Saturday 1/27/24
Saturday!
The weekend continues, chock full of great music event opportunities… read on for the details and get out to enjoy one or more of them if you can… thanks for reading, subscribing to, and sharing Jerome’s Event List!
11:00a Bluegrass Brunch at Beat Kitchen
11:00a-1:30 Studebaker John and Earl Howell at City News Cafe, blues
12:00n PureSoul tribute to 90s R&B, $22-28, plus optional $25 buffet, Soul Brunch
x 12:00n The Dig 3 at FitzGeralds Sidebar, RSVP, Blues Brunch
12:00n-3:00 Terry Byrne at Pollyanna Brewing St Charles
x 1:00 Beyond Borders at Friendly Tap Berwyn
2:00-4:00 Country Western Jam at Two Way Street Coffee House Downers Grove
3:00-6:00 Piraguas & Piropos Traditions from Puerto Rico at The Tonk, Acoustic Lounge Saturdays curated by Emil Rojo
3:00 Paper Machete at Green Mill
3:00-8:00 MAV Spring Bling with DJ Myles, Jukie Tha Kidd, The Bearded Drummer & The 99/00’s Band at Promontory, $20
x 4:00-7:00 Dana Maragos with Brian Wilkie at Cary's Lounge
x 4:00 Soup & Thread at Hideout, RSVP
4:00 Demi Clara at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, RSVP, Heyday Saturday Happy Hour
5:00 Vivian Garcia at Epiphany Center, Golden Hour
5:00 Dusk Dance Music at Epiphany Center, Golden Hour
5:00 Fiesta Cuba at Epiphany Center, Golden Hour
5:00-7:00 Space & Company at Jonny Cab’s Burr Ridge
5:00-8:00 Keithen Banks at Church Street Brewing Itasca
5:00 Sipos & Young Band at Studio Winery & Geneva Lake Distilling Lake Geneva
x 5:30-11:00 Cash for Kids with The Stars Align Rock & Roll Show with Iron Horse, Eddie Clendening, Blair Carman, Frank Canino, Christine Murphy, The PriSSillas, In Spite of Ourselves, Hodie Snitch, Reverie Stone, Stephen Davern, Torri Hamilton, John Ling ats Irish American Heritage Center, $20-25, Johnny Cash Festival and fundraiser for Pat Macs Pack, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
x 6:00, 8:15 Romel Sims at Andy’s, $15
x 6:00-9:00 Hunter Peebles, Michelle Billingsley at California Clipper, $5
6:00-9:00 Eric Hochberg Trio with Josie Falbo at Catch 35
6:00 Tank and The Beez at Bubblehouse Brewing Lisle
6:00-9:00 Kelli Ann and Ken at The Wine Exchange St. Charles
6:00 Apsara Balamurugan composition with Maya Ravi, Sam Alvarez, Ila Gupta, Isaac Boone, Kurt Cox, Leigh Wang, Andrea Liu, Rodrigo Carmena-Black, Sanghoo Lee, Julien Rentsch at Galvin Recital Hall, Northwestern University Evanston
6:00-9:00 Jerek & Karen at Hailstorm Brewing Tinley Park
6:30 Tim Wilsey at J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious Westmont
6:30-10:00 Alex Hoffer at Preservation Geneva
6:30 Migrating Coconuts at Bliss Wine Lounge Wauconda
x 7:00 Steve Pike album release with Alton Smith, Tommi Zender, Steve Dawson, Mike Bradburn, opening solo set by Emily Lee at Jarvis Square Pottery, RSVP
x 7:00-10:00 Spies Of The World tribute to The Grateful Dead at On Tour Brewing
7:00 Kieran Byrne at Mrs Murphy’s
7:00-11:00 The Chad Willetts Quartet with Bradley Williams, Stacy McMichael, Dez Desermeaux, ++ at Le Piano
7:00-11:00 Almost There But Not Really, Gerfety, When the Wall Breaks Down at Fallen Log, Kitchen 17, $10
7:00 High Wire, Gold Steps, MNKLY, Definitely Maybe at Bottom Lounge, $15
7:00 Anton Batagov at Epiphany Center, $55-70, Selected Letters of Sergei Rachmaninoff
x 7:00 Nico Twist Action winter Kills at Scratch on Lake Oak Park
7:00-10:00 Dave-a-Palooza, Scramble at Shanahans Woodridge
7:00 Los Tilguerillos del Norte, Los Heroes del Norte at The Piazza Aurora, $40+, Terre Style 8a Anniversary After Party
x 7:00 Ramblin' Deano at Molly's House Concerts Lincolnwood, $25
7:00 DJ HHH at Beacon Tap Des Plaines
7:00 Scott Lehr with Phil and Jon at Tuscan Market & Wine Shop Arlington Heights
7:00 Shaun Hague Journeyman tribute to Eric Clapton at Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, $25-45
7:00 The Stage Leftovers with Rich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, George Koester, Pete Jonnson, Les Urban, Joe Wadz at Stage Left Cafe Woodstock, $10
7:00 Low-reen & Harpdog's Firehouse Blues at Black Lung Brewing Round Lake Beach, BLB 3rd Anniversary Party
x 7:00 Great Moments in Vinyl tribute to The British Invasion with Phil Angotti, Casey McDonough, Debbie Kaczynski, Kriss Bataille, William Lindsey Cochran at Joliet Area Historical Museum
7:00 Jesse Perez at Black Dog Vinyl Cafe Plainfield
x 7:00 The American Hustle tribute to David Bowie at Blue Island Beer Co
7:00-10:00 Hendrix Effect tribute to Jimi Hendrix at The Quarry Thornton
7:00 Dan Doughty Band at Roxy Lockport, $10
x 7:00 (8:00 ET) The Howard Levy 4 at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $100-125, benefits School of American Music
7:30-5:00a Joanna Connor Band, Omar Coleman Band at Kingston Mines, $20
7:30, 9:30 Bosman Twins Quintet with Dwayne Bosman, Dwight Bosman, Kevin Fort, Marlene Rosenberg, Charles Heath at Winters Jazz Club, $28-38
7:30-9:30 Julia Merchant at Davenport’s Piano Bar Cabaret
7:30 Lucius, Jeff Taylor at The Vic, $60
7:30-10:00 La Tosca Italian Mambo Ensemble at Encore Little Gem Oak Park
7:30-10:30 The Shoop Dogs at Pollyanna Brewing St Charles
7:30 Brooklyn Charmers tribute to Steely Dan at The Lyric Blue Island, $35-50
x 7:30-11:00 Johnny Burnett solo at Rox City Grill Hotel Baker St Charles
x 7:30 Jonas Friddle with Anna Jacobson, Andrew Wilkins, Gerald Dowd at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $15-30
7:30-10:30 The DBs duo aka Desperate Bastards at Light The Lamp Brewery Grayslake
Sat 1/27? 7:30-12:00 Lateralus tribute to Tool, Freak on a Leash tribute to Korn at The Forge Joliet, $30+
Sat 1/27? 7:30 RMC Mike at The Forge Joliet, CYB Winterfest
8:00 Muilaert And The Society, Glass Alphas, Otter Petter, Emily How at Montrose Saloon, $10-15
8:00 Spafford, Sneezy at Thalia Hall, $25-35
8:00 Damaged Justice tribute to Metallica, Operation Empire tribute to Queensryche, Maiden 81 tribute to Di'Anno era Iron Maiden at Reggies Rock Club, $12-15
8:00 Authentic Pines at Beat Kitchen, $15
8:00 Brad Goode/Ernie Watts Quintet with Jay Anderson, Adrean Farrugia, Adam Nussbaum at Green Mill, $20
8:00, 10:00 Lenard Simpson Quartet with Julius Tucker, Runere Brooks, Samuel Jewell, Michael Piolet at Jazz Showcase, $25-40
8:00 BTS Express with Laretha Weathersby at Blue Chicago
8:00 Black Pumas, The Dip at The Salt Shed, $60, sold out?
X 8:00 Barn Dance Apocalypse with The Golden Horse Ranch Band at Ramova Theatre, $25
8:00 Lunar Ash record release, Frankie Master, Park Hills Circle at Schubas, $15
8:00 Juice, the Hails at Lincoln Hall, $20-25
8:00 Gatorwater at O's Tap
8:00 DJ Speedsick, Nunn, Nun, Repent, Displacer at The Burlington Bar, $10
8:00 Flowerbabe, The Sea Ghouls, mail at Cobra Lounge, $19
8:00 Stay Smooth XXIX FWTR WVVV with The Stay Smooth DJs, George Arthur Calendar solo, Corn On My Dinner Plate at Gman Tavern, $12-15
8:00 University Symphony Orchestra with Pacifica Quartet at Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, $5-10
8:00-3:00a Hurricane Reggae Band hosted by DJ G Sharp at Wild Hare, Saturday Night Reggae Party
8:00 Nick Gonzalez True Story at Fuller’s Pub
8:00-10:00 Fusion of Light at Uncommon Ground Lakeview, $15
8:00 No Turn On Red at Cubby Bear, $10
8:00-10:30 Guitarra Azul at Artango Bar & Steakhouse
8:00 Chicago Funk Mafia, Merry Travelers at Robert's Westside Forest Park, $16-19
8:00 Mr. Lucky and His Orchestra of Tomorrow, The Ruby Spencer Revue at Outta Space Berwyn, $15
8:00 Brian Harris & The Mad Hatters Band Simply Elton tribute to Elton John at Stadium Club McCook
8:00 Katie Hibben Band at Pub 78 Brookfield
8:00-11:00 Jonny Lyons & The Pride at Jonny Cab’s Burr Ridge
8:00 Hazard at Q Bar Darien, $9-12
x 8:00-11:00 Terrapin Flyer tribute to The Grateful Dead at The Venue Aurora, $25
8:00-11:30 Arra at Two Brothers Roundhouse Aurora
x 8:00 Flying Nowakowski Brothers at Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden Batavia
8:00 All You Need Is Love tribute to The Beatles with Kasim Sulton, Steve Kimock, Prairie Prince, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Gil Assayas, Mark Rashotte, Andy Forgie, Michael Des Barres at Arcada Theatre St Charles, $39-89
x 8:00 Yonder Mountain String Band at SPACE Evanston, $36 SRO, sold out
8:00 Flatland Cavalry, Zach Top at Joe’s Live Rosemont, $35-60
8:00 The 1985 tribute to 80s music, The Hat Guys at Des Plaines Theatre, $19-39
8:00 Triadd at Broken Oar Port Barrington
8:00-11:00 Billy Nixon at Main Street Outfitters Cary
8:00-11:00 Teddy V's at Teddy O’Brian’s Highwood
8:00 The Windy City Rev Ups at Toadstool Pub Highwood
8:00 Serenity Now at At The Office Crestwood
8:00 Reverend Dogman & The Heard at Heroes West Lemont, $10-13
8:00 Pete Jive at The Studio Lockport
8:00 Pallisard Brothers at Austin Community Tavern Steger
8:00 Silent Disco at The Law Office Pub & Music Hall Yorkville, $20
8:00 Marisela at Horseshoe Casino Hammond, sold out, resale $202+
x 8:00 Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound at Kiki's House of Righteous Music, Madison WI
8:30 Fort Frances at Hideout, $15
8:30 DC & The Love with Greg Ward ++ at Constellation, $15
x 8:30 Buddy Guy, Mike Wheeler at Buddy Guy's Legends, $75
8:30-11:00 Hippy Tribe Circle, Manhatten at Cary's Lounge
8:30 The Last Afternoons, The Nobodies at Phyllis' Musical Inn
8:30 Hairbangers Ball at Joe's On Weed Street, $12
x 8:30 Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, The Swains at FitzGeralds Nightclub, $20
x 8:30 Quick Jackson Band, Good Times Band at Friendly Tap Berwyn
8:30-2:00a Hellbilly Deluxe tribute to Rob Zombie, White Pony tribute to Deftones at Tony Ds Elmwood Park
8:30 Jameson Shakes at Quigley’s Naperville
8:30 Ke Wang piano at Galvin Recital Hall, Northwestern University Evanston
8:30 Lounge Puppets tribute to 80s Hairband & Arena Rock at Sideouts Sports Tavern Island Lake, $5-20
9:00 Ariel Zetina, sulffffffur, Hayley Elizabeth, Decide Today, The Convincing Actor, Dawn Division at Empty Bottle, $15
9:00 The Kozmic Kicks, Royal son of a Guns, the Dyes at Reggies Music Joint, $13-15
9:00 Rezn, Lockstep, Emily Beisel at Sleeping Villages, $18-22, SV 6th Year Celebration
9:00 Rossy, Ninajirachi, Lightyear, Tazu at Chop Shop, $26
x 9:00, 11:00 Ivan Singh at Dorians, $10 after 8:00
9:00 Pressure Point with Panty, spliffanyevans, Julian Green at Elastic Arts
9:00, 11:00 Stephen Hull Experience at Rosa's Lounge, $15-25, Don't Lie To Me
9:00 Buddy Damen & The Last Call at The Tonk
(postponed) x 9:00 Cheap Talking Wine at The Thirsty Tavern
9:00-12:00m Satellite Union, Blue Ether at Gallery Cabaret
9:00 TAFKAVince Band, Stickfight, The Last Real Love at LiveWire Lounge
9:00-12:00m The Eric Case Band at Firewater Saloon Edison Park
9:00-12:00m Kevan Eftekhari at Tack Room
9:00 Harry Styles vs. One Direction party at Subterranean, $20, Fangirl Fantasy
9:00 Bricktown Sound with DJs Mike Slugs & LoveBug at Hungry Brain
9:00-3:00 DJ Bruno Bachiller at Black Barrel Lounge, Favela Chic Saturday
9:00-1:30a Miss Twink USA, Stasney, Boy Toothless Másha Potato at California Clipper, $5, Hot Potato Hearts 2nd Birthday Party
x 9:00 Steve Ramone at FitzGeralds Sidebar, RSVP
9:00 Kashmir tribute to Led Zeppelin at Ballydoyle Downers Grove
9:00-11:00 Flying Nowakowski Brothers Devin & Dave at Sidecar Supper Club Batavia
9:00 TNT Chicago tribute to AC/DC at Bannerman’s Sports Grill Bartlett
9:00 Eclipse at Durty Nellies Palatine, $10
9:00-12:00 Delta Rising at Madcats Palatine, $5
Sat 1/27? 9:00 Lateralus tribute to Tool, Freak on a Leash tribute to Korn at Impact Fuel Room Libertyville
9:00-12:30a Ninety20 at The Irish Rebel Oak Lawn
9:00-1:00a Shelter Line tribute to Rage Against the Machine, A Little Bitter tribute to Alice in Chains, American Idiots tribute to Green Day at 115 Bourbon Street Merrionette Park, $5
9:00 Whoosh at The Irish Patriot Orland Park
x 9:30 Dragzilla, Heet Deth at Liars Club, $17
9:30-12:30a The Nitz & Howe Experience at Davenport’s Piano Bar Cabaret, $5
9:30 South of 80 at Carol's Pub, $10
9:30-2:00am GoatBelly at House Pub St Charles, $5
9:30 Jeanie B at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, RSVP, Nightcap Music Series
10:00 The Daisy Heaves, Machïn, Baby Jesus Paper Boy at Cole's Bar, $13
10:00 Ethan Bell Band at Bub City Chicago, RSVP
10:00-3:00a Destination Afro-Caribbean Experience at Promontory, $15-20
10:00 DJ Zzzosma at The Whistler
10:00-12:00m 90s Pop Nation at 115 Bourbon Street Merrionette Park, $5
10:30 Alejandro Salazar at Andy's, $15
11:00 Petra Van Nuis, Dennis "Deluxe" Luxon at Le Piano, After Glow Late Show
11:00 Sunfallen at Bub City Rosemont, RSVP
11:30-3:00a DJ Nook E.X. and Wesside at Teddy O’Brian’s Highwood
x 12:00n The Dig 3 at FitzGeralds Sidebar, RSVP, Blues Brunch
x 1:00 Beyond Borders at Friendly Tap Berwyn
x 4:00-7:00 Dana Maragos with Brian Wilkie at Cary's Lounge
x 4:00 Soup & Thread at Hideout, RSVP
x 5:30-11:00 Cash for Kids with The Stars Align Rock & Roll Show with Iron Horse, Eddie Clendening, Blair Carman, Frank Canino, Christine Murphy, The PriSSillas, In Spite of Ourselves, Hodie Snitch, Reverie Stone, Stephen Davern, Torri Hamilton, John Ling ats Irish American Heritage Center, $20-25, Johnny Cash Festival and fundraiser for Pat Macs Pack, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
x 6:00, 8:15 Romel Sims at Andy’s, $15
x 6:00-9:00 Hunter Peebles, Michelle Billingsley at California Clipper, $5
x 7:00 Steve Pike album release with Alton Smith, Tommi Zender, Steve Dawson, Mike Bradburn, opening solo set by Emily Lee at Jarvis Square Pottery, RSVP
x 7:00-10:00 Spies Of The World tribute to The Grateful Dead at On Tour Brewing
x 7:00 Great Moments in Vinyl tribute to The British Invasion with Phil Angotti, Casey McDonough, Debbie Kaczynski, Kriss Bataille, William Lindsey Cochran at Joliet Area Historical Museum
x 7:00 The American Hustle tribute to David Bowie at Blue Island Beer Co
x 7:00 (8:00 ET) The Howard Levy 4 at Acorn Theatre Three Oaks MI, $100-125, benefits School of American Music
x 7:30-11:00 Johnny Burnett solo at Rox City Grill Hotel Baker St Charles
x 7:30 Jonas Friddle with Anna Jacobson, Andrew Wilkins, Gerald Dowd at Hey Nonny Arlington Heights, $15-30
X 8:00 Barn Dance Apocalypse with The Golden Horse Ranch Band at Ramova Theatre, $25
x 8:00-11:00 Terrapin Flyer tribute to The Grateful Dead at The Venue Aurora, $25
x 8:00 Flying Nowakowski Brothers at Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden Batavia
x 8:00 Yonder Mountain String Band at SPACE Evanston, $36 SRO, sold out
x 8:00 Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound at Kiki's House of Righteous Music, Madison WI
x 8:30 Buddy Guy, Mike Wheeler at Buddy Guy's Legends, $75
x 8:30 Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, The Swains at FitzGeralds Nightclub, $20
x 8:30 Quick Jackson Band, Good Times Band at Friendly Tap Berwyn
x 9:00, 11:00 Ivan Singh at Dorians, $10 after 8:00
x 9:00 Cheap Talking Wine at The Thirsty Tavern
x 9:00 Steve Ramone at FitzGeralds Sidebar, RSVP
x 9:30 Dragzilla, Heet Deth at Liars Club, $17