Chicago-based musicians Jess McIntosh & Aaron Smith will be releasing their new self-titled album on Bandcamp, CD and streaming services on April 2, 2021. Both artists play widely around Chicago and farther afield as leaders of Americana and country outfits like Joybird and Horseshoe Bender and frequent for-hire session collaborators, but this is their first…
Howdy from Bluegrass Chicago! Spring is coming and with it some opportunities for outdoor Bluegrass and Old Time events. The event calendar on the website has been dormant during this difficult past year, but we are feeling hopeful for the future. I know everyone is anxious to get back to enjoying music with other folks.…
We have no in-person events for the Weekly Round Up this week. We are in the process of adding virtual events to the calendar and many of them include ways to buy tickets or donate to the support the bands’ efforts. If you are hosting a virtual event, please let us know and we will…
Yonder Mountain String Band will be at Bottom Lounge this Friday, March 6th, at 9pm! The band may hail from the foothills of Colorado, but two members of Yonder Mountain String Band are from much closer to home. Founding member and banjo player, Dave Johnston, is from Aurora, Illinois, and fiddle player, Allie Kral, grew…
Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt return to Chicago on their Duo tour this Saturday, February 29th, at City Winery. Drew Emmitt is an American mandolinist, guitarist, fiddle player, occasional flutist, and singer, and Vince Herman is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, both well known for being two of the founding members of Leftover Salmon. The Duo first…
9PM DOORS | 9:30PM SHOW | 21+ The Wandering Boys and Lawrence Peters present two full sets of CCR! The Wandering Boys Since joining forces in 2014, the boys have refined a unique craft of rapid picking, clever arrangements and crisp four-part harmony. They’ve made a name for themselves with a weekly Thursday residency at…