LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO

QUIN KIRCHNER TRIO 

FREE SHOW!

Quinlan Kirchner (b. December 14, 1981) is a drummer, composer, improvisor & DJ from Chicago, Illinois. He first started his musical studies at the age of 10 at the famed Academy of Movement and Music of Oak Park and later at the Merit Music Program of Chicago. Learning from Chicago educator, Don Skoog, his studies soon grew to include the traditions of Afro-Cuban drumming, taking him to Havana, Cuba to study under acclaimed percussionists José Eládio, Omar Rojas & Don Poncho Terry. His early exposure to expressive arts and dedicated practice led him to earn a Basin Street Scholarship to the University of New Orleans, led by Ellis Marsalis, at the age of 18. There, Kirchner learned under the guidance of the city’s drumming masters including Ricky Sebastian, Jason Marsalis, Troy Davis and Johnny Vidacovich and his undergraduate studies led to a B.A. in Music, Jazz Studies, and the Gregory Frederico Senior of the Year Award. It was also while in New Orleans that Kirchner began his career as a performing & recording artist with QMRplus, Red Shift, The Other Planets, The Hall Monitors, Jeff Albert Trio & Quartet, Adam Croce, Irene Sage, Ed Petersen and others. After the dislocation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Kirchner moved to New York for Masters Degree studies at the Manhattan School of Music under John Riley before relocating to Chicago.

We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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.  

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

FITZGERALDS SONGWRITER CIRCLE:

HOSTED BY JENNY BIENEMANN w/ guests A Simple Remedy, Rachel Swain and Dana Cooper

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now”  to RSVP

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.  

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

JOEL PATERSON seen HERE

Joel Paterson can be seen all over Chicago playing with icons, cult heroes, jazz greats, blues legends, honky tonk revues, and back-bar bands, including Devil in a Woodpile.

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE JAVIER RED TRIO
 

"Sublime beauty…

(Chicago Reader, US)

..beyond contemporary jazz..

(RadioFrance, France)

..Bursting with emotion and original ideas..

(Radiohoerer, Germany)

NPR Jazz Critics Best Of 2019 Debut Album selection

In his new trio, Javier Red is composing for and making music with Ben Dillinger (bass), and Daniel Gayden (drums). The show combines Javier's original compositions and music from great jazz composers such as Monk, Henderson, Coltrane, and Shorter that have a special connection with Javier's rhythmic explorations

FREE SHOW! Click “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.  

Join one of the finest event-bands-for-hire during their open rehearsal showcase for a taste of what they can do! 

FREE SHOW, Click "Book Now" To RSVP 

The Bluewater Kings are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. They’re here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Their talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

At our showcases, you can experience our rehearsal and preview a variety of musical styles and band sizes to help you find the perfect fit for your event. Make it a date night or invite friends for a fun evening out!

FITZGERALDS & PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT:

Carpacho y su Super Combo – 7PM

FREE SHOW!

Proof of Vax or Recent Negative Test Required.

RSVP to guarantee entry, arrive early to get a table, doors open at 5pm. General Admission. Under 21 ok if accompanied by parent or guardian. SIDEBAR is always FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; If you’d like to support the musicians and our music program please consider a Voluntary Cover Charge. Cash is accepted by the stage or ask a staff member how add a VCC to your bar tab.

Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters; DO NOT park in business or mini-mall lots or you will be towed. Outside food and/or drink is not allowed. Enjoy dinner in SIDEBAR from our restuarant BABYGOLD BARBECUE before the show: https://www.babygoldbbq.com/

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

SANDRA ANTONGIORGI Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$15 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Avaialable 

Sandra Antongiorgi is a rising Chicago artist known for her thought-provoking visual art and World, Latin and Neo-Soul music. Singing and playing guitar from the early age of 5, her artistry transcends genre. Antongiorgi has been featured as an opening act for Wynonna Judd at the House of Blues in Chicago, Alfonso Ponticelli at Chicago’s Mayne Stage and Ryley Walker at Thalia Hall. In 2016, she was selected as Music Artist-in-Residence at MACLA (Movimiento De Arte y Cultura Latino Americana) in San Jose, California, headlining three consecutive concerts. In 2017, as part of the Truth and Racial Healing Concert Tour in Chicago, Antongiorgi opened for and sang alongside the gifted and accomplished Jazz/Blues/Soul/Gospel singer, Lizz Wright. In 2018, she headlined City Winery Chicago's first ever female-fronted Latin music concert and also released hard copies of her self-titled Spanish EP. Antongiorgi's recent collaboration with One City Films and NoiseFloor resulted in the creation of a Spanish rock version of “America the Beautiful”, a song now featured in their protest documentary, "F*** Your Hair". As a songwriter, vocalist, producer and musician, she creatively bridges the gap between the nostalgia of the past and the ingenuity of the present, drawing the listener in with her soulful compositions.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 
 RACHEL DREW & John Szymanski

FREE SHOW! Click “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!

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:
Rachel Drew & John Symanski

Rachel Drew is a Chicago singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and catchy tunes that blend pop, rock, folk, and retro soul. Her latest album, Old Sky New, was named one of the 13 Best Chicago Albums of 2024 by the Chicago Sun-Times. Rachel will perform with guitarist John Szymanski. John Szymanski is a musician/songwriter/composer/engineer. Aside from his own projects (his songs and Instrumekons), he is a long time sideman with notable artists including Jon Langford, Rachel Drew, Bethany Thomas, Even In Blackouts and Packy Lundholm.

FREE SHOW!! Click that "Book Now" button to reserve a table.

We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. LIVE MUSIC ft. HIGH & LONESOME starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 4pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

The New Heartaches seen HERE

FREE SHOW! 

"We're back in town again spreading honky tonk around. Kick up your heels to the big bottom sound of the New Heartaches." 

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.  

LIVE IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:
Dennis J. Leise & Tiny Horse 

Dennis J. Leise is delighted to return to the Sidebar at Fitzgerald's in support of his new single "Billionaire Bastards". Dennis hails originally from Western PA, but for the last 25 years has called the Chicago area his home.  He carries the baggage of his rural upbringing, small-town angst, suburban-cultural-wasteland boredom, big-city wit/savvy and current post-apocalyptic confines of Unincorporated Gary, Indiana to life in his songs that are borne, not from situations, but from ideas, practically ensuring his commercial obscurity.  Humor abounds as "Fightstarter" offers stretches from his usual repotoire, offering more modern sounds and a stark view on contemporary issues and modernity, all while still being tuneful and enjoyable to listen to (Not sucking).  With it and his usual cast of local luminaries that work under the name "Tiny Horse", he suggests broad and deep interests, influences and capabilities spanning a century of American Music. 

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP for guaranteed entry.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS Presents:

Tributosaurus Becomes WOODSTOCK at FITZGERALDS Outdoors! 

FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS is the name we give large outdoor concerts with a festival style setup: a large stage with a state of the art sound system, lights, and tenting to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub!

 Tributosaurus is the Jurassic beast of multiple musical faces, and every month, the beast morphs into a different rock group. The finest musicians from Chicagoland join the core group to sit in…to sing and play songs they’ve wanted to cover all their lives.
 

Enjoy BABYGOLD BARBECUE before during and after the show by booking a table in the dining room, OR visiting the fast casual BBQ set up in the back corner of the patio! 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE STEEL WHEELS Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Virginia-based indie folk-rock band, The Steel Wheels, has spent two decades crafting their own distinct style of American roots music. Renowned for their heartfelt lyrics, masterful musicianship, and astounding harmonies, they have captivatedaudiences with their authentic sound and storytelling. The band is also the founder and host of the Red Wing Roots Music Festival, a three-day music festival in the Shenandoah Valley that draws artists and music fans from around the world.

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

FRAN BANISH TRIO seen HERE

FREE SHOW! Click “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!

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS A SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT WITH: 

MICHELE MCGUIRE

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table.

We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!
 

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: 

BRITISH BUDDY BIG BAND

FULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. 

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents:
DC AND THE LOVE!

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!
 

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***

ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DEKE DICKERSON & The Whippersnappers Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub
w/ Special Guests UNION AVENUE

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Journeyman musician/singer/entertainer Deke Dickerson is keeping America’s roots music alive by interjecting new creativity into genres that flourished in decades previous. Such efforts have rewarded him with the Ameripolitan Music Award for Musician of the Year, among other accolades.

Dickerson’s newest band venture is Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers. The Whippersnappers are an energetic backing band of younger musicians from Los Angeles: Bert Avalos on guitar, Zander Griffith on bass, and Dylan Patterson on drums. With Dickerson’s experience entertaining audiences worldwide and the Whippersnappers’ shot in the arm of rockabilly excitement, the band has been thrilling fans all over the United States (playing such festivals as Viva Las Vegas and touring the East and West Coasts) and Europe (at festivals like the Rockabilly Rave in England and the Rockin’ Race Jamboree in Spain).

The band released their debut album, Honky Tonkin’ Rhythm, in 2023 on Major Label Records and have been touring behind it since.

Dickerson has toured with various bands in the past, including the Dave and Deke Combo and Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics. His former band members have gone on to play with Social Distortion, X, Tiger Army, and Los Straitjackets.

  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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Joe Policastro & Friends

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table.

And Hey: It's $5 Burger Night! 

Bassist Joe Policastro is a Chicago-based performer, composer, educator, and bandleader. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, he spent time performing in Europe, and settled in Chicago in early 2003. He is an in-demand bassist for vocalists, combos, and big bands alike. As a composer/arranger, he leads and a contributes to a wide array of ensembles. Visit the GROUPS page to find out more about the Joe Policastro Trio and other bands, projects, and collaborations.

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

TAE & THE NEIGHBORLY at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub! 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

 Tae & The Neighborly, a Wisconsin based Soul-pop R&B group, found themselves playing music together in a very unconventional way. They were all neighbors, each one living alone on one floor of a five-story flat. Cake baking is a shared passion of the five member group, but in the sugar shortages early in the 2020 pandemic, they found themselves so continually knocking on each other's doors asking for a single cup of sugar that a group decision was made to all move in together and share cake-baking resources. And since everyone knows all good rhythms begin in the kitchen, it wasn’t before long that the group began to write and perform together  across the nation. Critics hail the group as “having more kick than a bagged-up mule” (Rotary Times)  and their live show “…going down smoother than a can of [beans] warmed on the campfire” (Cowboy Gazette). All in all, if you are looking for a dense show that will give you more inspiration fuel for self lovin’, world changin’, and consideration havin’ meet them where the music is made to be shared.

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO
OUTRONAUT seen HERE

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table

Led by guitarist/composer Steve Gerlach (Tommy Keene, John Cale, Plush) and featuring members of The Tossers and Sons Of The Silent Age, Outronaut is largely an instrumental affair that leaves room for the imagination

Grab dinner before the show from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

HAIKU MILIEU After Dark w/ Jenny Bienemann

$20 Guaranteed Lounge Seating / $10 General Admission Bar Area 

"The Annual Haiku Milieu After Dark Concert brings together acclaimed songwriters across genres to create brand-new songs inspired by one of Jenny Bienemann’s haiku and image.

These songs are by turns sultry, bittersweet, hilarious, heartbreaking: sexy songs, songs about love (gone right or wrong), desires (spoken or secret), and everything we only talk about after the kids go to bed.

Performed for a devoted crowd of boundary-blurring music fans, these songs debut live, raw, and unfiltered… and you get to say you heard them first!"

Artists:

John Abbey
Naomi Ashley
Marilyn Rea Beyer
Jenny Bienemann
Robin Bienemann
Gerald Dowd
Rachel Drew
Mark Guarino
Klem Hayes
Ernie Hendrickson
Kelli Owens Hutton
Kara Kesselring
Jon Langford
Ron Lazzeretti
The Menards
Chris Neville
Nikki O'Neill
Chloe Orwell
Brandon Reisdorf
The Simple Remedy
John Syzmanski
Scott Tipping
Cheryl Tomblin
Jodi Walker
Terry White

Band:
John Abbey
Alex Hall
Kara Kesselring
Scott Tipping

Haiku Your Milieu:
Marilyn Rea Beyer
Mark Guarino

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

TEXAS HEADHUNTERS

Texas Headhuntersis a hard-hitting new supergroup uniting three of the most dangerousguitar slingers to ever come out of the Lone Star State: Ian Moore,Jesse Dayton, andJohnny Moeller.They channel the grit and groove of early ZZ Top, the soul of vintage Austin blues clubs, andthe raw edge of an underground garage show. It’s Texas blues-rock with back-alley swagger-loud, loose, and loaded with soul. The songs swing from deep-pocket boogie toroadhouse rave-ups, always anchored in feel, fire, and that unfiltered Austin cool.Each member is a force in his own right:Jesse Daytonhas recorded with Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Rob Zombie, subbedfor Billy Zoom in punk legends X, and earned a Grammy nomination with Samantha Fish forDeath Wish Blues.Johnny Moeller, longtime guitarist for the Fabulous Thunderbirds, is the band’s not-so-secret weapon—cool, crafty, and sly as hell onstage.Ian Moore, a revered Austin figure and CliPord Antone protégé, toured with the RollingStones and Bob Dylan, pairing searing guitar work with a deeply soulful voice.The first singles are turning heads, and the album drops August 22. This headline tour isyour shot to catch Texas Headhunters live—before the secret’s out.It ain’t a throwback. It’s a throwdown.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

Jazz Brunch on the PATIO

w/
PETRA VAN NUIS seen HERE

FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" for a table reservation

Brunch By BABYGOLD BARBECUE

PUTTIN' ON THE GRETSCH

We’re back with a Fitzgerald’s favorite! Now in its fourth year, Puttin’ On The Gretsch is a celebration of the iconic Gretsch guitar—featuring original songs and beloved covers performed by a lineup of local legends.

 RAFFLE ALERT!
Thanks to our friends at Chicago Music Exchange, you can enter to win a brand new Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic® Center Block Jr. Single-Cut Quilted Maple with Bigsby® guitar in Sweet Tea burst (shown above) — a $1,099 value!
 Raffle tickets are just $10 — must be present to win.

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table. 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***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

A CURE TRIBUTE SHOW
performed by a compelling cast of chicago rockers

$22 GA  //  $28/seat reserved tables  

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS & WDCB PRESENT Bluesday Tuesday Hosted by Tom Marker: LIL' ED AND THE IMPERIALS LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO

FREE! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE

Grab dinner before or during the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE 

"In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor." – The Chicago Sun Times 

LIVE in FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

THE RANDY JOHNSTON QUARTET
 

FREE SHOW! RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY

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***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.  

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

ALL AGES!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

The Brian Citro Organ Trio

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP for guaranteed entry.

Brian Citro Trio
featuring Tom Vaitsas and Peter Mack

A 2025 City of Chicago Individual Artist Program (IAP) awardee, Brian Citro has been
playing and writing music on the guitar for 30 years. A long-time member of The
Drastics, he’s performed and toured with JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Ted
Sirota’s Heavyweight Dub!, and others. His most recent album, Acoustic Pastime on
Ears & Eyes Records, features solo guitar arrangements of Brian’s compositions and
Thelonious Monk tunes. Jazz pianist Tom Vaitsas is a first-call veteran of the Chicago
music scene. A former sideman for legendary jazz saxophonist Von Freeman, he has
toured worldwide with blues legends Lurie and Carrie Bell, and performed with jazz
vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, guitarist Fareed Haque, and many others. Drummer
Peter Mack rounds out the trio, with deep experience performing and leading his own
Chicago Jamaican Jazz Ensemble. The trio features Tom on B3 organ and performs
Brian’s compositions, as well as choice pop and jazz tunes.

Brian Citro, guitar and compositions 
Tom Vaitsas, organ and keys
Peter Mack, drums

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!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD with special guest Kelli Owens-Hutton

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Magnolia Boulevard has blossomed through devastation since forming in 2017. In the beginning, front-woman Maggie Noelle played in a bluegrass band, although she’d been yearning for a creative outlet to let loose like her idols Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi. She met co-founder Ryan Allen and the vision was formed for a rock ‘n soul band tied to their Appalachian roots. Together, they pushed through the turmoil of COVID-19 that devastated the music industry, the sorrow following the death of their beloved drummer, and the joys of welcoming Maggie’s daughter into the world. Much like the band members of Magnolia Boulevard have endured the highs and lows of the past few years, so has their music. The band’s emphatic and empowering anthems of love, self-discovery, grief, and uncertainty serve as a lesson to us all about life’s unpredictable nature and how to better live in the moment so we can appreciate everything and everyone around us before they’re gone.

In the seven years since, Magnolia Boulevard has gone on to develop a close relationship with PRS Guitars Founder and CEO Paul Reed Smith (who helped to mix and master their 2024 EP Things Are Gonna Change) in addition to sharing stages with the likes of Blues Traveler, George Porter Jr., Marcus King, Neal Francis, North Mississippi Allstars, and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. The group has also been recognized for their excellence, winning the award for “Best Rock Band” at the Lexington Music Awards in 2018 and 2019 along with taking home first prize in the “On The Rise” band competition at Floydfest, one of the east coast’s biggest music festivals, in 2018.

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE LAUREN ANDERSON BAND

Lauren Anderson honed her soulful, lyric-driven craft in the suburbs of Chicago. With an undergraduate degree in Opera and a Masters in Music Therapy, she pulls from these influences into her current blues ridden style and now resides in Nashville, TN. 

She has shared the stage with many artists, including Beth Hart, Samantha Fish, and Charlie Berry. Anderson is an award winning musician, most recently winning a Global Music Silver Award for “Best Blues Song” and a Josie Music Award at the Grand Ole Opry for “Americana Song of the Year”. Her 3rd studio album, title, “Burn it all Down”, debuted at #13 on the Billboard Blues Charts in 2022. For more information and tour dates visit LaurenAndersonMusic.com.

FREE SHOW!! Click that "Book Now" button to reserve a table.

We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

LIVE IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:

Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ JOEY ACOPIADO

Joey Acopiado is a songwriter and guitarist based in greater Chicago.  Influenced by the likes of notable rock legends from the 20th century i.e. Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, Steely Dan — Acopiado writes with a clear admiration for the past: incorporating crunchy, bluesy electric guitar sounds into a style of composition that nods equally to the pop music of today.  Acopiado's songwriting style is shimmery, uptempo, and lyrical, usually performed, quite fortunately, with a band of extremely talented musicians.  This show features the musical contributions of Matthew DiMaria on drums, Alex Garrin on bass, Henry Carpender on trombone, and Josh Alec on keys.  His new EP, "Live At Wayarson Studios" is available now to be streamed online everywhere (https://linktr.ee/joeyacopiado), with accompanying videos available on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@joeyacopiadomusic).

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table. 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***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

AMERICAN ENGLISH: A Beatles Tribute Band seen HERE

$22 GENERAL ADMISSION // $30/seat RESERVED TABLES

American English is a complete Beatles tribute band based in the Chicagoland area, once managed by the late Sam Leach of Liverpool, original promoter of The Beatles.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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.  

FAMILY FUN on the PATIO w/ 

TUNES WITH TIM

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

Since 2013, critically acclaimed Chicago-based children's musician, Tunes With Tim, has been using his wide repertoire of both original music & classic songs – from nursery rhymes to Beatles tunes – to inspire families to sing, play & dance together while teaching the basics of music. This 45 minute one-man-band interactive performance is most enjoyed by children ages newborn through 5 years old and the adults who love them. TWT's second full-length album, "We're All Human", was a 2021 National Parenting Product Awards Winner and is available on all digital music streaming platforms. Get to know Tim via YouTube.com/TunesWithTim, where you can sing & play along to a variety of family-friendly music video content on demand!

Enjoy BRUNCH FROM BABYGOLD BARBECUE beginning at 1030am

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

NRBQ 's 'TOUR OF CHICAGO"

Grab general admission weekend passes for all three shows HERE

$35 GA // $45/seat reserved tables

NRBQ is Terry Adams, Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough, and John Perrin. “NRBQ”, which standsfor New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, has often been called a national treasure, which may bewhy the band’s music has attracted legions of devoted fans worldwide, including Jimi Hendrix,Elvis Costello, Penn & Teller, Doc Pomus, R.E.M., SpongeBob SquarePants, Michael J. Pollard,Ian McLagan, Steve Earle, Drew Carey, and Nick Lowe, among many others. NRBQ songs haveinspired cover versions by Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos, Darlene Love, Dave Edmunds, She & Him,Widespread Panic, Yo La Tengo, and more

The group served as the unofficial "house band" for The Simpsons for Seasons 10-12. Theyappeared as zombies in George Romero’s movie Day of the Dead. They have appeared at theBerlin Jazz Festival, the Grand Ole Opry, and Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival. In their 50+ yearcareer, NRBQ has released almost as many albums, including a series of critically acclaimedtitles in the past decade, among them Keep This Love Goin’ (2011), Brass Tacks (2014), and the5-disc, 50-year retrospective, High Noon (2016). Of the brand-new studio album Dragnet,released at the end of 2021, Bill Bentley in Americana Highways says, “They play with suchstartling and powerful simplicity, a style that must be earned and not learned,” while Uncutsays, “[it’s] as though the history of 20th-century popular and unpopular music has gone through thorough, playful distillation"

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

BEATLES BRUNCH ft. PHIL ANGOTTI & FRIENDS

$15/seat reserved tables
Purchase Pavilion Table Seating to ensure great sightlines and a weather proof patio location. The back sections of the patio will be open to walk up for free/tip the band seating… first come first served. 
 
Brunch Menu by BABYGOLD 

Phil Angotti is a multi-instrumentalist, singer,
and sensitive tough-guy songwriter from Chicago's southside. He rocks your socks off with crazy guitar riffs, makes you cry expressing touching lyrics, and constantly surprises you with the depth of his musical knowledge! 

Known in Chicago as “THE Beatles guy”, Phil consistently draws diverse audiences to Beatle shows; first when playing with the Beatle Brothers, now with the Phil Angotti Band, Great Moments in Vinyl, the What4, and as a solo performer. Phil plays the Beatles catalog by heart and from the heart. The years of practice, listening and learning are evident, especially since he is great at taking requests! The Kinks, The Zombies, The Bee-Gees, Nick Drake and Buddy Holly all hold special places in his musical mind too. 

Phil is the current lead singer and guitar player for Material Issue, a Chicago power-pop band who made it big in the early ‘90’s (they had videos on MTV when that was cool). Now known as Material ReIssue, opening for The Smithereens is one of his favorite moments on stage in fact! Other great moments in Phil include opening for Marshall Crenshaw, Richard Furay (Buffalo Springfield), and Eddie Money, plus the Beatles album shows. 

The *ahem* experience of this guy is key. His music came out first on vinyl, then cassette, 8-track, cd’s, then back to vinyl. Through all 14 solo albums Phil's melody's shine, blending cool pop grooves with sweet harmonies. He's proven a commitment to his craft and become one of Chicago’s most beloved artists.

***PARKING***

There is street parking within a few blocks along roosevelt rd.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CHARLIE & The Tropicales  ft. Mireya Ramos

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Charlie Halloran’s Tropicales bring a 1950's Caribbean hotel party to life with torrid horns, tropical rhythms and infectious grooves. Calypso, cumbia, biguines and bolero – melodies that get stuck in your head. Retro-Tropicalia for your dancing pleasure.
 

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE ANDY BROWN TRIO!

Andy Brown is a musician based in Chicago who specializes in what he calls “old-school jazz guitar.” Howard Reich in the Chicago Tribune called him "One of Chicago’s most appealing jazz guitarists…uncounted Chicago jazz artists have collaborated with Brown on club dates and recording sessions, and they know better than anyone the depth of his work and unpretentiousness of his manner…for all his easy going virtuosity, he places the emphasis on musical phrase rather than pyrotechnics." Andy has made many festival appearances around the world including performances in Brazil, Europe and Canada. His latest CD is the critically acclaimed 2023 album Good Atmosphere. In this trio setting he'll be joined by Chicago jazz veterans Doug Hayes on bass and Joe Adamik on drums.

FREE SHOW! Click “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.  

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

PAUL THORN at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub (Night 1 of 2)

$35 General Admission (some seats, mostly standing room only) / Reserved Tables Available 

  When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years asa pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads, hearts, hips or the occasional funny bone, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed. Thorn’s new album, Life is Just A Vapor, contains some beauties: “Life is a vapor, let’s live it while we can”; “tough times don’t last, but tough people do” (from “Tough Times Don’t Last”); “any mountain up ahead is just a hill” (from “Old Melodies”). They’re words of advice, comfort, support,encouragement, often meant to uplift, especially in times of struggle. “I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it, something that they can take with them throughout the day,” Thorn says.“Every song on this album, there's a message in it of some sortabout how to live life.”American Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who)addresses things we all think about,but few can articulate with the kind of candor, humor and folksy truth that immediately endear him to almost everyone lucky enough to hear his music.
 

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

VICTOR GARCIA'S LISTENING PARTY

Come hang out with Victor Garcia’s Listening Party! Victor and his talented students from his jazz program are jamming out live, and you’re invited to join the fun. Expect great music, good vibes, and a chance to see these rising stars show off their improv chops. Bring your friends and enjoy a night of jamming, juicy eats, and joy. 

FREE SHOW! Click “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!

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

DAVE SPECTER  seen HERE

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!
 

Dave Specter: a 40 year veteran of the Chicago blues scene,
just released his 14 th album, Live at SPACE on Delmark
Records.
He appears on over 50 albums as a guitarist, bandleader
and/or producer including compilation recordings with
Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Eric Clapton and
Mike Bloomfield.
Downbeat magazine calls Dave “one of the few top-tier
guitarists” and he’s performed in 19 countries with recent
shows in Spain, France, Belgium and Switzerland.
Dave’s unique guitar style combines elements of Chicago
blues with influences ranging from Magic Sam, Buddy Guy
and Otis Rush to the Texas/West Coast styles of T-Bone
Walker, Gatemouth Brown and the Vaughan brothers.
He’ll be joined at Fitzgerald’s by Rodrigo Mantovani on bass
and Marty Binder on drums.

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***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

PAUL THORN at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub (Night 2 of 2)

$35 General Admission (some seats, mostly standing room only) / Reserved Tables Available 

  When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years asa pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads, hearts, hips or the occasional funny bone, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed. Thorn’s new album, Life is Just A Vapor, contains some beauties: “Life is a vapor, let’s live it while we can”; “tough times don’t last, but tough people do” (from “Tough Times Don’t Last”); “any mountain up ahead is just a hill” (from “Old Melodies”). They’re words of advice, comfort, support,encouragement, often meant to uplift, especially in times of struggle. “I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it, something that they can take with them throughout the day,” Thorn says.“Every song on this album, there's a message in it of some sortabout how to live life.”American Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who)addresses things we all think about,but few can articulate with the kind of candor, humor and folksy truth that immediately endear him to almost everyone lucky enough to hear his music.
 

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER!

FREE SHOW! 

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!

FITZGERALDS Presents:

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

FITZGERALDS OUTDOORS is the name we give large outdoor concerts with a festival style setup: a large stage with a state of the art sound system, lights, and tenting to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub!

When F. Scott Fitzgerald issued his classic conclusion that ‘There are no second acts in American lives,’ he failed to envision the career of legendary Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard. A willing conspirator in the late seventies Cosmic Cowboy revolt that ushered in the mythical Outlaw era, Hubbard was a catalyst in the cultural upheaval that led to the peaceful coexistence of Lone Star music enthusiasts who comprised each end of the social and political spectrum of that troubled time. In the stellar company of iconic colleagues like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm and Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard was an architect of the musical legacy that continues to inspire subsequent generations of up-and-coming Texas talent.

Yes, Hubbard is a Texassinger-songwriter, complete with the classic trifurcated handle, fundamental chapter of the canon in his song catalog ("Redneck Mother"), and enough wild hairs in his past to qualify him as a legend. But along the way, his attention began to leave mattersextraneous to his art and soul by the wayside and focus on the beauty and potential to be found in the blank canvas of, in his case, the yet to be written and recorded song. The result has been one of the most satisfying musical and lyrical journeys to witness over the last two decades. In the years that followed he evolved into a writer of uncommonly honest portraits of life, alternately mixing deep personal sagas with poignant character studies of those traveling on the dark side of the road.

If one wanted to describe the sound of Ray Wylie Hubbard, one could call it American music, born from the timehonored traditions of folk, country,and roots rock.

Enjoy BABYGOLD BARBECUE before during and after the show by booking a table in the dining room, OR visiting the fast casual BBQ set up in the back corner of the patio! 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$22 General Admision / Reserved Tables Available 

Paul Cebar, that natty-hatted, guitar-wielding, tertiary color wearing singer man with the spectator shoes has had a long, illustrious career creating music that travels back and forward across eras, while also drawing on influences from around the globe.

Known for his work in the R&B Cadets, Paul Cebar & The Milwaukeeans, and Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, Cebar has entertained audiences with infectious, dance-happy, genre-hopping music that has earned a loyal following from the public as well as his peers. Joe Ely has described him as “an American original,” while Bonnie Raitt proclaimed: “I’ve been a fan of Paul’s for a long time.” Nick Lowe, meanwhile, hailed him as “the real thing: a proper soulful cat with the tunes, the chops and the voice to swing this epoch back to its senses.”

Cebar’s new solo album might be his most eclectic work to date. It draws upon his interests in New Orleans and reggae rhythms while also tapping into his life-long love for soul and R&B.

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

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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.  

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

THE JEFF CROSBY DUO

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP for guaranteed entry.

Born and raised in a sleepy mountain town in Northern Idaho, singer-songwriter Jeff Crosby has managed to delineate the sometimes amorphous genre of “Americana”, package it perfectly, and deliver it to his listeners time and again.

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!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The CACTUS BLOSSOMS Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$29 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, aka The Cactus Blossoms, once again prove themselves to be among the most adept – and distinctive – modern practitioners of that magic. But like any great magician, The Cactus Blossoms can’t – or won’t – fully explain the illusion they create.

“Harmonies are a big part of our sound, but in some ways they’re the part we focus on the least,” says Burkum. “We put most of our attention and energy into the songs themselves and then the harmonies just happen.”

There’s all kinds of magic happening on Every Time I Think About You, a record that sounds more like a band than any other in the Cactus Blossoms discography, thanks to contributions from Jeremy Hanson (drums), Jacob Hanson (guitar) and Phillip Hicks (bass). “There She Goes” casts its romantic regret against a danceable bop beat, and the title track is a heart-wrencher about loss and letting go.

“Even if you don’t set out to write songs with a theme in mind it seems like one usually presents itself,” says Torrey. “This record keeps returning to the idea of ‘moving on’ — from one place to another, from people and situations that bring you down, from loss and grief.”

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

UNCLE LUCIUS Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub
w/ special guest RYAN CULWELL

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

In September of 2024 Uncle Lucius released Live from Ear Studio. Recorded live to tape at Ear Studioin Austin, TX the record features select singles from their latest LP Like It’s The Last One Left plus three covers: “Bertha” by the Grateful Dead; “Shadow People”, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers staple and “Just To Satisfy You” made popular by Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson. 

Uncle Lucius has long been known for their unique blend of roots rock & roll and country soul. Since adding heavyweights Doug Strahan (guitar) and Drew Scherger (bass) to the fold, the band has expanded its palette, exploring new musical landscapes and reveling in the power that comes from following sonic avenues, without prejudice, wherever they lead. The results onstage speak for themselves. 

During the years following the band’s farewell tour in 2018, their audience continued to organically grow, highlighted by the placement of their song “Keep the Wolves Away” in an episode of Yellowstone and its subsequent  RIAA gold and platinum certifications. After a few years on hiatus – with a fresh outlook and a deep well of new ideas – the band members began to shake off their collective rust and blueprint songs that mirrored their career and current status, hitting on themes of resolve and resilience. The band released their first album in 8 years Like It’s The Last One Left last December via Thirty Tigers / Boo Clap Records.  Since their comeback the band has toured consistently around the world and recently the 2nd single from Like It’s The Last One Left, “All The Angelenos”, hit #5 on the Texas Radio Charts.

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

Mr. Dave Plays Dead: This 75-minute psychedelic adventure features the music of the Grateful Dead, for kids! Join Mr. Dave, Janis Wallin, Greg Fundis, Jordan Wilkow, and Charley Bredrup as they take you on a colorful trip through soundscapes featuring classic dead tunes and groovy vibes.

Enjoy BRUNCH FROM BABYGOLD BARBECUE beginning at 1030am

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

The Western Elstons
FREE PATIO SHOW !!

click "book now" to reserve a table  

The Western Elstons feature the tight two-part harmony of Scott Ligon and Casey McDonough (who play and sing together in countless projects including NRBQ and The Flat Five), Joel Paterson on guitar, and the always tasteful drumming of Alex Hall (another musician with way too many credits to list here).

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+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

LES GREENE & The Swayzees Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  Les Greene, the voice of Little Richard in the recent “Elvis” movie and Grammy nominated soundtrack. With his band The Swayzees, vibrantly bring you a powerful force of roots rock n soul. With a high energy twist on the genre all while staying true to its sound this is the unique yet recognizable spin that music needs right now and hasn’t seen in some time. With at least three US tours, 20+ dates each and shows overseas in places like Ireland, Sweden, Spain and more under his belt, a top 50 placement with an aired audition on American Idol in 2018 and his vocal role as Little Richard in the “Elvis” movie and soundtrack, Greene is ready for anything his budding career brings his way. A true captivating performer. One of the best entertainers of his time, waiting for the rest of the world to experience his natural born gift.
 

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:
"THE SHY VAUDEVILLIAN"
a Comedy Special Taping
featuring CHRISTINE FERRERA

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to reserve a table: Select "NIGHTCLUB" anytime 730 or later when you get to the RESY page.

We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

The Shy Vaudevillian is a distinctly modern vaudeville experience where body dysmorphia, lotto scratch-offs, and mansplaining collide face-first with a banana cream pie! Join comedian and former ventriloquist dummy Christine Ferrera on a guided tour through the history of comedy with stops along the way to consider why feminism isn’t funny, what made Jerry Lewis cry and what happens when the shyest kid in town lands the lead in the school play. Using cutting-edge 19th-century technology, Ferrera recounts her journey to overcoming social anxiety and confronts her fears about mortality, mental health, and Twitter handles.

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***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB & BABYGOLD BARBECUE PRESENT:

The CHICAGO RIVER BLUES CRUISE ft. THE IVAN SINGH BAND BBQ, and Beverage!

$99 Ticket includes the riverboat tour, live music w/ IVAN SINGH, Cajun-Barbecue Inspired Snacks by BABYGOLD, and your First Drink! (cash bar available thereafter)

"In most cases the ship will sail rain or shine, bring a poncho! If the captain deems weather too extreme, the event will be cancelled and all will receive a full refund. If the ship sets sail, no refunds can be given."

IVAN SINGH is a Latino Blues Guitarist and Singer from Argentina, recently moved to Chicago with great acceptance in the Blues community and a growing FanBase of all ages and ethnicities.

A Rising Blues Sensation in Chicago with his Unique Style “LatinBlues” developed from his Spanglish lyrics, Homemade 4 string Guitar “Lata de Batata”, and 6 Piece Band which includes a Horn Section.

In addition to concerts around the States, Singh also tours in Different countries between America, Europe, and Asia, where in 2023, he performed in "Mahindra Blues Fest India" alongside Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, and Kingfish Ingram.

***ADA ??***
The boat is wheelchair accessible but the bathrooms are below deck, accessible only by staircase. This event is not reccomended for wheelchair users.

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MICKY BRAUN & JASON EADY

$25 General Admission Seating // $30/seat Reserved Tables 

For a handful of summers about 30 years ago, tourists who wandered into a large dancehall in Stanley, Idaho, witnessed a family tradition finding new life. Young and old sat shoulder-to-shoulder, taking a break from the town’s mountain hikes and river campgrounds to take in Muzzie Braun and the Boys––a local family band who’d made it to the Johnny Carson Show, effortlessly spouted cowboy poetry and Western swing at gatherings around the country, and featured Muzzie’s four young sons––precocious boys with rock-and-roll futures, the youngest of which is MICKY BRAUN
  
Beyond his role of co-fronting the band, Micky has been a prolific writer having written with Parker McCollum, Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers, Cody Canada, Bruce Robison, Kevin Welch, Jason Eady, Adam Hood, Jessie Plemons, Wade Bowen, Courtney Patton, and more. “If you can put your heart on your sleeve and say it, it’s the best medicine for people,” Micky says.

With a decades-long commitment to his craft as a songwriter, JASON EADY has built a career on bringing his unique perspective to a variety of genres. Uninhibited by ties to one particular sound, Eady’s catalog showcases an affinity for telling authentic, forthright stories with his music, a quality that continues to bring new listeners to this veteran musician’s audience year after year.

Born in his most recent album’s namesake state, Mississippi finds Eady inspired, motivated but not bound by the success of his past; instead, Mississippi is yet another manifestation of what Eady does best – channeling truth into songs and a refusal to be boxed in by his previous work. His newest album, however, is not a seismic shift that rebukes the past; rather, Mississippi brings to the forefront hints of deep South-style blues that has always had a place in his sound.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
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

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 4pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

RONNIE BAKER BROOKS Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  Chicago guitarist, vocalist and songwriter and multiple Blues Music Award-winner Ronnie Baker Brooks is one of the city’s—and the world’s—most undeniably talented and electrifying bluesmen. Ronnie was born into Chicago blues royalty as the son of legendary multiple GRAMMY Award nominee, Blues Hall Of Famer, and longtime Alligator Records recording star Lonnie Brooks. He is among the few contemporary blues artists who learned his craft directly from many of the genre’s icons, including Albert Collins, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor and, most significantly, his father. “I’m blessed to have played with and learned from the best. I’m carrying them within me,” he says of all the legends he knew growing up and the journey he’s been on.

With his new Blues Music Award-winning Alligator Records debut, Blues In My DNA, Ronnie delivers an up-to-the-minute, organic masterpiece. The album, the fifth of his career, is firmly rooted in the blues with Ronnie incorporating his own brand of rock, funk and soul to the mix. “I just play what I feel,” he says. “It’s all from the heart.” Produced by famed studio wizard Jim Gaines (who has produced Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison and many others), Blues In My DNA is a career-defining statement from Baker Brooks, with each of the 11 original songs its own chapter in his ever-evolving story.

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP for guaranteed entry.

The Spectral Distortions is a Chicago-based punk band that consists (mostly) of people who do physics research for their day jobs. Their sound is frenetic, loud, and abrasive, and draws from influences which include the Dead Boys, the Damned, and the Minutemen. Their songs are often about science or science culture, and can be both playful and introspective, while having the surprising ability to leave one feeling angry about the universe that we happen to find ourselves living in. They are generally regarded as our universe’s premiere physics punk band, and are both excited and honored to be playing at Fitzgerald's.
We'll be sharing the bill with Arkoffs, from Madison, WI. Here's a blurb that they provided to me:

The Arkoffs play carport rock: it's kinda leaning against the house in a suspicious way and you know it will fall over someday, but for now it's keeping your '78 Duster and the outdoor beer fridge out of the elements…for the most part. They have been "entertaining" "audiences" in some form around the Madison area for nearly a quarter century with questionable covers and objectionable originals. There are two guitars, a bass, drums, and sometimes a sax when the sax player is not riding the rails as the Midwest's leading skahobo. Sometimes there is trouble.

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!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

Red Elvises 

$20 General Admission // $25/seat reserved tables 

Igor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock'n'roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, however, led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible, Igor left Russia for America with his “Folk'n'Roll" band Limpopo and was personally greeted by Ronald Reagan. In 1993, Limpopo won Ed McMahon's Star Search and their popularity began to blossom. In 1995, Igor dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock'n'roll. Igor and his Russian friends became Red Elvises and gave street performances on Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade. As their crowds grew larger, the City of Santa Monica ordered them to discontinue their street performances. Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled "Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. Over the past 20 years, Red Elvises have constantly toured all over the world with occasional breaks to record new music and to participate in film and television projects.

  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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE! Chilling, True Tales from the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal. ***Portions of this event may be filmed and used in a future Newkirks' Haunted Objects Special.***

$25 General Admission (seated) / Reserved Tables Available

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE! Chilling, True Tales from the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal. ***Portions of this event may be filmed and used in a future Newkirks' Haunted Objects Special!***

$25 General Admission (seated) / Reserved Tables Available

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

TERRY WHITE Record Release ft. The Loaded Dice, Cannonball, & other compadres! With an opening set from special guest Brian Krumm & His Bayfly Friends.

$15 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Singer, songwriter Terry White is a member of the Loaded Dice, Modern Day Saints, The Zimmermen, Cannonball and the YellowHammers.  He is releasing his fourth full length solo record, You Won't Have A Name. He will be joined by a host of his usual musical brothers including Andon Davis, Paul Bivans, Michael Krayniak, Chris Neville, Tom Kneesel, Brian Leach and more.

$tix price & section(s)

ARTIST BIO/DESCRIPTION

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

EILEN JEWELL at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!
w/ special guest Angela Perley

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel, picking up the pieces of her shattered world and finding new purpose and meaning after watching her marriage, her band, and what felt like her entire career fall apart in a series of spectacular, heartbreaking implosions. Co-produced by multi-instrumental wizard Will Kimbrough (Todd Snider, Hayes Carll), the collection pushes the acclaimed singer and songwriter’s trademark blend of vintage roots-noir into more psychedelic territory, with spacious, cinematic arrangements complementing her revelatory explorations of grief, loss, resilience, and redemption. 

An Idaho native, Jewell built her career the old fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes. Over the course of nine albums, she’s crisscrossed the globe countless times and shared bills with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, George Jones, and Emmylou Harris. Rolling Stone lauded Jewell’s “clever writing,” while NPR declared that she has a “sweet and clear voice with a killer instinct lurking beneath the shiny surface,” and The Washington Post mused that “if Neko Case, Madeleine Peyroux and Billie Holiday had a baby girl who grew up to front a rockabilly band, she’d probably sound a lot like Eilen Jewell.”

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

AMERICAN AQUARIUM  seen HERE
$35 General Admission (limited seating availlable, mostly standing room)

For nearly two decades, American Aquarium have pushed toward that rare formof rock-and-roll that’s revelatory in every sense. “For us the sweet spot is whenyou’ve got a rock band that makes you scream along to every word, and it’s notuntil you’re comingdown at three a.m. that you realize those words are sayingsomething real about your life,” says frontman BJ Barham. “That’s what made usfall in love with music in the first place, and that’s the goal in everything we do.”On their new albumThe Fear ofStanding Still, the North Carolina-bred bandembody that dynamic with more intensity than ever before, endlessly matchingtheir gritty breed of country-rock with Barham’s bravest and most incisivesongwriting to date. As he reflects on matters both personal and sociocultural—e.g., the complexity of Southern identity, the intersection of generational traumaand the dismantling of reproductive rights—American Aquarium instill everymoment ofThe Fear of Standing Stillwith equal parts unbridled spirit andilluminating empathy.

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Southern Culture on the Skids at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities. They’ve shared a stage with many musical luminaries including Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins and Patti Smith. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, parodied by Weird Al, and used to sell everything from diamonds to pork sausage. In 2014 the band was honored by the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with an exhibition featuring their music and cultural contributions. Their legendary live shows are a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed “a hell raising rock and roll party.” 

At Home with Southern Culture on the Skids is the latest full length album from the band and was released in March of 2021. It was recorded during the stay at home period of the pandemic when the band was at home and not touring. The album consists of 11 tracks recorded and mixed in Rick Miller’s living room with some additional tracks recorded at his studio, The Kudzu Ranch. 

The first radio single off the album is “Run Baby Run”—a rocking number with deep garage roots. SCOTS bassist Mary Huff provides an urgent vocal while the band pulls back the throttle on a full race fuzz fest—cause she’s gotta to go fast! Run Baby Run! 

The other songs on the album are a combination of the band’s unique mix of musical genres: rock and roll, surf, folk and country—all a bit off-center, what Rick proudly calls “our wobbly Americana”. Rick goes on, “We put a few more acoustic guitars on this one, as you would expect if you recorded in your living room, but it still rocks like SCOTS. So put your headphones on, get in your favorite chair/sofa/recliner, put on “At Home With” and let’s hang out for a while.”

THE GET DOWN:

The Get Down is a '60s-inspired instrumental band based in Louisville, KY. With matching Fender instruments and a style rooted in surf, blues, and classic TV and film themes, The Get Down blends vintage cool with modern edge. Their sets have earned them spots alongside national acts like NRBQ, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. Members of The Get Down have shared stages with legends including Wanda Jackson, Curtis Mayfield’s Impressions, Duke Robillard, and Louisville cult heroes Bodeco—adding authenticity and experience to their unmistakable sound.
 

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Walking With Ghosts: An Evening of True Crime Hauntings With AMY BRUNI

$42 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

Paranormal investigator, author, podcaster and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters, Amy Bruni shares hair-raising tales from her countless hours hunting ghosts at America’s most haunted locations.  Amy shares her unique approach to interacting with the spirits of the dead and those who encounter them. By the end of the night, you will question everything you thought you knew about the spirit world, and life after death.

Amy Bruni started her professional ghost hunting career just over a decade ago, but her experience with ghosts started when she was very young. She started working professionally as a paranormal investigator in 2007, when she began appearing on Ghost Hunters, of which she starred in 116 episodes. Now, she’s the co-star and executive producer of The Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, one of the longest-running and highest-rated paranormal television shows, which is currently airing its sixth season and is in pre-production for its seventh. Amy is also the host of the wildly popular Haunted Road podcast, which just wrapped its second season and is in pre-production for its third. In support of these shows, Amy has appeared at numerous conventions, like San Diego and New York Comic Cons, and has many event appearances planned in 2022 and 2023. In addition, Amy is the owner of Strange Escapes, a company offering paranormal excursions to some of America’s most notoriously haunted destinations. A native of northern California, Amy now lives in Newport, Rhode Island with her young daughter.

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

JESSE ROPER at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Based in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie-infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing. His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. The stage is where Roper shines. It has been his home since overcoming crippling stage fright during his early twenties. Fear is a part of Roper’s past that barely seems real today – especially when you see the in-concert image of a six-string soldier, hair matted to his face, tearing up the stage, without a hint of second-guessing. 

Roper’s last album ‘Horizons’ marked a sonic high point in his career thus far. Working closely with famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go (Metric, The Stills, Whitehorse, Arkells, The Trews, Sam Roberts) on that new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his best work. “Recording with Gus and Werner F was on a whole new level. 

Roper released the first single off his upcoming LP (to be released in late 2023) "Make It All Work Out" on March 29th, 2023. The song charted on Canadian terrestrial and satellite radio throughout the spring and early summer. Now all eyes are on the next release, “Throw This Rope” produced by Gus van Go (Metric, Whitehorse, Sam Roberts Band). The song will be the second of multiple energetic, fresh, soulful and r&b inspired tracks from a forthcoming LP that harkens the voices of JJ Cale, The Teskey Brothers, Ben Harper and others – while maintaining Roper's strong and unique expression in the genre.

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

RALPH COVERT & The Bad Examples Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

 The Bad Examples have been a staple of the Chicago scene since their heyday in the early '90's, when their song Not Dead Yet was burning up the airwaves on Chicago's WXRT and on radio stations from coast to coast in America and across the ocean in Holland. They've toured from LA to New York to Amsterdam, and played shows with bands including Los Lobos, Squeeze, Del Amitri, Steppenwolf, Wilco, The Lemonheads, Golden Earring, and BB King. Their eight albums have been met with critical acclaim, and recent years have seen them active again, rocking crowds and recording new music.
 

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

PRESSING STRINGS at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Hailing from Annapolis, Maryland, this powerhouse trio–led by guitarist and vocalist Jordan Sokel–has earned a loyal following with their genre bending blend of blues, rock, and folk, wrapped in soul-stirring storytelling and toe tapping grooves. Their music resonates with the emotional grit of blues, the laid back swagger of folk, and the urgency of modern rock.  

Whether delivering heartfelt ballads or energetic anthems, Pressing Strings weaves lyrical introspection and high-caliber musicianship that feels both fresh and familiar. Sokel’s smokey voice and intricate guitar work is complimented masterfully by a star rhythm section. Held down tightly by drummer Justin Kruger–an energetic and charismatic performer whose style mirrors his outside the box personality and unique approach to the instrument, along with bassist Nick Welker–a solid and stoic figure who picks melodic lines and chordal voicings that makes the trio sound full and lush, with all three members singing harmonies reminiscent of southern California in the 70’s. Together they push the limits of what a trio can do and provide an immersive, feel-good vibe that hits the audience’s heart as hard as it does the ears.
 

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

**OFF-SITE at Pleasant Home** BEATLES BRUNCH w/ Phil Angotti & Friends! (First Seating)

Tickets on sale Saturday, 8/2 at 8:30am for Residents of Oak Park and 8/9 for Non-Residents 

$49.00 for Residents of Oak Park and $66 for Non-Residents 

Come together for a morning of music and memories! Step into the swinging '60s and enjoy a magical morning of music, food, and fun at the historic Pleasant Home! Our Beatles Brunch is a celebration of the Fab Four complete with live tunes, a delicious brunch spread brought to you by Baby Gold Barbeque, and the timeless charm of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. All Ages

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

**OFF-SITE at Pleasant Home** BEATLES BRUNCH w/ Phil Angotti & Friends! (2nd Seating)

Tickets on sale Saturday, 8/2 at 8:30am for Residents of Oak Park and 8/9 for Non-Residents 

$49.00 for Residents of Oak Park and $66 for Non-Residents 

Come together for a morning of music and memories! Step into the swinging '60s and enjoy a magical morning of music, food, and fun at the historic Pleasant Home! Our Beatles Brunch is a celebration of the Fab Four complete with live tunes, a delicious brunch spread brought to you by Baby Gold Barbeque, and the timeless charm of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. All Ages

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
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

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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.  

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CYRIL NEVILLE at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$45 General Admission (Mostly Standing Room, Very Limited Seating) 

CYRIL NEVILLE, the Uptown Ruler, brings a lifetime of dreams come true. This two-time grammy winning icon is brilliant and beautiful on stage and in his recorded work.In this new chapter of his creative life, Cyril levels up even more with new songs, a fresh perspective on his decares of performance worldwide and a determined eye on the future. As Quint Davis, fonder and head of the new Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival watching Mr. Neville perform at the 2025 Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage said,” He’s still got it.”

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MARC BROUSSARD at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub (Night 1 of 2)

$45 General Admission (Standing Room Only) / ADA Available 

  "Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard is an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock, and soul into contemporary terms. The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of "The Boogie Kings," he nurtured his musical gifts at an early age in the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana music scene. After releasing a highly successful independent EP at age 20, Broussard made his major-label debut with Carencro. The album featured the breakout hit single "Home" and catapulted him into the national spotlight. The Louisiana-born and raised artist has created a wide range of music in his career. Carencro laid the groundwork with unequaled style, illustrating his knack for modern soul music and setting the stage for his long and distinguished career. That album and the others that followed solidified Broussard as a southern soul singer with a rarefied talent and an innate stylistic and emotional authenticity that have made him one of the most indelible artists of his generation. NPR cited, "His music radiates soulful Louisiana blues, but his songs blend those influences with raucous rock 'n' roll to create unique and infectious music." 

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MARC BROUSSARD at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub (Night 2 of 2)

$45 General Admission (Standing Room Only) / ADA Available 

  "Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard is an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock, and soul into contemporary terms. The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of "The Boogie Kings," he nurtured his musical gifts at an early age in the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana music scene. After releasing a highly successful independent EP at age 20, Broussard made his major-label debut with Carencro. The album featured the breakout hit single "Home" and catapulted him into the national spotlight. The Louisiana-born and raised artist has created a wide range of music in his career. Carencro laid the groundwork with unequaled style, illustrating his knack for modern soul music and setting the stage for his long and distinguished career. That album and the others that followed solidified Broussard as a southern soul singer with a rarefied talent and an innate stylistic and emotional authenticity that have made him one of the most indelible artists of his generation. NPR cited, "His music radiates soulful Louisiana blues, but his songs blend those influences with raucous rock 'n' roll to create unique and infectious music." 

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

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE VEGABONDS seen HERE 

$20 General Admission // $25 / seat reserved tables 

The Vegabonds may be the best damn rock ‘n’ roll band that you’ve never heard of – yet. 

Formed in 2009 by a group of college-aged buddies from Auburn, Alabama, The Vegabonds hit the road a decade-and-a-half ago and haven’t let a foot off the proverbial gas since. Headlining clubs and playing opening tour slots behind a handful of independent albums, the band became an under-the-radar gem in America’s loud and rowdy Southern rock scene – known for playing a can’t-miss live show, no matter if its a 3 p.m. festival set in the gooey-hot Georgia sun or a midnight romp inside a bar soaked in cheap beer and neon lights. 

But under-the-radar can’t last forever. And after the world starts spinning their ambitious new album Young & Unafraid, it’ll be hard to keep The Vegabonds a secret much longer. 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE WEBSTIRS AND THE SUNSHINE BOYS

FREE SHOW! 

Chicago-based band The Webstirs return to Sidebar to celebrate the release of their new album. Formed in 1994 by childhood friends Preston Pisellini (guitars/keys/vocals) and Mark Winkler (keys/vocals), the band’s lineup includes drummer Jordan Kozer (Redwalls), bassist Gregg Juhlin (Slugs) and Doug Bobenhouse (The Sun Sawed in 1/2) on guitars/vocals. They have released six albums of clever, catchy Indie pop, 

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.  

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

BRIAN KRUMM AND HIS BARFLY FRIENDS

A favorite band of Fitzgerald's, Brian Krumm and His Barfly Friends is a project led by Brian Krumm, front man for Chicago’s Americana-noir group The Great Crusades. The band's debut album, Just Fade Away, was recorded with members of his regular band as well as a who’s who of Chicago music scene notables, with Crusader Christian Moder producing. Just Fade Away was released by Chicago's Pravda Records in June 2023. Influences like Robyn Hitchcock, the Jayhawks, Warren Zevon, and Dylan shine through all the material on Just Fade Away with Krumm's storytelling at the forefront. The single "City That Care Forgot," an ode to New Orleans, debuted on Pravda Records in May 2025.  

FREE SHOW! Click "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. 

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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.  

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

YARN Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and in the studio, truth and fiction”,singer/songwriter Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt for consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from what comes through in our recordings. There’s a difference in every show as well, you never know what you’re going to get.”

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DADDY LONGS LEGS Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  New York City's legendary Rhythm & Blues street gang DADDY LONG LEGS have been huffing and puffing and blowing houses down on their never ending world tour and always bring an elevated level of rough and ready intensity to contemporary lo-fi boogie with their explosive fire ceremony.

Recent accolades include two Top Ten albums on the Billboard blues charts with “Street Sermons” and “Lowdown Ways” (YepRoc Records) earning 5 stars from Rolling Stone magazine with features on NPR and regular airplay on the BBC reaching as high as #10 on the UK’s top 40 Americana charts.

Over the last decade these gentlemen have amassed a cult like following all their own with a tough to beat reputation for being one of the finest live acts on the road today. A Daddy Long Legs show is equal parts roots rock, blues and guttural soul, stripping down old standards and making them shiny and new again. Some of the originals are like an all-out spiritual revival, while others are hauntingly beautiful.

Daddy Long Legs is endorsed by Hohner harmonicas.

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

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by thea Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

BEARS BRUNCH! Sundays in SIDEBAR w/ host JACK O'HARA!

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Click "Book Now" for Table Reservations!

All Sunday noon games will be shown

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission   

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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.  

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by a Jazz Trio

$10 General Admission 

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp & Oyster specials starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 5pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

***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!

The GRANDE FINALE! TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 4pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!