FAMILY FRIENDLY at FITZGERALDS!!

MR DAVE MUSIC 

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents:

GREG JACKS & BROTHER HELP seen HERE

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

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to 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 BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

THE DONNA HERULA BAND!
 

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

We always leave room for walk-ins so if you can’t find a reservation, 

don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/ ENVIRONMENTAL ENCROACHMENT

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

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

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Nikki Hill Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

HIGH & LONESOME seen HERE

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

SCHOOL OF ROCK OAK PARK PRESENTS THEIR SUMMER SHOWCASE!

LIVE ON  FITZGERALDS PATIO:

SUNDAY DAYDREAM:  a tribute to The Grateful Dead
FOr August 2026: ALL JERRY SONGS! 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: 

THE CHICAGO SKYLINERS BIG BAND

FREE SHOW! CLICK "Book Now" For Table Reservations

FULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUB
 

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

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

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

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

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO: 

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to Reserve a Table! 

Matt Gold & Storms of Love deliver instrumental arrangements of classic and deep-cut soul, country, surf, and film music. 

Matt Gold – guitar

Gus Martini – bass

Quin Kirchner – drums 

Matt Gold is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer based in Chicago, IL. His work pulls from diverse traditions of electric and acoustic music. Matt has performed across six continents and contributed to over fifty recordings as a collaborator and instrumentalist, garnering critical praise from Pitchfork for playing “one of the most exhilarating guitar solos of recent memory, in any genre.” 

His own recordings have been praised for being “accessible, yet healthily unconstrained by genre and sure of its own identity” (UK Vibe) and for "effortlessly embodying his own dialect—defined by varied, spacious soundscapes, innovative improvisational flourishes and rich harmony" (Downbeat Magazine). Gold’s debut solo release Imagined Sky (Whirlwind Recordings) displays his penchant for concise melody and an exploratory palette of abstracted Americana; Midnight Choir (Ruination Recording Co.) delves more explicitly into Gold’s deft songwriting and imaginative production. His collaborative LP with Resavoir, Horizon (International Anthem), further highlights his multi-instrumentalist and production instincts across the record’s orchestral palette. 

Gold has several long-running collaborative bands spanning jazz, folk, experimental, and chamber music including Sun Speak, Storm Jameson, and Tin. He performs and records with an array of creative artists including Makaya McCraven, Marquis Hill, Jamila Woods, Natalie Merchant, and Greg Ward. Gold co-curates the record label and concert series Flood Music.  

***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 SONGWRITER CIRCLE:

w/ Host Jenny Bienemann and guests Jonas Friddle, Bill Camplin, and Robin Bienemann

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now”  RSVP

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

JOEL PATERSON seen HERE

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

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE ANDY BROWN TRIO! (w/ Greg Fishman on tenor saxophone and Jake Vinsel on bass)

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

PACHANKA MUSIC & FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

JOCEY

Jocey (Jocelyn Villa) is a South Side Chicago singer whose warm, smoky, and powerful voice moves effortlessly across genres and languages. Rooted in Mexican musical tradition and shaped by American musical theater and pop, her sound blends mariachi, classic Mexican repertoire, and contemporary influences with emotional honesty. A proud member of Visión Latino Theatre Company and Musicality Vocal Ensemble, Jocey has performed leading roles in musical theater and shared stages with artists like Christina Aguilera, Bruno Mars, and Imagine Dragons. Her work centers women’s voices, cultural duality, and vulnerability, using music as a bridge between heritage, resilience, and self-expression.

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

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS, BABYGOLD, & THE INTERVIEW SHOW PRESENT:
The Interview Show DINNER PARTY w/ Mark Bazer ft. Chef JOHN MANION and Musician GIA MARGARET

$85/seat, ALL INCLUSIVE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIVE IN THE FITZGERALD’S SIDEBAR: NIKKI O'NEILL BAND!

A Soul/Rock/Americana singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Nikki O'Neill brings a dynamic voice and a band that can soar with 60s soul power or slip into a bluesy ballad with subtle grace, all anchored by her rich storytelling.

On her latest album, Stories I Only Tell My Friends (Blackbird Record Label), her songs revolve around uprooting and migration, happy breakups, keeping a quiet sense of wonder in a fast-paced information society, a tip of the hat to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and other songs that are just about great love and getting everything right.

Nikki will be joined on stage by her band members Rich Lackowski, Andy Mirsberger, and Teddy Myers.

Official website: nikkioneill.com

"A magnificent work of art full of Americana soul that showcases the diverse range and storytelling chops."

The Steve and Johnnie Show, WGN Radio Chicago (about Stories I Only Tell My Friends)

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***ALL AGES

https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/tm-event/thursday-night-in-the-sidebar-w-nikki-oniell-band/

Jarod Bufe Quartet. 

FREE SHOW! 

Saxophonist Jarod Bufe has been active in the realms of woodwind repair and music performance since moving to Chicago in 1996. Soon after arriving, he established himself as one of the first-call saxophone repairmen in the area, while performing primarily as a section player in local big bands. In the early 2010s, his affiliation with the musician-curated Ratchet Series at the Skylark in Pilsen reinvigorated his longtime interest in original composition and improvisation in small group contexts.

Today, Jarod maintains an active repair practice—counting many of Chicago's finest professional musicians and music educators among his loyal clientele—while regularly performing his original music with his quartet and trio at such area venues as FitzGerald's, the Whistler, and Elastic Arts. 

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

THE HANDCUFFS

FREE/RESERVATIONS
 

Led by celebrated drummer Brad Elvis (Screams, The Elvis Brothers, The Romantics, Big Hello, The Split Squad) and vocalist/rhythm guitarist/sax Chloe F. Orwell (Big Hello), Chicago’s The Handcuffs explore broad sonic territory with powerful analog-style rock & roll, infusing elements of glam, blues, indie and garage. The Handcuffs inhabit some of the same musical domain as Mott the Hoople, David Bowie, Queens of the Stone Age, Patti Smith Group, Led Zeppelin and Roxy Music – all filtered through a modern lens – and deliver bold, sexy songs with memorable melodies and unexpected twists. Known as much for their dynamic live shows as for being prolific writers and producers, their songs have been featured in dozens of films and television shows. They have released four critically acclaimed albums, a special Record Store Day “best of” on cassette, and are currently working on their fifth for Pravda Records (also the home of their fourth). “The Handcuffs are one of the few bands capable of effectively combining the spontaneity and musicianship of glam/punk with the urgency and rough-edged sound of garage rock,” says Jersey Beat’s Phil Rainone. “There’s a sexy, swaggering street vibe throughout,” added Musoscribe’s Bill Kopp. And the Chicago Sun-Times exclaims that The Handcuffs are simply “effervescent.” Completing The Handcuffs lineup are bassist Emily Togni, keyboardist Carolyn Engelmann, and lead guitarist Jeffrey Kmieciak, all talented veterans of the Chicago and national music scene.

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***

ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

LOST BAYOU Ramblers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$25 General Admission / Rerserved Tables Available

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:
DRAG BRUNCH ft. host Eva Styles and special guests Nutmegan and Toby Blunt

$10/seat reserved tables 
Brunch Menu by BABYGOLD 

***PARKING***

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/ UNION AVENUE!

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

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MADAM RADAR seen HERE

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

ANI MARI

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: 

BRITISH BUDDY BIG BAND

FULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents:
DC AND THE LOVE!

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!
 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

ALL AGES

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 SIDEBAR Presents: 
Aval Stanley Zaucha Organ Trio

FREE SHOW! 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

Enjoy one of the greatest Jazz albums of all time performed live @ Cheney Mansion. Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue is the best- selling Jazz Album of all time and 2024 marked it's 65th anniversary; it is a true timeless classic. This Friday evening happy hour concert will take place in the beautifully landscaped yard and garden outside historic Cheney Mansion. Tickets include two drinks, hand-passed hors d'oeuvres, and of course live music! The event will move indoors if needed due to rain.

 JOE POLICASTRO, veteran bassist of the Chicago jazz scene, assembles an all-star ensemble to pay tribute to one of the most influential albums in history by one of music’s greatest icons in the centennial of his birth! Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue,” the best-selling jazz album of all time, will be presented in its entirety and freshly realized by: Chad McCullough, trumpet Alex Beltran, tenor sax Rich Moore, alto sax Kevin Fort, piano Joe Policastro, bass George Fludas, drums

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The Sadies at FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

The Sadies have played all over the world where, for the last 30 years, they have astonished audiences with their earthy arsenal of roots music, country, spaghetti western, surf, garage rock, psychedelia, and the slippery beast known as alt rock, all with uncanny precision and passion.
  
  Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS 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:

The Ready Freddies: A Sing-A-Long QUEEN Tribute Friday Night on the Patio! 

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!

The Ready Freddies are Chicagoland’s longest-running Queen tribute, returning to the iconic Fitzgerald’s for the third time in a free (with voluntary cover), all-ages patio show.

Formed in 2014, this seven-piece band – six women and one man – recreates Queen’s complex classically-rooted rock 'n' roll close to the record, with no shortcuts. That means organic harmony breakdowns on “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Bicycle Race,” and more, performed fully live in ways that even Queen did not attempt onstage.

The lineup includes Carolyn Engelmann (The Chamber Strings, Sons of the Silent Age), Robert Byrne (Dovetail Joint, Sons of the Silent Age), Liz Ele (The Claudettes, The Gingers), Emi Fukuda (The Gingers, Breaking the Girl), Christine Chung (Little Red and the Hoods), supported by talented backing vocalists Rose Perez and Sarah Ma.

Sing along, dance, clap, stomp, and help make the show as big, loud, and joyful as Freddie Mercury would intend.

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

HAIKU MILIEU After Dark w/ Jenny Bienemann

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

Some concerts celebrate the hits. 

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

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

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

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

John Abbey

Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams

Robin Bienemann

Jenny Bienemann, Robin Bienemann, and Gerald Dowd

John Carpender and Henry Alden Carpender

Andon Davis

Liam Davis

Gerald Dowd

Rachel Drew and Peter Joly

Klem Hayes

Kelli Owens Hutton and Cheryl Tomblin

Kara Kesselring and Patrick Williams

Stephen Kohler

Michael Krayniak

Deborah Maris Lader

Jon Langford

Ron Lazzeretti and Jodi Walker

Cathie Menard

Chris Neville

Nora O'Connor Kean

Nikki O'Neill and Rich Lackowski

Fred Simon

Scott Tipping

Terry White
 

With Haiku Your Milieu by:

Marilyn Rea Beyer

Richard Milne

With Backing Band:

Gerald Dowd

Jon Paul

Scott Tipping

Your Host:

Jenny Bienemann
 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+ Minors admitted with Guardian

FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents: RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER!

FREE SHOW! 

Grab brunch during 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***
NONE! ALL AGES EVENT

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:
 Corey Dennison 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!

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Corey Dennison spent a majority of his childhood moving about Tennessee and Georgia. As a young boy, Corey heard the powerful, soulful sounds of the Blues on late night radio programs and recalls being captivated by the music. He received his first guitar at the age of 6 and began to imitate the music of artists such as Gatemouth Brown, Albert Collins and Albert King. Corey immediately felt a strong connection to Soul music. “I just loved the way Soul music made me feel from my head to my toes. I remember humming along to songs from Wilson Pickett, Curtis Mayfield & Sam Cooke.” This marked a lasting impression on his musical style and is clearly visible today in his soulful vocals and fiery guitar solos.

Corey found his musical calling while hanging out with his harp playing uncle. “My Uncle snuck me into clubs where I saw some of the greatest Blues cats of all-time, Albert King, Albert Collins and Junior Wells. This is where it became clear to me; I wanted to be a Blues Man." He spent 12 years honing his skills as a sideman for Carl Weathersby, a mentor beyond the music: " Pop has really showed me the real me and have helped me in a lot of ways. Showed me what to do what not to do. I wouldn't know anything if it was not for Carl and my brothers-in-arms." Playing with Weathersby blessed Corey with opportunities to share the stage with such musical greats as The Kinsey Report, Robert Blaine, Chico Banks, The Steepwater Band, Jimmy Johnson, Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks And John Mayer, Gerry Hundt, Nick Moss, Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson, Bill Dickens, and Buddy Guy.

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:

FUNKADESI: 30th Anniversary Concert!

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DANA LEGG BIG BAND 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS & WDCB PRESENT:

BLUESDAY TUESDAY with JOHN PRIMER

HOSTED BY Scott "Hambone" Hammer / $6 Revolution Drafts

FREE SHOW! Reservations Available 

Two-time Grammy nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Magic Slim & The Teardrops. Having played or recorded with a who's who of blues greats including Junior Wells, Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, The Rolling Stones and Buddy Guy to name a few, John Primer's personal accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, reflect his countless contributions to the history of Chicago blues. There are very few fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

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 PATIO Presents: 

HENRY CARPENDER

FREE SHOW! RESERVATION AVAILABLE!
 

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 to music making 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 been fortunate enough to share the stage with Dag Juhlin, Billy Harper, Robbie Fulks, Tanya Darby, Cathy Richardson, NRBQ and the Canadian Brass. Henry has also enjoyed a healthy start to 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.

This show will be an opportunity to premier new work, revisit some favorites, and share arrangements of some of Henry's favorite artists. The ensemble will include Rufus Parenti on Tenor Sax, Joey Acopiado on Guitar, Nick Olynciw on Keys, Vinny Kabat on Bass, and Tommy Sagins on Drums.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

ALL AGES!

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE PAINKILLERS (students of curt morrison) 

FREE / RSVP

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 IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR

The Paul Abella Trio seen HERE

The Paul Abella Trio thinks that Jazz should be funky, soulful, gritty and fun. They take their inspiration from everywhere…Southern Soul, Nuyorican Salsa, and the long, long list of Chicago Jazz royalty. 

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

PATIO SHRIMP BOIL feat. Left Foot Charley Winery

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

TWO CENTS for your first drink between 3-4pm. LIVE MUSIC starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 4pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Friday Night on the Patio w/ J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed

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!

Fueled by American rock & roll and Texan country-boogie, J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed play revved-up roots music for garages, roadhouses, and juke joints. It's an old-school sound for the modern age, performed by an organ trio with overdriven amps and plenty of reverence for the trailblazers who came before them. Inspired by acts like Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and Ike Turner, Evans teamed up with keyboardist Matthew Vasquez and drummer Spud Crowley to form The Boss Tweed after fronting another critically-acclaimed act, The 40 Acre Mule, for nearly a decade. The band's debut album, Americana Radio, finds the guys reimagining the organ trio — an ensemble traditionally seen in jazz music — as a vehicle for lean, mean rock & roll, delivering tracks like "Let's Rock" and "A Thing For You" with a mix of groove, grit, and Hammond B-3. Recorded to analog tape during two days of live-in-the-studio sessions, Americana Radio introduces a power trio rooted in the 21st century and inspired by the best parts of the past, breathing new life into familiar sounds along the way.
 

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

The New Heartaches seen HERE

FREE SHOW! 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CHICAGO ROCK ENSAMBLE TRIBUTOS:
CAIFANES // MANA // SODA STEREO !!

$15 advance GA ($25 at the door) // $25/seat reserved tables

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS 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:

SHINER

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

The John Hanrahan Quartet 
 

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:
MARIACH BRUNCH featuring:
MARIACHI SIRENAS 

$15/seat reserved PAVILION tables 
Brunch Menu by BABYGOLD 

Mariachi Sirenas is proud to represent the mariachi music genre in Chicago. As Chicago's first all-female mariachi group, we are honored to be part of a community of strong women working together to promote the folkloric arts of Latin America. Mariachi Sirenas was co-founded by member Ibet Herrera, who dreamed of bringing women together to celebrate the art of mariachi music in their hometown.

¡Que viva la mujer y nuestra tradición Mexicana, si señor…a!

***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 PATIO PRESENTS

NAOMI ASHLEY'S OTHER 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!

FITZGERALDS  PRESENTS:

Chris Greene Quartet 

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. 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CHA WA 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

LITTLE HOPES

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP 

Every song from Little Hopes is a secret passage into their wildly charmed corner of the American South. Since forming the Atlanta-based duo in 2023, Sydney Rhame and Brock Shanks have created their own enchanted take on Americana/country-rock, suffusing their storytelling with the kind of lived-in detail that lights up the senses and pulls the listener deep into their lavish world, bringing a much-needed magic to songs of loss, longing, and the often-heartbreaking work of chasing your dreams.

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:

TERRANCE SIMIEN & The Zydeco Experience!

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

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. 

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

JOE PRATT AND THE SOURCE ONE BAND!

FREE/RESERVATIONS
 

 JOE PRATT andThe SOURCE deliver a high-energy,groove driven live show rooted in classic soul,R&B,and Chicago blues.Led by the charismatic frontman Joe Pratt, the band brings decades of onstage magic—Motown, Southern soul, country, and timeless rhythm and blues—creating a dance-floor-driven performance with polish, authenticity, and deep musical chemistry. Anything can happen, you can't keep the band on the stage. 

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***

ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE GROOVELINER 

$15 General Admission // $20/seat reserved tables

  The Grooveliner was formed in February 2015 with the idea of keeping all the
avenues of creativity open by not labeling themselves as a genre-specific group.
Instead, The Grooveliner brings everything to the table with one consistent
theme, IT MUST GROOVE! With their current focus on Funk/Latin/Rock/Soul,
The Grooveliner is comprised of seven seasoned (funky/salty/sweet) St. Louis
musicians with different personal and musical backgrounds. Their goal is to be as
musically diverse as the people that make up St. Louis. So give them your ear
and let The Grooveliner take you on a musical journey unlike any other.
 

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:

LYDIA CASH
 

Lydia Cash's sophomore album Violet was recorded at Wilco’s Loft studio and was released on June 5th. Channeling the dreamy grit of The Cranberries and the unfiltered angst of Alanis Morissette, Violet is vulnerable, honest, and defiant – a glittering ode to radical self-love and female empowerment.

Cash writes candidly about her life; her delicate melodies woven with alt-rock angst showcase this native Alabamian/Chicago transplant’s dichotomy of grit and sweetness.

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. 

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

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

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

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

All Sunday noon games will be shown

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

SHOUT SECTION BIG BAND – 7pm

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 
Aval Stanley Zaucha Organ Trio

FREE SHOW! 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Wesley Stace  (formerly John Wesley Harding) w/ special guest Dag Juhlin

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

One Last Heist: he thought he was out, but they managed to reel him back in for one final job, the big payday. If all goes well, he gets to retire, hang his holster up by the fire, maybe tend the garden, play some Yahtzee, get to know his granddaughter. But what if it doesn’t?

And just like that, a new album from Wesley Stace, formerly (and occasionally still) known as John Wesley Harding. One Last Heist: Metaphor? Reality? Doesn’t matter. It’s being released by the venerable Pravda Records, September 2 on 12” LP vinyl, CD, digital download and streaming services.

Recorded at Studio 1935 in Philadelphia’s historic BOK Building, One Last Heist is produced, arranged and written by Wes and longtime collaborator David Nagler. The core band comprised Nagler himself (keyboards), Eddie Carlson (bass), and Stéphane San Juan (Caetano Veloso, David Byrne, Marcos Valle) on the drums. These backing tracks were supplemented by stellar guitar work from Joe Gore (Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman) and Justin Mazer (Bob Weir), extra drums from Patrick Berkery (The War on Drugs) and backing vocals by Chris von Sneidern. The bells and whistles – string quartets, clarinets, flutes, flugelhorns etc – were contributed later by friends all over.

This heist began with frustrations about the one before, Stace recounts: “We'd intended the previous album Late Style to be the most elegant record imaginable, but COVID was a scruffy time and much of it was recorded in isolation in far-flung locations, without the chemistry and esprit de corps of musicians playing together in real time in the same space. It just couldn’t be done how we wanted. So the prime motive here was to go one better, to arrange the songs first, then record them as a band, playing live in the studio, to let it be a ‘players’ record, allowing for expressive solos, room to relax a little. Studio 1935 is open plan, very welcoming, not lots of isolated booths, so we were all able to congregate, interact, and improvise.”

The sound is expansive, generous, lush, even groovy, by turns dramatic and mellow, a far cry from Stace’s strummy folk-rock records of yore. What’s happened? “There’s no reason why my songs shouldn’t swing like I want them to, despite all their words, like those CTI and Kudu records I listen to in the kitchen. Check out Esther Phillips doing Gilbert O’Sullivan, Johnny Hammond doing Cat Stevens. Why not? 

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:

Lou Shields seen HERE

FREE SHOW! 

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE!

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The Gibson Brothers at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub 

$25 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Avaiable 

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

Mr. Dave Plays Dead: The Music of the Grateful Dead

$15 General Admission (infants 11mo & under free)

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

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

MOLD-A-MANIA & FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MOLDFEST!

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

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

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

Every participant 3 and older will need a ticket. 

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

MOLD-A-MANIA & FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MOLDFEST!

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

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

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

Every participant 3 and older will need a ticket. 

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

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

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

All Sunday noon games will be shown

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

BROWN HORSE

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+ Minors admitted with Guardian

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.

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

JEFF TWEEDY  w/ special guest Max Subar at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic)

$89 General Admission 

Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedy’s expansive catalog in a more intimate setting—spanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.

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

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:

JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic)
w/ special guest Official Claire

$89 General Admission 

Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedy’s expansive catalog in a more intimate setting—spanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.

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

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:

KINDRED VALLEY

$15 General Admission // $20/seat Reserved Tables 

Indie folk band Kindred Valley began when three friends with a passion for music met at
Marshall University in 2020. Initially under the name Back Row Baptists, Blake Lacy, Noah Freeman, and Breb McCoy met in Huntington, West Virginia, and began writing and recording music together. The band released its first singles as a trio but found its footing in 2021 with two new members – husband and wife Rachael and Jadon Hayes. Following the unexpected success of their debut self-titled album, the band took to the road and began playing shows across the Eastern United States. It was during this time that Kindred Valley began to form an identity and sound unique to itself, one built on the ideas and shared experiences of each member. After releasing their EP “What Was Left” the group continued to hone their craft writing songs and playing shows as often as time allowed.

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 IN THE FITZGERALD’S SIDEBAR: THE GERALD DOWD BAND

Boston-raised, Chicago-braised drummer/singer/songwriter
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. He’s spent the last 3 decades logging years and miles
playing drums for Grammy-nominated artists Robbie Fulks and
Justin Roberts, Nora O'Connor, Sons of The Never Wrong, and
has also played and/or recorded with Eddie Vedder, Mavis
Staples, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas (of Los Lobos), and A
Prairie Home Companion, among many others.
In recent years, Mr. Dowd has been releasing his own solo
records, consisting of original Americana/roots-based music
described as "hook-heavy, cleverly crafted" (No Depression) with
songs "that reflect(s) the warmer, earlier period of The
Band." (Chicago Sun-Times). His most recent album, “FATHER’S
DAY”, featuring performances from Nora O'Connor
(Decemberists, Iron And Wine, Neko Case), Robbie Gjersoe (The
Flatlanders, Jimmy Dale Gilmore) and pedal steel legend Lloyd
Maines, spent weeks after its release on the Americana Charts
Top 100. A new record is in the works for 2026.
He continues to share stages with Jeff Tweedy, Ian Hunter, Nellie
McKay, Delbert McClinton, Kasey Chambers and more.
www.geralddowd.com
 

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+ MINOR ADMITTED W/ GUARDIAN

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:

JEFF TWEEDY at FITZGERALDS Outdoors (Solo / Acoustic)
w/ special guest Henry True

$89 General Admission 

​Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedy’s expansive catalog in a more intimate setting—spanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS PATIO PRESENTS:

New Earth Farmers + Andon Davis Trio

FREE SHOW! 

New Earth Farmers bring their blend of 1970s-style folk-rock, Americana, and classic soul to Berwyn for an unforgettable, free afternoon performance. Fronted by Northern California songwriters Paul Michael Knowles and Nicole Storto, this indie-roots duo will be joined by the Andon Davis trio as backing band. Pairing rich vocal harmonies with conscious lyrics, the band will showcase tracks from the New Earth Farmers catalog alongside exclusive previews of their upcoming studio album “Cure For The Late Bloom” (to be released on Sept 25).

Kickstarting the afternoon is The Andon Davis Trio, fronted by one of Chicago’s most revered and versatile guitar slingers. Known for his decades anchoring the Midwest music scene with acts like Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel, The Real Pretenders and the Riptones, Davis and his powerhouse rhythm section serve up a masterclass in roots-rock, alt-country, and driving Americana.

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!

$35 General Admission // $45/seat Reserved Tables Available

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio—or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3—specializes in the lost art of “feel-good music.” The trio is formed by collecting a unique blend of guitarists and drummers worldwide. They leave you with a feeling of wonder caused by seeing something surprisingly beautiful and unforgettable for their fans at every show. DLO3 was formed from the ground up by Delvon’s wife and manager, Amy Novo, and together they created feel-good music to heal the world. The trio started from humble beginnings in 2015 and has since released several Billboard charting albums and toured the world to sold-out venues. Today, the power couple has taken the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio beyond their wildest dreams through her tireless work ethic and his bottomless talent.   

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:

DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!

$35 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio—or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3—specializes in the lost art of “feel-good music.” The trio is formed by collecting a unique blend of guitarists and drummers worldwide. They leave you with a feeling of wonder caused by seeing something surprisingly beautiful and unforgettable for their fans at every show. DLO3 was formed from the ground up by Delvon’s wife and manager, Amy Novo, and together they created feel-good music to heal the world. The trio started from humble beginnings in 2015 and has since released several Billboard charting albums and toured the world to sold-out venues. Today, the power couple has taken the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio beyond their wildest dreams through her tireless work ethic and his bottomless talent. 

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:

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

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

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

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Walking with Ghosts: True Hauntings that Inspired Iconic Horror Films

$40 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

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

$12/Seat Reserved Tables

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Enjoy DINNER from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

LIVE IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:

AMY LAVERE & WILL SEXTON!

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: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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 SUITCASE JUNKET seen HERE

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

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

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

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

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

LIVE AT FITZGERALDS:

Pachanka Music Culture Presents: The first ever LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL at FITZGERALDS Nightclub w/ Son Rompe Pera, Combo Chimbita, Mariposas Galácticas, and many more!

The festival brings together generations of artists of Latin American music and culture. The Latin American Music fest creates a space to celebrate creativity, diversity, and heritage. Rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation, the festival highlights sounds from across Latin America — from cumbia and psychedelic rock to folk, surf, and experimental music — reflecting the evolving cultural landscape of our communities. The Latin American Music Fest is more than a concert; it is a gathering built on unity, inclusion, and the belief that art and music inspire understanding, strengthen communities, and help build a better, more connected world.

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:

Elizabeth Moen Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

Elizabeth Moen is a Chicago-based songwriter whose voice pulls you in, threading indie rock grit through the warmth of Midwestern folk. Raised in small-town Iowa, her songs pair confessional storytelling with sharp self-awareness, earning praise from American Songwriter and No Depression for their honesty, humor, and vocal power. 

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

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

$4 BABYGOLD COLDBEER
BBQ BRUNCH MENU Courtesy of BABYGOLD BARBECUE
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All Sunday noon games will be shown

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Celebrate John Prine's Birthday w/ THE ILLEGAL SMILES

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

"The Illegal Smiles are a group of songwriters and musicians with a deep love for the songs of John Prine, from his stunning debut to The Tree of Forgiveness, and everything in-between. From sobs to smiles, the beauty of Prine fans is we all know the words, so come sing-a-long, it don't cost very much and it lasts a long 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:

Celebrate John Prine's Birthday w/ THE ILLEGAL SMILES

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

"The Illegal Smiles are a group of songwriters and musicians with a deep love for the songs of John Prine, from his stunning debut to The Tree of Forgiveness, and everything in-between. From sobs to smiles, the beauty of Prine fans is we all know the words, so come sing-a-long, it don't cost very much and it lasts a long 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:

Robert Ellis at FITZGERALDS Nightclub
w/ special guest Philip Bowen 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Jesse Roper Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

ROGER CLYNE & The Peacemakers seen HERE

$40 General Admission & Reserved Tables Available!

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

JEFFREY FOCAULT

$25 general admission seated // $35/seat reserved tables 

In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed studio albums – “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” (The New Yorker), "Beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection” (Uncut), “Songwriting Brilliance,” (Irish Times) – he’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career and a devoted following, one that includes luminaries like Van Dyke Parks, Greil Marcus, and Don Henley.

In September of 2024 Jeffrey Foucault released THE UNIVERSAL FIRE (Fluff & Gravy, 9/6/24), his first album of entirely new material since 2018. A series of high-voltage performances cut live in one room, the album is both a working wake – Foucault lost his best friend and drummer Billy Conway, to cancer in 2021 – and a meditation on the nature of beauty, artifact, and loss.

Augmenting Foucault's all-star band with members of Calexico and Bon Iver (drummer John Convertino and producer/saxophonist Mike Lewis) THE UNIVERSAL FIRE sets Conway’s death against the massive 2008 fire at the Universal Studios lot in California that destroyed the master recordings of some of our bedrock American music, to interrogate ideas about mortality, legacy, meaning, and calling.

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:

ALICIA BLUE at FITZGERALDS Nightclub 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Alicia Blue’s path to music didn’t follow a straight line. Born along the San Bernardino

line in California and raised between Southern California and South Texas, she grew up

between cultures, rhythms, and stories—mariachi on her dad’s stereo, West Coast soul

in her headphones, and notebooks full of poetry in her backpack. Music wasn’t the plan,

but life had other ideas. A chance run-in with an aging soul singer changed everything—

he saw something in her, and she leaned in. The poems turned into songs, and the

guitar—barely more than a few chords at the time—became her tool for survival and

connection.

 She played her first open mic in 2016, armed with heart and raw talent. Just a few years

later, “Magma,” one of her earliest songs, landed on Starbucks’ flagship Spotify playlist

and played in stores around the world. Word started to spread: there was something

different about this voice. Honest. Haunting. Unafraid.

By 2020, Alicia had carved out a name for herself in LA’s songwriter scene, blending

Americana, folk, and alt-country with an emotional depth that felt both timeless and

refreshingly current. A brief trip to Nashville in 2021 to write with some local legends

turned into a full-blown relocation the following spring. It didn’t take long for her to find

her people—and her place—in Music City.

    In 2024, she released a run of powerful singles, including “Tennessee,” a soul-stirring

duet with Lucinda Williams that garnered critical buzz and introduced Alicia to a whole

new audience. By 2025, her sound had evolved again, digging deeper into the classic

country she grew up on, colored by the mariachi melodies her Mexican father once

played for her. Think Dolly meets Emmylou, with a little Waylon at the edges.

Jennings, who’s called her “the voice of a generation” and “as rare as they come.” With

new music on the horizon, label talks in motion, and a voice that feels both familiar and

completely her own, Alicia Blue is poised for a breakout year—and she’s just getting

started.

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: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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:

CHARLIE PARR Rooming House Record Release Show at FITZGERALDS!

Rolling Stone has called Charlie Parr’s music “a gritty blend of Delta blues and Depression-era roots music soaked in his hardscrabble voice. It’s a sacred realm of folk wisdom and sorrowful vulnerability.” NPR said he offers “expertly-picked resonator guitar and lyrics that puncture the soul.” Parr tours prolifically, and has performed at tastemaker events like the Newport Folk Fest and Pickathon.

The Duluth-based guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released twenty albums over two-and-a-half decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past. Parr sees himself merely as a continuer of a folk tradition.

Parr’s mastery of his craft is only more apparent when contextualized within the history of folk tradition to which Parr has dedicated his practice. The land and lives around and intersecting with Parr have always influenced him, from the hills and valleys of Hollandale, Minnesota to the Depression-era stories from his father.

Parr’s first album with Smithsonian Folkways, Last of the Better Days Ahead (2021), foregrounded his lyrical craftsmanship and sophisticated bluesman confidence, with spare production highlighting Parr’s mastery of guitar and elevating his blues poetry. In his 2024 release, Little Sun, Parr weaved together stories celebrating music, community, and communing with nature. In doing so, he put forth an ambitious and raw album that exemplifies the best of Parr’s sound: his blend of the blues and folk traditions with the steadfast originality of a poet. Now, he continues that tradition with 2026’s poignant and timely Rooming House, which joins the chorus of WPA-era socially-conscious folk operas and outlaw country concept albums of the 1970s to poignantly allegorize his experiences and the experiences of the people around him.

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:

YARN w/ special guest Terry White & The Loaded Dice

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

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

Yarn’s ability to persevere ought to come as no great surprise, especially for a band that spent two years honing their chops during a Monday night residency at the famed Kenny’s Castaway in New York’s Greenwich Village. In effect, it allowed them to rehearse onstage, mostly in front of audiences that often ranged in size from five to a hundred people on any given night. 10 studio albums followed — Yarn (2007), Empty Pockets (2008), Leftovers Part One (2009), Come On In (2010), Leftovers Part 2 (2011), Almost Home (2012), Shine the Light On (2013), This Is The Year (2016), and Lucky 13 parts 1 & 2 (2019). The band then took to the road, playing upwards of 170 shows a year and sharing stages with such superstars as Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels,  Railroad Earth, Marty Stuart, Allison Krauss, Leon Russell, Jim Lauderdale, Leftover Salmon, Amos Lee, The Lumineers and many more. They performed at any number of prestigious venues — Mountain Stage, Daytrotter, the Orange Peel in Asheville, the Fox Theater in Boulder, the 9:30 Club in D.C, South by Southwest, the Strawberry Festival, Rhythm and Roots, Meadowgrass, Floydfest and so much more, eventually surpassing 1,000 shows, half a million miles and performances in nearly every state. They’ve driven nonstop, made countless radio station appearances, driven broken-down RVs and watched as their van caught fire. They’ve paid their dues and then some, looking forward even as they were forced to glance behind.

Indeed, the accolades piled up quickly along the way. They have landed on the Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts, garnered airplay on Sirius XM, iTunes, Pandora, CNN, and CMT, been streamed millions of times on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone. Shine the Light On found shared songwriting credits with John Oates (the Oates of Hall & Oates fame), and when audiences expressed their admiration, it brought the band a populist cult following of diehard devotees, popularly known as “the Yarmy."

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:

THEM COULEE BOYS seen HERE 

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

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

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

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

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DOM FLEMONS Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$27 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Dom Flemons is known as “The American Songster®" since his repertoire covers over one hundred years of American roots music. Flemons is a folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, podcaster, cultural commentator, influencer, and the creator, host, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show on WSM in Nashville, TN. He is the Co-Founder and original member of the groundbreaking Carolina Chocolate Drops, the first ever black string band to win a GRAMMY Award. Over the past 25 years, he has received major awards, gained world-wide media recognition and has become one of the most influential and highly decorated voices in American roots music. “Dom Flemons is one of the most accomplished American Folk Artists… few have pumped as much lifeblood into tradition as he has.” – MOJO Magazine

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

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All Sunday noon games will be shown

FITZGERALDS Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

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

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

All Sunday noon games will be shown

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

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

All Sunday noon games will be shown

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 Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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 Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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 Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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 Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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 Presents: 

FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR 

TWO CENTS for your first drink 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!

TWO CENTS for your first drink between 3-4pm. LIVE MUSIC starting at 4pm and FULL BABYGOLD BBQ Menu Available at 4pm. Bring your Teacher ID & RSVP so we know you're coming!