Cropduster 4
Cropduster 4 radiates an authentic honky-tonk vibe - we're loud enough to make you dance, but not so loud that you can't hear yourself think about your lost loves and that new hottie sitting one table over.
Ward Davis
w/ Josh Morningstar
& Clint Park
Ward Davis is an American Singer/Songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Monticello, Arkansas, Ward moved to Nashville in 2000 and has since had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Wade Hayes, Sammy Kershaw, Bucky Covington, Jimmie Van Zant, Buddy Jewel, Carolina Rain, The Roys, and many others. Ward and his band, The Beagles, were featured and performed on the A&E reality series, Crazy Hearts: Nashville in early 2014. Ward's EP, No Bridges is available on iTunes, and he is currently working on a new album with Grammy winning producer, Jim "Moose" Brown, that is scheduled to be released Spring 2015. // American Singer/Songwriter from Monticello, Arkansas by way of Nashville, Tennesse, Ward Davis has had songs recorded by TraceAdkins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Wade Hayes, Sammy Kershaw, Bucky Covington, Jimmie Van Zant, Buddy Jewel, Carolina Rain, The Roys, and more. Most recently, Ward Davis co-wrote “I’m Not The Devil” with Cody Jinks, with whom he subsequently toured with nationwide. With over 250 shows per year under his belt as both a headliner and support act, Ward Davis’ already popular live show is growing at exponential rates.
Moonlight Pickers
w/ Joey Sunset
While there is much more to be said about the professional and talented boys that back Melissa for the weekend shows and local gigs, she has a focus completely directed on sharing her music. A woman of more than a few words, armed with a guitar and a whole lot of energy, she plans on making her way this summer to Austin, Texas in search of more lovers of music and art. She is also a mother of two children and a career cosmetologist, with music at the center of her spirit. Reaching for seemingly unreachable goals has been her ultimate dream-- not the money, or the glamour of recognition that music sometimes can bring to the lucky artist. Melissa has a focus of maintaining a professional image, and giving back what listeners deserve-- a genuine heart and a stoic attitude of delivering a performance that is memorable, every time a fresh or weathered ear is listening.
Al Simon and the Three Blue Teardo
The cat looks like Gene Vincent,sounds like Johnny Burnette,and moves like a young Elvis.Al Simon has been playing the subterranean dungeons and dives of the Windy City for over thirty years.Currently backed by Dave Sisson, lead guitar, Rick Uppling, upright bass, and Randy Sabo, drums. These boys, collectively known and wanted as the Three Blue Teardrops, bring the gutbucket R&B and rockabilly home to the place it needs to be.
Chris Karabas Band
w/ Makena Hartlin
Chris' style of country music has a focus on meaningful lyrical content backed by thoughtful production, his music draws upon his influences: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Springsteen. His writing is poignant, thought provoking, ironic, melancholy, and at time humorous. He is earning a reputation, on Music Row, as a writer with "an obvious talent for lyric writing." Come out to Bub City and enjoy Live Music from Chris Karabas!
Diamondback
w/ Crosstown Traffic
Classic Country and so much more by Chicago’s hardest working band, Diamondback!
Kyle Daniel
w/ Crosstown Traffic
An uncompromising singer with a rich, deep voice, Kyle Daniel, is sure to shake up the country music scene with the release of his self-titled debut project. The gifted guitarist, singer and songwriter shares an intensely personal song selection on the EP that bares all. "This five-song EP is an intimate look at my life over the past two years. From life to love, lack of love, or the ability to do so, these tracks are written from raw emotions and life-changing experiences," said Daniel about his debut release.
Dalton & The Sheriffs
w/ Ryan Craig
The one constant in Dalton & the Sheriffs’ remarkable rise from three-hour sets in the barrooms of Boston, to national stages such as CMA Fest, is the band’s authenticity. Brian Scully (vocals/acoustic guitar), Jon Silva (lead guitar), James Zaner (drums), Sam Bouve (bass) and Ryan Jackson (keys/guitars) rip through shows with frenetic energy, perhaps best described as country music, tinged with Americana heartland vibes, and played with a bar-friendly edge-of-punk rowdiness. Everyone sings along. The patrons are as much a part of the show as the band itself. The result is a live band that manages to make every show -- from small clubs to the largest of festivals -- feel a little like a reunion of like-minded souls at their favorite local bar.
Jake Dodds
Jake Dodds is an independent country music artist playing 100 shows in 2015 in 10 states. Over the past 3 years Jake has played shows in 12 states opening for 13 national touring acts and 2 major tours. Jake has opened shows for: Lee Brice, Chase Rice, Tyler Farr, Dustin Lynch, Kane Brown Jerrod Niemann, Chase Bryant, Big SMO, Love and Theft, Josh Thompson, Jana Kramer, Wil Hoge and Chris Cagle.
Larry Fleet
Born and raised in a little town called White Bluff, Tennessee. Music came to me at the early age of 6, when I began playing guitar and performing in my family's Bluegrass band. My inspiration comes from storytelling songs and the art of songwriting which I portray in the style of music I play. My influences range from Willie Nelson to Otis Redding and Merle Haggard to The Temptations.
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The Country Doctors
Thursday February 13
Show: 10:00
Tickets: $5
The Country Doctors founded their practice in 2001. They refer to themselves as an “alt-classic-neo-traditionalist-honkabilly band.” Their roots are in the heartfelt repertoire of country musicians who played and sang with a purity of emotion often lacking in the genre today, while at the same time embracing contemporary artists who share a similar approach to country music.
Lone Wolf Band & Hodie Snitch Band
The Messengers
w/ Bernie Glim
Sometimes everything just works…
Like natural harmony. Like veteran musicians trying something different. Like friends getting together to play for a good cause. Sometimes the stars align and it all seems fresh and new again. That’s when you get the feeling you’re finally getting the message.
Kendell Marvel
w/ Erin Viancourt
Kendell Marvel wrote and recorded his new album, Solid Gold Sounds, in a matter of days, but it took a lifetime in country music to get there. Marvel and The Black Keys’ Auerbach co-wrote nine of the album’s 10 songs, drawing on the country sounds of the ‘70s as well as Marvel’s own experiences. Their songwriting collaborators include country legend John Anderson on the album’s first track, “Hard Time With the Truth.” A native of Southern Illinois, Marvel moved to Nashville at 28, shifting his goal of being an artist to raising his family while working as a songwriter. Marvel’s writing credits include Gary Allan’s “Right Where I Need to Be” and Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning single, “Either Way.” Brothers Osborne, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, George Strait, and Lee Ann Womack have also cut his songs.
Moonlight Pickers
w/ Jimmy & Cait
While there is much more to be said about the professional and talented boys that back Melissa for the weekend shows and local gigs, she has a focus completely directed on sharing her music. A woman of more than a few words, armed with a guitar and a whole lot of energy, she plans on making her way this summer to Austin, Texas in search of more lovers of music and art. She is also a mother of two children and a career cosmetologist, with music at the center of her spirit. Reaching for seemingly unreachable goals has been her ultimate dream-- not the money, or the glamour of recognition that music sometimes can bring to the lucky artist. Melissa has a focus of maintaining a professional image, and giving back what listeners deserve-- a genuine heart and a stoic attitude of delivering a performance that is memorable, every time a fresh or weathered ear is listening.
Unwound & Simple Remedy
Unwound is a neo-traditional country music cover band relatively new (formed in 2017) to the country music circuit in Chicago, Illinois. We create high-energy, quality entertainment experiences for fans!
The Simple Remedy is a melting pot of musical influences. Playing the best hits from every generation of music moving from country, blues, pop, rock, and soul seamlessly to constantly keep audiences guessing as to what is coming next. Original and Cover Songs to fit any event!
Erin Edmister and Three Tons
w/ Erin Viancourt
Folsom: Johnny Cash Tribute
w/ Rickey Meredith
Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
Cody Ikerd is an up and coming Outlaw Country Artist from Southern Indiana. At 27 Cody has been performing since the age of 8 years old cutting his teeth on the drums performing all kinds of music across the State before picking up a guitar in College at Indiana University. Since College in 2014 Cody sets his sights on Old School Country and has not looked back, performing his love of Merle Haggard, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam along with some of today’s great’s Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Eric Church, Garth Brooks and performing with The Kentucky Headhunters, Mark Collie, Larry Gatlin, Billy Dean, and this summer with Clayton Anderson, Jake Dodds, Mo Pitney, Drake White, Casey Donahew!
The Shootouts
The Shootouts debut album “Quick Draw” is an effortless blend of high-energy honky-tonk and traditional country music mixed with touches of Americana and western swing. The band marries a blend of Roy Orbison and Bob Wills with the barn-burning sounds of Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and Dwight Yoakam. The combination offers a welcome throwback to sounds that flowed out of Nashville, Texas and California in country music’s golden years. Composed of lead-singer Ryan Humbert, guitarist Brian Poston, bassist Ryan McDermott, drummer Dylan Gomez, backing vocalist Emily Bates and longtime sideman Al Moss on pedal steel, The Shootouts have shared the stage with a wide range of artists like Sheryl Crow, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rosie Flores, Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives, Lake Street Dive, Jim Lauderdale, Robbie Fulks, Radney Foster, Zac Brown Band, Soul Asylum, Chris Isaak and more. “Quick Draw” was recorded in Brooklyn, NY with producers Luca Benedetti and Jim Campilongo (Cake, Norah Jones, The Little Willies.) “We were attracted to the project by the earnest songwriting and strong musicianship,” said Campilongo and Benedetti, “The Shootouts are a hard-working and passionate band, and together we created an album to be proud of.” Upon release in May of 2019, “Quick Draw” received stellar reviews and world-wide radio play, spending over nine weeks on the “Americana Radio Top 50” album chart as well as reaching the “Alt-Country Radio Top 20” chart.
The Powell Brothers
The power trio is fronted by brothers Taylor Powell and Blake Powell. On February 14, 2019, The Powell Brothers released their first full length album entitled “Leave On The Light.” Recorded in Nashville at Ravens Landing studio, “Leave On The Light” was produced by Scott Quintana and engineered and mixed by Gena Johnson (“A Star Is Born” soundtrack, Zac Brown Band, Brandi Carlile) and features ten tracks written by Taylor and Blake Powell. The album combines elements of folk-rock, rootsy soul and country, and features a bevy of notable Nashville players including legendary pedal steel guitarist Paul Franklin; Josh Matheny on dobro/lapsteel; Kyle Ryan on banjo; Matt Utterback on bass; Adam Keafer on bass; Will Cafaro on bass and Scott Quintana on drums and percussion.
Diamondback
Classic Country and so much more by Chicago’s hardest working band, Diamondback!
Joe Wortell and the Natural Law
Joe Wortell And The Natural Law are a Five-piece country band from Chicago.
Anthony Orio
Anthony Orio has come a long way since bursting onto the Nashville scene as an up and coming singer/songwriter featured by ASCAP’s “Hot On The Row Series.” His unique blend of country mixes the traditional sounds of the genre with progressive contemporary vocals and production. Known for his electrifying live performances and strong ability to connect with the crowds, his talent has led him to perform at The Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and become a top draw at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in both Nashville and Panama City Beach, Florida.
Eskimo Brothers
The Eskimo Brothers have become known one of Nashville's can't miss live shows. The honky tonk trio has honed their stage show and sound from nearly 300 shows per year and thousands of gig hours in the Music City honky tonks over the past 5 years. When not playing their usual residencies in Nashville and Memphis, the band tours throughout the United States.
Don Diego Trio
“Don” Diego Geraci, after 20 years of continuous activity with the Adels, decided to put together his own trio, where the various musical influences that have characterized his style, can merge in a unique show. So rockabilly, country, western swing, blues and rock and roll meet the typical “Italian taste” of the 42-years old guitarist from Sicily. The sound that came out is a mix of classic rockabilly, sixties country and honky tonk. You will enjoy the sound of a compact rhythm section, tight and always danceable, together with the virtuosity of the leader. All these features converge in his first solo album entitled “Twang Kitchen”(twang is the typical sound of Diego’s favorite guitar, the telecaster, and kitchen because the music was composed and developed in the calm of his home), registered and mixed by Diego himself, produced by Steve Rydell for Rydell’s Records (France).
John Ballantyne's Crazy Heart
A 6 piece playing originals and covers from old-school country to modern era Americana/rock.
Over the Side
Chicago's own Country based, Americana/Country Soul cover outfit. Available for all events public and private. Available for full band, acoustic duo’s/solo acoustic sets.
Lindsay Bowman
As a solo country artist, Lindsay is continuing to perform in Nashville and across the US sharing her love of country music - old and new. She is currently writing and recording for her upcoming solo EP to be released fall of 2019.
Lone Wolf Band
The LONE WOLF BAND was started in 2000 by Greg Ladd and Billy Wayne. They have played for the Chicago Bulls and nightclubs all over Chicago and Indiana.
George Ducas
A Lone Star native whose heart and soul are rooted in the honky tonks, roadhouses and dancehalls, George Ducas is a musical talent seasoned with experience, driven by passion and humbled by a God-given talent. With a string of Billboard charting songs that established him early as a country music trendsetter, George Ducas is a recording artist, hit songwriter, global entertainer and father to his children; his musical offerings encompass a creativity, sentiment, edge and wisdom of a man who lives life with a passion.
