Country Shows in Chicago

Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout 2026! Two nights of life-affirming creativity from Anna Butterss/John Raymond/Ben Lumsdaine, Jeremy Cunningham Special Quartet, SUSS, and Luke Schneider. NOV 2 — Beginningless + Jeremy Cunningham Special Quartet Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout 2026 kicks off with Anna Butterss, John Raymond & Ben Lumsdaine bringing the shape-shifting sound of their forthcoming record Beginningless and drummer Jeremy Cunningham leading a special quartet with Butterss, Marquis Hill and Mike Lewis. Drasii DJs throughout the night. NOV 3 — SUSS + Luke Schneider Night two of Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout heads toward the horizon with SUSS, the NYC trio whose widescreen instrumental music stretches pedal steel, ambient sound and American landscape into a quiet preoccupation with memory and the slow erosion of time. Nashville pedal steel experimentalist Luke Schneider gracefully explores inward. Northern Spy’s co-owner Tickle Polyester DJs the night. Make your voice heard in this year’s midterms! :ballot_box_with_ballot: We’re making a special limited-edition cassette available only at the Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout, Nov 2 and 3. Show proof that you voted in the 2026 election and get one free, while supplies last.

Join us for just $20! Secure your seat in advance, or grab your ticket at the door for $25 (if available; advance purchase highly recommended) Entry begins at 10:30-11 PM. Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits. Doors open at 8 PM: To secure guaranteed seating, guests should arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM will be guaranteed entry, but seating will be based on availability.

MATT KOZIOL New Jersey native turned Nashville transplant, Matt Koziol has carved out a distinct lane at the intersection of country, Americana, and rock. His voice is the calling card: soulful, gritty, and built for both stadium stages and stripped down front porch moments. Koziol writes like he means it. His songwriting leans into the honest, sometimes bruised, always human side of life, paired with a stage presence that turns rooms of strangers into fans by the end of a set. Songs like “Old Fashioned” (feat. Isaac Gibson), “Here Again,” and “Follow Me Home” have racked up millions of streams and cemented him as one of the more compelling voices in roots driven music today. He’s earned his stripes on the road too, sharing stages with Whiskey Myers, 49 Winchester, and Charles Wesley Godwin, and building a reputation as an artist worth catching live, night after night, market after market. With a growing catalog and a fanbase that stretches globally, Matt Koziol is still writing the next chapter, one honest song at a time. Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram NATALIE LYNCH Chicago’s own, Natalie Lynch, has a sound that ranges from Classic Country to Rock & Roll with undertones of Folk and Blues. The depth of her vocals add a layer of soul that commands your attention, sounding brand new and as old as time all at once. Many of her artistic influences are drawn from the likes of Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Carol King, and Joni Mitchell. She can capture a room anywhere; from a Chicago dive, to a Mississippi juke joint or a New Orleans club, Natalie has the rare ability to bring raw power to any audience. You can catch her solo or with her band of misfits, The Hired Guns. Band Website Spotify Instagram

JACE WILLIAM & THE SEVENTH DAY BAND Jace William is a “Genre Alchemist” who weaves the raw grit of blues and rock with the warmth of soul and folk. A trained multi-instrumentalist mentored by Diane Ellis and Stevie Mackey, Jace’s vocal power, ranging from mezzo-soprano to baritone, serves a higher purpose: Spiritual Stewardship. His artistry is built on Radical Authenticity, a commitment to unfiltered truth-telling that ensures every lyric reflects a genuine journey. This mission culminated in the 2025 release of his debut EP, Still Standing. The project acts as a “Catalyst for the Soul,” utilizing deep empathy to make listeners feel seen in their lowest valleys before “calling them up” to their highest potential through triumphant, resilient melodies. Whether through his evocative songwriting or his versatile work as a voice actor and jingle writer, Jace bridges the gap between entertainment and transformation. He doesn’t just perform; he leads, offering a roadmap for self-discovery and spiritual maturity through music that resonates far beyond the surface. Spotify Instagram SMOOCH3 WALLACE X THEE X-PERIANZ Smooch Wallace is an Artist, Actor, Comedian, Brand Ambassador. As an artist he has a Soulful sound graceful range and skillful ability with a balance between old school sound with a new age twist. As a host and Comedian he brings an edgy and energetic laughter that echos and resonates with the audience. Smooch3 Wallace continues to take center stage and push the limits of his career in all corners of the world. Spotify Instagram BEN WARNER Ben Warner is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and lead guitarist who has spent years performing with multiple bands throughout the Midwest and beyond. He currently plays with Vandalay, touring across the United States and performing at many of the major venues throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Ben’s performances are centered around original music, blending strong songwriting with expressive guitar work and the energy of a live rock show. While originals are at the heart of his sets, he also puts his own spin on familiar covers, reworking them to fit his style rather than simply recreating them. Instagram

21+ / www.carolspub.comMADELINE CARTER BIO: Madeline Carter's infectious energy, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable connection with a crowd make her a live performer you don't easily forget. Blending modern country with pop sensibility, sharp storytelling, and just the right amount of attitude, Carter has built a sound that feels both fresh and familiar, pulling inspiration from the larger-than-life confidence of Shania Twain, the honest storytelling of Kelsea Ballerini, and the unapologetic edge of today's country. Originally from the small town of Eagle River in northern Wisconsin, Carter traded the Midwest for Nashville at 19 years old and has spent the last decade building her career from the ground up. Since making Music City home, she has become a seasoned live performer, playing more than 200 shows in a single year and taking the stage everywhere from Nashville's iconic venues to clubs and stages across the country. Whether backed by a full band or bringing her songs to life in a more intimate setting, Carter's shows balance powerhouse moments with the kind of storytelling that makes a room feel like it's full of old friends. JULIE EDDY BIO: Julie Eddy's electric stage presence is bound to leave an impression on anyone who sees her perform. Her edgy sound pulls influence from the country and rock music she grew up on & artists ranging from Alanis Morrissette to Miranda Lambert. Born and raised in a small town in South Dakota, Eddy played any venue that would have her before her move to Music City in 2021. Eddy hasn't slowed down since playing countless shows on iconic stages in Nashville while also landing opportunities to open shows on bigger stages all over the country. Eddy's largest shows to date involve opening for Ella Langley, Parker McCollum, Sam Hunt, Justin Moore, Cole Swindell, Billy Currington, Warren Zeiders, Chase Matthew, Brett Young, Tanya Tucker, Gary Allan, Tyler Braden, Josh Turner, Morgan Evans, Travis Denning, Niko Moon, Corey Kent, Terri Clark, Phil Vassar, and Grammy-Award winning duo Dan + Shay. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:Neil Youngs 81st Bday Celebration w/ Tommi Zender, Alton Smith, Steve Dawson, John Abbey and Gerald Dowd$20 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available Join for an intimate evening in celebration of the great Neil Youngs 81st Birthday! Lucky for us, a world class crew of Chicagolands finest have assembled for the occasion: Tommi Zender, Alton Smith, Steve Dawson, John Abbey, t Miss!Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUEOr enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, minors admitted with guardian

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All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable -- please order carefully and be sure all details are correct before completing purchase. 1-Drink minimum purchase of $10 per person, per set applies to all guests and all shows. Prices below INCLUDE ticket fee, no other fees added.

Nick Mazarella – alto saxophone, compositions Nate Lepine – tenor saxophone Tim Stein – guitar Matt Ulerey – bass Quin Kirchner – drums

FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE SIDEBAR FEATURING: The Menards FREE SHOW! Band namesake Tim Menard is a Chicago veteran. Tim's hand-picked a coterie of his favorite players -- his wonderful, fiddle-playing bride, Cathie Van Wert Menard, drum legend Paul Bivans, veteran bass ace Michael Krayniak, guitar master Jim O'Donnell, and pedal steel guru Gabriel Stutz. Featuring Tim's indelible original tunes mixed with some carefully curated covers, the Menards spin aspects of folk, rock, blues and country into a rich web of Americana. Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

8:30pm. $20 ADV / $25 DOS You can watch the livestream HERE. If you watch the livestream, please support the artists by purchasing a livestream ticket. Complete lineup: Dan Schneider - Vocals, Guitar Adam Vida - Drums Andrew Scott Young - Bass Beth Yates - Keyboard, Flute Don Olgilve - Percussion, back up vocals About: The Chicago based artist The Singleman Affair has been the musical folk reverie of Daniel Schneider for over the last two decades. Weaving lonesome troubadour folk ballads alongside chaotic psychedelic out-forms these melodies have been a vehicle to evoke hazy rain-soaked afternoons, melancholic inner thoughts, and expanding colorful dreams. The band has spun various themes over the years, from reverb-drenched mythological hallucinations to drifting acoustic downer folk, and now finds itself washed out in surrealism, black and white stills, and multidimensional Kodachrome reels. This performance will be performed with a full band and will be debuting new material off their upcoming release. Temp Wishes is the new project from Josh Chicoine (The M's, Cloudbirds, Cult Canyon), Edward Anderson (1900s, Mazes), Colby Starck (Mar Caribe, Bobby Conn), and Glenn Rischke (AM Slingers, Bora Bora, Arks). After a stint in the Chicago indie group, Sabers, Chicoine, Anderson, and Starck started to write and create demos for what would become Temp Wishes in their northside studio in late 2018 right up until the pandemic. A few years passed, as they will, and the group reconnected, vowing to piece this set of psych-folk flecked tunes into something resembling a record, if only to finish it. Like ear-worms, each song morphed itself into a little sonic world with faded, illusory memories and concise easy melody and groove, pushed up against lo-fi sheen. This is the record release show for Temp Wishes' eponymous debut on Rattleback Records and vinyl copies will be available.

21+ / www.carolspub.comNothing 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. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

With Mule on the horizon, Orville Peck turns his gaze inward, reckoning not only with his deeply personal past, but with the divide between the larger-than-life persona of Orville Peck and the man behind the mask. Saddle up for a ride into resilience, redemption, and self-discovery. Live Nation and Orville Peck will donate $1 from every ticket sold on the North American Man Turned Mule Tour to The Trevor Project, supporting its mission to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people. For more information, visit www.thetrevorproject.org. No portion of the ticket purchase is tax-deductible.

21+ 🪪 Nick Wilkinson Midwest singer-songwriter Nick Wilkinson makes folk music for overthinkers and performs with the Featured Players. Their work centers on live performance and personal songwriting, with releases including Coming Home to You. Instagram · Artist links Conor Churchill Conor Churchill writes folk and Americana songs shaped by the storytelling of Guy Clark, John Prine, and Townes van Zandt. His album Brand New Branches explores family, lost love, and the possibilities of change. Instagram Ian McKinley Born in Canada and based in Chicago, Ian McKinley writes country songs built around stories and lyrics. His music explores love, regret, and the search for purpose. Instagram · Artist links Reva K Chicago artist Reva K combines melodic guitar playing with concise pop-rock songwriting. Her music connects classic rock influences with contemporary hooks, and her releases include Welcome to 20 Something. Instagram · Artist links

21+ / www.carolspub.comDiamondback 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 thats 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!

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.

We dont see many artists building the kind of momentum Adam Ezra Group is generating right now.What has grown over more than two decades of relentless grassroots touring has become something far bigger than a typical touring band: a fiercely independent, fan-powered community that continues to expand one show at a time. Rooms across the country are selling out when Adam Ezra Group comes to town, with longtime fans regularly traveling across state lines to catch multiple shows, drawn by the bands deep sense of community and the promise that no two nights are ever the same.The band never performs from a fixed setlist, instead shaping each night around the energy in the room. Songs, stories, and moments unfold in real timepart concert, part revival, and part reminder of what live music can still be at its best.Blending folk/Americana soul, rock n roll energy, and deeply human songwriting, Adam Ezra Group has built one of the most authentic underground followings in live music today while quickly becoming recognized on a national level. As SPIN recently put it, they are an independent underground folk band blowing up without selling out, a rise that has happened entirely outside the traditional industry system, powered by word of mouth, community activism, and a genuine connection between band and audience that often turns first-time listeners into lifelong fans.Catch them now while theyre still playing the kinds of rooms where you can give Adam a hug on your way out.

This show is all ages, but anyone under 18 requires accompaniment by a parent/legal guardian of parental age for entry. Come out to Joe's Live on November 9 to see ERNEST and celebrate Hall of Famer Duncan Keith at this special event which raises money for his organization that helps alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of families and individuals dealing with medical crises. Ticket prices increase as the date of the event approaches.

Fresh off a breakout year that has taken him from regional Queensland to the global country stage, Mack Geiger is returning to North America for his biggest headline tour to date. The Australian-born singer has quickly become one of the most exciting country exports, following a career-defining debut US tour where he sold out three of five headline shows and performed at some of America's most iconic country venues, including Cain's Ballroom, Billy Bob's Texas, and Gruene Hall. The momentum continued with Mack's Grand Ole Opry debut, marking a major milestone in his rapidly rising career. His breakthrough single "String By" has cemented Mack as a global country artist, climbing into the Top 30 on Spotify's Viral 50 USA, the Top 50 on the Billboard Hot Country Chart, the Top 40 on the Global Country Shazam Chart, and becoming his first official US country radio single. The track continues to build momentum, as his first ever single to country radio, it is currently sitting inside the Top 60 of the Billboard Country Radio Charts. Following the release of his latest single "Pouring", Mack is heading back to North America for the When It's Pouring 2026 Tour - his biggest international headline run yet. The tour will see Mack bring his signature blend of neo-traditional country storytelling, Australian roots, and modern energy to fans across North America. From cattle stations in regional Queensland to sold-out rooms across the United States, Mack Geiger is proving that authentic country stories can travel anywhere. This next chapter marks the continued rise of one of the most exciting voices in country music.

Hiss Golden Messenger: MC Taylor Pre-show VIP ExperienceIncludes:● One (1) general admission standing ticket to see Hiss Golden Messenger live● Hear MC Taylor play some songs featured in current setlists● Q&A: Ask MC some questions (Got questions about gear? Songwriting? Ask away!)● Take a group photo● Tour poster signed by MC● Commemorative VIP laminate● Hiss merch shopping before doors open to the public● Early entry into the venueTerms and conditions of the package can be found here. Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting.Across multiplecritically acclaimed, Grammy nominated albums, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity, as well as Taylors ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace.The forthcoming Im People continues this trajectory, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylors greatest and most profound work.Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft, storytelling, and authenticity, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie, folk, Americana, roots, andcontemporary country music.

Charles Wesley Godwin has steadily become one of the most respected voices in country and Americana music since the release of his beloved 2019 debut, Seneca. Alongside his longtime band, the Allegheny High, the West Virginia singer-songwriter has earned a reputation as one of the genre's most powerful live performers, with recent highlights including a sold-out Red Rocks headline debut, dates opening Eric Church's Free The Machine Tour, and appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Sessions, and ESPN's SportsCenter. In 2026, Godwin released his fourth full-length album, Christian Name, his most personal and spiritually profound work to date. Written in the wake of unimaginable personal loss, the album explores grief, redemption, healing, and renewed faith across twelve deeply affecting songs. Featuring collaborations with Luke Combs on "Better That Way" and Wyatt Flores on "Hey There, Son," Christian Name builds on the acclaim of Family Ties.

All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.