Hannah Ellis

w/ Sophia Scott

Curb Records recording artist and country music singer/songwriter Hannah Ellis’ journey – and world – is one all can feel at home in. The Campbellsville, Kentucky-native’s voice - a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome - is the friend we always wanted. Whether pouring from a car radio or your phone, the act named to Rolling Stone Country’s “Artist To Watch” list reminds you big leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking. Having paid for her University of Kentucky degree with her full-ride scholarship, she – with the full support of her family – started chasing her dreams. Like so many, that meant a self-financed EP, and moving to Nashville to begin the endless rounds of writers nights, meetings, making friends, and trying to find your way. Hannah paid her dues, kept her focus and kept moving towards something she was sure she felt and knew was right. The fresh-faced songwriter, who has nearly 40 million career streams, has since written songs recorded by artists, and been featured as a vocalist on songs, spanning multiple genres, including: Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Emily Weisband, Cassadee Pope, Filmore, and Sidewalk Prophets. The magnetic artist, who has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times since making her debut, has toured with Carly Pearce, Gavin DeGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Devin Dawson, and many others, and has toured as part of the CMT “Next Women of Country” Tour. Ellis was invited back by her college alma mater to be featured in a national television advertising campaign about pursuing and achieving your dreams. Hannah is one of the “CMT LISTEN UP” artists to watch for 2023. Hannah's latest single, "Wine Country," is available now on all streaming platforms!

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.

Emily Nenni

w/ Rachel Brooke

The sun sets over the ranch, a can of beer cracks, and an acoustic guitar wrangles the day's thoughts and memories into a semblance of order.

During moments like these, California-born and Nashville-based singer and songwriter Emily Nenni chronicles her life through delicate songcraft rife with honky-tonk spirit and spiked with just the right amount of soul. In possession of a deep understanding of music stoked by a lifelong passion and sharp chops shaped by endless sets in smoky bars and sizzling doublewides, she asserts herself as the consummate country storyteller on her full-length debut album, On The Ranch [Normaltown/New West Records].

"What I love about country is the songs can be very honest and vulnerable, yet they're beautiful enough to make you cry," she notes. "My music is sweet and sad, but I don't take myself too seriously. It's old school honky-tonk with a slightly different flavor."

Pop Up Karaoke

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Roman Alexander

There’s a photo of Roman Alexander at 7 years old on stage with a full-sized guitar in hand and a look in his smile saying “This is where I’mmeant to be.” Now in his mid 20s, he has nearly two decades ofperforming under his belt, opening for acts such as Sam Hunt, OldDominion, Billy Currington, and more.“I just want to record the best songs, whether I wrote them or not,”Alexander says. “If I happen to write it, great, but we’re in Nashville, sothere are so many amazing songs out there.” Roman gives hispersonal touch to any song that hits his lips, whether it’s someoneelse’s song or his own, while continuing to own its original messageand emotion. From themes of nostalgic young love in “Better In A Car”to emotional entanglements in “Bad For Me”, listeners will pick up onthe nuanced subtleties of lyrics and melodies, drawing them into hisirresistible charm. Since the release of his debut EP, “Between You &Me”, Roman’s music has been streamed over 51 million times. In thefall, he released thefirst single off of his next project, “Better In ACar”, which gained support across all DSP’s and received over 100kstreams in itsfirst week. Roman’s next single, “Over Me”, whichgained viral traction across all socials, was released on February 11th,2022.With a summer tour opening for Sam Hunt and new music on the way,Roman proves that he’s paid his dues, honed his craft, and is ready tostake his claim in country music.

Hannah Dasher

From engaging over 1.5M TIKTOK FOLLOWERS with her “Stand By Your Pan” viral cooking and music series, to her breakout single release with “Girls Call The Shots” earning her critical acclaim by Rolling Stone and Billboard, Hannah Dasher is proving that she knows exactly who she is, her music is as authentic as her homemade recipes, and people want more of it!

No stranger to the hustle of the road, Hannah has opened for many of her heroes such as HANK WILLIAMS JR, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, & REBA. Spend a little time listening through her releases and following her on social media, and you understand just how she earned her nickname “HANNAH DAMN DASHER.”

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.

Erin Viancourt

Full-hearted, free-spirited, and irresistibly genuine, Erin Viancourt’s take on country music is both timeless and entirely attuned to the chaos of modern life. On her debut album Won’t Die This Way, the Cleveland-bred singer/songwriter/ guitarist brings her lived-in storytelling to a gritty but gorgeously detailed batch of songs, encompassing everything from Americana to Western swing to classic outlaw country. Rooted in the warm and radiant vocal presence she’s shown onstage in touring arenas with Cody Jinks (who recently made Viancourt the first signing to his Late August Records), Won’t Die This Way ultimately reveals her rare capacity to soothe the soul and leave the listener newly empowered to live each day to the absolute fullest.

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.

Hodie Snitch

Hodie Snitch plays the songs you know and love from the likes of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Jones, David Allen Coe, Hank Williams Jr, Charlie Daniels, and the list goes on and on. We could do this all day. Sometimes we do... This IS your daddy's country!

Pop Up Karaoke

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Chase Wright

w/ Chris Bandi

Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that 25-year-old Chase first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Chase packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. Wright’s debut album Intertwined is available now.

The Simple Remedy

Founded several years ago by Chicago Singer/Songwriter Edward William Ryan, The Simple Remedy has grown into one of the most reliable acts on the music scene. Featuring Singer/Songwriter Laura Patricia Felker on Vocals, Pat Keiner on Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Steel Guitar and Vocals, Mike Smith on Bass Guitar and Andy WIlmoth on Drums! The band is a true melting pot of musical influences and keeps the audience guessing as they glide through multiple genres during their live performances.

Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash are an Americana/alternative country band and cover group led by singer Mark Stuart who are best known for their live tributes of Johnny Cash.

Jonathan Hutcherson

Hailing from Wilmore, KY, country, bluegrass and gospel music influences, along with a strong love and appreciation for family have helped form the artist and songwriter that Jonathan Hutcherson is today. He brought those influences to Nashville in 2018 and quickly started impressing songwriters and publishers on Music Row with his falsetto vocals, heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. Hutcherson released a self-titled EP in 2021 that has garnered millions of streams and then followed that body of work up with the release of four more songs starting in the Fall of 2022. The first song, “Blue Collar” was a tip of the hat to the people and the way he was raised. That was followed by 3 more songs that embody the life and way of living Jonathan came to Nashville with and still lives today. Jonathan has been all over the road already in 2023, opening shows for Conner Smith, Carly Pearce and Little Big Town as well as headlining a handful of clubs as well. There will be more music to come and more places on the road for fans to see Jonathan this Summer and Fall.

Austin Snell

w/ Brian Fuller

Fusing hard-rocking sonic aggression with the deep-feeling confessions of a country troubadour,River House Artists/Warner Music Nashville’s Austin Snell is an emerging country talent forwhom the rules have never really applied. A Georgia native and Air Force vet who grew up on asteady diet of Nickelback, Three Doors Down, Creed and Alan Jackson, the Nashville newcomerhas bucked Nashville’s“10-year town”moniker, arriving in 2022 and quickly starting work tomake“grunge country”a household name. Withdistorted, dark-energy guitars, thunderingdrums, and a wounded vocal at the end of its emotional rope, his gritty debut single“Excuse theMess”has now racked up more than 10 million streams and landed elite playlist placementsacross Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and more, as the track co-written with Presley Aaron andChristian Yancey leads the charge into Snell’s opening chapter. The rising star now counts 36million total streams and over 250,000 active users on TikTok to his credit, plus a rare SiriusXMHighway Find accolade–the same one bestowed on now-superstars like Maren Morris and LukeCombs. He is also the second artist ever chosen for SiriusXM’s Artist Accelerator program, andwith a growing touring footprint that has put him on the road withcountry’s brightest stars,he’s set to drop another handful of hard-core country rockers as 2023 goes on. Mixing blacked-out rock aggression with late-night country reflection–plus a bit of an electronic buzz–“PrayAll the Way Home”(co-written by Snell, Andrew Baylis, Michael Whitworth, Cam Walker) pointsthe way ahead for one of Nashville’s most exciting new talents, proving once and for all: Somerules are really more like suggestions. More information at austinsnell.com.

August Son

August Son is the 2022 reincarnation of the Chicago rock band who performed across Chicagoland from 1988-1993. During those early years, August Son shared the stage with WAR, Three Dog Night, Lonnie Brooks and The Marshall Tucker Band at outdoor festivals and major music venues. Time has passed, but the love of music remains. Come join us for a great rock and roll experience!

Y'all's Brunch

Howdy, y’all! Come on down yonder to Chicago’s very own country western inspired drag show “Y’all’s Brunch” where ALL are welcome. Get your boots scootin’ with performances by talented Chicago Drag SUPERSTARS. Hosted by Mini Pearl Necklace, the “Jewel of the Cumberland Clam” and former co-host of Nashville’s 6-year running comedy drag show “SheHaw.” One-of-a-kind ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, DRINKS, FUN, LAUGHS, PRIZES at Carol’s Pub!

The Machete Fire Show

The Paper Machete presents... The Machete Fire Show: A (Hopefully) Non-Flammable Pageant on the Anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire.

On Sunday, October 8th, The Paper Machete brings the unbridled heat of Uptown underground comedy to honky-tonk haven Carol’s Pub. We’ve curated ONE NIGHT of piping hot hilarity inspired by The Great Chicago Fire on exactly the 152nd anniversary of the ill-fated event. We’re fighting fire with fire and stacking the deck with an absolutely iconic lineup to tackle this historical event, including: Katie Rich, Guy Van Swearingen, Chad the Bird, Erin Diamond, Carly Oishi, Rogue Schmidt, Andy Fleming, Ross Berman, Blender Bluid, other to be announced acts and, of course, our scintillating emcee Christopher Piatt. Join us for an unforgettable night of live theater as we infuse the best of Chicago comedy into this historic calamity ‘cuz the only thing more Chicago than turning ruin into rapture is chasing a shot of Malort with an Old Style. (We’ve got handshakes on lock too, natch.)

This is not a drill. Grab your tickets now because we’re bringing the house down (again)!

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Anthony Orio

Anthony Orio has come a long way since bursting onto the Nashville scene as an up and coming singer/songwriter featured by ASCAP’s “Hot On The Row Series.” His unique blend of country mixes the traditional sounds of the genre with progressive contemporary vocals and production. Known for his electrifying live performances and strong ability to connect with the crowds, his talent has led him to perform at The Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and become a top draw at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in both Nashville and Panama City Beach, Florida.

South of 80!

South of 80 is one of Chicago’s premier cover bands, with influences from Mumford and Sons, The Killers, Modest Mouse, Pearl Jam, The Dave Matthews Band,and many more. South of 80 is comprised of Chicago musicians with a long history in the local music scene.

Tyler Halverson

From a small town in South Dakota, Tyler Halverson’s unique style of country music takes inspiration from classic country and western music, while also looking ahead to the genre’s future. At the age of 20, Tyler moved to Nashville, to attend Belmont University where he studied music business and refined his songwriting craft. However, Tyler’s favorite thing about Nashville is leaving Nashville. Tyler finds joy in taking his songs on the road and playing for fellow hippies, cowboys and everyone in between.

Tyler’s first album was co-produced by himself, Ryan Youmans, and Muscadine Bloodline’s Gary Stanton. “Beer Garden Baby,” the first release from his self-titled record in February 2021, has been well received by the Texas radio. He recently joined the roster at True Grit Talent and is looking forward to touring his debut album set to be released later this year (2021).

The Lawrence Peters Outfit

The Lawrence Peters Outfit play un-ruined country music, a term Lawrence coined to describe the band’s original, deep-rooted, honky tonk sound.

They were 2019 and 2018 Ameripolitan Award nominees, in the Best Honky Tonk Group category, and two time winners of the “Best Country And Western Entertainer” trophy (Chicago Music Awards). They were also voted “Best Country Band” in The Chicago Reader’s “Best Of 2022” poll.

Their LP “What You Been Missin’” is cited as one of the essential Chicago country and folk albums, in Mark Guarino’s 2023 book “Country & Midwestern” (University Of Chicago Press).

Lauded for his lead vocal on ""The Old Black Hen"", for the watershed Songs: Ohia- Magnolia Electric Company album, here Peters leads the ""Outfit"" through his own finely crafted originals, and cherry-picked classics. The band is a super-group of Chi-Town pickers, including Matt Gandurski on lead guitar, John Huber on rhythm guitar, and Josh Piet on upright bass.

Diamondback

Diamondback has been a popular staple of the Chicago Country Music scene for quite some time. We bring our female fronted, multi-instrumentalist, tight harmonied party to clubs, private gatherings and festivals throughout the Midwest. We serve up a patented mix of Classic/Prime Country, Americana, Country Rock and New Country that’s guaranteed to have folks singing along and joining the party from the first song. Our extensive song list promises something for everyone.

Diamondback remains committed to bringing Classic Honky Tonk music to the urban masses!

Pop Up Karaoke

Join us for Pop Up Karaoke! No Cover. $7 Old Fashioneds, $5 Craft Drafts and $4 Fireball shots to get you singing!

Lunar Ticks

Lunar Ticks are an eclectic Improvisational/Alternative Rock band from Chicago, IL.

The band is influenced by the songwriting and studio experimentation of 90's and 2000's innovative Alternative/Indie rock bands like Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Ween, Pavement, and Dr. Dog, and fuses it with genre-bending, progressive musicality, and exploratory improvisations in the vein of The Grateful Dead, Phish, and Umphrey's McGee.

Each setlist is curated from their diverse and expansive song list of originals and covers; debuting new material at almost every show. Extended improvisational passages can turn on a dime or meditate and unfurl in unexpected ways. Lunar Ticks aim to create a unique and memorable experience every time they pick up their instruments.

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.

Brad Redlich

Brad Redlich is an upcoming Chicagoland Country/Rock artist. His high energy and catchy original tunes coupled with popular covers and ripping guitar solos, make for an exciting full-band performance. Brad has a sound that takes inspiration from Country/Southern Rock legends such as Tom Petty, Eagles, Allman Brothers Band, etc. and molds them with the modern sounds of Country Music, such as Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and Jason Aldean. Brad has performed at Navy Pier, Old Crow, Bub City, Cubby Bear and plenty more. His new EP "Chi-Rock" just released this summer and he is currently working on his full-length debut album. Be sure to check out his website for his latest content uploads for streaming services, podcast interviews, recap videos and plenty more. #BRnation

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.

Chris Knight

After 23 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.”

That brutally honest, no-frills philosophy fits his Americana-fueled, backwoods-grown merger of folk, country, and rock. It’s been at the backbone of nine studio albums, beginning with 1998’s acclaimed self-titled debut and traveling through scorchers such as the one-two punch of 2001’s A Pretty Good Guy and 2003’s The Jealous Kind, two demo-styled discs (2007’s The Trailer Tapes and 2009’s Trailer II), and the recent, electric guitar-fortified opus, 2019’s Almost Daylight.

Deadfest Band

Deadfest Band is a Grateful Dead tribute band that encapsulates the vibe and sound of one of the most famous jam bands in rock and roll history. Come enjoy this group of fantastic musicians that offer that unique sound with rich textured guitar solos and smooth harmonies. Only Deadfest Band can re-create the iconic sound in the style of the Grateful Dead for every generation of fans to enjoy!

Alana Springsteen

Columbia Records NY/Sony Music Nashville artist-songwriter Alana Springsteen is TWENTY SOMETHING. Making her anticipated debut as a three-part album, her first installment, TWENTY SOMETHING: Messing It Up, delivers a bold introduction with “you don’t deserve a country song.” Hailed by Billboard as possessing “a classic female voice packed with angst and determination,” E! News praises “one of Nashville's most buzzworthy emerging artists,” as PEOPLE applauds Springsteen as representing “the future of country music.” Quickly nearing 100 MILLION streams, the 22-year-old is among the Class of 2023 for CMT’s Next Women of Country and MusicRow’s Next Big Thing; a Celebrity Ambassador for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation; and previously named a Country Artist to Watch by Pandora. Next supporting Adam Doleac’s ‘BARSTOOL WHISKEY WONDERLAND’ TOUR, she’s appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and has already been spotted on the road with Mitchell Tenpenny and LANY.

Nolan Taylor

w/ Logan Halstead

Nolan Taylor is a singer songwriter based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. His voice ranges from the soft fall of rain to a heavy crack of thunder, underlining songs of hard times, wild nights and heartbreak. The emotional impact of his sound is not only heard, but felt, in the bones and in the blood. Themes of longing, desperation, joy and sorrow ring true and genuine from his lips. When Nolan sings, it will make you feel like all of the heartbreak you have ever experienced found a voice and learned how to play guitar. His passion and his energy are contagious and will draw you into his stories

Diamondback

Diamondback has been a popular staple of the Chicago Country Music scene for quite some time. We bring our female fronted, multi-instrumentalist, tight harmonied party to clubs, private gatherings and festivals throughout the Midwest. We serve up a patented mix of Classic/Prime Country, Americana, Country Rock and New Country that’s guaranteed to have folks singing along and joining the party from the first song. Our extensive song list promises something for everyone.

Diamondback remains committed to bringing Classic Honky Tonk music to the urban masses!

Memphis Kee

Austin-based Memphis Kee, formed in 2020, channels the songwriting influences of Hayes Carll, Robert Earl Keen, and Evan Felker and a wide array of musical influences spanning the full spectrum of genres. Their music blends raucous barroom country, love and loss stories, and gritty murder ballads into what they call "Shred Dirt" country rock, infused with Memphis blues and soul.

The band members are Memphis Kee (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Spencer Carlson (lead guitar, vocals), Paul Pinon (drums), Joey Sisk (bass), and Jake Waylon (mandolin, keys, guitar, vocals).

Their full-length record, "Wimberley," recorded at Yellow Dog Studios with Grammy-winning producer Adam Odor, gained international recognition, including a notable cover of Ryan Adams' "Come Pick Me Up." Media outlets like Saving County Music and Whiskey Riff praised the album, with Saving County Music listing it among their "Essential Albums List" for 2022, while Whiskey Riff predicted Memphis Kee's rise to household name status in the near future.