Bayker Blankenship
w/ Tyler NanceTickets: $10 in Advance | $15 Day of Show
Ages: 18+ (with parent or guardian)
About Bayker Blankenship
Nineteen-year old Bayker Blankenship from Livingston, Tennessee has had one heck of a few months, going from playing his first home town gigs to signing his first record deal and going viral with his first hit “Maxed Out" in a short amount of time. “Maxed Out” is hitting new peaks at such an incredible speed- to name a few, it reached #2 on the Spotify Viral charts, #43 on Apple Country, and has over 100k creates on TikTok. Bayker has garnered over 40M+ streams in just a few months. “Maxed Out” highlights Bayker as one of Country’s rising stars, with fans falling for his bright personality and warm heart along the way. Bayker's debut EP “Younger Years" released in July 2024, hitting over 4M+ streams the first week and making it obvious he is far from a one-hit wonder.
About Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders are a high energy country music band that are tailor-made for original music fans and audiences that love 80's/90’s country music hits. Whether you’re looking to do some boot scootin’ or slow dancing, Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders are here to bring the country.
About The Messengers
Night after night...show after show, The Messengers leave audiences dancing, singing and screaming for more. The sound, based on their incredible harmony and raw power, tears through the best pop, rock, and modern country! A huge set list that includes everything from Miranda to Mumford...from Queen to Pitbull. Sing-a-long favorites follow unexpected medleys that mix classics with today's current hits. Every show is different, and every night offers another chance to get the message.
Nate Smith
FREE SHOW
Ages: 21+
About Nate Smith
FREE SHOW | We are stoked for @natesmith's Album Release Party on Wednesday, October 9! This is a FREE 21+ first come, first served show. The first 100 fans in line will be granted entry.
About Windy City Rev & The Hootenanny Band
Windy City Rev & The Hootenanny Band” emerged from an established group that has eight on-line releases, performed multiple times overseas and all over Chicagoland including Joe’s Live, Bub City and Joe’s on Weed St. The band is fronted by singer songwriter Rich “Rev”, he’s a triple threat on vocals, guitar & harmonica. Rich was given the nick name “Rev” as a young musician because of his revved up style of music and exciting live stage shows. He started out performing in Denver where he began rabble rousing on stage in a wide variety of bands at the early age of 19. He eventually ended up in Chicago where he has performed alongside many of Chicagoland’s top ranked musicians and he fronts the popular band “Windy City Rev Ups”.
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The band’s sound is driven by a thundering rhythm section, full throttle guitars and soulful harmonica playing. Their songs feature a kaleidoscope of cross country and blues rock tunes, both covers and originals. Their music takes inspiration from classic/latin rock legends and country music icons. The band is currently working on a new all original release. Be sure to check out their social media and music that is streaming worldwide.
About Wire & Nail
Nothing better than a Saturday Night in a Northwoods Tavern. Longnecks & Shooters. Darts & Pool. Romance & Good times. Wire & Nail. This tight combo from Milwaukee loves nothing better than to supply the soundtrack. Equal parts Honky Tonk and Rock n Roll, Wire & Nail have the chops to keep the evening rolling. Loaded like shotgun, the band comes stacked with tight harmonies, great tone, an on point rhythm section and enough swagger to back it up.
About Y'all's Brunch
Howdy, y’all! Join us at Carol’s Pub for Chicago’s country-western-inspired drag show, "Y'all's Brunch," where all are welcome! Get ready to kick up your boots with sensational performances by Chicago's finest drag superstars. Hosted by the fabulous Coco Sho-Nell, Season 4 of Camp Wannakiki, and the delightful Mini Pearl Necklace, "The Jewel of the Cumberland Clam." Expect Entertainment, delicious food, refreshing drinks, laughter, and prizes, all at Carol’s Pub!
About Brad Tursi
Brad Tursi, an award winning songwriter and member of multi-Platinum selling band OldDominion, is welcoming his first solo collection,Parallel Love. A batch of songsthat have beenwritten over the past 10 years,Parallel Lovereflects where the accomplished artist, guitarist,and writer is in the present moment.Created and released with the band's full support,theproject features co-writes with Stephen Wilson Jr., Dan Isbell, Jessi Alexander, and MattJenkins. Tursi producedthe entire project as well, with Ben West and Marc Scibilia co-producingselect tracks. In addition to his role with the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year,Tursi has earned multiple CMA Triple Play Awards for writing three No. 1 songs in a 12-monthperiod, been named AIMP Artist Writer of the Year, and co-written hits for Kenny Chesney, LukeBryan, Tyler Hubbard, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker, and Cole Swindell, among others.
About 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.
Also featuring Singer/Songwriter Laura Patricia on Vocals, Michael Pentz on Lead Guitar, 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 as well as their own original music during their live performances.
About Ginger Road
Regularly featured at the finest venues and festivals across Chicagoland and all the way to Nashville, Ginger Road has been Rockin’ This Country since 2013 with a contagious, high energy mix of modern and classic Country and Rock covers that will have you singing along and dancing in your boots. If your hankering for a huge dash of good old fashioned FUN that leaves everyone in a great mood, is time to Saddle Up and ride the Ginger Road!
About Iris Marlowe
Iris Marlowe is an alternative-country songwriter that uses her love of classic country music and horror films to create cinematic songs that paint a southern gothic landscape. Her latest album ‘Where the Devil Bid the Owl Goodbye’ features songs driven by revenge, terror, and a yearning for the danger of the old west. Iris creates country music for the eccentrics and folks that are looking for something a little different in the country music landscape.
About Olivia and the Lovers
Olivia and the Lovers are a queer cowboy band based in Chicago.
Taking inspiration both from classic American folk music and cowboy standards, Olivia Love writes music as a vehicle for vulnerability and reflections on queer love, loss, and healing. They were named the Best Emerging Band and Best Country Band in the 2023 Chicago Reader Poll.
jackrabbit.
w/ One For The Ditch + The Black Oil BrothersTickets: $10.00
Ages: 21+
About jackrabbit.
jackrabbit. is a band led by Dermot Mulroney and his brother Kieran Mulroney, combining heartfelt lyrics with an authentic, Americana sound influenced by classic country and folk. With a blend of twangy guitars, and the Mulroney brothers' harmonies, jackrabbit. delivers a soulful and authentic country music experience.
About One For The Ditch
With a blistering new lineup line up including Dublin native Hugh Daly; Sean Mulroney; Fred Frey; RB Green (Black Angus) and Tony Manno (The Black Oil Brothers), One For The Ditch mix of traditional Irish standards, Country, and originals with a Celtic punk rock edge.
About The Black Oil Brothers
There’s a source in rock ‘n’ roll music, born in Mississippi’s delta, distilled in its hill country and raised on the streets of Chicago’s south side. The way The Black Oil Brothers see it, the blues is the truth, and rock n’ roll is the way Deep blues and Americana from the city nestled in its heartland, The Black Oil Brothers utilize everything we can beg, borrow or steal, to create music that let’s your ears know there ain’t a damn thing wrong with the sound of a good soul feeling bad.
About 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.
Game Day Details
Bear Down! Watch the game on the big screen at Carol's! Game Day Specials include: $15 Domestic Buckets $3 Bud Light and Miller Lite Bottles $8 Modelo and Corazon Shot $7 Bud Light and Jameson Shot $5 Fireball Shots and of course $4 Jell-O Shots
About Scott Scovill
Scott Scovill has been penned as a modern day Johnny Cash. His booming baritone barks out classic Cash tunes with a modern, hard hitting full sound. Beat after beat his incredible band pumps life into Cash as well as Scovill’s originals. The fun they have on stage is contagious, and Scovill’s delivery infectious! This show will be one that you don’t want to miss!
For more information on Scott Scovill, visit www.scottscovill.com.
About Braxton Keith
Braxton Keith calls San Antonio home, but the 20something songwriter hasn't spent much timethere in recent years. As one of the newest exports of Texas' country music scene, he leavestown nearly every weekend, driving his band — and his own tour bus — toward the next show."That bus is actually the only vehicle I own," he says. "I drive it everywhere I go."
Whether he's onstage or behind the wheel, Braxton doesn't just play country music. He lives it.Inspired by the traditional twang of storytellers like Marty Robbins and Merle Haggard, hewrites songs that blend modern sounds with the best elements of old-school country. It's abalance of the contemporary and the classic, glued together by a proud Texas native who'slearned to create autobiographical music about universal experiences. "These are songs aboutlove, heartbreak, and drinking, which are things everybody knows about," he explains. "I'm notthe only person to write songs about those things. But I'm the only person to do it my way."
About Kurtis James
Seamlessly weaving together authentic original music with covers of country music legends like Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, the Kurtis James Band will bring you back to the glory days of vinyl-filled Wurlitzers and smoke-filled barrooms. With the clickety-clack rhythms of Johnny Cash, the swinging bass lines of the Bakersfield Sound, the driving drums of the 70s outlaw country movement, and wailing steel guitar reminiscent of the Drifting Cowboys, come remember what made country music great in the first place.
From the Elgin, Il area, the Kurtis James Band is Kurtis James (Guitar and Vocals), Cris Velez (Bass), Rich Becker (Pedal Steel Guitar and Electric Guitar), and Pete Steele (Drums).!
About Trey Knepp
Trey Knepp was born and raised in small town Loogootee, IN. where as a teenager he began developing a passion for music. Trey has been writing and performing original material since 2018. His first single, “Small Town Somewhere USA,” was recorded by Grammy award-winning producer, Elliot Elsley, and mastered by Grammy legend, Vlado Meller. His love for country music has inspired Trey to write songs that will take your soul home and turn the volume up. Trey’s music flourishes best performing live. You can find Trey Knepp’s music streaming on all digital platforms. Be sure to follow Trey Knepp on all social platforms @Trey_Knepp
About Y'all's Brunch
Howdy, y’all! Join us at Carol’s Pub for Chicago’s country-western-inspired drag show, "Y'all's Brunch," where all are welcome! Get ready to kick up your boots with sensational performances by Chicago's finest drag superstars. Hosted by the fabulous Coco Sho-Nell, Season 4 of Camp Wannakiki, and the delightful Mini Pearl Necklace, "The Jewel of the Cumberland Clam." Expect Entertainment, delicious food, refreshing drinks, laughter, and prizes, all at Carol’s Pub!
Game Day Details
Bear Down! Watch the game on the big screen at Carol's! Game Day Specials include: $15 Domestic Buckets $3 Bud Light and Miller Lite Bottles $8 Modelo and Corazon Shot $7 Bud Light and Jameson Shot $5 Fireball Shots and of course $4 Jell-O Shots
About 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!
Hippies & Cowboys
w/ Calico MantraTickets: $15 in Advance | $18 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
About Hippies & Cowboys
It’s not every day we get to watch the rapid rise of an American rock ‘n’ roll band, from performing as an unknown at an open mic night to soon after selling out the venue multiple times, then moving rapidly to major stages.
With Hippies & Cowboys, we are witness to what appears to be a meteoric rise, including a growing loyal fanbase of “Dreamers,’ as their tribe is called. Hippies & Cowboys, feeling the vibrations of momentum after their discovery at Fox & Locke’s Open Mic Night, released a live album recorded at one of their sold-out shows at Fox & Locke, and soon was one of the major stages at Pilgrimage Festival, one of the most popular music events in the eastern half of the U.S. They had already been tapped as regulars at Kid Rock’s place on Lower Broadway in Nashville, stirring up the crowd with energy to burn.
About Tyler Halverson
Born and raised in the tiny town of Canton, SD (pop. 3054), Tyler Halverson isn’t just any cowboy. He’s got the hat and the boots, but he also plays a mean guitar and writes an even meaner tune. He has no problem bouncing around the country chasing adventure (or a girl), and is telling his different kind of cowboy tale with his self-described “Amerijuana Music,” bridging honest storytelling with songcraft inspired by country powerhouses Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Hayes Carll as much as Boyz II Men, Taking Back Sunday, and The Used.
Halverson fell in thrall to music at an early age, receiving his first guitar while in middle school. A local bluegrass festival convinced him to focus on music, throwing down at 4H and FFA festivals before heading to Nashville to attend the prestigious Belmont University. Upon graduation, he decided to hit the road and spent an extended run traveling around South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming, all the while writing and playing his songs on social media. Halverson’s original approach caught fire with a string of independent releases including “Beer Garden Baby,” “Mac Miller,” and “Your Bar Now” (with Kylie Frey), amassing tens of millions of streams. Now, with his Atlantic Records debut single “Her” and more to come, Tyler Halverson is eager to take the next step on what has already proven an amazing journey. “I’m finding myself,” says Halverson. “I feel like I’m an artist and I’m finally about to do something.”
About Dry County Line
Dry County formed in 2014 in Chicago and have performed in various venues ever since. Our music is a blend of all styles of country and western music, layered with beautiful vocals. Dry County Line is:
Randy Smith - guitar, banjo, vocals
Mike Ritrosi - guitar, lap steel, drums
John Fox - bass
Aaron Slivinski - drums, pedal steel
Gabrielle Schafer-vocals
About 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.
Also featuring Singer/Songwriter Laura Patricia on Vocals, Michael Pentz on Lead Guitar, 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 as well as their own original music during their live performances. "
About Deadfest
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!
About Ginger Road
Regularly featured at the finest venues and festivals across Chicagoland and all the way to Nashville, Ginger Road has been Rockin’ This Country since 2013 with a contagious, high energy mix of modern and classic Country and Rock covers that will have you singing along and dancing in your boots. If your hankering for a huge dash of good old fashioned FUN that leaves everyone in a great mood, is time to Saddle Up and ride the Ginger Road!
About 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!"