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Country Shows in Chicago

Live country events across Chicago-area venues on RUE. Listings come from venue calendars — open a show for tickets and details.

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Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Yankee Cowboy

21+ / www.carolspub.comThe Midwests Hottest Country Rock Band: Yankee Cowboy! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin blasts from the past! This dynamic group is known for their big sound, Soaring harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. Come out to a show and see what all the buzz is about! 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.

Folk / Roots
Oct 31
9:30 PM
Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Chicago 1971 - Afternoon Show

21+ / www.carolspub.comChicago1971 presents the stories and songs of the night Steve Goodman introduced Kris Kristofferson to JOHN PRINE.As Prine recounts it, Kristofferson was booked to play three nights at a Chicago club called Quiet Knight, where Goodman was the opening act. Kristofferson was impressed by Goodmans songs; Goodman, in turn, would play at least one song a night by Prine and repeatedly encouraged Kristofferson to go hear Prine in person during his Chicago visit.The third night Kris was at the Quiet Knight, Steve really put the hammer down to get Kris to come see me, Prine recalled. It was late on a Sunday night, and I had just finished at The Earl of Old Town. I was sitting around with the waitresses and dishwashers, waiting to get paid. And Goodman calls and says: Im bringing Kris, Paul Anka, and Samantha Eggar over. Get ready to do a show! 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.

Folk / Roots
Nov 1
3:00 PM
Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Chicago 1971 - Evening Show

21+ / www.carolspub.comChicago1971 presents the stories and songs of the night Steve Goodman introduced Kris Kristofferson to JOHN PRINE.As Prine recounts it, Kristofferson was booked to play three nights at a Chicago club called Quiet Knight, where Goodman was the opening act. Kristofferson was impressed by Goodmans songs; Goodman, in turn, would play at least one song a night by Prine and repeatedly encouraged Kristofferson to go hear Prine in person during his Chicago visit.The third night Kris was at the Quiet Knight, Steve really put the hammer down to get Kris to come see me, Prine recalled. It was late on a Sunday night, and I had just finished at The Earl of Old Town. I was sitting around with the waitresses and dishwashers, waiting to get paid. And Goodman calls and says: Im bringing Kris, Paul Anka, and Samantha Eggar over. Get ready to do a show! 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.

Folk / Roots
Nov 1
7:00 PM
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

Neil Young's 81st Bday Celebration w/ Tommi Zender, Alton Smith, Steve Dawson, John Abbey and Gerald Dowd

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

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 5
8:30 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour

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.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 7
8:00 PM
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tennessee whiskey, the ultimate eric church experience & bell bottom revival

Tennessee Whiskey is the most authentic tribute to the music of Chris Stapleton. Led by frontman Rich Sawyer, the show sounds and looks like a genuine Stapleton concert. Come prepared to sing your heart out to the soulful rock melodies of "Starting Over", "White Horse" and of course the namesake worldwide hit "Tennessee Whiskey". Put a drink in your hand and listen to The Ultimate Eric Church Experience. This authentic tribute is a high-energy band performing the rock and country hits of "The Chief". With a frontman who looks and sounds like Eric Church himself, the band has become recognized as the #1 act in the nation paying tribute to the country icon. Bell Bottom Revival celebrates the music of ACM Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson. Led by the incredible vocalist Alexandra Lee, the band performs hits like "Heart Like a Truck" and "4x4xU".

Folk / Roots
Nov 7
8:00 PM
Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Diamondback

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!

MetalFolk / Roots
Nov 7
9:30 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Adam Ezra Group w. Sirsy

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.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 8
8:00 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

The War And Treaty

Please Note: There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show. For the past decade, soulful duo The War And Treatythe husband-and-wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotterhave released music that continues to elevate them beyond beloved industry favorites, as well as award-season and touring staples, capable of performing on stages worldwide with widespread acclaim and standing ovations. Every aspect of their new project exemplifies the pinnacle of the groups ever-creative growth within these mentioned ideas.Twelve years after their founding, The War And Treaty have redefined themselves beyond Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, and GRAMMY nominations. Moreover, being lauded by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association, which named them Duo/Group of the Year for two consecutive years, cannot contain them as a group greater than the sum oftheir most successful parts.Immediately upon listening to their latest album, its clear that a more vibrant energy now guides a duo confidently shaping their own destiny.Album collaborators include titans of the arts who are as much friends, mentors, and trusted confidants as they are legends across multiple industries: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Whoopi Goldberg (who provides the spoken word intro for Litty), Songwriters Hall of Famer Kenneth Babyface Edmonds (writer of You Cant Hurt Me Anymore), Country Music Hall of Famer Wynonna Judd, and Grammy-nominated performer Valerie June (both on Reclaim All Of Your Time) all contribute as guest artists.Hall of Fame-caliber mentors and influential friends, now serving as relaxed collaborators, shape how powerhouse country-soul vocalists like Valerie June and Wynonna Judd influence The War And Treatys latest sound.The duos pairing is less unlikely than it appears at first glance: both grew up listening to classic country and Memphis soul records, among many other genres. As a result, on the song Reclaim All of Your Time, their styles blend seamlessly with Tanya Trotters veteran gospel-soul stylings.For nearly five years after writing the folksy, female-empowerment ballad, Michael Trotter, its creator, believed it should be presented as a conversational piece with layered harmonies. He was right. The song, both in its composition and vocal delivery, combines warmth and strength to forge a rare genre bridge. Beyond collaborations, The War And Treatys latest work also thoughtfully seeks to expand Ray Charles 50-year-old idea that the best music exists in the tension between sacred sounds and secular desires.Given that Michael and Tanya Trotter are a married couple, their ability to explore that space is obvious. Yet, their decade-long efforts to meet industry expectations in folk, Americana, and country music left significant raw and romantic potential in their sound untapped. Were finally performing material that shows people how, beyond being mature and intentional, how sanctified and sexual we can be, says Tanya Trotter. For Michael and me, its important to show the combination of rawness and sweetness that underlies our soulful sound.

R&b / SoulFolk / RootsJazz / Blues
Nov 9
7:30 PM

Mack Geiger: When It's Pouring 2026 Tour

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.

Folk / Roots
Nov 12
7:00 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour with Sam Amidon

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.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Charles Wesley Godwin with Tyler Nance - Christian Name Tour

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.

Folk / Roots
Nov 12
8:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Ashley Monroe & Charlie Worsham

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.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM
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Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Joe Jenneman

21+ / www.carolspub.comHailing from West Michigan, Joe Jenneman has stepped confidently from acoustic balladry into a fuller indie/folk-rock sound. After being named a finalist in American Songwriter's "Road Ready" contest, and one of EARMILK's artists to watch for 2025, the Nashville based writer, producer, and guitarist has fulfilled expectations. Keeping listeners satisfied with a dynamic string of releases, as well as supporting artists such as Kingfishr, BabyJake, and The Brummies on tour. Joe intends to carry this momentum throughout 2026. 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.

Folk / RootsPopRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM

Carter Faith: Cherry Valley Forever Tour

After she began writing songs at 16, Carter Faith followed the path of many aspiring young country musicians before her and left North Carolina behind for Nashville. In just a few years, Faith had caught the attention of seasoned professionals and industry tastemakers alike, soon accumulating hundreds of millions of global streams with just a pair of EPs and a series of singles. Her early career was a whirlwind of high-profile collaborations and tours with the likes of Little Big Town, Shaboozey, Ella Langley, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, and many more, plus accolades like features on All Country News' Artists to Watch list for 2025 and CMT's Next Women of Country campaign. Billboard has lauded Faith's vocals for "exuding fragility with a smoky resonance," while The Tennessean has praised Faith's embodiment of "the center square of the puzzle that country, folk and rock synergy has timelessly inspired." After signing with MCA and Universal Music Publishing Group, Faith began recording her long-awaited debut album Cherry Valley. The result of years writing with mentor and producer Tofer Brown, Cherry Valley looks back to some of Faith's formative influences — Tammy Wynette, Nancy Sinatra, iconic '60s classic rock albums like Pet Sounds and Revolver — to realize the "cowgirl hippie and sometimes a bit trippy" aesthetic Faith's been chasing all along. Across 15 tracks, Cherry Valley is both cinematic and deeply personal, featuring a narrative rich with details as Faith documents the travails of loss and heartbreak as youth tumbles into adulthood. With singles as varied as the sly "Grudge" or the gut-wrenching "If I Had Never Lost My Mind…," Cherry Valley proves Faith is already a young master of the form, putting her own twist on classic country narratives with a sound that is both modern and timeless.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 13
7:00 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Humbird

Stars wheel overhead, bursting and dying and forming. Celestial bodies, anchored by ancient orbits, careen through space. Here on Earth, bodies need tending, hearts need mending. Sometimes it seems that the long night will never end. But stars and planets remind us: change is the only constant.Humbirds fourth full-length album, Morning When It Comes, is a promise made in the midst of a long night. With glittering hooks, big-hearted grooves, and clear-voiced melodies that cut straight to the truth, Humbird offers twelve new secular hymns that draw inspiration from the cosmos above to comfort us in our humanity down below.For lead songwriter Siri Undlin (she/her), this album first took shape as a set of poetic compasses for navigating mental and physical illness. I found certain melodies and rhymes to be like North Stars, she notes, the songwriting process functioning as a balm and a map for reckoning with internal worlds of pain and discomfort. This process isnt new for Undlin: whether singing as a kid in school stairwells, around the kitchen table with family, conducting extensive folklore and musical research worldwide as a Watson Fellow, or touring through the US and EU/UK on the heels of her 2024 album Right On, music has always been her tool for navigating the world. I wrote these songs when I was really sick, and it couldve very easily been a really depressing album, she says. But in the studio, it was important to all of us to find the ways these songs could harness mischief and exuberance not to downplay the density of the emotions, but to represent the complexity and contradictions that occur on any given day of our lives. Recording Morning When It Comes with trusted collaborators in Eau Claire, Wisconsin transformed these twelve self-soothing songs into a bigger, more universal conversation about stability, surrender, and the power of being in community.

FreeRockFolk / Roots
Nov 18
7:30 PM

Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour

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.

Folk / Roots
Nov 19
7:30 PM
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