Tanner Usrey
w/ JD Clayton
Hailing from Prosper, TX, Tanner Usrey is an Emerging singer/songwriter with a vocal styling all his own. Since beginning his career, Tanner has developed into a soulful, Americana-rock artist that heart wrenching lyrics and soul-touching vocals provide the cherry on top of his unforgettable melodies and hard-hitting sound.
Drawing inspiration from the rigors of touring life, Tanner’s most recent single, “Pick Up Your Phone” is a ruminative ballad about disconnection and balancing the give-and-take that comes with all relationships. His previous single ""Take Me Home"", is an invocation of committed love as Usrey deftly blends Americana and heartland rock influences with his distinctive, soul-tinged vocals.
American singer-songwriter, JD Clayton, was born in a small river town on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border called Fort Smith. He learned to sing and play guitar on Sunday mornings in church. While attending the University of Arkansas in Fort Smith, JD started a band, began writing and recording songs, and played shows on campus and in the bars downtown. After graduating from college, JD took off to Nashville where he recorded his debut EP 'Smoke out the Fire' which was released in early November of 2018. Since the release of 'Smoke out the Fire' JD has opened for acts like Ryan Bingham at Peacemaker Festival in Arkansas and won awards such as the Walton Family Foundation Artist 360 Grant. JD plans to release new music in 2020. As he starts his career in music he hopes to write songs that people love to sing along to; making life just a little bit better.
David Adam Byrnes
2022 has been a whirlwind year for country music artist David Adam Byrnes. A consistent flow of song releases along with a tour schedule that has nearly doubled has kept the young artist in an uninterrupted state of “ready, set, go.” It’s been a long and satisfying journey starting in 2008 when a 19-year-old Byrnes ambitiously left his hometown in Arkansas and moved to Nashville, TN in an attempt to deliver his brand of country music to the great Music City, and secure a budding career as a music artist. Within his first year he signed a publishing deal/record deal and spent years in writing rooms with some of the town’s best songwriters. His first taste of success came with the release of his single “Sweet Distraction” that hit #62 on Billboard and the Top 20 on Music Row, which was the highest debut from a new act that year. He became a quick study in the art of songwriting, something he was very adept at from the start, yet he always had starry eyes for the stage. Monday through Friday, David Adam Byrnes sat in writing rooms pumping out the kind of songs that were groomed for the country music charts. A coveted spot at the Key West Songwriters Festival and performing with guys like Paul Overstreet and Keith Stegall, before he knew it he had an impressive catalog of tunes, 5 of which that were spoken for by a handful of Nashville artists, and destined for the top of the charts. Just as the stars were moving into perfect alignment for him, the publishing deal collapsed, and though he had another deal on the table, he wasn’t able to sign due to ongoing legal issues, and so those 5 magical cuts were, as they say often in the songwriter circles, “healed.”
Sam Grow
w/ SIX STRING CROSSING
Country singer Sam Grow is just a small-town kid from Mechanicsville in Southern Maryland. But his dreams and his music have extended well beyond the boundaries of the Old Line state. After the breakout success of his first studio album, 2019’s Love and Whiskey, a lot has changed. That project followed years of grinding work, writing his own tunes, booking his own shows and recording his own EPs ... but it was all rewarded.
Love and Whiskey hit Number One on iTunes’ Country Albums chart and he quickly followed its success with his sophomore album This Town featuring the breakout smash single “Song About You”. In November of 2022, Grow landed his 3rd studio album Manchester, whose title pays respect to his new hometown in Tennessee of the same name. Grow is now approaching rare air for artists in any genre – his music is on the cusp of collecting more than 100 Million global streams.
South City Revival
w/ Painted Canyon and
Jory Avner
South City Revival is a workingman’s band from Chicago, IL. Forged in the city of frigid winters and ferocious wind, the band continues to expand on their vision of Midwest Americana with, ""Where There's Smoke, There's Fire"". The new album, the band's first full-length effort, is at its core an exploration of country and roots-rock music. Drawing on the energy and story-telling from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Brooks & Dunn, Tom Petty, and Steve Earle, listeners are immersed in a landscape filled with abandoned steel mills, sticky bar floors and rusted out Chevys.
Loosely defined as Americana/Indie Rock, Painted Canyon is a rock band hailing from Chicago. Formed in the summer of 2019, they released their first full length album Permanent Reflection in March 2021, working with renowned engineer-producer, Mike Hagler at Kingsize Sound Labs. With his fingerprints all over Wilco, Billy Bragg/Wilco, Neko Case, Waco Brothers, Maps & Atlases, Califone, Calexico and My Morning Jacket, the band put their debut in good hands. The album was mastered by Chris Frasco of Master Frasco Audio Lab in East Nashville. In April/May of 2022, the band again joined with engineer-producer, Mike Hagler and mastering engineer Chris Frasco to release a stagger of new singles “Long Slow Curve” and “Say You’ll Come with Me.”
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Wednesday February 15
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Josh Meloy
Oklahoma native, Josh Meloy recently released his new record “Oklahoma” in May of 2020. The record consists of a collection of songs written over the past 5 years. Meloy considers this his “best and most honest work to date”. Meloy recorded and produced the album at home giving it an undeniably authentic sound.
Meloy didn’t plan on playing music in the beginning. In a family with strong ties to music, he chose sports. It wasn’t until attending Oklahoma State University at the age of 19 that he first picked up a guitar. Meloy, now 26, has since matured as a musician and songwriter while earning a strong fan base touring the Oklahoma/Texas region.
Jennifer Fletcher & The Reckoning
Jennifer was born and raised in the small town of Beal City, MI. Growing up on her family’s farm, country music filled their home with the sounds of her grandparents favorites: Patsy Cline, Alabama, The Oakrigde Boys, Johnny Cash & The Judds. Jennifer has been singing since she can remember; performing and competing in numerous vocal competitions. She studied vocal jazz at theUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln. While there she sang with an eight person vocal jazz ensemble and had the privilage of performing solo at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Today, Jennifer spends her time singing and songwriting. Her influences include artists, from many genres of music, such as The Civil Wars, Patty Griffin, Need to Breath, Drew Holcomb, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Emmylou Harris, Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles, Patsy Cline, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, and many more.
Trailer Park Twisters
From small towns to the big city, the Trailer Park Twisters are ripping up all your favorite country tunes and laying waste to prefabricated homes in a 10-mile radius. Formed in 2008 by Paul Cicciarelli, the band features dynamic guitar playing complimented by swelling pedal steel and soaring vocals. From Johnny Cash to Miranda Lambert they’ve got it covered.
Amy LaVere and Will Sexton
Just when you think Amy LaVere is at the top of her craft, it grows into something even more powerful. Her songs are both original and timeless, making her well known among songwriters and critics alike. NPR’s Robert Siegel says she “specializes in lyrics that are more barbed than her sweet soprano prepares you for.” Amos Perinne of No Depression has written of Amy saying “Her songs have a level of detail comparable to a photo. LaVere has a knack for documenting simple moments and making them riveting.”Her growing catalog of material and steady critical acclaim suggest a first-tier presence on the Americana and indie-folk circuits.
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THE OFFICE EDITION
Wednesday February 22
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Cole Ritter
and the Night Owls
"Cole has been playing music as long as he can remember. He first fell in love with music when he picked up the fiddle at the young age of 3. He started touring at the age of 8 with a group of violinists and played all over the southeast.He picked up singing and playing the guitar at 13 when he was gifted his Great-Grandfather's Guitar. This was the beginning of Cole's artistry. Cole’s favorite part about playing with his band is getting to share stories and precious moments with friends and fans. No one has passion for music like Cole. His soulful, jazzy voice mixed with his country and rock and roll roots gives a unique sound of the Night Owls."
Drew Parker
At The End Of
The Dirt Road Tour
In Nashville’s famous songwriting community, the talent runs deep, and there’s no shortage of hopeful artists looking to find themselves a “lane.” But with one of the most potent, identifiable styles in the business, Drew Parker knows exactly what he’s about – and country fans already love it. Some just don’t know it yet.
Now, after joining Warner Music Nashville to supercharge his artistic ambition, they’ll soon learn.
Wild Earp
Wild Earp slings original country & western music that gives a respectful nod to the masters of the past and a defiant scoff at the purists. Touching on just about every aspect of roots music, Earp brings the listener through the desert, the mountains, and the honky tonks with clever lyricism that mixes humor, heartache, and sinful living. 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!
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Wednesday March 1
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South City Revival
South City Revival is a workingman’s band from Chicago, IL. Forged in the city of frigid winters and ferocious wind, the band continues to expand on their vision of Midwest Americana with, "Where There's Smoke, There's Fire". The new album, the band's first full-length effort, is at its core an exploration of country and roots-rock music. Drawing on the energy and story-telling from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Brooks & Dunn, Tom Petty, and Steve Earle, listeners are immersed in a landscape filled with abandoned steel mills, sticky bar floors and rusted out Chevys.
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Wednesday March 8
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Pony Bradshaw
On his new album, "North Georgia Rounder," Pony Bradshaw leads the listener on an exploration of the woods, rivers, and mountains of Appalachia, more specifically, the area for which the album is named and he’s called home for the past 15 years. “It’s got its hooks in me,” Bradshaw says of North Georgia, and it shows, with songs that quickly establish a setting, much like the one he initiated with the album’s predecessor, Calico Jim. The sonic excursion includes stops along the Conasauga River, visits to the holler, and a few diversions—nearby Knoxville plays a supporting role, as do Louisiana and Arkansas. It’s an impressionistic journey of introspection and connection all at once. Will Stewart's tastefully-understated guitar leads and Philippe Bronchtein's atmospheric pedal steel provide the perfect backdrop for Bradshaw's impassioned vocals in lead-off track Foxfire Wine." Its swampy, bluesy intro makes way for an interesting amalgamation of Sturgill Simpson and The Grateful Dead, serving as the perfect aperitif for “a hell of a heaven and a hell of a show.” From that point on till the album wraps with the aptly titled “Notes on a River Town,” not only do you see and hear North Georgia, you even smell and taste it.
Pat Reedy & The Longtime Goners
Pat Reedy makes honest honky-tonk music for the modern world, mixing twang, blue-collar songwriting and working-class pride. Reedy sinks his teeth into his own country roots, writing traditional-minded songs about heartache, travel, and long work days; planting one foot in the territory of his influences while pointing the other toward newer territory.
You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start In The Mornin' St. Patrick's Day Party
Saturday March 11
11AM - 3PM
Cover: $25 GA Earlybird Pricing
Reserved Seating Options Also Available
You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start in the Morning is coming back to Joe's to continue the annual tradition of being the best and earliest St. Patrick's Day AM Party in Chicago! Get your crew together, dress in your warmest green and gold and don't delay on buying your tickets! // 4 Hour Ticket Reservations Include: Miller and Coors Light, premium vodka cocktails, specialty food entrée per person and shot specials. Reserved tables are available for an additional cost, purchased separately from your ticket. Seating available for groups of 4 and 6. Seating features a designated server. // Important Information: Food and drink packages end when your 4 hour reservation expires. Gratuity is not included in your package. 21+ Event. Space is limited. Price is subject to increase. // For more information please email [email protected]
Dry Country Line
Hellin' from Chicago since 2014, Dry County Line has a strong regard for classic country music, and that's what they love to share. But they like "countrifying" non-country songs too. You never can tell. One thing's for certain, DCL is all about singing (and dancing). With this band, it's harmonize or go home. We'll take the bourbon.
12th Annual Team Sean Kelly Head Shave Event
Sunday March 12
Event: 12PM - 6PM
NO COVER
Please join us for the 12th annual Team Sean Kelly St. Baldrick's head shaving event to help money for childhood cancer research, treatment and cures. This year's event will the last large in-person event I will be hosting, so come one, come all and let's have a ball!!!
What to expect:
FUN !!!
HEAD SHAVING for registered participants and walk-ins who collect money and shave their heads to stand in solidarity with children (or loved ones) who have cancer.
INSIPIRATION
RAFFLES
LIVE AUCTION
50/50
BAG PIPES
FACE PAINTING STATION
MUSIC
GOOD VIBES
KID AND FAMILY FRIENDLY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Food and drink available for purchase. ALL are welcome - the event is open to the public.
Be part of something bigger than yourself.
If you'd like to register as a shavee or a volunteer, or to donate, please see link below:
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Wednesday March 15
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David Graham & The Eskimo Brothers
The Eskimo Brothers are a high energy honky tonk trio based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
This reckless and manic show has been battle tested and polished from over 300 shows a year, both in the honky tonks of Nashville's historic Lower Broadway and and monthly shows in Memphis on Beale St.
Dalton & The Sheriffs
The one constant in Dalton & the Sheriffs’ remarkable rise from three-hour sets in the barrooms of Boston, to national stages such as CMA Fest, is the band’s authenticity. Brian Scully (vocals/acoustic guitar), Jon Silva (lead guitar), James Zaner (drums), Sam Bouve (bass) and Ryan Jackson (keys/guitars) rip through shows with frenetic energy, perhaps best described as country music, tinged with Americana heartland vibes, and played with a bar-friendly edge-of-punk rowdiness. Everyone sings along. The patrons are as much a part of the show as the band itself. The result is a live band that manages to make every show -- from small clubs to the largest of festivals -- feel a little like a reunion of like-minded souls at their favorite local bar.
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Wednesday March 29
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The Shootouts
Hailing from Akron, Ohio, The Shootouts are known for their energetic blend of honky-tonk, Americana, and traditional country. After releasing their acclaimed 2019 debut Quick Draw, the band charted Top 50 on Americana radio. In 2020, the band was nominated for “Best Honky-Tonk Group” at the Ameripolitan Music Awards, an honor they have been nominated for again at the upcoming 2023 awards ceremony. They have shared the stage with luminaries such as Marty Stuart, Asleep at The Wheel, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Radney Foster, Chris Isaak, Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Chuck Mead, Kim Richey, Dale Watson, and many more. The band also performed an official showcase at AmericanaFest 2021 in Nashville.
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Wednesday April 5
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Kylie Morgan
Kylie Morgan describes herself as fun - loving, spontaneous, sensitive, and intentional. And as the exuberant, ethereal Oklahoma native approaches the release of her second EP, P.S., two more words join the list of descriptors – grown up. Kylie released her debut EP, Love, Kylie, one year ago. Between her first EP and her second, the singer has more than doubled her social reach and surpassed 100 MILLION worldwide streams. She also got engaged and felt like she finally knew who she was.
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MARVEL CINEMATIC
UNIVERSE EDITION
Wednesday April 26
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COUNTRY MUSIC EDITION
Wednesday May 31
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