FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

Lou Shields seen HERE

FREE SHOW! 

Lou Shields continues the tradition of American music with a performance that pulls
in styles of days-gone-by. On stage you will find him using 1931 National Resonator Guitars, 1930s Arch Tops with D’Armond pickups played through a Fender PanoVerb amp. He accompanies this with a unique front porch style of foot percussion and sometimes a harmonica. Lou carries a full sound during live performances, filling the room with emotion and an early acoustic and electric sound reminiscent of Golden Age Blues and Americana. All while sharing stories, thoughts and experiences with the audience.

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE!

***PARKING***

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

THE BROTHER JOHN BAND! 

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:

NICK MOSS BAND ft. Dennis Gruenling seen HERE

$20 GA SEATED // $30/seat reserved tables 

Blues guitar virtuoso Nick Moss and harmonica wizard Dennis Gruenling have been on a winning streak since they first joined forces in 2016. With relentless nonstop touring and the release of their Alligator Records debut, The High Cost Of Low Living, in 2018, The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling has been playing for wildly enthusiastic fans and winning over critics and radio programmers worldwide. Debuting at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart, the album topped many 2018 “Best Of” lists. UK tastemaker magazine Mojo said, “Guitarist and singer Nick Moss shows the world his fearsome guitar chops and his complete familiarity with the great tradition of Chicago blues music. Partnered with harmonica-player Dennis Gruenling, Moss creates a two-headed monster that takes the band thundering through crisp originals.” 

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:

THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS 

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. 

Mr. Dave Music Presents: SONIC ODYSSEY: A Kids Music Festival!

$15 General Admission (11 months and under FREE!)

Sonic Odyssey is a whimsical adventure that sparks your little rockstar's imagination! This festival invites families to embark on a magical journey through the vibrant realms of music, art, and movement. With captivating live performances by local musicians, interactive experiences, and lively happenings, Sonic Odyssey promises a day filled with laughter, creativity, and boundless exploration. Join us in celebrating the joy of childhood through the fusion of sound, color, and motion at Sonic Odyssey!

Including Live Music & Activities From:
Mr. Dave and Nathan Graham
Tunes With Tim
Wendy & DB
Nathan Graham
Brain to Belly Kids Yoga

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

PUTTIN' ON THE GRETSCH

Puttin’ On The Gretsch
 
We’re back with a FitzGerald’s favorite.

Now in its fifth year, Puttin’ On The Gretsch celebrates the iconic Gretsch guitar with a night of original songs and killer covers from a lineup of local legends.

This year’s all-star lineup:
Naomi Ashley, Andon Davis, Tim Menard, Chloe Orwell and John Szymanski
Backed by Paul Bivans and Michael Krayniak

Raffle alert 
Thanks to Chicago Music Exchange, you could take home a brand new Gretsch G5655TG Cadillac Green Electromatic® Center Block Jr. Single-Cut with Bigsby®, Gold Hardware and Laurel Fingerboard (shown above) — a $999.99 value!
Tickets are $10. Must be present to win.

Come early for Babygold Barbecue, grab a drink and settle in for a night of great songs, great guitars and great company.

Bring your people. Bring your luck.

Presented by Veltway Recordings and Tim Menard

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 PATIO Presents: 
STRAWDADDY!

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

"Strawdaddy started in 2005 and has been evolving ever since. Writing riffs, hooks, and a catchy verse or two is a Strawdaddy staple when writing tunes. We feature a wide variety of inspired original songs and put the Strawdaddy spin on covers that make you get up and boogie."

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:

SEAN HAYES at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

What kind of music do you play? Folk, soul, country, in between the cracks, on the edges – roots, rock, reggae. Sean Hayes is a crooner, a wailer and an escape artist. He plays songs to get you dancing, sipping, dreaming and falling.

Born in New York, raised in North Carolina, with over 30 years playing music in California’s Bay Area you can hear a bit of all of these places flowing through the songwriting and his singular voice.

These influences are reflected in the many diJerent musicians Sean has played with over the years. From singing duets with Aimiee Mann and Frazey Ford to touring with Charley Crockett, Jolie Holland, The Wood Brothers, Ani DeFranco and The Cold War Kids among many others. His songs have been remixed by renowned House DJ Mark Farina and have appeared on NPR, NBC and HBO. Dress it up however you like it’s just a night of good 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:

.VOM QUARTET

.VOM is an experimental music project led by Rufus Parenti, which combines elements of ambient music, jazz, post-rock, folk, and experimental electronics. The ensemble takes several forms, ranging from duos that revolve around ambient improvisation, trio and quartet based in the more traditional jazz setting, and a sextet that takes inspiration from layered soundscapes and post-rock music of Chicago.

Rufus Parenti- Saxes/electronics

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:

BIG BAND BRUNCH w/ SHOUT SECTION BIG BAND!

Shout Section burst on to the scene in 2007. Since then, we've been entertaining audiences at swing dances, city concerts, school clinics, weddings and corporate events all over the Midwest. We've been featured on WGN TV, WBEZ radio, and on the nationally syndicated television show, "Vampire Diaries." Staffed by some of the best musicians in the Chicago area, you're going to love listening to and dancing to Shout Section Big Band!

BRUNCH by BABYGOLD BARBECUE

LIVE ON  FITZGERALDS PATIO:

SUNDAY DAYDREAM:  a tribute to The Grateful Dead

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: 

THE CHICAGO SKYLINERS BIG BAND

FREE SHOW! CLICK "Book Now" For Table Reservations

FULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUB
 

The Chicago Skyliners Big Band was formed in 1988 for the sole purpose of prolonging the musical memory of the Big Band Era.

Members of the band in the early days were informed that this was not a major money making proposition, only a mission to keep Big Bands alive.

A house band at FitzGeralds Night Club in Berwyn since 1991, The Chicago Skyliners Big Band following has grown to become one of the top Big Bands in Chicagoland.

Blue Birdland Jazz recording artists, besides original material, the Band features the music of Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Sammy Nestico, Stan Kenton, and Maynard Ferguson to name a few.

Not your father’s big band music, the Chicago Skyliners feature contemporary arrangements of traditional big band hits. The Chicago Tribune stated, “This group consistently found the ideal tempo, style and phrasing for the scores they played.” Jazziz Magazine said, “The band has a surplus of exceptional soloists coupled with high powered ensemble playing.” Enjoy the big band swing sounds, America’s greatest contribution to world music history.

FITZGERALDS PATIO 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

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.

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.

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Berwyn Historical Society's 3rd Annual HISTORICAL HOG Summer Celebration!
 

You’re invited to the 3rd Annual Historical Hog on 7/23 at the legendary FITZGERALDS!

Join us for a delicious pig roast from the famous BABYGOLD BBQ and good times, all in support of the BHS’s efforts of preserving Berwyn history. 

Early bird tickets on sale now – $20 or $25 Day of! Your ticket gets you a bbq plate with 2 sides along with cash bar, raffles and 100% of the proceeds support the BHS.

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 Presents:

Pokey LaFarge with special guest Wild Earp & The OK Chorale 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 Pavilion to protect from any inclement weather will make for an incredible outdoor show at our historic old nightlcub!

After crisscrossing the nation for the last half-decade looking for a home, Pokey LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon arriving, the Illinois-born singer/songwriter/actor pursued a major life change, working 12-hour days on a local farm—a turn of events that catalyzed an extraordinary burst of creativity and redefined his sense of purpose as an artist. On his new album Rhumba Country, LaFarge reveals his newly heightened devotion to making music that channels pure joy. “There was a time when I glorified sadness because I lost sight of who I was, but now I understand that creating and expressing joy is my gift, and gifts are meant to be shared,” he says. Reclaiming his voice, LaFarge has recorded his boldest album yet. 

Rhumba Country was initially shaped from material that emerged while LaFarge was deep in work on the farm. “I’d be pushing a plow or scattering seeds, and the songs would just come to me,” he recalls. “It was tremendously inspirational and made me realize that apart from singing, farming is perhaps the oldest human art form.” But as he moved forward with his songwriting, something felt undeniably amiss. LaFarge then spoke with fellow Midwestern transplant Elliot Bergman (Wild Belle), who suggested he return to city life in Los Angeles for a season so that the two musicians could work together—a collaboration that soon brought the rhumba to LaFarge’s country. As he immersed himself in the album’s creation, LaFarge began dreaming up a kaleidoscopic sound informed by his love of music from far-ranging eras and corners of the globe, including mambo, tropicália, rocksteady, and mid-century American rock-and-roll. Co-produced along with Chris Seefried and Bergman and recorded in L.A., the resulting Rhumba Country is an invitation to come together to celebrate life and love. “The songs that naturally come to me are upbeat and make you wanna dance or at least bop your head—they’re all very colorful,” says LaFarge. “I used to think of my music in dark blue, but now I see it in technicolor.”

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 Presents:

GREG JACKS & BROTHER HELP seen HERE

Inspired by piano greats like Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Allen Toussaint, Greg Jacks & Brother Help! bring the sights and sounds of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues to Chicago.  

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 
MIKE GIANNINI & The Rhythm Rangers

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP

Chicago native Mike Giannini has long been a fixture in the city's roots music scene. Backed by a band of seasoned Chicago musicians – Keith (guitar), Steven (upright bass), and Matt (drums) – Mike Giannini & the Rhythm Rangers deliver an authentic blend of country, rockabilly, rhythm & blues, and western swing, recreating the sound and spirit of an American barroom in 1952.

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 PATIO PRESENTS:
JAZZ BRUNCH w/
PETRA VAN NUIS seen HERE

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

Brunch By BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

School Of Rock ALLSTARS!

$15 General Admission/  $50 4pack/ $18 day of show

The School of Rock AllStars Tour takes the very best students from around the world and sends them on a country-wide summer tour, playing classic and modern rock and roll hits across the United States. Less than 1% of School of Rock students are selected each year to represent School of Rock as an AllStar.  

Becoming an AllStar is the highest level of achievement for a School of Rock student. These students often go on to have accomplished careers in the music industry. Former AllStars have gone on to become touring artists, star in Broadway musicals, get signed to record deals, become finalists on talent competitions like The Voice and American Idol, or have other notable roles in the music industry.

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 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 ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/

The Dave Herrero Band featuring Pete Galanis

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!
Catch HOGAN on tour singing back-up for Mavis Staples, or at home with The Flat Five Chicago!

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:

Red Elvises Return to FITZGERALDS!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE HALF BRITS!

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: 

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. 

TUESDAY NIGHT ON THE PATIO FEATURING:

Shannon McNally!

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shannon McNally has spent more than two decades carving out a singular lane in American roots music, blending Americana, soul, blues, and folk with a fearless commitment to truth over trend. Often framed through Gram Parsons’ “Cosmic American Music,” her work resists easy categorization, balancing grit and grace with storytelling and musicianship at the forefront. As noted by Thom Jurek, she is “a Zen-like, post-Beat song poet,” a sensibility echoed by Dr. John, who likened her voice to a blend of Patsy Cline and Otis Redding.

A road-tested performer since the 1990s, McNally has shared stages with artists like Lucinda Williams and built a reputation for a quietly commanding live presence. With fourteen albums, she has evolved into a fiercely independent artist, releasing music on her own terms after her time with Capitol/EMI.

Her latest single, “Superpower,” co-written with Sally Jaye Smithwick, is a defiant, deeply personal anthem channeling feminine power, resilience, and intergenerational strength—continuing a career defined by authenticity, curiosity, and devotion to the song.

(show will move indoors if required due to inclement weather) 

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

***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:

BETH BOMBARA 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!

Beth Bombara floats on the horizon where 70's folk soul meets 90's indie rock heart. An unlikely combination? Perhaps, yet her guitar-driven songs blend emotional honesty with sticky melodies, creating something that feels both timeless and immediate. Songs for your journey, wherever it is you are going. 

But Bombara's story is as much about perseverance as it is about sound. She’s toured internationally, and released self-produced albums garnering the attention of BBC radio, American Songwriter Magazine, Uncut Magazine and more. But in late 2025, an accident left her with a broken wrist, broken ribs, and months of canceled shows. Unable to play guitar or sing without sharp pain, Bombara found herself stripped down to what matters most: the music itself, the gratitude for each day, the clarity that comes from loss.

Her upcoming record reflects this evolution—sonically bolder, lyrically more vulnerable, produced with fresh perspective alongside her own refined instincts. It's a natural expansion of everything she's built across five critically acclaimed albums, informed by grit, grace, and a renewed understanding that time is precious.

She's not one to sit still for too long. And that's exactly the point.

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:

OTIS GIBBS at FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission Reserved SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Otis Gibbs is a songwriter, storyteller, painter, photographer, and planter of 7,176 trees. He once wrestled a bear and lost. He’s been called “the best unknown songwriter in music today,” but if you ask him, he’ll just say he’s a folksinger.

The Trust Of Crows, his tenth studio album, was recorded at the iconic Columbia Studio A in Nashville, where Bob Dylan made Blonde on Blonde and Nashville Skyline. It’s been closed to the public for decades, but Otis was given permission to record there.

Gibbs’ storytelling extends beyond music to his YouTube channel, where more than 100,000 subscribers listen to tales and folklore passed down by legendary musicians. In an effort to preserve these personal stories before they’re lost to history, he single handedly built a living archive in the spirit of The Lomax Family, Studs Terkel or even Charles Kuralt. This deeply personal project reflects Otis’ reverence for history, lived experience, and the characters who shaped American roots music from the ground up. 

Otis embraced a DIY ethic early on, sometimes by choice and sometimes out of necessity. Whether it’s starting his own record label, podcast, YouTube channel, or whatever else needed to be done, he’s created his own ecosystem in the arts—all while wearing the same work shirt and old felt hat that he wore planting trees 25 years ago. He continues to shine a light on the forgotten people, places, and the unvarnished beauty of everyday life.

Otis and his partner, Amy Lashley have spent the last 20 years in their tiny home on top of a hill in East Nashville surrounded by artists, weirdos, radicals and as many animals as possible.
 

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: 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 NIGHTCLUB Presents: 
(moved from Sidebar to Nightclub)

 THE HAM COUNCIL 
 

We are not a Pink Floyd cover band.
The Ham Council is a 8-piece-non-stop-fun-machine from Chicago, IL. formed in 2012 from a series of Mandy Schmitzel gigs and the compositions of Joe Dorenbos.
A superb group of Chicago musicians who've worked with Garrison Keillor and the Prairie Home Companion band, Howard Levy, Fareed Haque, Tributosaurus, Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners, The Oh Yeahs, just to name a few. A musician and fan favorite!

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 HAPPY HOUR CONCERT WITH: 

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

Enjoy dinner from  BABYGOLD BARBECUE

**PARKING***

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

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 SIDEBAR Presents: 

JohnHenry making their FITZGERALDS DEBUT!

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP

"JohnHenry is an eclectic new rock band featuring drummer/vocalist John Carpender (Outronaut, Expo '76, Real Pretenders) and his son, trombonist Henry Carpender (Henry Carpender Quintet, Karl Kirkpatrick Band). They are joined by the astonishingly talented Mike Krayniak on bass, Ryan Nelson on guitar, and Josh Bell on saxophone."  

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:

LED ZEPPELIN 2 seen HERE
 

$32 General Admission
Some Seating Available First Come First Served,  Mostly Standing Room

LED ZEPPELIN 2: The Live Experience recreates the sights, sounds, and pure Rock & Roll euphoria.

Resplendent in satin and denim, LED ZEPPELIN 2 delivers the intense, raw energy and dynamics of songs such as Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven, Kashmir, Dazed and Confused and many more from the entire catalog of Zeppelin studio, live and bootleg recordings.
 

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:

ANNA FERMIN'S TRIGGER GOSPEL  

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:

CHRIS PIERCE at FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  Chris Pierce has been a singular voice in American roots music for more than two decades. Over the course of eight solo albums, many side projects, and more guest appearances than most could do in one lifetime, his powerful songs have given voice to the voiceless and shed light into dark and hidden corners of the American dream.

Pierce’s newest record, Songs For The Heavy Hearted, captures moments in the lives of everyday people as they struggle with crisis and encapsulates everything that has been so powerful about his music to date.

At its core, Songs For The Heavy Hearted is a diary of — and love letter to — freedom fighters everywhere; its constant refrain is that love, joy, hope, and softness are not things we need to sacrifice to fight the good fight. In fact, they are integral.

As Pierce explains, “Even as we refuse to take our rights for granted, it’s getting harder to find a little bit of light to keep us going. Whatever happens, we have to find a way to count our blessings and seek liberty for ourselves and fight for the liberty of others.”

These are lessons Pierce learned early on. Growing up in an interracial household when his parents’ marriage still wasn’t recognized as legal in 16 states, he witnessed a cross burned on his front lawn as a child. “I held optimism near to my heart, even with the stuff we went through as a family, we never gave way to despair.”

When he was 15 and developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to total hearing loss (before a surgery that regained partial hearing in one ear), he did not back down. “That could have been it for me, but instead I learned resilience,” Pierce says. “I turned a crisis into a superpower. It’s what you have to do.”

With supporting performances from Allison Russell, Steve Earle, Grey DeLisle, and Garrison Starr, Songs For The Heavy Hearted embodies the belief that ‘we shall overcome’ and the sentiment has never sounded more uplifting and within reach.

Over decades of touring, Pierce has performed as both a headliner and sought-after support act alongside Neil Young, B.B. King, Al Green, Steve Earle, Seal, Aaron Neville, Jill Scott, Allison Russell, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others. Pierce has appeared on NPR's World Cafe, Mountain Stage, American Folk Show and has had performances at Newport Folk Festival, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, MerleFest, Bottlerock, Calgary Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, and more.

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:

Hot Club of Cowtown Matinee Dance Party! 

$22 General Admission Dance Floor / $29 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

For nearly thirty years, the Austin-based Hot Club of Cowtown has built a global brand on jaw-dropping musicianship, three-part harmonies, and exhilarating live shows. This legendary trio—celebrated for an authentic Texas virtuosity that effortlessly bridges Western swing and European hot jazz—is thrilled to return to FitzGerald’s. Over the years, this iconic century-old venue has deeply shaped the band's career, and they are incredibly eager to return and reconnect with their dedicated Chi-town audience. Whether the show takes place in the historic main hall or out on the vibrant outdoor patio and dance area, it promises to be a night of pure, foot-stompin' fun.

Since their last performance at FitzGerald's, the band has achieved major milestones, most notably their recent induction into the International Western Music Association Hall of Fame. They have spent the past two years continuing to serve as world ambassadors of their high-energy sound, commanding major festival stages and high-profile performances nationwide.

To make this homecoming performance even more unforgettable, founding members Elana James and Whit Smith will be joined on stage by the incredible Beau Sample on bass. Bringing their signature down-home elegance to the venue, this appearance promises a spectacular night of historic melodies and improvisational wizardry. Grab a plate of Babygold Barbecue, head to the dance floor, and welcome them back for an incredible evening of world-class American roots 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 PRESENTS: 

GRANDSTAND BIG BAND

FREE! 

Click "Book Now" to make a reservation 
 

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.  

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CHUCK PROPHET at FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$35 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

“We’ve got ourselves a cool little four-piece acoustic country-rock road
band. No smoke machines. No backing tracks. Just the sound of wood,
wire, skin, and air moving around a room.”
“I’m on acoustic guitar. Stephanie is at the piano, singing those harmonies.
Mike Anderson is on upright bass — all boom-boom and backbone — and
Sean Nelson is over there with brushes on a snare.”
“We’re playing songs from all across my catalog, but they’ve been
reimagined. Stripped down. Turned inside out a little. Intimate. Earthy,
loose, deceptively raw. But above all — somehow — it still rocks.”
“And who knows? We’ve got a cool audience, so maybe we’ll even take a
request or two if the mood takes hold.”
– Love, Chuck

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: 

BRASS QUEENS
 

Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019. 

Finding that they shared similar frustrations about the emerging brass band scene in New York City, co-founders Alex Harris and Ally Chapel came together to form a group dedicated to showcasing the talents of female musicians in a landscape that was dominated by male musicians and bandleaders. After debuting in March 2019, Brass Queens grew to be a fixture in the local music scene and was dubbed "the hardest working band in town" by their peers. The Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn and playing pop-up events in their community through the pandemic. Now, a core value of the band is to play for as many audiences as possible to increase the visibility of female musicians. 

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:

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 pavilion 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.

ON THIS SHOW, they will play at lease one song from every artist who played WOODSTOCK!!
 

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:

BIG SANDY & His Fly-Rite Boys

$25 Genera Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, points the way forward for Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases to their credit, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit, both on record and in live appearances. 

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!

FAMILY FUN on the PATIO w/ 

TUNES WITH TIM

1 TICKET PER PERSON (infants under 12months FREE)

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:

CAVE CATT SAMMY at FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Texas rockabilly quartet, Cave Catt Sammy, returns to Fitzgerald’s after 23 years! Cave Catt Sammy is Beau Sample-lead singer/bass, Stephen Scott – electric guitar, Dustin Hutchinson – acoustic guitar, Paul Ward – drums.

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: 
SWITCHBACK FAMILY REUNION SHOW! 

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

🎶 40 Years • 40 Songs • One Night Only! 🎶

Join Switchback — Martin McCormack & Brian FitzGerald — as they celebrate four decades of songwriting with a special Switchback Family Reunion at FitzGerald’s Sidebar Room in Berwyn, IL

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!

SUNDAY SUNSET ON THE PATIO FEATURING:

The Menards 

Band namesake Tim Menard is a Chicago veteran. Tim’s hand-picked a coterie of his favorite players – his fiddle-playing bride, Cathie Van Wert, drum legend Paul Bivans, veteran bass ace Michael Krayniak, guitar master Jim O’Donnell, and pedal steel guru Gabriel Stutz. Featuring Tim’s indelible original tunes mixed with some carefully curated covers, the Menards spin aspects of folk, rock, blues and country into a rich web of Americana.

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

***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:

SHOUT SECTION BIG BAND – 7pm

Shout Section burst on to the scene in 2007. Since then, we've been entertaining audiences at swing dances, city concerts, school clinics, weddings and corporate events all over the Midwest. We've been featured on WGN TV, WBEZ radio, and on the nationally syndicated television show, "Vampire Diaries." Staffed by some of the best musicians in the Chicago area, you're going to love listening to and dancing to Shout Section Big Band!

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

GABE STILLMAN  seen HERE
fully seated show
$20 GA Seated // $25/seat Reserved Tables 

The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music.

Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and further honored as the recipient of the esteemed Gibson Guitar Award, Gabe and his band have been focused on expanding their footprint on a national and international level.  

Industry professionals have taken notice as evident by Gabe’s invitation to support ZZ Top at the famed Key West Amphitheater and as a Blues Music Award nominee in the Best New Emerging Artist Album category.

“One of the most promising young blues talents on the scene today. He’s a fine songwriter, excellent guitarist and strong singer, plus he puts on an exciting, energized show. His talent has grown by leaps and bounds over the last couple years. Don’t miss him!”  – Bruce Iglauer, Founder and President, Alligator Records.

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:

NIK PARR & The Selfless Lovers 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers are a high-energy, piano-driven roots rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Imagine the raw passion of Bruce Springsteen colliding with the electrifying showmanship of Jerry Lee Lewis—New Orleans late-night revelry infused with Southern rock soul and a Texas Gulf Coast groove. And if that’s not enough, Nik Parr takes it to the next level, playing saxophone and piano at the same time—you’ve got to see it to believe it. Check out the videos on Instagram.

Known for their dynamic live performances, Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in roots music, including Marc Broussard, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Black Joe Lewis, The Soul Rebels, Dumpstaphunk, The Heavy Heavy, Shinyribs, The Damn Quails, and Mike Zito. With a relentless touring schedule of over 150 shows per year across the country, the band continues to build a dedicated following.

Nik’s upcoming EP, American Lover Boy, produced by Low Cut Connie, is set for release in summer 2025. Stay tuned—big things are coming.

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:

Trapper Schoepp Plays the Music of Tom Petty!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  A new generation of Heartbreakers will soon take our stage—led by Wisconsin singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp.

“For me, it’s about being a link in the chain of musicians before and after my time,” Trapper says. “Tom Petty’s music has been a soundtrack through much of my life, and bringing his songs to life is a joy—for me and for audiences.”

Backed by a four-piece band, Trapper delivers the full range of the Tom Petty catalog—from the fired-up urgency of “American Girl” and “Refugee” to the intimate beauty of “Wildflowers” and “Walls.” The performances honor the spirit, swing, and soul of the originals while allowing the band’s chemistry and care to shine through.

Schoepp’s connection to Petty’s world runs deep. His latest album, Siren Songs, was recorded at Johnny Cash’s historic Cash Cabin—the same space where Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers served as Cash’s backing band on the Grammy-winning Unchained (American Recordings II). He has also released tender, atmospheric recordings of “Free Fallin’” and “Walls,” further cementing his reputation as a thoughtful interpreter of Petty’s work.

Beyond the tribute, Schoepp brings an acclaimed original career. In 2019, he released a long-lost song co-written with Bob Dylan, making him the youngest artist to share a writing credit with the Nobel Prize laureate. The release sparked a #1 trending article in Rolling Stone and led to over 100 tour dates worldwide.

Schoepp has released five albums, collaborating with members of Wilco, The Raconteurs, and The Jayhawks. PBS praised his songs as “story songs that explore and explode the conventions of rock and roll,” while Rolling Stone France called his work a “charming 100% Americana opus.”

An international touring artist, Schoepp has shared stages with The Wallflowers, Three Dog Night, Old 97’s, The Jayhawks, and Frank Turner, performing at iconic venues including New York’s Town Hall, Los Angeles’ Roxy Theatre, and SXSW.
 

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 @ FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:

 ALEX McMURRAY!

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP!

Songwriter, singer and guitarist Alex McMurray has been writing and performing music professionally in New Orleans since 1989. Past and current bands include Tin Men, The Valparaiso Men's Chorus, The Write Brothers, Royal Fingerbowl, 007, Debbie Davis and the Mesmerizers and Happy Talk Band. He has worked as a sideman with Susan Cowsill, Paul Sanchez, Spencer Bohren, Greg Schatz, "Papa" John Gros, Lynn Drury and many others. In 2002 he spent six months performing sea shanties as "Cap'n Sandy" at Tokyo DisneySea. Awards include the 2020 Offbeat Magazine Best Country/Folk/Singer-Songwriter Artist and Album awards for his 2020 release "Lucky One", a 2014 Big Easy award for best Roots Rock artist and 2010 Big Easy award for Album of the Year. He has been performing as a leader and sideman at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival since 1993. He played himself on the HBO series “Treme” for several episodes. In 2020 he released two albums of original songs, Lucky One and Road Songs. During the Covid-19 pandemic he hosted the weekly “Fireside Chat” webcast every Tuesday night for over 100 straight weeks under his nom de covid“Mister Tuesday Night”. In 2022 he released his sixth solo album of original material The Recent Future.

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY at FITZGERALDS!!

MR DAVE MUSIC 

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

Imbued with themes of love, learning, positivity and activity, Mr. Dave revs up the fun-o-meter during his classes and live shows! Known for creating unbeatable beats, melodic elements and poetic rhymes, he’ll inspire movement from the youngest to the oldest members of the family. Mr. Dave’s original songs include messages around diversity, safety and acceptance plus, his catchy tunes mean you and your littles will listen to them over and over again! 
 

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

THE DONNA HERULA BAND!
 

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!

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/ ENVIRONMENTAL ENCROACHMENT

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!

Chicago brass band and performance art group Environmental Encroachment (EE) uses a mobile band, costumes, and antics to create unique entertainment environments. EE's mission is to create playgrounds for the body and mind through dance, music and art.

EE is excited to return to Fitzgerald's after an epic Mardi Gras show this past February.

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:

Nikki Hill Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  “Think Tina Turner fronting AC/DC and you’ll have half of the picture. She’s a machine…you’ve got no excuse if you miss seeing her… Nikki Hill is a revelation, her band masters of rocket-fueled bluesy swing, her voice the beacon which calls you home… a vocal powerhouse who don’t mess around.” – Rolling Stone 
 

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:

HIGH & LONESOME seen HERE

High & Lonesome is a Chicagoland band that embraces their 90s angst, serving unparalleled energy with a vibe that is undeniably Gen. X. If you’re young, old, or in between, their sound will have you rekindle, reclaim, and remember a nostalgia to invoke the angst you forgot you had!

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!

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 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 two Chicago jazz veterans on bass and 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, BABYGOLD, & THE INTERVIEW SHOW PRESENT:
The Interview Show DINNER PARTY w/ Mark Bazer ft. Chef JOHN MANION and Musician GIA MARGARET

$85/seat, ALL INCLUSIVE

The Interview Show With Mark Bazer Dinner Party is a talk show … and a dinner … and a musical performance. 

Not just any dinner. Chef John Manion, in collaboration with Chef Steve Domanik & Team BABYGOLD, are curating a killer menu for the evening.

And not just any musical performance. You’ll hear an intimate set from acclaimed singer-songwriter Gia Margaret. “Every part of Singing feels unique, meticulously handcrafted, and full of radiant hope for the future.” (Clash magazine).

Both will also share with host Mark Bazer a bit about their work and their lives. All supported by FitzGerald’s amazing team.

John Manion Chef John Manion is a culinary leader whose restaurants reflect a genuine passion for live-fire cooking and South American flavors. Multiple nominations for “Chef of the Year” culminated most recently in a win at Chicago’s Jean Banchet Awards. Long before Chicago’s West Loop became a sure thing, Chef Manion opened La Sirena Clandestina in 2012. The neighborhood darling maintained a cult following for nearly a decade. A few years later, he opened El Che Steakhouse & Bar in 2016. Inspired by Argentine live-fire cooking traditions, the restaurant continues to define the modern Chicago steakhouse. In 2024, Chef Manion opened the bold, wood-fired Latin-inspired restaurant Brasero in Chicago’s West Town. The innovative concept reflects the chef’s boyhood memories of living in São Paulo and extensive travels throughout South America. 

Gia Margaret Every artist has to discover their voice. Gia Margaret didn’t find herself until she lost hers. With a vocal injury that kept her from singing for years, she developed other musical languages, mastering the grammar of an intricate, homey form of ambient music. The two largely instrumental albums the Chicago pianist and composer made at that time—2020’s Mia Gargaret and 2023’s Romantic Piano—allowed her to lose herself in the emotional possibilities of pure sound. Now, her physical voice healed and her artistic voice honed, she comes full circle with Singing, her first vocal album since 2018’s There’s Always Glimmer. Led by soft piano lines that fall like breath on glass, the music on Singing evidences the same jeweler’s sensitivity to detail that she developed in her silence. 

Mark Bazer is the host and creator of the long-running live talk show “The Interview Show With Mark Bazer.” Held at both FitzGerald’s and The Hideout, the show began in 2008. The show aired on WTTW, Chicago’s PBS affiliate, for six seasons and was syndicated nationally through American Public Television. More info at theinterviewshowchicago.com 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

LOST BAYOU Ramblers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$25 General Admission / Rerserved Tables Available

The two-time Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. Founded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, the years have brought LBR a feature on Jack White’s American Epic, score contributions to the Oscar nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild, Grammy wins for “Live: Orpheum Theater NOLA” their 2023 album with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and for their 2017 studio album "Kalenda. As the band continues to explore collaborations with artists worldwide both on stage and in the studio, the Ramblers have collaborated with Dr. John, Scarlett Johansson, Leyla McCalla, Nora Arnezeder, Gordon Gano, Spider Stacy, Rickie Lee Jones, Ani DiFranco, to name a few. With years of sold-out the shows in New Orleans and abroad, Lost Bayou Ramblers were named Big Easy Awards’ Entertainers of the Year in 2019, and 2021 brought features in Rolling Stone magazine, National Geographic, and The New Yorker.

Lost Bayou Ramblers stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole, convention and innovation, mystery and a revelation, experimenting and growing the show to what it's become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics.  World Café says “The Grammy-winning group plays a revved-up version of Cajun music, shot through with punk energy and psychedelic fuzz.”

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:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/ UNION AVENUE!

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!

Union Avenue is a vintage rock & roll power trio playing the foundational music of early American rock & roll including rockabilly, jump blues and old school country. They have played at SYMCO Weekender in Wisconsin, the Nashville Boogie, the Ameripolitan Awards in Austin Texas, featured by Bopflix on YouTube, been in “Now Dig This” magazine in the UK, opened up for Big Sandy, Wayne Hancock, Deke Dickerson and Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats and toured in Europe. Their latest, all original, full length album “Moonlight Madness” has been critically acclaimed across the DJ circuit. Fans and critics from the Ameripolitan Awards in Austin, TX to the Eastside Boogie and Honkytonks of Nashville, TN, describe Union Avenue’s live shows as energetic, gritty, lively and entertaining.

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:

MADAM RADAR seen HERE

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

MADAM RADAR is an Americana rock band that punches hard with their explosive harmonies, soaring guitar solos, and eclectic original tunes. The band is a tangled web of family and friends; Jace Cadle (rhythm guitar/vocals) is married to Kelly Green (lead guitar/vocals) who is the sister of Kody Lee (drums/vocals) who is married to Violet Lea (bass/vocals). Welcome to the Family.

Fronted by the trio of Kelly, Violet, and Jace, MADAM RADAR is a revolving door of high-energy singer-songwriters, each with their own perspective and style that magically seem to overlap like the layers of a kaleidoscope. With all four members of the band providing harmonies, MADAM RADAR is a wall of colorful sound that changes shape, demanding your undivided attention.

MADAM RADAR has shared stages with renowned acts such as Bon Jovi, Arc Angels, Lukas Nelson, Candlebox, 3 Doors Down, Hayes Carll, Jack Ingram, Shinyribs, Jackie Venson, and Comedian Ron White. They are a two-time Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret) Grant recipient and were the first Austin-based band to perform at the Moody Center in Austin, TX.

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:

ANI MARI

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to 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***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PATIO 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 SIDEBAR Presents: 
Aval Stanley Zaucha Organ Trio

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The Sadies at FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

The Sadies have played all over the world where, for the last 30 years, they have astonished audiences with their earthy arsenal of roots music, country, spaghetti western, surf, garage rock, psychedelia, and the slippery beast known as alt rock, all with uncanny precision and passion.
  
  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:

HAIKU MILIEU After Dark w/ Jenny Bienemann

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

Some concerts celebrate the hits. 

Haiku Milieu After Dark celebrates the moment before a song becomes one.

This show celebrates 25 Haiku Milieu concerts and 500 songs inspired by Haiku Milieu!

Created by award-winning poet and singer/songwriter Jenny Bienemann, Haiku Milieu After Dark is a one-of-a-kind concert experience in which an extraordinary lineup of songwriters debuts brand-new, never-before-performed songs inspired by her original haiku.

Backed by a world-class band, this concert features sexy songs, heartbreaking songs, songs of desire, love, loss and grief – the things we discuss only after the kids go to bed. Spotlighting the act of creation as a primal force that ignites our passion, restores our humanity and deepens our connections to ourselves and each other, these concerts feature master songwriters, including:
 

John Abbey

Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams

Robin Bienemann

Jenny Bienemann, Robin Bienemann, and Gerald Dowd

John Carpender and Henry Alden Carpender

Andon Davis

Liam Davis

Gerald Dowd

Rachel Drew and Peter Joly

Klem Hayes

Kelli Owens Hutton and Cheryl Tomblin

Kara Kesselring and Patrick Williams

Stephen Kohler

Michael Krayniak

Deborah Maris Lader

Jon Langford

Ron Lazzeretti and Jodi Walker

Cathie Menard

Chris Neville

Nora O'Connor Kean

Nikki O'Neill and Rich Lackowski

Fred Simon

Scott Tipping

Terry White
 

With Haiku Your Milieu by:

Marilyn Rea Beyer

Richard Milne

With Backing Band:

Gerald Dowd

Jon Paul

Scott Tipping

Your Host:

Jenny Bienemann
 

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 PATIO Presents:
Devin Tuel & Stephen Harms

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!

Devin Tuel & Stephen Harms (formerly Native Harrow) have mesmerized audiences across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe with a series of six self-produced albums and a decade of captivating live performances. Known for their individualistic blend of folk-rock, soul, RnB, and Americana/roots, they have created a discography of “rich, engrossing records” and “instant classics” while single-mindedly following their own artistic code. They’ve consistently toured throughout Europe and the North America and have shared stages with Eagles, Robert Plant & Alison Kraus, Beth Hart, Sierra Ferrell, Courtney Marie Andrews, The Heavy Heavy, The Cactus Blossoms, and more.Their original perspective and extraordinary songwriting, combined with a completely individual approach to crafting albums and steering their career, has dubbed the pair, “Twilight twang and vintage vibes” (ROLLING STONE), “Exquisite. Expect forays into desert funk, warm ‘70s groove, jazz and piano balladry” (UNCUT), and “Razor-sharp folk rock” (MOJO).

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:

FUNKADESI: 30th Anniversary Concert!

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Funkadesi reminds us that inclusion and belonging is sexy as hell. Seamlessly blending Bollywood, Reggae, Bhangra, Funk and more, the band delivers a virtuoso, high energy experience like none other. With unprecedentedly diverse members who are gifted healers, educators, and passionate community advocates, Funkadesi emphatically lives their motto: “one family, many children . . . . insisting we all belong.” Winner of “Most Outstanding Group” from Chicago Music Awards and “Best World Music Group” by Chicago Reader, Funkadesi has wowed crowds with their ever-evolving live show experience. The band has recently been featured at Tedx Chicago, and has led numerous experiential workshops, trainings, and interactive keynotes on Inclusive Leadership, Wellness, and a whole lot more. 

This concert will feature classics, never-heard before material, and will bring out the Funkadesi All-Stars.

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:

SHINER

$25 General Admission // $30/seat reserved tables 

SHINER has always been about evolution, dodging genre labels and pushing musical
boundaries since their inception in the early '90s. Known for their punishing yet
melodic approach to rock, the band’s sound has morphed from the raw, untamed
energy of their early years to something more refined, layered, and introspective
on their latest release, BELIEVEYOUME.
Schadenfreude, the band's last record, released just as the world was shutting
down in early 2020. "Great timing on our part," says Josh Newton (guitar).
"Schadenfreude was dark and maybe a little claustrophobic, which makes sense,
in retrospect. This new record, BELIEVEYOUME, feels more open and more
immediate. We came in with fewer pre-written ideas and just reacted to each other
in real time. Less brooding, more instinct. Still heavy, still weird—just breathing a
little more."
Recorded over a series of multi-day sessions at bass player / engineer Paul
Malinowski’s Kansas City studio (Massive Sound), BELIEVEYOUME took shape
quickly and with purpose. "Initially, it was a process of sifting through phone
recordings, picking what hit us, and then going straight into the studio to flesh it
out,” says Allen Epley (vocals / guitar). “The results felt immediate, with no room
for overthinking.” While most of the basic recording was all done live, additional
instrumentation was tracked by Josh Newton (guitars / keyboards) at Massive
Sound and at his home in LA, and Epley's vocals were tracked at his home studio
in Chicago. Once the songs were locked, occasional touring member and mixer
Mario Quintero (Spotlights) and Malinowski fine-tuned the mixes before handing
the record off to Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering in Portland. In the end, the band's
mix of live, spontaneous energy and post-production prowess shaped the final
sound, a blend of the band’s signature heaviness with a newfound openness.
 

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:

CHA WA 

$20 General Admission // $30/seat reserved tables 

New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. Twice-Grammy-nominated, the band’s music has been described as “pure joy, a distillation of generations of New Orleans expression.” The latest album ‘Rise Up’ sees the band coming into its own to make its most mature and accessible album yet. 

“Mardi Gras Indian songs are inherently songs about freedom,” the band’s drummer Joe Gelini says. “And that struggle is as relevant today as it’s ever been.” Popmatters describes the band as "a grand gumbo of singing, intoxicating rhythms, and deep funk grooves that are impossible to resist.”

"I’ve seen the future of New Orleans music and its name is Cha Wa." – Paste

“Powerful, relatable, vibrant.” – NPR All Things Considered

"Cha Wa, with bass lines played on sousaphone plus trumpet and two trombones, bring the city's brass band tradition to bear. Add sick jazz-funk guitar, and…full-beaded holiday regalia, and the result was a portable Mardi Gras Dance Party!" – Rolling Stone

“Cha Wa blends Mardi Gras Indian tradition and modern pop magic.” – No Depression

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:

TERRANCE SIMIEN & The Zydeco Experience!

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

   Two-time Grammy Award–winning, genre-blending, Terrance Simien brings more than
40 years of powerful, high-energy performances rooted in Black American zydeco
music traditions. A seventh-generation multicultural Louisiana Creole, Simien fuses
infectious rhythms, soulful vocals, and deep cultural storytelling into shows that move
audiences across generations and borders.

Leading a dynamic intergenerational band of veteran masters and rising Gen Z
musicians, Simien delivers a live experience that honors tradition while pushing the
music forward—making every performance both a celebration and a cultural statement.
Simien has music placed in TV shows and product advertisements as well as multiple
theatrically released films including a classic animated Disney film, The Princess &
The Frog that introduced millions, many for the first time, to zydeco music. Simien also
has music on the new Disney ride based on the film “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” that
opened at both US theme parks in 2024.

He’s shared studio, stage and tours with Los Lobos, Art Neville, the meters, Robert
Palmer, Dave Matthews Band, Dr. John, Marcia Ball, David Hidalgo, Randy Newman
and Stevie Wonder even joined him on stage once to play harmonica.
40+ years, 45 countries and over 8,500 performances and a student, youth and family
program, Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco has reached 250,000 K-12
students, helping raise their cultural IQ while having fun!

The Zydeco Experience Band: Danny Williams, keyboards, vocals; Stan Chambers,
bass guitar, vocals; Ian Molinaro-Thompson, drums (when Ian can’t Sam Colgate can,
also on drums); Noah Boshra, saxophone; Robbie Wallace, trombone.

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

PRAVDAFEST RETURNS! 
Celebrate over 40 years with this wonderful local inedpendent record label,
PRAVDA RECORDS . Enjoy 17 bands from their roster coming together across three stages @ FITZGERALDS on Saturday 9/12.

Tickets on sale Friday 6/5/26 at 10am! 

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 
Aval Stanley Zaucha Organ Trio

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The Gibson Brothers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$25 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Avaiable 

  There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record.The same thing that led David Ferguson and GrammyAward winning producer and Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label Easy Eye Sound alongside cultural icons such asHank Williams Jr. and Dr. John:the Gibson Brothers are the real deal.They can pick.They can sing.And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of including Sugar Hill and Rounder, and, if that’s not enough, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends no less than Del McCoury. It’s a resume almost anybody in country music would be proud to have. But despite all of this, the GibsonBrothers are not yet household names.Their latest album, “Darkest Hour,” produced by dobro master Jerry Douglas might just change that. As soon as you hear Leigh singing withAlison Krauss [“I Feel The Same Way As You”] on the new project you realize that his voice is as good as anyone in music today. Add the brother harmony to that and they have something truly unique.While “Mockingbird” featured gorgeous production, recreating the sound on stage was difficult. “We put together a little band to go out and try to recreate it,” Eric told me, but we couldn't.We would have to have such a huge band to try to recreate that record, but we did the best we could.”

Douglas—who has won 14 Grammy awards and backed up everyone from Ray Charles to PaulSimon and George Jones—wanted to make a record they could actually play on the road. So he picked the best songs (out of dozens) and squirreled them away in Sound Emporium’s Studio B.But then the pandemic hit. “We did our last shows in March of 2020,” Eric told me. “We were inNashville the week everything was shutting down. It was surreal, but Jerry was like, ‘Guys, the world's going crazy. Let's let this be our little cocoon.’And we did.We cut all of the acoustic stuff and then went home and didn't play any more gigs until things started opening.Then we went back and finished the record with Jerry in February of 2021.”

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

MOLD-A-MANIA & FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MOLDFEST!

$10 General Admission – Includes a specially marked MoldFest 2026 mold!
*TICKETS REQUIRED FOR AGES 3 and UP*

  The 3rd Annual MoldFest is officially returning to Fitzgerald’s on September 19th! Join Mold-A-Mania and Fitzgerald’s for a family-friendly day celebrating the retro magic of the iconic Mold-A-Rama and Mold-A-Matic machines!

Buy, Sell, and Trade molds with your fellow collectors! Make your own limited edition MoldFest 2026 mold on the Mold-A-Mania machine! See displays of rare molds, get a drink and some delicious Babygold BBQ, and hang out with your fellow Mold a Maniacs. Tickets are $10 and include a specially marked MoldFest 2026 mold. More details regarding ticket sales will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you there and Mold On!

Every participant 3 and older will need a ticket. 

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:

THE BROS. LANDRETH seen HERE 
TUMBLING WILD TOUR 2026
w/ special guest Madeleine Roger 

$30 general admission // $40/ seat rserved tables

The Bros. Landreth are two-time JUNO Award winners from Winnipeg, known for their blend of guitar-driven, soulful, blood harmony roots music. The band, the core of which consists of brothers Dave and Joey Landreth, has earned critical acclaim and a dedicated audience for their heartfelt songs, inventive musicianship, and powerful performances. From their early days attending their father's gigs as babies ("Mom would tuck us into a bassinet and slide us underthe bar tables," says Dave), the brothers have spent a lifetime touring rock clubs, theatres, and music festivals across North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia, including stand-out performances at Byron Bay Blues Festival in Australia and Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles. In 2023, a banner year for the band, Joey and Dave became Grammy-winning songwriters when Bonnie Raitt’s cover of their song, Made Up Mind (from their first album, Let it Lie), earned the Grammy for Americana Performance of the Year. The recognition was a fitting nod from one of their musical heroes, as their own music draws inspiration from the well-worn records of their childhood—Bonnie Raitt's blues, Little Feat's funky country-rock, Ry Cooder's eclectic instrumentals, Lyle Lovett's twangy traditionalism—culminating in a sound that salutes the past while planting its flag firmly in the present

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Madeleine Roger is anaward-winning singer songwriter fromWinnipeg,Canada.While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical mastery with a crystalline voice that lingers long after the last note.Her latest album “Nerve” (produced byJosh Kaufman- Bonny Light Horseman, Anais Mitchell, Bob Weir) is an uplifting gut-punch, an unflinchingly honest body of work examining every nook and cranny of love and loss, while finding a curious peace in spite of it all.

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

MOLD-A-MANIA & FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MOLDFEST!

$10 General Admission – Includes a specially marked MoldFest 2026 mold!
*TICKETS REQUIRED FOR AGES 3 and UP*

  The 3rd Annual MoldFest is officially returning to Fitzgerald’s on September 19th! Join Mold-A-Mania and Fitzgerald’s for a family-friendly day celebrating the retro magic of the iconic Mold-A-Rama and Mold-A-Matic machines!

Buy, Sell, and Trade molds with your fellow collectors! Make your own limited edition MoldFest 2026 mold on the Mold-A-Mania machine! See displays of rare molds, get a drink and some delicious Babygold BBQ, and hang out with your fellow Mold a Maniacs. Tickets are $10 and include a specially marked MoldFest 2026 mold. More details regarding ticket sales will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you there and Mold On!

Every participant 3 and older will need a ticket. 

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:

BROWN HORSE

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

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

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.

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

HANDMADE & HAND-ME-DOWN: A Kids' Maker Faire and Used Toy Sale

We are now accpeting applications through 7/25 to be a vendor in this event. Please fill out the following form if you are intersted in becoming a vendor: 

Vendor Application for FITZGERALDS Handmade & Hand-Me-Down 9/27
 

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:

Walking with Ghosts: True Hauntings that Inspired Iconic Horror Films

$40 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

  Pass the popcorn and join renowned paranormal researcher, TV host and author, Amy Bruni, as she guides audiences behind the screams and into chilling real-life hauntings that inspired the world's most terrifying horror films.In this spooky season live show, Amy breaks down every case historically, from firsthand eyewitness accounts to actual paranormal evidence collected in these locations.

How did the events inThe Conjuring compare to a real family terrorized by a demonic entity? Did famed paranormal investigative duo Ed and Lorraine Warren truly own a demonic doll as depicted inAnnabelle?Are the ghosts inThe Shininginspired by author Stephen King’s real-life stay at the notoriously haunted Stanley Hotel?Did the Lutz family inThe Amityville Horror experience levitating beds and witness a demonic pig creature with glowing red eyes?

Amy invites you to look past the jump scares and special effects into the very real history, people, and paranormal encounters at the heart of these famous movies. In many cases, the truth is more frightening than fiction.In addition to the evening's lecture, Amy also travels with her mini museum of haunted artifacts and spiritualist memorabilia, which will be displayed for you to visit and interact with before and after the show.
 

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 & Skeleton Key Brewery Present:
The SPECTRAL SILHOUETTE RADIO SHOW! 

$12/Seat Reserved Tables

The award-winning (L.A. Webfest 2025’s Best Comedy/Adventure Podcast, T.O. Webfest 2025’s Best Sound Design) Spectral Silhouette Radio Show is coming to Fitzgerald’s Nightclub on October 1st!

What is the Spectral Silhouette? It’s one part mystery audio drama, one part musical, all parts… uh… equal parts… um… private parts… whatever, it’s hilarious! Featuring a full jazz band, an original script and songs, and a twenty-person cast and crew, The Spectral Silhouette is an ambitious production from the Chicagoland area that recreates the magic of pulpy old-time radio shows like The Shadow and blends that stereo stardust with modern sensibilities and humor. You’ll laugh! You’ll chuckle! You’ll guffaw!

So, what’s it about? Well, a clever but somewhat bumbling detective named Monty Eldritch is shot during an armed robbery. Legally dead for five minutes, he shakes the cold grip of the Grim Reaper with the aid of medical professionals. When he regains consciousness, he finds that he can hear the voice of a deceased mobster named Sil. The two agree to work together to find Sil’s murderers in exchange for assistance with Monty’s cases. Aided by his trigger-happy partner, Penny Aster, and otherworldly insights from his ghostly ally, Monty becomes the Spectral
Silhouette.

Sponsored by Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge, Illinois, Silhouette started as a one-off production that grew in size and popularity over the years due to word of mouth. One show a month turned into three sold-out monthly performances, eventually leading to theater debuts around the Midwest and awards from festivals nationwide—and a few international ones, too.

As of 2026, the show is in its fifth year of sarcastic ghosts, despicable crooks, and randy
mediums, and there’s no better way to celebrate this quinquennium (that’s a word, right?) milestone than with an exclusive performance at the legendary Fitzgerald’s Nightclub!

Kick off spooky season the right way with The Spectral Silhouette Radio Show, live October 1st at one of the oldest nightclubs in the Chicagoland area!

“Normal and paranormal beware, The Spectral Silhouette will always be there!”

  Enjoy DINNER from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE SUITCASE JUNKET seen HERE

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

The Suitcase Junket — the intriguing songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz — weds the sensibilities of early blues and rock ‘n’ roll, the improvisational spirit of jazz, and his love of Tom Waits to meticulous, cultured songcraft. Dubbed a “master of musical imagination” by NPR’s World Café Live and “astonishing” by WBUR Boston, Lorenz’s weathered, howl-flecked voice was described by Rochester City Newspaper as “a cross between Hound Dog Taylor and a Tuvan throat singer who has swallowed a bird.” Lorenz has earned snowballing acclaim for his achingly poetic dark folk. A solitary artist with an organic yet ornate vision, his seventh album To Go On is his most acutely profound yet. Created in the wake of losing his sister, singer-songwriter Kate Lorenz, it’s a tender, beautiful, and arrestingly moving record; an internal dialogue and conversation with the departed, enormously resonant to anyone who ever loved anyone.

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:

Robert Ellis at FITZGERALDS Nightclub
w/ special guest Philip Bowen 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  Recorded live to tape in just two days, Robert Ellis’s exquisite new album, Yesterday’s News, is as stripped-down as it gets, with the celebrated songwriter and producer’s delicate, reedy tenor accompanied only by nylon string guitar, upright bass, and the occasional piece of handheld percussion. The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated here, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson, and Ellis’s performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.

While that might seem surprising coming off 2019’s raucous Texas Piano Man, subverting expectations is nothing new for Ellis. Born and raised outside Houston, he gained early acclaim for his piercing introspection and absorbing narratives, but over the course of five solo albums, he flirted with everything from Paul Simon and John Prine to Elton John and Joni Mitchell in a series of sonic and visual transformations that ran the gamut from Redneck Steely Dan to Lone Star Liberace. NPR hailed his “musical daring and impeccable songcraft,” while Rolling Stone praised his “sharp eye for storytelling,” and the New York Times lauded his writing as an emotional “gut punch.”

Yesterday’s News marks Ellis’s debut LP for Niles City Records, an outgrowth of the famed Niles City Sound studio he and longtime collaborator Josh Block run in Fort Worth, TX.

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 Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and adventurous spirit; guitar in hand and a grin on his face. 

Jesse, along with long-time bandmates the Pretty Good Band, has spent much of the last few years travelling the highways, byways and backroads of North America, bringing his own brand of modern, indie-infused Americana blues to fervent audiences across the continent. Known for his powerhouse live performances, Jesse is truly electrifying on stage –  his soulful vocals expanding across silky guitars and hard-hitting grooves. You’d never guess that this soldier of the six string – all mischief, mayhem and virtuoso guitar playing – experienced crippling stage-fright long into his 20s. Today, the stage is his home and he’s inviting you in, cold one in hand, for one helluva good time.

Of course, he’s more than a magnetising stage presence and great hair –  Jesse has the goods to back this up. A master at connecting his personal experiences to his songwriting, he crafts wildly entertaining narratives of the challenges and eccentricities of life, pulling inspiration from all that surrounds him. His musings on love (both won and lost), the call of the road and the promise of what's round the corner draw similarities to JJ Cale, Leon Bridges, and Alabama Shakes. His innate musical talent and flexibility of style have seen him play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. Across streaming platforms, he’s racked up over  500,000 monthly listeners and millions of streams.

While based in Victoria BC, Jesse is back on the road with the Pretty Good Band throughout 2026. All seasoned musicians themselves, the band is Matt Reid (bass), Chris Van Sickle (keys), East Coast Pete (guitar) and Brent Norman (drums).  “Each one of these guys on their own is funnier and smarter than I am, but somehow I’m the band leader,” Jesse laughs. “I’m a lucky lead guy to have these cats in my band.  They’re Pretty Good.”
 

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:

ROGER CLYNE & The Peacemakers seen HERE

$40 General Admission & Reserved Tables Available!

“Here’s to life!” Fans around the world can be found singing the chorus of the Roger Clyne-penned fan favorite “Mekong” and toasting their glasses in unison to celebrate life through rock-n-roll. But the inspiration for the song dates back to the time Roger went to Taipei, Taiwan, as a college student to teach English during the day and busk with his guitar at night for money.

Today, as Clyne prepares to record his 11th studio album, he continues to transform his life experiences, inspirations, observations and his own muses into timeless music.  And whether he’s wearing his Converse high tops, boots or sandals, Clyne’s blend of punk rock, country-western and mariachi influences have made him, drummer PH Naffah, guitarist Jim Dalton and bassist Nick Scropos – collectively known as Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers – one of America’s best live rock-n-roll bands. 

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

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:

THEM COULEE BOYS seen HERE 

$30 General Admission // $40/seat reserved tables

Soren Staff and Beau Janke – co-founders of folk/rock/Americana outfit Them Coulee Boys – met as camp counselors in northern Wisconsin in 2011. Their weekend workshopping of Avett Brothers and classic country tunes led to original songs and adding Soren’s brother Jens on mandolin. As the years grew, the band turned into a more rollicking outfit, adding Neil Krause on electric bass and Stas Hable on drums. The band’s name is a nod to the glacial melt-carved river valleys they call home, known by early French fur trappers as coulees. Known for wild swings of emotion during sets, it is not unusual to see fans in tears and minutes later dancing with abandon. The honesty and ability to talk and sing about the feelings and emotions that shape them has endeared them to a growing group of fans and friends.

With four full-length albums and an EP behind them, including 2019’s Die Happy (produced byTrampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett on Lo-Hi Records) and 2021’s Namesake (produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph), the band has garnered international attention and earned press in American Songwriter, Ditty TV, Folk Alley, and The Bluegrass Situation, as well as tours with Trampled By Turtles, Los Lobos, Old Crow Medicine Show and a spot on the songwriter’s Cayamo Cruise.

2021’s Namesake found the band following a new trajectory, combining their signature take on folk-grass and Americana with comfort on electric instruments and playing rock and roll. The record lives and breathes. It’s both intimate and bombastic. It’s the sweet aunt who makes delicious pies and the wiley uncle who’s not afraid to hit a bit of the bottle. At the bottom is the acceptance that comes with family and old friends; none of us are perfect, but there’s enough love out there to make up for it.

In 2020, they were named Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Band to Watch. In 2021, they won Bluegrass/Americana Band of the Year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry. For all things Them Coulee Boys, please visit themcouleeboys.com.

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

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:

CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness

$42 general admission seated // $50/seat reserved tables 
(Fully Seated Show)

Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter based in New York City, best known as the singer of The Hold Steady. Finn spent the ’90's leading Minneapolis indie band Lifter Puller, which released 3 albums and an EP. After relocating to New York, he joined with Lifter Puller member Tad Kubler to form The Hold Steady in 2003. The Hold Steady quickly achieved critical acclaim and a worldwide fanbase with their unique pairing of dense lyrical narratives with big rock guitars. The Hold Steady’s ninth album, The Price Of Progress, was released in March 2023, commemorating the band’s 20th Anniversary.

Craig Finn released his 6th solo album Always Been in 2025. Produced by Adam Granduciel (The War On Drugs), the album features musical performances by Granduciel and members of The War on Drugs, Kathleen Edwards, Sam Fender, and more.

Always Been tells the story of a man who becomes a clergyman despite a lack of faith. The songs detail his rise, fall, and eventual redemption, while also shining a light to sharply reveal the other characters that populate the world he moves through. A limited edition, 92-page companion book Lousy With Ghosts accompanies the album and features 11 works of fiction by Craig Finn. These stories take place in the same universe as the record, giving deeper looks at the characters within.

Finn released his first solo album in 2012 with three additional solo LPs put forth from 2015 – 2019: Faith in the Future, We All Want The Same Things, and 2019's I Need a New War – which coalesced into a sign-of-the-times musical trilogy. Finn’s fifth album, A Legacy of Rentals was released in 2022 and received universal critical acclaim.

In 2025, Finn debuted The Band of Forgiveness – an accomplished group of Minneapolis based musicians who bring a unique musical perspective to Finn’s solo compositions. In early 2026, The Band of Forgiveness toured the UK, culminating in a sold out performance at London’s esteemed Union Chapel. 

That’s How I Remember It is Craig Finn’s podcast series, launched in 2022. Co-produced and distributed by Talkhouse, the podcast series examines the connection between memory and creativity. Each episode features a discussion between Finn and one creator – including musicians, authors, filmmakers, and more – about the role memory plays in their art. These exclusive conversations reveal the different ways each creator synthesizes their remembered life experience to tell stories about themselves and the world we live in. Podcast guests have included George Saunders, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Marr, Jason Isbell, Duff McKagan, Adam Duritz, Ben Gibbard, and many more.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD 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:

CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness

$42 general admission seated // $50/seat reserved tables 
(Fully Seated Show)

Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter based in New York City, best known as the singer of The Hold Steady. Finn spent the ’90's leading Minneapolis indie band Lifter Puller, which released 3 albums and an EP. After relocating to New York, he joined with Lifter Puller member Tad Kubler to form The Hold Steady in 2003. The Hold Steady quickly achieved critical acclaim and a worldwide fanbase with their unique pairing of dense lyrical narratives with big rock guitars. The Hold Steady’s ninth album, The Price Of Progress, was released in March 2023, commemorating the band’s 20th Anniversary.

Craig Finn released his 6th solo album Always Been in 2025. Produced by Adam Granduciel (The War On Drugs), the album features musical performances by Granduciel and members of The War on Drugs, Kathleen Edwards, Sam Fender, and more.

Always Been tells the story of a man who becomes a clergyman despite a lack of faith. The songs detail his rise, fall, and eventual redemption, while also shining a light to sharply reveal the other characters that populate the world he moves through. A limited edition, 92-page companion book Lousy With Ghosts accompanies the album and features 11 works of fiction by Craig Finn. These stories take place in the same universe as the record, giving deeper looks at the characters within.

Finn released his first solo album in 2012 with three additional solo LPs put forth from 2015 – 2019: Faith in the Future, We All Want The Same Things, and 2019's I Need a New War – which coalesced into a sign-of-the-times musical trilogy. Finn’s fifth album, A Legacy of Rentals was released in 2022 and received universal critical acclaim.

In 2025, Finn debuted The Band of Forgiveness – an accomplished group of Minneapolis based musicians who bring a unique musical perspective to Finn’s solo compositions. In early 2026, The Band of Forgiveness toured the UK, culminating in a sold out performance at London’s esteemed Union Chapel. 

That’s How I Remember It is Craig Finn’s podcast series, launched in 2022. Co-produced and distributed by Talkhouse, the podcast series examines the connection between memory and creativity. Each episode features a discussion between Finn and one creator – including musicians, authors, filmmakers, and more – about the role memory plays in their art. These exclusive conversations reveal the different ways each creator synthesizes their remembered life experience to tell stories about themselves and the world we live in. Podcast guests have included George Saunders, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Marr, Jason Isbell, Duff McKagan, Adam Duritz, Ben Gibbard, and many more.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD 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

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.