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Fri, May 30th - Doors 7PM - $20
From the furthest depths of the galaxy, Chicago-based funk phenomenon Hot Like Mars has been sending shockwaves across the music scene lately. Possessing a refined blend of soul, funk, and high-octane dance music, Hot Like Mars puts on a masterclass of musical patience, excellence, and enthusiasm, carefully curating their sounds into an explosive array of musical prowess. If the backbone of Motown and gospel met the psychedelic experience of the jam world, Hot Like Mars would emerge from the ashes to deliver the funk to all those fortunate enough to bear witness. While these cats have already become a cornerstone in the Chicago music scene, The Hot Like Mars experience continues to grow nationally and has become a can’t-miss act in venues across the country
One of the staples of Madison's vibrant music scene, The People Brothers Band is an 8-piece Rhythm & Soul powerhouse and their only only desire is to get you moving on the dance floor. They are the winners of the WAMI Award for 2014 R&B Band of the Year and the MAMA Awards for 2013 Blues Album & Blues Song of the Year, but most importantly they are a family whose love for music and playing together shines brightly through each performance. The PBB have hosted their own grass-roots, live music & camping festival every year since their first summer together in 2009, the People Fest. The People Brothers Band can be seen touring regionally in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, & Michigan, heading out west to Colorado, and, of course, playing hometown shows in beautiful Madison.
This is Greenttea and the Tempos, a neo soul infused band,here to serve up a plate of eccentric soul sounds. This Chicago based group is solidified by a total of 7 members. Making known the different routes of expression all in one! You can learn more about The Tempos’s journey, recent album (Tempoetic), merch (including vinyl), and upcoming shows on their website. If you are moved from this experience, come embrace it and more @(….insert)! See all information at “greenttea.com” , as well as through their instagram “greenttea.tempos”!
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Sat, May 31st - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $15 - ALL AGES
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.
Steve Dawson was born in San Diego, raised in Idaho, and currently lives in Chicago. His songs show evidence of all 3 places - California folk-rock (The Byrds, Neil Young, Elliott Smith), the country music he heard growing up in Idaho, and Chicago’s R&B, soul and jazz. Dawson first picked up guitar at age 12 and began writing songs almost immediately. His first professional gig was playing honky tonk guitar with Cadillac Carl and the Road Rangers at the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue, Idaho at age 16. After high school, Dawson attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, studying jazz composition and songwriting, while also performing in the local folk music scene. In the early 90’s Dawson moved to Chicago. Upon his arrival he met Diane Christiansen and they formed the band Stump the Host, which became a training ground and a showcase for Dawson’s eclectic writing. In 1995 Stump The Host changed personal and evolved into a new band, Dolly Varden, releasing the first of five albums that would reflect the growing craft and depth of his songs. Critics from Rolling Stone, Uncut, and the Village Voice, among many others, have praised Dawson's gift for melody and lyrics. Dolly Varden has toured all across the US and Europe over the last 14 years. In 2006 Undertow records released Dawson's first solo album, Sweet Is The Anchor, a collection of quiet, layered songs recorded in Steve's home studio. Critics noted Dawson's heightened strength as both a songwriter and singer, combining elements of country and soul. I will miss the trumpets and the drums was recorded over the last 2 years in Dawson’s home studio. In addition to performing and recording Dawson teaches songwriting at the world famous Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.
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.
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Sun, Jun 1st - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Tue, June 3rd - Doors 6PM - Show 7PM - $20
Artists, activists, musicians, writers, architects, politicians, chefs, and people defying description all grace the stage at PechaKucha Night which brings prominent and emerging creative minds together for an evening of lightning-fast presentations, networking and fun. The PechaKucha format, where a dozen or so presenters are given 20 slides each shown for 20 seconds to reveal their passions, work and inspirations, is now held in over 430 cities around the world. Chicago events are among the most popular, with over 300 people in attendance at each event. It's an amazing, riotous and amusing evening.
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Thu, June 5th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $15
It's a COUNTRY REVUE with THE HOYLE BROTHERS!*MARTYRS' ~ 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., ChicagoCome listen -and- DANCE as MYLES McVEIGH, lead singer of the Hoyles, shares his mic with an array of friends:
Wild Earp & The Free for Alls play what they call Wild Americana, a blend of vintage country, rockabilly, western soundscapes, folk, and rock and roll with a contagious live energy. It's a balance of tradition and experimentation that borrows liberally from other genres and appeals to a broad audience. They play regularly in Chicago and tour all around the country.
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.​Cash's latest release, Indigo, boasts her fresh indie take on country music, weaving synths with traditional pedal steel, her airy voice floating with stacked harmonies and emotional, heartfelt lyrics. The five songs share a common theme of longing, whether that be for a person, a feeling, or for the past. Honest, full of heart, with confessional lyrics, Cash leaves us feeling good and wanting more.​Cash's anticipated EP Blush will be released on August 2nd.
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Fri, June 6th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $30
It’s been over a decade since we have paid homage to the band named for our city, and the time has come once again. So many hits, so many incredible deep cuts, so much fun - it’s hard to believe it’s been so long! Funky grooves, heavy horns, cool arrangements, and screaming vocals will all be present as we reprise these hometown heroes. It’s one night only, so get your tickets while they last…
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Sat, June 7th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $10adv/$15doors
The Front Desk is a five-piece band bringing a fusion of funk, soul, rock, and jazz to Chicago. We perform both original tunes and tributes to our favorite artists. The New York Times has described our sound as "like if Led Zeppelin and James Brown had a baby that was raised by Amy Winehouse and Anderson Paak" in a well-received article that has unfortunately been lost forever due to an incident with the Dave Matthews Band.
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Sun, Jun 8th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Thu, Jun 12th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $20adv/$25doors
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Fantastic Cat almost died. Each member also individually (but at separate times) faced devastating heartbreak, went to jail, got sober, almost quit music entirely, reconnected with a long-estranged family member, started making music again, hit rock bottom, had a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger who changed their perspective on life, almost quit music entirely a second time, reconciled their progressive, liberal ways with their strict, conservative upbringing, and embraced the raw power of their sexuality. It was quite a summer.And sure, you may be reading this right now saying, “Wow, that kind of sounds like the band just basically jammed every album bio cliché they could think of into a single paragraph without anything to back it up in a pathetically transparent attempt to generate press coverage.” But that kind of cynical thinking is exactly why GQ owns Pitchfork now (or whatever the hell happened there). Anyway, it’s all real, and if it makes for the kind of inspirational headline that editors and advertisers alike both find highly clickable, then so be it.You see, two years ago, Fantastic Cat was nothing more than a little-known rock band with a cult following (their fans were primarily members of Heaven’s Gate). That all changed with the release of their award-eligible debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat, which garnered the kind of press you simply can’t make up. USA Today proclaimed, “We don’t have a music writer anymore,” while NPR received multiple copies of the album in the mail, and The New York Times’ Jon Pareles declared, “I’m currently out of the office and will respond when I return.”Success went to the supergroup’s head, though, and through a series of dramatic events almost too unbelievable to recount in specific, verifiable detail, they nearly lost everything, only to triumphantly overcome their seemingly insurmountable setbacks in a way that just begs for a Judd Apatow-produced HBO Max documentary (or at the very least, a decent Spotify playlist placement somewhere closer to the top than the bottom).Today, Fantastic Cat is back and older than ever, taking America (and the nicer parts of Europe) by storm with their smash hit new album, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat, which, as of this writing, hasn’t technically been released yet, but seems almost certain to be a huge success based on industry trends and corporate forecasting.Galvanized by a transformative journey into the spiritual vortices of the Pocono Mountains, the band found inspiration for their sophomore effort in the world of mind-expanding psychedelics: they dropped antacids, experimented with mushrooms (primarily porcini), and even began microdosing a variety of hard seltzers. The result was an album that could only be described as “Christopher Cross crossed with Kris Kristofferson,” a bewildering blend of stepdad rock and in-law country destined to solidify their status as your least favorite songwriter’s favorite songwriters. But no one hit the record button, and the sessions went mercifully undocumented.Instead, the album they turned in to the label is an entirely different collection, one that meets (but does not exceed) the minimum Grammy® eligibility requirements in all major televised categories. Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat!
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Fri, June 13th - Doors 7:30PM - Show 8:30PM - $10adv/$15doors
St. Marlboro was formed by a couple of Chicago punks in 2014 in order to explore the timbres and twang of country and American folk music, with the energy and dynamics of 90s alternative and grunge music.
Ivy Drip is good ol’ Chicago rock. Got drunk in a loft and started a band. Ate the scorpion at the bottom of the tequila bottle and he’s been writing their music ever since.
Giant Pit of Glass describes themselves as soft and sometimes grungy emo slow core. For fans of deadharrie, duster, stove, and diiv.
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Sat, June 14th - Doors 8:30PM - Show 9PM - $30 GA Ticket
Dominican guitarist and composer Yasser Tejeda blends Afro-Dominican roots music with jazz, rock, and Caribbean rhythms. His innovative sound has earned international acclaim, with performances at major festivals across the Americas and Europe. With three award winning albums, Yasser is a rising star in Afro-Dominican music. Juan Luis Guerra said that Yasser is a “marvelous example of what is happening with Dominican music”. Yasser performs with his New York based band in a rare Chicago appearance.
Grammy-nominated duo Los Rakas brings their electrifying blend of Panamanian hip hop, reggaeton, and dancehall to Chicago. Los Rakas are cousins Raka Rich and Raka Dun, pioneering Panamanians by way of the Bay Area on the frontier of a new Latin urban sound. Known for their fresh mix of hip-hop, plena, reggae, and dancehall music; the Grammy-nominated duo represents the cutting edge of Pan-American flows. Taking their name from the Panamanian word “Rakataka,” a negative slur used to describe someone from the ghetto, Los Rakas have set out to inspire fellow “Rakas” by empowering them to become successful despite their circumstances.
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Sat, June 14th - Doors 8:30PM - Show 9:30PM - $25 MEMBER TICKET
Dominican guitarist and composer Yasser Tejeda blends Afro-Dominican roots music with jazz, rock, and Caribbean rhythms. His innovative sound has earned international acclaim, with performances at major festivals across the Americas and Europe. With three award winning albums, Yasser is a rising star in Afro-Dominican music. Juan Luis Guerra said that Yasser is a “marvelous example of what is happening with Dominican music”. Yasser performs with his New York based band in a rare Chicago appearance.
Grammy-nominated duo Los Rakas brings their electrifying blend of Panamanian hip hop, reggaeton, and dancehall to Chicago. Los Rakas are cousins Raka Rich and Raka Dun, pioneering Panamanians by way of the Bay Area on the frontier of a new Latin urban sound. Known for their fresh mix of hip-hop, plena, reggae, and dancehall music; the Grammy-nominated duo represents the cutting edge of Pan-American flows. Taking their name from the Panamanian word “Rakataka,” a negative slur used to describe someone from the ghetto, Los Rakas have set out to inspire fellow “Rakas” by empowering them to become successful despite their circumstances.
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Sun, Jun 15th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Jun 15th - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Wed, June 18th - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $12
Louder Than a Mom because everyone has a depressing, shocking, miserable, vulgar, hilarious family story! Storytelling is one of the oldest human traditions. Come and share yours. If you’re not ready to talk about your family tragedy, your judgmental mother-in-law, your drunk Uncle Pete who ruins every holiday, or why you hate your four-year-old, come and listen. We all love a good bedtime story!!
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Fri, June 20th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $25
Brooklyn Charmers is a Steely Dan tribute band comprised of some of Chicago's top players. With masterful precision and obsessive dedication to the music, Brooklyn Charmers injects a new energy into the beloved catalogue; bridging the gap between new and lifelong fans alike.​Steely Dan's blend of rock and jazz, along with their infectious hooks and poignant lyrics, put them in another league in the eyes of critics and fans. Their prolific and consistent output throughout the 1970's cements them as classic rock royalty. Brooklyn Charmers are excited to carry the torch into the new generation.​
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Sun, Jun 22nd - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Wed, June 25th - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $12adv/$15doors
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:
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Thu, June 26th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $20adv/$25doors
Birdtalker's third full-length effort, All Means, No End finds Nashville-based quartet teaming up with a new collaborator, Louis Johnson (LONAS), who produced, engineered, and helped co-write the album. The new release's official single “Season of Charade” is enjoying early support from Sirius XM's The Spectrum, WNRN and WFPK, as well as John Mayer on his SiriusXM Show, who says "the whole thing is fantastic."Fronted by Zack and Dani Green along with Brian Seligman and Chris Wilson, Birdtalker made their whirlwind debut in 2018 with One featuring their breakout single "Heavy" (now over 95 million streams worldwide). Rolling Stone hailed it as “infectious and sprightly” and NPR Music called it “such a beautiful record” while also earning similar praises from Billboard, World Cafe, American Songwriter, and Relix among others. The release led to non-stop touring, festival appearances, and even their debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. They followed that up in 2021 with a highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album Birdtalker, which was met with further critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Paste, Relix, PopMatters, The Boot, The Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, American Songwriter, Under The Radar, and more.
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Fri, Jun 27th - Doors 8PM - Show 9PM - $20adv/$25doors
Mountain Grass Unit, from Birmingham, Alabama, is a young quartet redefining bluegrass with a fresh narrative. Comprised of Drury Anderson (mandolin, vocals), Luke Black (guitar, vocals), Josiah Nelson (fiddle, vocals), and Sam Wilson (bass, vocals), they blend tradition with bold exploration. Their journey began with a shared musical passion, forming a sound that merges bluegrass with country, jazz, funk, rock, and metal influences. Their debut EP, "Runnin’ From Trouble," released in 2024, showcases their original music and inventive covers, inspired by legends like Tony Rice and Billy Strings.Recorded at Nashville’s Hartland Studios, and produced by Mike Harris (Old Crow Medicine Show), the EP captures their live energy. The leading single, “Hey Mama,” explores life's transitions with inquisitive lyrics, while “Cicada Song” and “Smugglin’” highlight their funk and traditional sides.2024 marked a turning point with performances at Renewal, Del Fest and Winter Wondergrass, broadening their audience and deepening their musical exploration. With plans for extensive touring, festival sets, and new music, Mountain Grass Unit is ready to share their luminous sound with the world, each performance a new chapter in their unfolding story.
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Sat, June 28th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $20
Dead Letter Office has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of a live R.E.M. show. Since 2014, they've been thrilling audiences throughout the U.S. & Canada, providing a show that's been sorely missed since R.E.M called it quits. Performing R.E.M.'s major hits, but also diving deep into their catalog to please the die-hard fans! The only R.E.M. tribute band to have members of R.E.M. perform with them (Mike Mills joining them on stage in Buffalo NY....and Peter Buck joining them on stage at Clusterfest in San Francisco!!).
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Sun, Jun 29th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Thu, July 3rd - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $20
Terrapin Flyer, formed in the fall of 1999, has since become a beloved fixture on the national music scene, playing regularly at venues and music festivals across the country. 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 great, notable musicians including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Terrapin Flyer's shows are always lively and dynamic; their music always gets audiences dancing and singing along.
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Fri, July 4th - Doors 8PM - Show 9PM - $20
Terrapin Flyer, formed in the fall of 1999, has since become a beloved fixture on the national music scene, playing regularly at venues and music festivals across the country. 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 great, notable musicians including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Terrapin Flyer's shows are always lively and dynamic; their music always gets audiences dancing and singing along.
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Sat, July 5th - Doors 8PM - Show 9PM - $20
Terrapin Flyer, formed in the fall of 1999, has since become a beloved fixture on the national music scene, playing regularly at venues and music festivals across the country. 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 great, notable musicians including Melvin Seals from the Jerry Garcia Band, Vince Welnick, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead and many other Dead-related musicians. Terrapin Flyer's shows are always lively and dynamic; their music always gets audiences dancing and singing along.
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Sun, Jul 6th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Tue, July 8th - Doors 5:30PM - $60 - ALL AGES
VIP MEET & GREET + GA TICKET is your chance to meet and greet (pictures and signings) with the ZAPPA Alumni Robert Marin, Scott Thunes, & Ray Shirley White Sr. one hour before the show begins! Ticket comes with general admission to to the show starting at 7:30PM.Robert "Bobby" Martin is a highly accomplished American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his work with Frank Zappa and his career as a session musician, composer, and musical director, as well as directing his own music production company. He is a sought - after keyboardist, horn player, and vocalist, having worked with numerous artists, including Bette Midler, Paul McCartney, and Etta James, and has composed music for film, television, and advertising.Scott Thunes is best known for his long tenure in Frank Zappa's band during the 1980s, playing bass, singing background vocals, and serving as the official “Clonemeister,” running rehearsals for the Zappa band. He also recorded and toured with Zappa's sons Dweezil and Ahmet, and his music career has included work with the Waterboys, The Mother Hips, and Fear, among others.Ray Shirley White Sr., a soul and rock guitarist best known for his vocals and rhythm guitar in Frank Zappa's touring bands from 1976 to 1984, also formed a vocal harmony partnership with Ike Willis on later tours. He is featured on numerous Zappa albums and videos, including "Zappa In New York," "You Are What You Is," "Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch," and "The Torture Never Stops".
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Tue, July 8th - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $30adv/$35doors - ALL AGES
Scott Thunes is best known for his long tenure in Frank Zappa's band during the 1980s, playing bass, singing background vocals, and serving as the official “Clonemeister,” running rehearsals for the Zappa band. He also recorded and toured with Zappa's sons Dweezil and Ahmet, and his music career has included work with the Waterboys, The Mother Hips, and Fear, among others.Robert "Bobby" Martin is a highly accomplished American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his work with Frank Zappa and his career as a session musician, composer, and musical director, as well as directing his own music production company. He is a sought - after keyboardist, horn player, and vocalist, having worked with numerous artists, including Bette Midler, Paul McCartney, and Etta James, and has composed music for film, television, and advertising.Ray Shirley White Sr., a soul and rock guitarist best known for his vocals and rhythm guitar in Frank Zappa's touring bands from 1976 to 1984, also formed a vocal harmony partnership with Ike Willis on later tours. He is featured on numerous Zappa albums and videos, including "Zappa In New York," "You Are What You Is," "Ship Arriving Too Late To Save A Drowning Witch," and "The Torture Never Stops".
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Wed, July 9th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $15
Alabaster is a jam band at their roots. They flaunt a style that is very passionate and energetic. Their emotions are poured into every lick and riff they play. Alabaster is not bound by genre but draws influence by Rock, Blues, Psychedelic, Reggae, to name a few, with a more old school take, similar to Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin. Alabaster consistently challenges themselves to push their creativity and musicianship to a new level through improvisation and exploring their music, and to make sure the crowd really gets down.
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Thu, July 10th - Show 7PM - $30 - NIGHT 1!
Martyrs holds a very special place in the heart of Tributosaurus. It is here that we began as an idea, in the weeks leading up to our debut there in August of 2002. Join us on July 10th and 11th to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chicago’s best rock club, as Tributosaurus becomes The Who. There are many good reasons The Who was our first ever incarnation, and remains a beloved anniversary choice. Pete Townsend wrote innumerable anthems that are incredibly satisfying to play, and flat out emotional to hear. We’ll go early to the young Mods, get operatic with selections from Tommy and Quadrophenia, delve heavily into the near-perfect Who’s Next, and give you deep cut surprises from other eras of excellence.Tributosaurus becomes The Who to celebrate Martyrs’ amazing 30 years. Come meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
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Fri, July 11th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $30 - NIGHT 2!!
Martyrs holds a very special place in the heart of Tributosaurus. It is here that we began as an idea, in the weeks leading up to our debut there in August of 2002. Join us on July 10th and 11th to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chicago’s best rock club, as Tributosaurus becomes The Who. There are many good reasons The Who was our first ever incarnation, and remains a beloved anniversary choice. Pete Townsend wrote innumerable anthems that are incredibly satisfying to play, and flat out emotional to hear. We’ll go early to the young Mods, get operatic with selections from Tommy and Quadrophenia, delve heavily into the near-perfect Who’s Next, and give you deep cut surprises from other eras of excellence.Tributosaurus becomes The Who to celebrate Martyrs’ amazing 30 years. Come meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
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Sat, July 12th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $15adv/$20doors
Brothers Robert and Davor palos named their Chicago-based band "ode" as a way to memorialize their Bosnian roots; the name is translated from Bosnian: "to leave". Life was given in Bosnia, but renewed in Chicago. Ode embraces American grit in their smoldering grooves and moody atmosphere while staying rooted in the deep earth of Balkan history. Propelled by the rhythm section of drummer Daniel crane, bassist Jonathan Kolar and rhythm guitarist Nikola Dokic, ode manifests a soaring spirit of love, loss, trial and triumph.
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Sun, Jul 13th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Thu, July 17th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $15adv/$20door
Vibraphonist, percussionist, and songwriter Mike Dillon is an eclectic, highly adventurous musician with a sound steeped in post-bop jazz, funk, and avant-garde rock. Drawing upon such wide-ranging influences as , , , and , he has led and co-led numerous ensembles, including the , , and . As a sideman, Dillon has also worked with a varying cadre of acclaimed performers, such as ' , , , and . In addition, he has released his own genre-bending albums, including 2007's Battery Milk with his band, 2014's New Orleans jazz- and R&B-influenced Band of Outsiders, and 2020's inventive covers album Rosewood. In 2021, he released an ambitious, deeply personal trilogy of albums: Shoot the Moon, Suitcase Man, and 1918.
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Fri, July 18th - Doors 7:30PM - Show 8:30PM - $15
“The Psycodelics” features Cameron ‘Caminator’ Wescott (bass, vocals), Sean Bing (drums, vocals), Noah Jones (keys), Whitt Burn (guitar, vocals), Jim Rubush (guitar), and Chris Barnwell (drums). By both blending foundations of blues and jazz with fresh funk and rock and having a stage presence as multifaceted and emotive as its lineup, the already-potent sound retains even greater magic to make you get up and dance.Charleston, SC
Jaewon is a Chicago-based psychedelic artist known for weaving genre-blurring soundscapes that are as emotionally resonant as they are sonically adventurous. With roots in classic rock, indie, and experimental music, Jaewon crafts dreamy, layered tracks that explore memory, transformation, and identity. His sophomore album, The Bower Bird, is a deeply personal collage—each song a fragment of Jaewon’s past, collected and arranged like the bird that builds its nest from gathered scraps of beauty and meaning. Blending vintage textures, swirling guitars, and personal lyricism, Jaewon is steadily shaping a world of their own in the realm of modern psych rock.
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Sun, Jul 20th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Jul 20th - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Thu, July 24th - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $10adv/$15doors - ALL AGES
Joseph Minde-Berman, also known as Jojomber, is a singer-songwriter from Yellow Springs, Ohio. He draws inspiration from pop, rock, and folk in his own genre he calls ”easy pop”, Minde-Berman resides in New York City, going to school, writing songs, and playing live shows with a band of his best pals: Gideon Helf (bass), Joe Cho (guitar), and Arthur Caplan (drums).
Uhnion is a puddle folk duo based in New York City. The band was formed by Gideon Helf and Sofia Canale, two friends who met in music school. With their minimal two guitar-two vocal setup, they interweave Laurel Canyon singer/songwriter aesthetics with sharp hooks and witty lyrics, putting their own modern touch on a classic American musical style.
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Sat, July 26th - Doors 8PM - Show 9PM - $15 - 18+
We’ve been good friends since elementary school and began rapping together in high school, it started out as a joke but now the joke’s on us because we do this for a living...not bad for a couple of Squares.
Toby is a rapper from Cleveland, Ohio whose style has been described as Lil Dicky mixed with Watsky,
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Sun, July 27th - 12PM - NO COVER! - ACROSS THE STREET!!
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Sun, Jul 27th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sat, Aug 2nd - Doors 6PM - Show 7PM - $15adv/$20doors
Hailing from the singularly vibrant musical hotbed known as Chicago, CHEER-ACCIDENT has been a creative, vital force in rock music for over 20 years. They constantly strive to surprise their audiences and themselves through relentless reinvention. From dreamy pop to angular art-rock, CHEER-ACCIDENT strikes a powerful balance between personalized and unique studio wizardry and the visceral excitement of a well-honed, explosive live rock band. The band is a quintet at its foundation, fronted by Carmen Armillas, whose powerfully emotive voice has recently led CHEER-ACCIDENT down the path of even deeper connectedness with their already-loyal audience. Presenting itself in various configurations, the band’s core personnel is frequently augmented by some of Chicago’s finest musicians. Their body of work is unparalleled in its ambition and originality, and their twolatest releases, “Fear Draws Misfortune” and “No Ifs, Ands or Dogs” (both on Cuneiform Records), demonstrate how the band continues to improve with each passing year. After their hugely successful performance at last year’s Rock In Opposition Festival in France, they are returning to Europe for several shows in July 2014, this time as a streamlined quartet: Dante Kester- bass. Jeff Libersher- guitar, vocals, trumpet. Evelyn Davis- vocals, keyboards, melodica. Thymme Jones- drums, trumpet, vocals
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Sun, Aug 3rd - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Aug 3rd - Show 8:00PM - NO COVER
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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!
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Fri, Aug 8th - Doors 5:30PM - Show 6PM - $20 - ALL AGES
Alaina Stacey co-founded the Nashville-based Americana group, Maybe April, appearing onstage at the Wilshire Theatre in Los Angeles, alongside Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, and The Goo Goo Doll’s Johnny Reznick as part of a GRAMMY week performance called A Song Is Born. Their Audiotree video went viral, and it remains one of Audiotree’s most popular videos. With Maybe April, she opened for Brandy Clark and Sarah Jarosz, performed at Pilgrimage Music Festival, Merlefest, SXSW, CMA Fest, and other festivals, and released an EP and record, The Other Side, which was produced by her brother Julian. The band won “Americana Group of the Year'' two years in a row at the Arkansas Country Music Awards. On her upcoming EP, “DAY,” which is the second in the three-part series EP series, Stacey hones in on active energy, the feeling of walking into broad daylight with a determination to right all of one’s wrongs. Recorded and produced by Evan Redwine in Nashville and Brian Deck in Chicago, Stacey’s EP “DAY” features a bright and sunny sonic outlook, despite many of the songs being drenched in heartbreak and lyrical melancholy. In her latest single, “I Would,” Alaina works with an upbeat and shiny pallet to bring hard truths into the harsh light of day.
Nashville-based artist Madeleine Kelson has been writing and performing music since childhood, developing a unique, country-leaning style of Americana laced with elements of rock and blues. Inspired by artists like Patty Griffin, Jason Isbell, and Brandi Carlile, she’s a dynamic and down-to-earth storyteller, using her own life experiences as fodder for poetic, yet accessible, lyrics. Madeleine has been featured twice on NPR, has viral TikToks featuring her single, The Way I Do, with a combined 1.4 Million+ views. She is featured on Spotify editorial playlists, including Queer As Folk, Emerging Americana, and Fresh Finds Folk. With her April 2022 launch of her debut solo album, While I Was Away, Kelson blends haunting melodies and driving percussion with a particularly human warmth.
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Sun, Aug 10th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Aug 17th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Aug 17th - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Fri, Aug 22nd - Doors 7:30PM - Show 8:30PM - $40 - NIGHT 1!
Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they have also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” In the wake of the sometimes-stringent competition among New Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.Following the Grammy-winning Rebirth of New Orleans, Rebirth Brass Band is at it again with Move Your Body, an infectious, groove-laden collection of hip-shakers sure to saturate the dance floor.Rollicking originals like "Who's Rockin, Who's Rollin'"? and "Take 'Em to the Moon" reaffirm the band's position as head of the brass throne while the rasta-esque "On My Way" and leave-nothing-to-the-imagination lyrics of "HBNS" showcase the unit's talent for penning unabashed party starters.Boasting a mastery of Rebirth's signature "heavy funk" sound, Move Your Body pushes and swings, leaving behind an 11 track thumbprint, approved by the Frazier brothers themselves, of a sultry Tuesday night spent dancing on their home court at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans.
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Sat, Aug 23rd - Doors 7:30PM - Show 8:30PM - $40 - NIGHT 2!!
Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they have also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” In the wake of the sometimes-stringent competition among New Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.Following the Grammy-winning Rebirth of New Orleans, Rebirth Brass Band is at it again with Move Your Body, an infectious, groove-laden collection of hip-shakers sure to saturate the dance floor.Rollicking originals like "Who's Rockin, Who's Rollin'"? and "Take 'Em to the Moon" reaffirm the band's position as head of the brass throne while the rasta-esque "On My Way" and leave-nothing-to-the-imagination lyrics of "HBNS" showcase the unit's talent for penning unabashed party starters.Boasting a mastery of Rebirth's signature "heavy funk" sound, Move Your Body pushes and swings, leaving behind an 11 track thumbprint, approved by the Frazier brothers themselves, of a sultry Tuesday night spent dancing on their home court at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans.
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Sun, Aug 24th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Fri, Aug 29th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $10adv/$15doors
Genuine Scooters, Scooterworks USA, and Scooterworks Chicago invite you to kick off Slaughterhouse 30 with live music from Planet Claire (B-52s tribute) and The Handsome Devilz (The Smiths, The Cure, and more).All are welcome, help us dance this mess around!$10 cover, 21+. Doors open at 7:30.Martyrs' is at 3855 N. Lincoln in Chicago.Chicago's Slaughterhouse scooter rally is celebrating its 30th anniversary, welcoming 200+ scooterists from Chicagoland, the midwest, and beyond! Full rally registration includes admission to this event. Learn more at http://www.slaughterhousechicago.com/XXX/Registered rally participants will depart at midnight for a ride around the city.
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Sun, Aug 31st - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Sep 7th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Fri, Sept 12th - Doors 8PM - Show 9PM - $15adv/$20doors
Chicago! The Grateful String Band is coming back to Martyrs' Friday, September 12th. 2 Sets of Grateful Dead, grab your tickets! In a world full of Grateful Dead tribute bands, it takes a certain level of respect to coax the music into new exciting genres & stand out from the crowd. With a catalog full of Dead favorites originals as well as covers that the Grateful Dead performed, The Grateful String Band dedicates its bluegrass prowess to anything dead related. Any music the Grateful Dead performed is what TGSB explores and we perform it with our unique bluegrass spin. But The Grateful Dead is simply a starting point for what this band is capable of. With so many more options from the Pigpen days as well as spinoff projects like Old & In The Way and Jerry Garcia Band, The Grateful String Band is your one stop shop for your Deadgrass fix! If what you crave is middle ground between Grateful Dead and bluegrass, you've come to the right place.
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Sun, Sep 14th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Sep 21st - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Sep 21st - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Fri, Sept 26th - Doors 7PM - Show 8PM - $25
Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass, country and rock ‘n’ roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy, rock concert-like shows.The Brothers Comatose is comprised of brothers Ben Morrison (guitar, vocals) and Alex Morrison (banjo, vocals), Steve Height (bass, vocals), Philip Brezina (violin), and Greg Fleischut (mandolin). When they’re not headlining The Fillmore for a sold-out show or appearing at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, the band is out on the road performing across America, Canada, Australia, and hosting their very own music festival, Comatopia, in the Sierra foothills.
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has long been renowned as a prolific instrumentalist, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for her work with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. But on her latest album I Built a World, the Charlottesville native unlocks an impressive new sound: her voice."This is the first album I've ever sung lead on. Singing is something I'd always thought I'd do at some point and in 2020 I had the time and space to finally find my voice," Bronwyn says. Even as the pandemic halted touring and so much else, vocal lessons kept her focused. "It's funny," she jokes of the timing, "you put a mask on me and suddenly I want to sing."I Built a World marks her first vocal album, but Bronwyn has been a musician since before she can remember. "Apparently, I saw two girls busking on the street playing fiddles when I was three," she explains with a laugh, "and I pointed to them and said, 'I will do that.'"
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Sun, Sep 28th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Oct 5th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Oct 12th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Wed, Oct 15th - Doors 6:30PM - Show 7:30PM - $35adv/$40doors
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Think: X, featuring Pink Floyd alumni Scott Page and Roberta Freeman, is a groundbreaking tribute that reimagines the iconic band's music through a dark, heavy lens. Joined by a stellar lineup of musicians including Kenny Olson, Norwood Fisher, Stephen Perkins, Will Champlin, and Derek Day, the band creates an immersive audio-visual experience that transcends traditional performances. With roots in Pink Floyd's rich legacy, Think: X embraces a unique sound characterized by bluesy, jazz-inflected reinterpretations, driven by Freeman's soaring vocals and Perkins' dynamic drumming. Their innovative shows feature surround visuals that envelop audiences, elevating the concert experience to new heights. From the heavy guitar riffs to the pulsating rhythms, Think: X invites fans to explore the darker, more nuanced sides of Pink Floyd's catalog while celebrating the collaborative spirit that has defined the band's nearly 60-year history.
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Sun, Oct 19th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Oct 19th - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Sun, Oct 26th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Nov 2nd - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Nov 2nd - Show 8:00PM - NO COVER
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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!
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Sun, Nov 9th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Nov 16th - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Sun, Nov 23rd - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
free
Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Nov 30th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Dec 7th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Dec 14th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Dec 21st - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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Sun, Dec 21st - Show 6:30PM - NO COVER
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No Bother is composed of Roan Quinn (Bass & Throat), Brennan Quinn (Guitars & Throat), Liam Cahill (Guitars & Throat). They play only their favorite Ragtime, Country & Western, & Traditional Irish tunes. Every Third Sunday Of The Month, and NO COVER!
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Sun, Dec 28th - Doors 2PM - Show 3PM - NO COVER - EVERY SUNDAY!
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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.
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