – drums / percussion The Midnight Calls is a denim and leather Rock & Roll outfit from Chicago. The band is fronted by Spain-born singer, Taran de Pablos and features guitarists Adam Arling (The Last Vegas, Urge Overkill, Warrior Soul) and Tony McQuaid (Loudmouth, Frank Bang & the Secret Stash), bassist Sean Barnes and drummer Chuck Harling. Their music is heavily influenced by the blues-infused sounds of classic bands like Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones or AC/DC. With a recipe based on grooves, hooks, and loud guitars as the main ingredients, The Midnight Calls are not reinventing the Rock & Roll wheel, but rather rolling it down the road with the swagger and style that you would expect from road-tested musicians that have toured the US and Europe a few times over.Since their inception in late 2022, The Midnight Calls have released three singles, “Whaddya”, “Coming Up Roses”, and their latest song, “So Cold” which features Chris Grove (Survivor, Joel Hoekstra, Eddie Money) on keyboards. While developing their music in the studio, the band has stayed active, sharing the stage with national acts like The Supersuckers, The Steepwater Band, Faster Pussycat, Blacktop Mojo, or Jason Kane & The Jive amongst others. At the moment, The Midnight Calls are working on material for their first album, to be expected in early 2025, with touring planned following its release.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

My Sweet George” is a tribute to the music, life & legacy of George Harrison. 2025 marks the 8th year this annual event has been presented at Martyrs’. Hosted by Ellis Clark (Social Act/Big Hair Big Trouble!) & Ary Jeebie (Amazing Heeby Jeebies/Big Hair Big Trouble!) both fixtures of the Chicago music community. “My Sweet George” is an entire evening of Harrison’s music as performed by “The My Sweet George Band” as well as performances by many of Chicago’s finest artists which in the past has included: Clar Monico”s Sandlewood Sitar, Tommy Klein (Liquid Soul/Spies Who Surf), The 321’s, Phil Angotti, The Handcuffs, The New Heartaches The Fluffers, The Polkaholics, Jim Belushi, Twisted Rootz, Scott Williams, Pierce Crask, Ken Mottet & Many More!

On a three-man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco, High Fade can already count Jack Black, Cypress Hill, Deep Purple's Glenn Hughes and Brad Wilk from Rage Against the Machine as fans. Honing their sound on the streets of their native Edinburgh, the band are at their best when up close and personal with audiences. With over one thousand gigs now under their belt, High Fade's refined, infectious live performances have become an integral part of the band's DNA, allowing them to put on a show that supersedes anything their fans have experienced before.

Join us for our St. Paddy's Day celebration Saturday, March 15th 2025! An all day celebration of the Emerald Isle; shamrocks, shillelaghs, leprechauns, shenanigans, and wearing of the green! Join us for live Irish music, delicious Irish food, and, of course, Guinness. The best corned beef and cabbage in Chicago, Shepherd's Pie, freshly baked Irish soda bread. Let's party!

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.