Country Shows in Chicago

Zack Fedor, a multi-instrumentalist from the backroads of Illinois, leads his band The Long Goodbyes in blending the gritty essence of red-dirt country with the soulful depth of Americana rock, creating a raw, authentic Midwestern sound. Since 2011, he's been a compelling storyteller, pouring his heart into lyrics about hard work, small towns, heartbreak, and hope, delivering performances on guitar and harmonica that transform dive bars into intimate front porch jam sessions with friends.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness$42 general admission seated // $50/seat reserved tables (Fully Seated Show)Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter based in New York City, best known as the singer of The Hold Steady. Finn spent the 90s leading Minneapolis indie band Lifter Puller, which released 3 albums and an EP. After relocating to New York, he joined with Lifter Puller member Tad Kubler to form The Hold Steady in 2003. The Hold Steady quickly achieved critical acclaim and a worldwide fanbase with their unique pairing of dense lyrical narratives with big rock guitars. The Hold Steadys ninth album, The Price Of Progress, was released in March 2023, commemorating the bands 20th Anniversary.Craig Finn released his 6th solo album Always Been in 2025. Produced by Adam Granduciel (The War On Drugs), the album features musical performances by Granduciel and members of The War on Drugs, Kathleen Edwards, Sam Fender, and more.Always Been tells the story of a man who becomes a clergyman despite a lack of faith. The songs detail his rise, fall, and eventual redemption, while also shining a light to sharply reveal the other characters that populate the world he moves through. A limited edition, 92-page companion book Lousy With Ghosts accompanies the album and features 11 works of fiction by Craig Finn. These stories take place in the same universe as the record, giving deeper looks at the characters within.Finn released his first solo album in 2012 with three additional solo LPs put forth from 2015 - 2019: Faith in the Future, We All Want The Same Things, and 2019s I Need a New War - which coalesced into a sign-of-the-times musical trilogy. Finns fifth album, A Legacy of Rentals was released in 2022 and received universal critical acclaim.In 2025, Finn debuted The Band of Forgiveness - an accomplished group of Minneapolis based musicians who bring a unique musical perspective to Finns solo compositions. In early 2026, The Band of Forgiveness toured the UK, culminating in a sold out performance at Londons esteemed Union Chapel. Thats How I Remember It is Craig Finns podcast series, launched in 2022. Co-produced and distributed by Talkhouse, the podcast series examines the connection between memory and creativity. Each episode features a discussion between Finn and one creator including musicians, authors, filmmakers, and more about the role memory plays in their art. These exclusive conversations reveal the different ways each creator synthesizes their remembered life experience to tell stories about themselves and the world we live in. Podcast guests have included George Saunders, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Marr, Jason Isbell, Duff McKagan, Adam Duritz, Ben Gibbard, and many more.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

21+ / www.carolspub.comPEARLSNAP will be performing classic and modern country, along with classic rock and pop hits that everybody knows and loves! They put on a show that you do not want to miss! 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.

Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

The Adler Brothers are three brothers and a handful of buddies from Chicago's north suburbs who appreciate a cold one, rock & roll, and a healthy dose of country twang. Raised on Irish music and family sessions where everyone was expected to sing along, making music has always been part of the hang. With everyone now scattered across the country, this Black Wednesday show has quietly become a yearly tradition: a reason to get the band back together, round up old friends, and make a little noise before Thanksgiving. As the Adler Brothers' only public show of 2026, they're going all out, bringing a full cast of friends to the stage for a night that's equal parts concert, reunion, and neighborhood hang.

FREE // 21+

Blake Zweig is a Chicago-based indie-folk singer-songwriter blending delicate guitar work and subtle harmonica with introspective, hopeful vocal melodies. Drawing inspiration from artists like Neil Young, Mike Kinsella (Owen, American Football), Elliott Smith, and Damien Jurado, his warm, mindful and heartfelt performances leave audiences feeling relaxed, uplifted, and thoughtfully connected. Al Rose is a mesmerizing, challenging, insightful and ultimately delightful songwriter with a unique command of wordplay combined with considerable musical acumen that is captured on his 8 album releases. His albums have received critical praise along with extensive airplay on AAA and Americana stations throughout the US and Europe. The Chicago-based performer has played coast-to-coast and has toured in Europe and Japan. He captivates audiences whether he's solo live or accompanied by any number of his band, The Transcendos, in any configuration. This drives the songs each night, but the songs have always been what drive the musicians. As a craftsman, Al's honed his songwriting to a fine edge. He's got a real gift for melody, and each line cuts just the way he wants—whether to make you laugh or cry. He's backed up the words with catchy, well-nigh addictive tunes. It's a kind of protest music:he's sounding the alarm against complacency. Singing us sweetly through the dark, reaching for the sky, scattering catchy hooks and joyful choruses behind him as he goes, Al has crafted a cathartic set of songs for our times. It may see us through times even darker than these.

LIVE IN THE FITZGERALD'S SIDEBAR: THE GERALD DOWD BAND Boston-raised, Chicago-braised drummer/singer/songwriter GERALD DOWD has been described as , "rdquo" -> the hardest-working drummer in Chicago" (Richard Milne, WXRT), playing on over 100 albums, and averaging 150 live dates a year around the world. He's spent the last 3 decades logging years and miles playing drums for Grammy-nominated artists Robbie Fulks and Justin Roberts, Nora O'Connor, Sons of The Never Wrong, and has also played and/or recorded with Eddie Vedder, Mavis Staples, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas (of Los Lobos), and A Prairie Home Companion, among many others. In recent years, Mr. Dowd has been releasing his own solo records, consisting of original Americana/roots-based music described as "hook-heavy, cleverly crafted" (No Depression) with songs "that reflect(s) the warmer, earlier period of The Band." (Chicago Sun-Times). His most recent album, , "rdquo" -> FATHER'S DAY", featuring performances from Nora O'Connor (Decemberists, Iron And Wine, Neko Case), Robbie Gjersoe (The Flatlanders, Jimmy Dale Gilmore) and pedal steel legend Lloyd Maines, spent weeks after its release on the Americana Charts Top 100. A new record is in the works for 2026. He continues to share stages with Jeff Tweedy, Ian Hunter, Nellie McKay, Delbert McClinton, Kasey Chambers and more. www.geralddowd.com FREE SHOW! We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can't find a reservation, don't sweat it, c'mon over! Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+ MINOR ADMITTED W/ GUARDIAN

Doors @ 7PM, Performance @ 8PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

Urban Twang is lead by the quixotic songwriting team of Lead Vocalist Trish Clausen and guitarist Max Twang who are joined by cellist Molly Rife, a native of Tucson, AZ, who is also a member of the 30-piece critically praised band Mucca Pazza.Urban Twang has a resumé that boasts opening for nationally touring acts, songs appearing in indie films, numerous performances for radio and television, and is still gathering new fans that enjoy their music.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS: HA HA TONKA Returns for the Annual "Tonksgiving"! $25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website) Or 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

21+ / www.carolspub.comWildWood Country is an All-American Country Style Band that incorporates elements of Old & New Country Music, Country blues, and rural dance music. They are Country Western music. Even though the modern hub of the country music genre is Nashville, Tennessee, there is a robust country music scenes all throughout the United States that centers in the Midwest & the surrounding areas. 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.

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.

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FREE // 21+

HAPPY HOUR 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.

Mike Cooley is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member of the Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. The Alabama musical style blends elements of rock, country, and Americana, and he is recognized for his sharp, evocative lyrics and distinctive guitar work. As one of the band's primary songwriters, Cooley has written numerous iconic tracks for Drive-By Truckers, with his songs often exploring themes of personal introspection, Southern identity, and social commentary. Alongside bandmate Patterson Hood, Cooley has been a driving force behind the band's evolution since their formation in the late 1990s, contributing to their gritty, honest sound and critical success. In addition to his work with the band, Cooley has pursued a solo career, releasing his debut solo album The Fool on Every Corner in December 2012. The album showcases his storytelling prowess and ability to create poignant, introspective songs with a more stripped-down, intimate sound compared to his work with Drive-By Truckers. Known for his wit and keen observational style, Cooley's solo work highlights his versatility as an artist, cementing his place as an influential figure in contemporary American roots music.

With over 1.6 billion streams, six number one country hits, & a growing list of platinum singles, Parmalee has cemented their place as a hit-making powerhouse. Known for their hook-heavy sound that doesn't just dominate the genre – it crushes charts, radio & playlists, solidifying their legacy as a staple in today's country music. Comprised of brothers Matt & Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar & drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass) & lifelong friend Josh McSwain, the North Carolina-bred band most recently topped the charts with their longest-running number one single, "Cowgirl," the lead release from the album, Fell In Love With A Cowgirl. This single would become the longest-running number one by a band in nearly 14 years on the Billboard Country Airplay charts & marks Parmalee's fifth consecutive number one following the massive success of number one fan favorites "Take My Name" (Billboard's most-played country song of 2022), "Girl In Mine" (Billboard's 8th most-played country song of 2023), "Just the Way" with Blanco Brown & the emotional ballad "Gonna Love You" that revisited the near-death experience the band endured earlier in their career. Known for their explosive live shows, the band recently released the deeply personal track "How Do I Let You Go" & delivered their current single "God Knew Better" to country radio which was the most added across Country Aircheck/Mediabase and Billboard. With acclaimed nods from the ACMs, iHeartRadio & AMAs, Parmalee is more than a chart force—they're a live-show experience built to last.

21+ / www.carolspub.comAbe Partridge is a heralded musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist, storyteller and documentarian based in Mobile, Alabama. Since the release of his debut album Cotton Fields and Blood for Days in 2018, Partridge has toured relentlessly, including several tours throughout Europe. He is a regular at several great music festivals such as the 30a Songwriters Fest, and the Laurel Cove Music Fest as well as listening rooms across the country including the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Eddies Attic in Atlanta, and Duke's in Indianapolis. Recently, he toured extensively with Matthew Sweet, Drivin' N Cryin', and Dar Williams in support of his latest release Love in the Dark. He has performed on several syndicated NPR radio programs including, Mountain Stage and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Partridge along with co-producer Ferrill Gibbs created the Alabama Astronaut podcast, where Abe attempts to properly record songs previously undocumented at holiness, serpent-handling churches in Appalachia. It was in the Top Ten documentary podcasts on Apple Podcasts within days of its release and now has over 100k downloads and a 4.9-star rating. Clark Paterson doesn't write songs from a safe distance. He writes them from the middle of the wreckage: hospital rooms, court dates, bar shifts at Robert's Western World, old farmhouses mid-restoration, garages cluttered with vintage car parts, and the strange emotional territory between heartbreak, survival, and redemption. Raised on his family's farm near Sandusky, Michigan, Paterson grew up around hard work, old machinery, and the kind of rural honesty that eventually found its way into his songs. Before settling in East Nashville, he studied at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and then traveled the world with a backpack and a guitar, absorbing stories everywhere he landed. In Clark's words , "rdquo" -> I became a backpacker dude and had a good run. I've played country music in the most unlikely places. I've also had the shit beat out of me and been deported." Those experiences shaped a songwriter who can move seamlessly between grit and poetry. Humor and heartbreak. 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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS: FitzGerald's Holiday Hootenanny & Toy Drive will feature 5 of Chicago's premier live acts, who will take over the Sidebar for 1 great cause -- Toys For Tots. The performers are as follows: - New Heartaches (Honky-Tonk Country) - Los Gallos (Chicano Americana Roots) - Phil Angotti (Power Pop) - The Nobodies (Indie Rock) - Torpedo Los! (Toppermost Rock-N-Roll) All we need now is you (and yours) to make this an unforgettable night! A portion of every pour of Babygold ColdBeer by Isaac or another able staff members is being donated to Toys For Tot. No need to miss any of the performances. You can grab dinner before or during the event from Babygold Barbecue. Admission to this charity event is a new toy or a donation at the door to Toys For Tots. Doors open at 5:PM. Show starts at 6:PM. FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to RSVP for guaranteed entry. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***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