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Celebrating 27 Years!! For the past 27 years Terrapin Flyer has been touring with the finest in the Grateful Dead community of musicians and has 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 interpretations of rare and classic 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.Terrapin Flyer has been an evolution of band members over the past quarter of a century and currently features musicians that share the gravitas of having toured many years with members of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band. At it's core Terrapin Flyer is a band of deadheads who are committed to attempting to recapture the spirit and essence of the Grateful Dead by incorporating the roots music of jazz, blues and bluegrass into jams and bringing the music to new and similar places. Josh Olken is the lead guitarist, Wavy Dave on the bass, Jon Reed is the drummer, keyboardist is Michael Cole and rhythm guitarist Doug Hagman.

Big News, Chicago! On Saturday, November 29, we return to our hometown stage at Martyrs’ for a night that’s already shaping up to be unforgettable. We are excited to announce our friends at the Grateful Guitars Foundation will be joining us to honor our own Josh Olken in a very special way. (We can’t spill all the beans just yet, but trust us, you’ll want to be there when it happens.) Even better, the evening will also shine a light on the incredible work of The People’s Music School, who provide free music education to young Chicagoans. In honor of Josh’s gift, GGF be presenting them with $5000 to keep that music flowing to the next generation. Come celebrate with us in one of Chicago’s most iconic rooms, and help make a difference while you dance. Learn more about the Grateful Guitars Foundation at gratefulguitarts.org And catch up with The People’s Music School at peoplesmusicschool.org Celebrating 27 Years!! For the past 27 years Terrapin Flyer has been touring with the finest in the Grateful Dead community of musicians and has 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 interpretations of rare and classic 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.Terrapin Flyer has been an evolution of band members over the past quarter of a century and currently features musicians that share the gravitas of having toured many years with members of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band. At it's core Terrapin Flyer is a band of deadheads who are committed to attempting to recapture the spirit and essence of the Grateful Dead by incorporating the roots music of jazz, blues and bluegrass into jams and bringing the music to new and similar places. Josh Olken is the lead guitarist, Wavy Dave on the bass, Jon Reed is the drummer, keyboardist is Michael Cole and rhythm guitarist Doug Hagman. Rolling Thunder Revisited is a Bob Dylan tribute band led by guitarist Phil Schurger. The band focuses on recreating the experience of the mid-70's era of Dylan's music.

Tributosaurus becomes... Supertramp! Thursday & Friday, December 4th & 5th!!What might you get when jazzy British prog fuses with muscular 70’s rock? You get Supertramp, whose music eventually blended into a smart and polished 80’s pop that was uniquely their own.Join us on December 4th and 5th at Martyrs, when Tributosaurus becomes Supertramp. We’ll explore all facets of an incredible catalog.We love this band, and want to celebrate the late Richard Davies, a main driving force on vocals, keyboards, harmonica and more. As the albums became more artful, so will our set to feature complex harmonies, intricate saxophone, and the rare rock and roll clarinet. The band also showcased the focused writing of bassist/vocalist Roger Hodgson, and his unique vocal sound.The brilliant Breakfast In America dominated the charts in 1979 and 1980, as Supertramp produced some of the most unique radio hits of the era. The success of the record sent them into the pop stratosphere, and it has sold more than 20 million copies.It was also the beginning of the end for Supertramp’s large scale success, as Hodgson and Davies grew apart and ended their association in 1983.Thankfully, they left a huge trove of excellent songs; we’re excited to play the ones we love.Come out to Martyrs, where we promise to Give A Little Bit of our love to you in December.

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

From evocative ballads to pulsing jams and psychedelic alternative moods, here comes the rebirth of The Social Act. John Krenger and Ellis Clark have taken the roots of what they started in Chicago years back and revamped it with new players, new compositions, and current lyrics. This Summer the dynamic group just released the new album “Today’s Tomorrow”. The album features the singles Paid In Full, Unknown, and Uncle Sam Shot Miss America. The songwriting duo of Krenger and Clark is supported by Producer/Engineer Sam BMJ and his facility Studio 2020 Chicago.

Join us for the 13th Annual Krampus Fest on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. 12 noon-close. No Cover. All Ages. Started in 2013 as an homage to St. Nick's dark partner, Krampus, because sometimes it's hard to be good! Holiday Artisan Market 12pm-6pm, with local artists, makers, bakers and purveyors of beautiful handcrafted gifts for your holiday needs. Krampus Cafe serves German style street food featuring Paulina Meat Market sausages, potato pancakes + our own Gluhwein (one of the best in town we're told!)6:30pm Krampuslauf! Stomp with the Krampuses along N Lincoln Ave from Martyrs' to Irving Park Rd.7pm Krampus Pageant and Costume Contest on stage! Cash prize for loudest audience response! Wear your best costume.7:30pm Live music with VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

Join us for the next installment of CHIRP's unique storytelling and live music series, The First Time, with the theme "First Shift". Six readers will share true stories of their "first watch," however they choose to interpret the theme. Each reader also chooses a song that relates to their piece, known only to them and our fab house band, The First Time Three. Once the reader finishes their piece, the band plays the related song, often with a unique arrangement.Hosted by Jenn Sodini

13th Annual MobettaHoliday JamOur Favorite Holiday TraditionYear in and year out,Maurice Mobetta Brown’s Christmas gift to Chicago plays out on our stage,and never fails to be THE show of the year.Each year we anxiously wait to hear which musical giants Maurice will get to grace our stage, like little kids waiting to open their stockings. Maurice s own musical star has done nothing but sky rocket since we first encountered him all the way back as a budding high school superstar. Originally from Harvey, Illinois, Maurice’s ticket to musical dominance was punched early on,when he won the prestigious Wynton Marsalis prize. He went on from there to attend Chicago’s own Columbia College. A seven time grammy winner, so far,Mobetta has played, and arrangedfor Lettuce,Tedeschi Trucks Band, Anderson Paak and The Free Nationals as well as Silk Sonic. Maurice is also an accomplished solo artist and a brilliant bandleader, not to mention his amazing resume as a producer. In past years Maurice has brought alonga slew of legendary artists to help him celebrate Chicago and the holidays. FromMononeon to Thundercat and fromTalib Kweli to Cory Henry every year his line up is packed with the heaviest hitters in the game in unimaginable all star arrangements. Last year we had Anderson Paak onstage with Weedie Bramah Isiah Sharkey and Sput. Where can anyone ever see such a thing except once a year? HERE

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

Shoe Fest Holiday Jam 2025Come 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.

A rotating cast of some of Chicago’s finest musicians take you across the Beatles universe

Broken Robots is a studio project turned live act founded byKatand Tony Baker in 2017. After meeting on the side of the road one day, they became friends during long car rides, conversing about music and contemplating why the world is the way it is. Eventually, they moved in together - then, they built a small home studio with secondhand gear. They used it to musically document their struggles as they put the pieces of their life back together, and the rest is history.Their music pulls from various different genres and time periods (most notably 90’s alt and psychedelic rock) to create a unique soundscape that transforms from song to song. With subjects varying from sad to silly, their music is often tied together only by their shared love for introspective lyrical imagery, haunting melodies, and psychedelia.Since the project began, they have written over 40 tracks. In 2021 they were joined by percussionist Anthony Friedli (of Whuzy) and more recently, multi instrumentalist Alex Smith (of Earth Radio) in writing and live performing. Since they began, they have written a jingle for WGN morning news, performed in various music festivals throughout the country (including SXSW and Shoe Fest) and have released one full length album (Home Is Not a Place [2018]) plus two EPs (The Escape Artist[2021] Season 3 [2022]). Presently, they are working hard on their second full length album (currently untitled).

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

Every artist’s journey is a quiet revolution. For some, there comes a moment when Robert Zimmerman becomes Bob Dylan, when Reginald Dwight becomes Elton John, when David Robert Jones becomes David Bowie, when Ali Ibrahim becomes Ali Farka- it’s a moment, when such an artist leaves behind the comforts of history in search of boundless expression- a moment when they metaphorically move out of their home, stepping into the unknown, and surrendering to the wild embrace of their muse.This chapter of my journey mirrors that kind of transformation. My new band, The Jet Stone Conspiracy, is the culmination of my rebirth- It’s a surrender to the currents of free expression- an invitation to explore new realms of sound, movement, and poetry.The first mission of this new chapter is to come visit you with my band and share the songs from Tales of America, Tales of Isolation, and Spanish Villager No:3– all brought to life for the first time in a full-band setting. This will be my first time touring with a band– an invitation to experience with you the music that has led us to this point, in an expanded and dynamic form, and to hear the new material I’m exploring for the upcoming debut release of The Jet Stone Conspiracy.Much love,JS

A rotating cast of some of Chicago’s finest musicians take you across the Beatles universe

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!!).

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

The George Harrison Musical Birthday Tribute Show “My Sweet George” held annually at Martyrs’ is now in its 9th year! Presented by longtime Chicago music artists Ellis Clark (The Social Act Band/Epicycle/Chamber Strings) & Ary Paloma (Amazing Heeby Jeebies) The My Sweet George Band has had the honor of performing a wide selection of tunes from the incredible George Harrison song catalogue, as well as hosting an eclectic variety of Chicago musicians who also take the stage to sing his tunes. These guest artists have included Tom Klein (Liquid Soul/Spies Who Surf), Clar & Gigi’s Sandalwood Sitar, Phil Angotti, Jay Goeppner, Soulkeeper Gerald McClendon, The Handcuffs, Billy, J Kramer, The Pepperland Rockestra, The New Heartaches, Pierce Crask, Phoenix, Twisted Roots, The Polkaholics, Secret 4, The 321’s and celebrities like Jim Belushi to mention just a few. Buy your tickets in advance here online before they sell out so you don’t miss the opportunity to attend the upcoming 9th annual “My Sweet George” Musical Tribute Show 7pm, Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at Martyrs’ in Chicago. It promises to be another unforgettable evening of George Harrison music performed by some of Chicago’s finest musicians!

A rotating cast of some of Chicago’s finest musicians take you across the Beatles universe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.