FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

JOEL PATERSON seen HERE

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

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

KABIR DALAWARI seen HERE

Kabir Dalawari is a drummer, composer and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. His newest record, Last Call presents a new book of kinetic and exciting originals. "This Sophomore release showcases Dalawari as a facile drummer and fully matured composer whose rhythmic adeptness and penchant for melody, harmony and dynamic fuel the seven apealing tracks, Reminiscent of the Brian Blade Fellowship." – Downbeat Magazine (Bill Milkowski).

As a bandleader, Dalawari frequently showcases his music at premier Chicago Venues such as: Andy's Jazz Club, Evanston SPACE, Constellation Chicago, Fitzgerald's and many more. 

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 Outdoors Presents:

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS & DEER TICK 

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

Since their inception in 1996, Drive-By Truckers have carved out a unique niche in the music scene with their raw, unflinching storytelling, heavy-hitting guitar riffs, and blend of Alternative and Southern rock. Founded by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, Drive-By Truckers have released 14 studio albums and played more than 2,500 shows in the last three decades. Notable members include long-time drummer Brad Morgan and current members Jay Gonzalez and Matt Patton, who have helped define the band’s evolving sound. The band’s work has often reflected the state of American society, particularly through their celebrated trilogy of albums: American Band (ATO, 2016), The Unraveling (ATO, 2020), and The New OK (ATO, 2020). This series marked a bold foray into politically charged and topical songwriting, earning acclaim for its insightful commentary and fearless expression.

Emotional Contracts, the latest full-length album from Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades. Before heading into the studio with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Sleater-Kinney), the Providence-bred four-piece spent months working on demos in a perpetually flooded warehouse space in their hometown, enduring the busted heating system and massive holes in the roof as they carved out the album’s 10 raggedly eloquent tracks. Emotional Contracts fully echoes the unruly energy of its creation, ultimately making for a heavy-hearted yet wildly life-affirming portrait of growing older without losing heart.

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 & PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT:

Poetix tributo a Pxndx
 

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 Outdoors Presents:

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS & DEER TICK 
w/ special guest Thelma & The Sleaze

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

Since their inception in 1996, Drive-By Truckers have carved out a unique niche in the music scene with their raw, unflinching storytelling, heavy-hitting guitar riffs, and blend of Alternative and Southern rock. Founded by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, Drive-By Truckers have released 14 studio albums and played more than 2,500 shows in the last three decades. Notable members include long-time drummer Brad Morgan and current members Jay Gonzalez and Matt Patton, who have helped define the band’s evolving sound. The band’s work has often reflected the state of American society, particularly through their celebrated trilogy of albums: American Band (ATO, 2016), The Unraveling (ATO, 2020), and The New OK (ATO, 2020). This series marked a bold foray into politically charged and topical songwriting, earning acclaim for its insightful commentary and fearless expression.

Emotional Contracts, the latest full-length album from Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades. Before heading into the studio with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Sleater-Kinney), the Providence-bred four-piece spent months working on demos in a perpetually flooded warehouse space in their hometown, enduring the busted heating system and massive holes in the roof as they carved out the album’s 10 raggedly eloquent tracks. Emotional Contracts fully echoes the unruly energy of its creation, ultimately making for a heavy-hearted yet wildly life-affirming portrait of growing older without losing heart.

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:

PARTRICK SWEANY !! 
W/ Special Guest MERCEDES ESCOBAR

$22 General Admission // $30/seat reserved tables 

The title of Patrick Sweany’s new record is apt for more reasons than might be readily apparent.

For fans, it’s a nod to the massive amount of time between full-length albums (7 years ifyou are counting). For Sweany, it’s a theme that’s permeated his latest songs (runningout of time, getting older).

The time in between 2018’sAncient NoiseandBaby, It’s Latehas been full ofchanges for Sweany. Difficult changes. These mile-markers and their aftermath made itchallenging for Sweany to do what he’s done for over 20 years: write songs, recordsongs, get in a van and play those songs for you.

It wasn’t as though Sweany’s music-making simply stopped, however. As the worldopened back up after the pandemic, Sweany resumed his Blue Monday residency atThe 5 Spot in E. Nashville playing 50’s and 60’s era Blues songs withThe Tiger Beats:McKinley James, Jason Smay, andTed Pecchio. He also started a new Soul, Funkproject calledSUPER FELONwithJD Simo, Adam Abrashoff,PecchioandRobbieCrowell. Most importantly, he started writing and recording again.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

Red Elvises 

FREE / RSVP 

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 Outdoors Presents:
​
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS & DEER TICK 
w/ special guest Thelma & The Sleaze

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

Since their inception in 1996, Drive-By Truckers have carved out a unique niche in the music scene with their raw, unflinching storytelling, heavy-hitting guitar riffs, and blend of Alternative and Southern rock. Founded by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, Drive-By Truckers have released 14 studio albums and played more than 2,500 shows in the last three decades. Notable members include long-time drummer Brad Morgan and current members Jay Gonzalez and Matt Patton, who have helped define the band’s evolving sound. The band’s work has often reflected the state of American society, particularly through their celebrated trilogy of albums: American Band (ATO, 2016), The Unraveling (ATO, 2020), and The New OK (ATO, 2020). This series marked a bold foray into politically charged and topical songwriting, earning acclaim for its insightful commentary and fearless expression.

Emotional Contracts, the latest full-length album from Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades. Before heading into the studio with producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Sleater-Kinney), the Providence-bred four-piece spent months working on demos in a perpetually flooded warehouse space in their hometown, enduring the busted heating system and massive holes in the roof as they carved out the album’s 10 raggedly eloquent tracks. Emotional Contracts fully echoes the unruly energy of its creation, ultimately making for a heavy-hearted yet wildly life-affirming portrait of growing older without losing heart.

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 at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!
w/ special guests THE DELTAZ

$22 General Admission (some seats, mostly Standing Room Only) / Reserved Tables Available 

  Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys have become one of the worlds most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Rolls 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: 

LOEWY

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

SINATRA BRUNCH ft. The Abram Collier Nonet Re-Imagining "Songs for Swingin' Lovers"

$15 per SEAT / 

"The Abram Collier Nonet is a collective of some of Chicago’s finest musicians, headed by vocalist and baritone saxophonist Abram Collier. The group performs a variety of original, ensemble-exclusive arrangements; from jazz standards and repertoire from the Great American Songbook, to selections from modern pop music and video game soundtracks adapted for jazz ensemble. In addition, the group plays original compositions by Collier himself, traversing folk, traditional & modern pop, and jazz. Heavily influenced by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., and Michael Bublé, Collier uses the nonet as a vehicle for breathing new life into timeless music while bringing a traditional sound to a new, younger audience."

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

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 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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

LOU SHIELDS AND CARY HUDSON!

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!

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.  

***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 SIDEBAR Presents:
DC AND THE LOVE!

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!
 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

NANCY & THE MALESTRUM: The Students of Curt Morrison 

FREE / RSVP For Guaranteed Entry

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.  

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Joe Policastro & Friends

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

And Hey: It's $5 Burger Night! 

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

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

***PARKING***

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

.FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The Famous Brothers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

After over 25 years playing their unique brand of bluegrass music, The Famous
Brothers are saying goodbye with their last performance on American soil.
Appropriately, it will be at one of their favorite places to play, FitzGerald’s…
​
The Famous Brothers hail from the mining town of Monkey’s Crevice, West
Virginia where they created a unique three-part harmony style and wrote most of
their memorable song list, with titles like “Armageddin’ Ready for the Second
Coming (‘Cause the First One Came Too Fast)” and “I Got Twenty Ways to Kill
You With My Swiss Army Knife”.

The Chicago Tribune calls the Famous Brothers “exceptionally witty. [Their
show] has such clever lyrics, tuneful ditties, splendid harmonies and so warm a
demeanor, you can sense a great deal of audience pleasure”; the Chicago
Reader says they’re “funny, smart, sweet-voiced, and overall amiable”, while the
Windy City Times anoints them “a surefire crowd-pleaser, keeping the audience
laughing and clapping along”.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE MAGNOLIA JANES

FREE SHOW! 
 

Ethereal harmonies and nostalgic melodies weave together to tell honest stories that capture the everyday moments that so often pass us by. The Magnolia Janes have a way of sorting through life’s highs and lows, painting lush, emotional soundscapes that guide listeners to look for the beauty within.

Made up of friends and songwriters Ashley Riley and Sarah Bonsignore, the duo first met at a sync songwriting retreat in the Pocono Mountains. Both acclaimed solo artists who have had success writing music for film & TV, they bonded over their love of vintage clothes, cheap wine and so many laughs. They performed together, backing each other up on their own solo music on stages in California, Nashville, and New York before officially deciding to form their band.

Sarah’s South African music heritage, classical piano and opera training fuses seamlessly with Ashley’s Midwestern grassroots rock and folk influences, allowing them to create songs that are a unique blend of Chopin and Sheryl Crow, incorporating lush string arrangements with acoustic folk guitar, and vibey experimental synth sounds with classic rock. As budding producers, the duo was able to record and produce much of their album remotely, splitting their time between Decatur, IL and Nashville, TN. They also called on the expert talents of producers James Treichler and John Willis for their full band songs.

The Magnolia Janes debut album “The Light Years” released July 12, 2024 and reached #1 on the FAI Folk Radio Charts at debut and also earned them a spot in the FAI Radio Charts Top 20 of 2024 and a showcase at the legendary Bitter End in NYC as part of John Platt’s On Your Radar Series. Ashley and Sarah believe that music and art, now more than ever before, offer a way to feel connected, inspired and hopeful. They have never been more excited to be sharing their art with the world.

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:

Berwyn Historical Society's 2nd Annual HISTORICAL HOG Summer Celebration!

You’re invited to the 2nd Annual Historical Hog on 7/24 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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

McKINLEY JAMES Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

 McKinley James is equal parts old soul and modern man. Armed with an electric guitar and sharp songwriting chops, he breathes new life into classic sounds with Working Class Blues, a debut album that introduces his mix of American rock & roll, amplified soul, and raw rhythm & blues.

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:

GERALD DOWD seen HERE 

Mr. Dowd will be hosting a monthly residency in FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR. It's called SONG OF THE MONTH CLUB, and for a damn good reason: each month he and his invited guest will debut one BRAND NEW SONG. among the many other cool things they will do. You'll want to be in the room when it happens.

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

Gerald Dowd has been described as “the hardest working drummer in Chicago” (Richard Milne, WXRT), playing on over 100 albums, and averaging 150 live dates a year around the world. In recent years, he's been releasing solo albums of original material, starting with his 2012 release, Kingsize EP. In 2014, he was the recipient of an IAP arts grant from Chicago's Dept. Of Cultural Affairs/Special Events (DCASE), which led to his first full-length solo album, Home Now, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Liam Davis, and featuring, among others, Chicago legends Robbie Fulks and Nora O'Connor. To celebrate the release, he held a benefit concert (DAY OF THE DOWD) at which he played for 13 hours straight with 16 different bands, raising over $10,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

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Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

The Kathryn Lachey & Chris Siebold Duo 

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

Chicago veteran musicians Kathryn Lachey and Chris Siebold play beautiful jazz, Americana, and vintage pop tunes with style and grace. Lachey is a Chicago singer/songwriter and bandleader who performs regularly around Chicago as a vocalist and keyboard player, using her inviting tone and playful harmonic approach to tell stories across genres. Siebold is a renowned Chicago guitarist and vocalist who has toured with Prairie Home Companion and Howard Levy, and he writes and arranges music for his own bands Psycles and Kick the Cat. Mainstays of the Chicago music scene, Kathryn & Chris use their captivating energy and wide harmonic palette to breathe new life into old favorites.

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:

Jazz Album Tribute: Miles Davis's KIND OF BLUE Performed by Joe Policastro & Friends

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:

DEAN JOHNSON & ERIN RAE at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

DEAN JOHNSON:
Not long after crossing beyond the neon into Al’s Tavern, one might catch murmurs drifting up and down the bar during Dean Johnson’s bartending shifts – nudges and whispers that he might just be the best songwriter in town. “Wait ’til you hear him sing. Just don’t ask him to do it, because he won’t. He might do another show this year, but probably not.” Al’s regulars, howsoever biased, speak of his talent like a family secret – Seattle folklore. How many times, and for how many years, has Dean elusively replied to some variation of the question, “When will there be a record?”

The phrase “hidden gem” would seem appropriate here, but it’s a misnomer when talking about Dean Johnson. He shines bright, in plain sight, and it was only a matter of time before people stopped to take a look. Dean’s gentle and passionate approach to songwriting has inspired many, and his work provides the listener the opportunity to believe once more that a song can be more than the sum of its parts. If you catch even a phrase of his melodies or the sobering tone of his voice, it waltzes its way into your heart like a letter written, signed, sealed, and delivered just for you.

ERIN RAE:
Three years after the release of her critically acclaimed debut, Putting On Airs, Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Erin Rae shares an intimate, honest, and playful version of herself through her sophomore album Lighten Up. Produced by Jonathan Wilson, and recorded in the musically hallowed grounds of California’s Topanga Canyon, the album represents a sonic and inner shift for Rae. In it, she embraces more of her influences, like baroque-pop, cosmic country, and indie-folk songs while mirroring a more compassionate self-view she calls “accepting my humanness”.

Although she grew up in a musically oriented family, Rae’s pursuit of music happened by accident. After being gifted a Martin acoustic guitar on her 18th birthday, Rae decided to drop out of college after just one semester. Her goal at the time had little to do with making music into a career, and everything to do with spending more time and energy with the community of musicians and writers she knew back home. Looking back on those days, she recalls the initial high of playing live at an open mic during winter break and realizing, “this is how I connect with people. I have to pursue this.”

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 IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR FOR A SECOND SET AFTER THEIR PATIO SHOW

KARL KIRKPATRICK
 

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.  

FAMILY FUN on the PATIO w/ 

TUNES WITH TIM

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

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

Enjoy BRUNCH FROM BABYGOLD BARBECUE beginning at 1030am

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

Jazz Brunch on the PATIO

w/
PETRA VAN NUIS seen HERE

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

Brunch By BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

SCHOOL of ROCK ALLSTARS at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$15 General Admission / $18 Day of Show / 4-Pack Tickets Available

 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 RON LAZZERETTI BAND

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.  

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

A Family-Friendly LUAU Under the Pavilion w/ The BAREFOOT HAWAIIAN!

$25 Per Guest + Includes:

• Tropical pig roast w/ fried dirty rice and chef steve's Hawaiian hot sauce! 
• BAREFOOT HAWAIIAN Dance Troop, w/ fire dancers!
• Free Leis for all upon entry
• Tropical costume contest, winner gets a $200 gift card!
• Pavilion hangs!

BAREFOOT HAWAIIAN is an expert coalition of dancers, musicians, and performers who specialize in Hawaiian traditional performance. For this event they'll bring 2 musicians, 3 dancers and one FIRE POI BALL DANCER!

Tickets are sold like table reservations so your purchase comes with guaranteed seating and includes a plate of the whole hog roast w/ tropical fried dirty rice and chefs special hawaiin hot sauce. Join the tropical costume contest with your finest beachy attire and win a $200 gift card!

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:

The FLAT FIVE at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$25 General Admission (Standing Room) / $32 General Admission Seating / Reserved Tables Available

  The Flat Five is a Chicago-based pop vocal super-group — Kelly Hogan, Nora O’Connor, Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough, Alex Hall — made of five in-demand musicians who individually spend much of their time touring and recording with bands like Neko Case, NRBQ, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Mavis Staples, Iron and Wine, Jakob Dylan, Robbie Fulks, Alejandro Escovedo, The New Pornographers, J.D. McPherson and many other heavy hitters. These five folks stay very, very busy. Yet for the past ten years, these shameless harmony junkies came together, like a moth to a porchlight, to make music as The Flat Five. Purely for the love of singing together. For the mother-effing fun of it.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

AIMONT MOON

FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" to  RSVP for guaranteed entry

Aimont Moon, an alt-rock-soul band, crafts soulful melodies and dark, evocative songs that aim to inspire and break your heart. Their music reflects the raw truths and warmth found in life's complexities and the duality of the mind. It’s a journey through pain, redemption, love, and reality, where both darkness and light come together
 

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:

RYAN JOSEPH ANDERSON & GERALD DOWD

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 PRESENTS: 

BRITISH BUDDY BIG BAND

FULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

The Nikki O’Neill Band seen HERE 

NIKKI O'NEILL is a Soul/Americana singer-songwriter who plays lead and rhythm guitar. Deeply in love with soul, rhythm & blues, funk and gospel from an early age, she counts Pops Staples, Teenie Hodges and Freddie Stone as her guitar heroes.

Nikki’s second solo album, “World is Waiting,” is out on Blackbird Record Label. American Songwriter writes in their review: “A solid mix of blues, soul, spunk and sass… new album shines with bone virtuosity and variety.” Jefferson Blues Magazine in Sweden writes: “She has an expressive voice rich with nuances, and is also an excellent guitarist. Here, she gives us seven well-crafted melodic songs… Seven songs that undeniably make you want to hear more.”

Nikki will be joined by her band, featuring Chris Corsale (lead guitar, vocals), Rich Lackowski (drums, vocals), Teddy Myers (keyboards) and Chris Stanford (bass, vocals).

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 SONGWRITER CIRCLE:

HOSTED BY NAOMI ASHLEY

W/ SPECIAL GUESTS: Erich Spect and Joe Rian

FREE SHOW!
Click "Book Now" to RSVP

With her cream and Kahlua voice, Chicago singer-songwriter Naomi Ashley captivates audiences, breathing vibrant life into her diverse range of songs. Navigating seamlessly through Americana, classic country, folk, blues, and rock, Ashley's lyrically layered compositions charm with humor and a poignant understanding of the human experience.

Ashley’s prolific career boasts six albums and three singles, showcasing her versatility. The title track of her record "Trying to Fly" was featured on the Showtime Series "Work in Progress." A four-time grant recipient, she has received prestigious awards from the City of Chicago and the Illinois Arts Council for her albums “Another Year or So,” “Trying to Fly” and various other projects. Her latest endeavor, the album "Love Bug" (Feb 2024), is proudly sponsored by a grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).

Hailing from Northwest Iowa, Ashley's journey as a songwriter began early, but it wasn’t until she walked into an open mic at the famed Illinois music venue FitzGerald’s that she started to hone her craft. Chicago is a city of unique voices and Ashley effortlessly fell into the footsteps of the city’s greats, developing her own distinct style of songwriting and performance that deeply connects with her audience. Now with over two decades entrenched in the city's music scene, she has become a popular and sought-after performer. 

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:

NEAL ALGER'S BLUE NOTE QUARTET Performs the Best Of the 1950's and 1960's

$15 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available

The Blue Note Quartet: Neal Alger, Scott Burns, John Tate, George Fludas

Since 2009, Neal Alger's Blue Note Quartet has dedicated itself to performing classics and obscurities from the legendary Blue Note jazz record label founded in 1939.  Over the years, Neal's quartet has performed at the Jazz Showcase, Andy's Jazz Club, Winter's Jazz Club, and the Chicago Jazz Festival.  The unbelievable volume of music released on Blue Note Records allows the current ensemble to select from a treasure trove of great straight-ahead jazz by composers such as Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Bobby Hutcherson, and many others.  In celebration of the ensemble's first appearance at the venerable Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Alger has selected material from the "golden era" of Blue Note, the 1950's and 1960's. 

NEAL ALGER Lauded as "one of the most sensitive and creative guitarists in a city filled with them" (Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune) and described as “monstrously talented” by Christopher Loudon (Jazz Times magazine), Neal Alger's musical versatility has allowed him to perform with Howard Levy (jazz), New Black Renaissance (R&B/Soul), Bossa Tres (Brazilian samba), and Blend Acoustic (classic rock/pop). Neal has toured Europe, Canada, Brazil, South Korea, Russia, and the U.S. with vocalist/pianist Patricia Barber and he is featured on her Blue Note Records releases Verse, Live: A Fortnight in France, Mythologies, The Cole Porter Mix, and Higher.  Neal's first instrumental album in over 20 years featuring solely original compositions, Old Souls, was released in March 2024 on Calligram Records. Neal's admiration and love for the iconic jazz record label Blue Note Records inspired him to form the Blue Note Quartet back in 2009.

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO

BLACK BEAR COMBO

Firebreathing horns, thunderous drums, serpentine melodies, and crooked rhythms issue forth from this skeleton crew of a brass band. Black Bear Combo channels the common energy between street music of the Balkans and elsewhere with various strains of rock and jazz. Since 2002 we've brought our sound to bars, basements, festivals, weddings, funerals, parties and street corners across the country.  
 

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.  

THE ANDY BROWN TRIO

FREE SHOW!  RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

SUMMER DRIVE seen HERE 

$15 General Admission
$20 a head Reserved Tables

Summer Drive is a funk-rock/alternative band
based in Oak Park, Illinois. Since forming in
2016, the band has become known locally for
their energetic live performances. Their groovy
originals and cleverly crafted covers make for a
set that keeps the audience dancing.
 

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:

The DESLONDES Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub! 
w/ special guest Sabine

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

“This band feels like the old family farm, ” says Sam Doores, one of five songwriters andmulti-instrumentalists in the Deslondes. “It’s a place where we can meet for the Fourth of July, bring our families, grill some burgers, and make some music together. It’s always going to be there, and we know it’s going to work and feel good. ” After more than 15 years together, four albums, and countless live shows, the five members have found new inspiration in the ties that bind them together as friends and collaborators, as something close to kin. That sense of comfort and commitment animates their new album, Roll It Out, lending it a quiet poignancy as they reflect on what it means to devote yourself to other people—whether it’s family, friends, audiences, or other guys in the tour van with you.

Founded less as a band than as a neighborhood hang at Doores’ home on Deslonde Street, the band devised an anything-goes philosophy that allowed them to incorporate sounds they picked up on their travels and everything they heard at home: classic country, hobo folk, crust punk, rural blues, Third Ward jazz, rockabilly, r&b, Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint but also George Jones and the Band. “We take turns giving each other somebody to lean on when it’s our turn and the freedom to express themself any way they want, ” says Riley Downing, who usually plays guitar and sings his own and others’ songs. “That means we don’t have a particular genre. It’s a gumbo of all different genres and time periods. Everybody ’s literally into everything.”

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: 

Saturday Night in SIDEBAR w/ 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!

HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO FEATURING:

The Menards 

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

Band namesake Tim Menard is a Chicago veteran. Tim’s hand-picked a coterie of his favorite players — his wonderful, fiddle-playing bride, Cathie Van Wert Menard, veteran bass ace Michael Krayniak, pedal steel guru Gabriel Stutz and drum legend Paul Bivans. Featuring Tim’s indelible original tunes mixed with some carefully curated covers, the Menards spin aspects of folk, rock 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 PRESENTS:

HENRY CARPENDER QUINTET

FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" to  RSVP for guaranteed entry
 

Join the Henry Carpender Quintet as they celebrate the release of their debut album “But Its Source”! Henry Carpender and his Quintet have enjoyed a residency here at Sidebar the first Wednesday of every month, and are excited to present an album comprised of some of the most beloved tunes that have been shaped by their time at the Fitzgerald’s Sidebar. There will be copies of the record for sale, as well as original artwork inspired by selections from the album!

About the band:

Henry Carpender is a trombonist, composer, and educator based in the city of Chicago. An artist who is equally informed by his classical training, love of Jazz, and childhood playing rock music (primarily with his father John Carpender), Henry's playing and writing is a charming blend of punchy, sensitive, quirky, and dripping with love for life and self expression. Henry's dedication began at age 13 when he played his first gig with the much beloved local band Expo '76. Since then, through both his education and the beginning of his professional freelance career, Henry has shared the stage with Dag Juhlin, Billy Harper, Robbie Fulks, Tanya Darby, Cathy Richardson, NRBQ and the Canadian Brass. Henry has also enjoyed a career as a private instructor and group music educator, running a small studio of dedicated middle and high schoolers across the Chicagoland area. When he's not playing or teaching, he can be found playing video games, cooking a new dish, or relaxing on Montrose beach.

Henry will be joined by the wonderful artists who, through their dedication and mastery of craft, have brought this record to bear. In addition to hearing Henry Carpender on Trombone, you will hear Rufus Parenti on the Tenor Saxophone, Aval Zaucha on Keys, Mary Halm on Bass, and Tommy Sagins on Drums & Cymbals.

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 PATIO Presents:
 
MISS BARBARA CLIFFORD & SHAKIN' TAILFEATHERS

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!

"Born and bred in Chicago, she is a 4ft, 11inch singer performing rockin' blues, roots-Americana, & soul around Chicago with the help of "The Shakin' Tailfeathers". For the majority of her adult life, she's been singing all kinds of styles, but her passion has always been Roots-Americana music. Most notable for being 1/2 vocals in THE HONEYBEES, she decided to pursue a solo career. Her first solo album "Introducing Barbara Clifford" is mostly original songs. Some written by Ken Mottet. It was recorded on Blue Lake Records (Switzerland) with the band The Rhythm Storms. Since then, she's performed worldwide and stateside. "Introducing Barbara Clifford" is a great taste of flavors

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS

SOUL MESSAGE 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!

Chris Foreman is a masterful musician and heir to the throne occupied by the soulful, bluesy jazz organ legends who were once his influence. Blind at birth, Foreman started playing piano at age five and began formal training at seven. As a teenager he was attracted to the organ sounds of Jack McDuff, Groove Holmes, JimmySmith and Jimmy McGriff. This attraction led Chris to pursue playing jazz on the organ, which he undertook through intensive study of recordings. Unlike many African- American musicians whose musical knowledge begins and is established through the church, Chris didn't start his apprenticeship as a church organist until he was almost twenty years old – well after his jazz roots were established. He has arrived at a most exciting blend of blues-gospel and jazz and has developed a stunning command and range on the instrument. The blend of his sound is evident in his professional experience, which has included work with Hank Crawford, Albert Collins, Bernard Purdie, The Mighty Blue Kings and Deep Blue Organ Trio.

Drummer Greg Rockingham began playing when he was just three years old and debuted as a professional musician at age five in his father's jazz ensemble. An alumnus of the famed Interlochen Arts Academy and Northeastern University, he has won numerous musical awards from the Notre Dame Jazz Festival. Greg has performed or recorded with a wide range of famous names, including the orchestras of Glenn Miller and Guy Lombardo, vocalists Freddie Cole, Patty Page and Jerry Vale and instrumentalists Nat Adderley, Kenny Burrell, Charles Earland, Irene Reid, Ellis Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, and Deep Blue Organ Trio.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DAVE HERRERO & ANNE HARRIS! 

$20 General Admission // $25 / seat Reserved Tables 
 

"Dave Herrero and Anne Harris are Chicago-based Blues and American Roots artists that have been collaborating as a powerful duo for over ten years. Their sound is culled from deep Chicago Blues and is steeped in Americana, Rock, Psychedelia, Soul, Folk and Funk. This unique blend of influences, executed with incredible emotion and top notch musicianship, makes this pairing a truly captivating experience."

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

DAN DARRAH!

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

BEATLES BRUNCH ft. PHIL ANGOTTI & FRIENDS

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

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS 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 & WDCB PRESENT Bluesday Tuesday Hosted by Tom Marker: MELVIN TAYLOR LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO

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

With shows that sell out all over the world, Melvin Taylor is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock, blues, and jazz. He is often referred to as a guitar players guitarist. 

This self taught master was influenced by many of history's true guitar pioneers including – Albert King, Jimmy Reed, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.  He has appeared on the same ticket with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Buddy Guy, and BB King. 

Melvin Taylor was born in 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi. His musical roots however have always been in Chicago, where he moved with his family when he was 3 years old. The proverbial musical prodigy, started playing guitar at age 6. Melvin was influenced and inspired by some of the world’s greatest blues players, many of whom lived in or near his Chicago neighborhood.

By the age of twelve, he was working in clubs. He taught himself slide playing, finger-picking, and flat-picking styles from listening to his favorite artists.  By the time he was a teenager, Melvin’s incredible ability and unique style was already grabbing attention on Maxwell Street. In 1980, he joined veterans Pinetop Perkins, and Willie “Big Eyes”  Smith of the Muddy Waters Band to form the Legendary Blues Band and tour Europe. Melvin made an immediate impact on the European circuit, and while in France, he cut his first two albums – Blues on the Run(1982), and Plays the Blues for You (1984).

Following his return to the US, Melvin recorded four additional CD’s for Evidence Music – Bang That Bell (1999), Dirty Pool (2002), Melvin Taylor and the Slack Band (2003), and Rendezvous With the Blues (2004). 

Melvin also contributed to two tracks on John Mayall's 2022 Grammy Nominated album, The Sun Is Shining Down!

Melvin is currently working on his new album coming out in 2025!

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

$6 Hazy Hero Draft / $4 Everyday Hero Cans / $22 Everday Hero Buckets

Grab dinner before or during the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE 

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

TEN CAT SWING!

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 (it's $5 Burger Night!)

Ten Cat Swing is a Chicago-based acoustic quartet of guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. The band brings a fresh twist to the jazz standards as well as popular tunes listeners love. Great musicianship and unique arrangements make for a truly enjoyable listening event, and even a few surprises along the way.

***PARKING***

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

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:

Friday Night on the Patio w/ FLETCHER ROCKWELL!

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!

With classic Americana-tinged rock & roll steeped in the blue-collar charm of their hometown, Chicago’s Fletcher Rockwell has been building a loyal fanbase throughout the Midwest since 2009. While widely known for their original songs, the group is also revered for clever versions of the most popular cover music, spanning everything from vintage Tom Petty, Paul Simon and Talking Heads to contemporary roots revivalists Chris Stapleton, Dawes and Mumford & Sons. 

From humble beginnings at dive bars and late-night house parties, the band has since been featured on many of the most revered stages in Chicagoland, including House of Blues, Metro, Bub City, Fitzgerald’s, Cubby Bear and Joe’s on Weed. The band has also become a fixture at summer fests throughout the region, with appearances at Taste of Randolph, Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Retro on Roscoe, Oktoberfest Chicago, Lakeview Taco Fest, and many more.

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:

SUGARAY RAYFORD Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Sugaray Rayford is a man with a message and a larger than life personality and voice to deliver it. Working with producer, songwriter Eric Corne for the past 3 albums, the soul-blues powerhouse has crafted an incendiary sound and narrative, combining classic soul melodies and funky R & B grooves with raw blues power.

The pair’s first collaboration, Somebody Save Me, earned Rayford a 2020 Grammy nomination. Later that year he took home Blues Music Awards for ‘Soul Blues Male Artist’ and ‘B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.’ Rayford’s follow up In Too Deep won a plethora of awards including the Blues Music Award for ‘Soul Blues Album of the Year’.

Rayford’s new release is entitled Human Decency. The title track is a simple reminder that our similarities are stronger than our differences and in the end, there is no black or white or left or right, there are only hearts and minds.

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

SECOND HAND NEWS: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute 

$25 General Admission

Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran Chicago musicians (Melissa Brausch, Josh Chicoine, Mike Holtz, Dan Ingenthron, Mike Vanier, and Lindsay Weinberg), the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows. Through the talents of these seasoned performers, the spirit and musicianship of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham come to life on stage. Audiences are energized by dynamic deliveries of favorites from the band's extensive catalog of hits as well as deep cuts beloved by superfans. The fun these musicians have recreating these classic songs together is infectious, and will bring you to your feet in shared appreciation for one of the greatest bands of all time.

  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:

JAMES McMURTRY

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

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:

FACS seen HERE 
w/ special guest MASS TEXT
and DJ Sets by Sarah Frier & Gwen Lemos 

$25 General Admission // $35/seat Reserved Tables

Chicago band FACS was formed in 2017 by Brian Case, Noah Leger, and Jonathan van Herik, following the dissolution of their previous band Disappears. Informed by stark rhythms, space, and minimal arrangements, the group has recorded five albums of dubby and dreamy art rock through the lens of 21st century Chicago. Named after the catalog numbering system for Factory Records, with a nod to present day facial action coding systems, FACS marries the energy and ideas immediately following the disintegration of punk with the uncertainty and tension of the modern world.  

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/ GA-20

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!

Since 2018, GA-20 has been at the forefront of a traditional Blues revival. The dynamic throwback trio have long been disciples of the place where traditional Blues, Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll intersect. “We make records that we would want to listen to,” says guitarist Matt Stubbs. “It’s our take on the song-based traditional electric Blues we love.” Stubbs, along with guitarist & vocalist Cody Nilsen and drummer Josh Kiggans, strive to bring traditional Blues to the front lines of the modern roots music scene. “The focus for us has always been on the story, the melody, and on creating a mood,” Stubbs continues. “Traditional Country and Soul have all had these massive recent revivals. We want to be part of doing that for traditional Blues music.”

GA-20 has drawn inspiration for their old-school sounds from the music they love by artists such as Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and so many others. Performing with what feels like reckless abandon, GA-20 brings a timeless immediacy to every song they play with a sound that continues to grow and evolve. The band uses vintage instruments and amps to produce their authentic sound, and favours traditional recording techniques, like recording live off the floor together in one room, to help recreate that energy and sonic connection.

In their short history, GA-20 have been 3x #1 Billboard Blues chart toppers, 4x Boston Music Award winners for Best Blues Act, and have received multiple wins and nominations at the Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, New England Blues Awards, and have ascended streaming and radio charts at home and internationally. Medium.com has appropriately declared, “This is the kind of music that travels through time while taking from the era where it was born and turning it into something fresh. Dirty and raw…timeless and modern.”

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

THE INTERNATIONAL LATINO CULTURAL CENTER &
FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DOS SANTOS y LOS CREMA PARAISO

$25 Advance / $30 Day Of Show – GENERAL ADMISSION 

Chicago-based alt-Latinx band Dos Santos explores the sounds of Latin American rhythm, lyric, and song. Their unique and border-defying music consolidates their cultural roots, unique identities, and their penchant for honoring traditional Latinx music with modern-day compositional expressions.

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For the past 15 years, Los Crema Paraiso has been at the forefront of redefining Venezuelan joropo music through its innovative interpretation as a power rock trio, often termed Neofolklore. Founded in 2009 by Neil Ochoa and Jose Luis Pardo, established Venezuelan musicians in New York with backgrounds in successful bands like Si-Se, Chicha Libre, and Los Amigos Invisibles respectively, the project initially began with a lighthearted notion of blending well-known rock songs with elements of jazz, pop, and electronica, all within the musical framework of the Venezuelan traditional Llanera music's 3/4 or 6/8 time signature.

However, this initial concept evolved into a rich tapestry of sounds, textures, and captivating guitar melodies interwoven with polyrhythmic drums and robust bass lines, akin to opening a Pandora's box of musical exploration.

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 ERIC CASE BAND

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. 

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS SONGWRITER CIRCLE:

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

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now”  to RSVP

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

SANDRA ANTONGIORGI Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$15 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Avaialable 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+, minors admitted with guardian

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

FITZGERALDS Presents:

Tributosaurus Becomes WOODSTOCK at FITZGERALDS Outdoors! 

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

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE STEEL WHEELS Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

TAE & THE NEIGHBORLY at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub! 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

TEXAS HEADHUNTERS

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

Jazz Brunch on the PATIO

w/
PETRA VAN NUIS seen HERE

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

Brunch By BABYGOLD BARBECUE

LIVE in FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

THE RANDY JOHNSTON QUARTET
 

FREE SHOW! 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***

ALL AGES!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD with special guest Kelli Owens-Hutton

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE LAUREN ANDERSON BAND

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

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

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

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

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

LIVE IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:

Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ JOEY ACOPIADO

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

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

NRBQ 's 'TOUR OF CHICAGO"

Grab general admission weekend passes for all three shows HERE

$35 GA // $45/seat reserved tables

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

VICTOR GARCIA'S LISTENING PARTY

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS Presents:

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

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

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

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

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Returns to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$22 General Admision / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The CACTUS BLOSSOMS Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$29 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

LES GREENE & The Swayzees Return to FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MICKY BRAUN & JASON EADY

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+, minors admitted with guardian

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

$25 General Admission (seated) / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

$25 General Admission (seated) / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Southern Culture on the Skids at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

$42 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

JESSE ROPER at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

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:

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE VEGABONDS seen HERE 

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS HOLIDAY TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

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