Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $10 in Advance | $15 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Sidecar is a young Americana/Roots Indie Rock band based in Nashville, blending heartfelt storytelling with raw rock and deep soulful sound. Drawing from a wide range of influences - from the classic grit of the early Rolling Stones and The Band to the modern edge of Marcus King, Tyler Childers, and The Black Keys- Sidecar delivers a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly original.Formed by a tight-knit group of seasoned players who have cut their teeth in different corners of the Nashville scene, Sidecar’s foundation is built on the diversity of their own musical backgrounds. Their songs explore emotion and lyrical depth, creating a genre-bending sound that resonates with authenticity and groove. Sidecar is quickly carving out a space in Nashville with their new single “Double Down” out March 6, 2026.
Tickets: $8
Ages: 21+
"The Golden Bucks" are a Chicago-based Americana project that blends the most iconic sounds of the American music experience. They choose a mix of Western Swing, Blues, Old Country, Rockabilly, Early Jazz, and Folk from the 20's through the early 60's. The result is a mix of the most pivotal musical influences from the American soundscape.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
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.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $20 in Advance | $25 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Wade Forster doesn’t just sing country music - he’s lived it. Born, raised, and still working on a cattle station deep in the Queensland outback, his life has been built on dust, hard work, and long days in the saddle. A professional rodeo cowboy, he’s spent years on the circuit, chasing buckles, riding hard, and living the kind of stories most country singers only write about.
Music was always there - blaring through truck speakers, rattling off tin roofs, or belted out the back of a Gooseneck. But it wasn’t until 2017, when he moved to Mount Isa for a refrigeration job, that he decided to buy a guitar - just a $50 find off Marketplace. Teaching himself to play in his free time, he started sharing rough covers online. People told him he had a good voice, but rodeo always came first.
Then, in 2021, a simple cover of Tyler Childers’ Oneida changed everything. It racked up views fast, and for the first time, Wade wondered if music was more than just a pastime. With winnings from a few hard-earned rodeo checks, he booked time at Simon Johnson’s Hillbilly Hut Studio and recorded his debut album, The Beginning.
The album doesn’t dress things up or shy away from the hard stuff - depression, loss, love, and the struggles of rural life. Wade sings about the things most blokes in small towns don’t talk about out loud - the quiet battles, the moments that knock you flat, and the weight that doesn’t always lift. His songs aren’t poetry - they’re real stories, told with the kind of honesty that makes you feel like you’re living them right alongside him.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Billy Gray Music has released two full-length albums—Earned Not Given and The Outlaws Who Shaped Me: Vol. 1—along with two singles, Restart and Come O’ Come Emmanuel.
Released in 2023, Earned Not Given is a tribute to the American spirit, traditional values, and good old-fashioned outlaw country music. Featuring 11 original songs, the album showcases Billy’s signature blend of rowdy, rockin’ country with heartfelt storytelling and a healthy dose of attitude. The record also introduced Billy’s debut single, “Restart,” giving listeners their first taste of his authentic songwriting and unmistakable style.
In 2024, Billy followed with The Outlaws Who Shaped Me: Vol. 1, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary artists who inspired his love for country music—the real kind. The album features fresh interpretations of timeless classics made famous by icons such as George Strait, Toby Keith, and Hank Williams Jr., while also introducing Billy’s original song “How Bout You” and “Ghost of Music Row,” written by legendary Nashville songwriter Chris Gantry.
On stage, Billy Gray Music delivers an unforgettable live experience. Combining outlaw country classics with an expanding catalog of original music, the band brings unmatched energy, musicianship, and audience engagement to every performance.
The five-piece lineup features:
Billy Gray – Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Alan Ward – Lead Guitar
Sean DeChant – Pedal Steel Guitar
Bobby Goss – Drums
Gena Roche – Bass Guitar
Special guest fiddler Natalie D Music joins the band for select performances, adding another layer of authentic country sound to an already dynamic show.
Whether performing at festivals, fairs, theaters, casinos, or honky-tonks, Billy Gray Music delivers high-energy, rockin’ country music that stays true to the roots of traditional and outlaw country while creating an experience today’s audiences won’t soon forget.
He is also a Josie Music Award nominee for Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Fans Choice.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Intertwining the rich traditions of Americana, The Simple Remedy crafts a distinctive sound that blends Country, Folk, Rock, Blues and Soul, anchored by authentic storytelling and emotional depth. Their music is honest, unfiltered and deeply rooted in the diverse influences that brought the band together. A performance by The Simple Remedy is more than a concert--it's an unforgettable journey through the heart of American Music.
FREE SHOW
Ages: 21+
FIRST FRIDAY was formed in the spring of 1968 at the University of Notre Dame where all the band members were students. The original members were Bob Ewan, Norm Zeller, Andy Wallace, Jack Prendergast and Jim Stynes. In the fall of 1969 the band recorded their self-titled first album "First Friday." The record was recorded at Golden Voice Studio, a four-track studio in Pekin, Illinois in just two days. The album has a worldwide cult following, and the original copies of the vinyl record command astronomical prices on the collectibles market.
FREE SHOW
Ages: 21+
Trace Hamilton is a seasoned singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL who needs nothing more than a stage and a cold drink to show a crowd a good time. He first picked up a guitar at the age of 12 and has been writing songs and performing ever since. Hamilton’s charm comes from his ability to connect with his audience at all times while performing, making for an incredibly unique experience every time you see him.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Joe Rian grew up in Rock Falls, Illinois — raised by a Tool & Die man and a school bus driver, a steady helping of Kenny Rogers and Hee Haw, and a blue collar upbringing that never quit.
Both parents were gone before he turned twenty-five. He bounced around the country, but ended up back in Chicago in 2006 — on a motorcycle with a bag full of clothes.
Formed The Additives in 2006, met his wife, and released two records — Back In Bridgeport and Should It End. Toured the country behind those records, and when the recession hit, scraped by on odd jobs and gigs.
After a 2009 tour he spent the next few years working on vintage motorcycles, recorded Switchyard Sessions, sold everything in the garage to put it out, and released the record in 2019 to multiple Best of 2019 lists.
He found funding through NFTs in 2021 and 2022 to bankroll the Midwest Boy double EP — which charted at #2 Alternative Country for seven weeks and was named one of the Top 20 Alt Country Records of 2023 by Roots Music Report.
Think Yer In Luv is his new full-length — ten songs about love, road trips, lemonade stands, Friday nights, and the quiet beauty of ordinary life. Out October 2, 2026.
Tickets: $12 in Advance | $15 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
After an acclaimed album debut and a year-plus on the road with stars like Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, and Lainey Wilson—plus Billboard accolades and a monumental first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry—Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters artist Lauren Watkins has emerged as a proudly defiant projection of pure country-music moxy. But with her second full album, In A Perfect World, Watkins learns that the highway life is only part of her path.
A Nashville native inspired by crowd-pleasing outlaws like Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Lee Ann Womack, and Miranda Lambert, Watkins’ 17-track 2024 debut, The Heartbroken Record, introduced a mainstream maverick with a thirst for lyrical truth—an old-school country rebel whose modern instincts never succumb to trends.
Coming to know the fast lane by heart, the modern-classic singer-songwriter has racked up millions of streams and rocked full-on stadiums while learning from legendary songwriters like Nicolle Galyon, Luke Laird, and The Warren Brothers.
Yet In A Perfect World finds Watkins in a fresh phase, with her dreamy vocal awake to new charms and challenges. Featuring an earthy mix of sunset country and hazy heartland grit, she’s no longer expecting to get her heart broken—or pushing the idea of home away.
Produced by husband and CMA/ACM Award winner Will Bundy (Ella Langley and Riley Green’s “you look like you love me”), with additional co-production from hitmaker Joey Moi on select tracks, Watkins builds on her of-the-moment yet always-organic sound. The album features 10 co-written songs capturing the passion and promise of a new outlook.
Steel guitars and ethereal atmosphere create a sense of wide-open space, while bold twang and rootsy rhythms keep the Tennessee songbird’s vocal grounded. Steeped in a coming-of-age shift many experience, her modern country packs a timeless punch.
Tickets: $15 in Advance | $20 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Country storyteller Laci Kaye Booth has made her name on raw, honest songs that blend the tragic swoon of dream-pop with the lush songcraft that flows out of her home base of Nashville. In 2026, freshly signed to Lost Highway Records, she emerges renewed, grounded in a healthy mindset and career set to bloom like never before — but it hasn’t always been that way. Inspired by her and others’ journeys in and out of lover’s hell, Laci has poured her many lessons learned into her cinematic third album, Love Ain’t For The Faint Of Heart. Produced by Ben West, the LP is a rewarding ride through diverse sounds, harsh reckonings, and serious growth — a moment of actualization on a rich trip thus far. Laci grew up in smalltown Livingston, TX, about 75 miles north of Houston. Mom bought her first acoustic guitar and though her dad, country artist Jody Booth, wasn’t around much, they bonded over a shared love of legends like Merle and Patsy. Following in his footsteps, she moved to Music City and, after 2021’s more straightforward self-titled debut, Laci found her footing. The Loneliest Girl In The World, released on Geffen in 2024, was an authentic expansion of her sound that won her sound that won her time on the road with Ella Langley, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Marcus King Band, and more, not to mention her Grand Ole Opry debut. Last year, as the new songs crept into her setlist, Laci felt two things: a sense of catharsis as she let out old ghosts, and certitude that she’s in the right place now.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
If you love Cougar Bingo then you'll love Aunt Nance's Game Night, because, well, she knows how to play other games too! Come drink, laugh and compete to more low-stakes high-fun parlor games and more! A night full of songs, silliness and audience participation that you won't want to miss, hosted by everyone's favorite Musical Comedy Cougar and chosen-family messy Aunt, Aunt Nance!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $20 in Advance | $25 Day of Show
Ages 18+
Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Owen Riegling is a songwriter from Seward, Nebraska, whose work reflects the grounded nature of his Midwestern upbringing. Raised on a cattle farm, he learned early the value of patience, humility, and consistency, all of which are qualities that still shape his writing today.
Before music became his focus, Wolverton spent years traveling the Midwest playing college baseball, and later coached at the junior college he once competed for. Those seasons on the road – making long drives, stopping into small towns, and meeting new faces – quietly prepared him for a career that keeps him on the move.
Wolverton’s sound is rooted in traditional country storytelling with a modern Americana edge. With a weathered voice and honest lyrics, his songs explore love, restlessness, faith, and the quiet moments that define everyday life. Drawing inspiration from classic country and heartland songwriters, Wolverton blends the real life experiences from his midwest upbringing with a raw and nostalgic lived-in sound.
His debut project, Chasing a Simple Feeling, helped launch his career before he relocated to Nashville. Since then he has continued to refine his voice with releases such as “Do Si Do” and “Cattleman’s Call,” establishing himself as a songwriter comfortable with honesty and restraint. Live performance is central to Wolverton’s identity. He prioritizes playing for audiences wherever he can – clubs, listening rooms, fairs, backyards, and small-town venues – believing music works best when shared directly and without pretense.
Wolverton’s strength lies in pairing Midwestern humility with an understated ability to articulate longing, movement, and reflection. He isn’t interested in spectacle; he’s interested in telling the truth in a recognizable way that listeners can easily relate to.
Tickets: $12
Ages: 21+
David Graham is the modern-day King of the Honky Tonks. His rowdy, hillbilly rock n’ roll show has been forged from countless 4-hour performances in legendary venues on Nashville’s Lower Broadway and Beale St. in Memphis. David’s grit and blue-collar approach keeps his wheels on the road, averaging over 275 shows per year while playing everything from roadside beer joints to concert halls around the World. Graham’s vast musical influences resonate through his songs, with a full range from Traditional Country Western to Classic Rock N’ Roll. His high-octane performances have become staples at Layla’s Honky Tonk in Nashville, Blues City Café in Memphis and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Tickets: $12.50 in Advance | $15 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Chris’s musical apprenticeship began very early as he cut his musical teeth playing fiddle and singing country classics with his family band at a Wild West show geared towards tourists visiting Dodge City, “The Cowboy Capital of the World.” Now based in Nashville, Chris Housman has realized a dream that seemed impossible when he was a young man growing up on a cattle farm a 40-minute drive from Dodge City, Kansas (30 minutes if you know the backroads). His debut album’s title track, “Blueneck,” hit No. 1 on the iTunes country chart, earned praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Good Morning America, and The Tennessean, and scored him an nomination for GLAAD’s Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist Award. USA Today praised Chris’s strong vocals and “rich Southern charm,” calling him the “gay-me-changer” country music needs right now. Chris’s sophomore album, appropriately titled Dodge City, set to release August 28th, is an homage to the place that shaped him, but that he knew he’d ultimately have to leave in order to realize his dreams as a country artist and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. With an audience of more than 400,000 social media followers and over 7 million streams on his songs, it's clear folks recognize themselves in his clever, close-to-the-bone songwriting that captures our modern time in a way few current country artists dare.
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Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Tickets: $15 in Advance | $20 Day of Show
All Ages With Parent or Guardian
Elizabeth Nichols is a singer-songwriter who, in just a few short months since moving to Nashville, has accumulated millions of streams with her clever turn of phrases and unabashed take on life in the modern age. Born in Texas, raised in Louisville, Kentucky and educated in Tulsa, Oklahoma and… Australia, Nichols has lived a lot of life in her 23 years and channels her observations and experiences into her songs, often infusing commentary on everything from society and small-town life to current cultural trends into her lyrics.
Tickets: $15
Ages: 21+
An original music experience that criss-crosses through textures of folk, country & classical while hinting at the spirit of musical theater/cabaret. The songwriting is led by composer/arranger, Keith Kusterer and is amplified by the genre-bending vocal stylings of Christina Pecce, sonorous upright bass slaps of Jeff Parker and Chicago's own virtuoso gem of a pianist, Casey Cross.
Tickets: $10 in Advance | $15 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
A defining country sound from the heart of the Midwest, Brady Lee is an award winning, nationally touring country artist. With viral songs like I Thank God, duets with Kelsey Lamb and Jake Banfield, and an independent top 40 single to country radio, Brady has shared stages with Riley Green, Cameron Whitcomb, Old Dominion, and others.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Riplock, the co-lead of Matt Ripsch and Elijah Somlock, delivers the latest sound for contemporary country-rock! Influenced by classic country and rock trailblazers, Riplock emanates a familiar sound to any audience while packing a bold, modern punch!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $25 in Advance | $30 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
With commanding vocals, honest songwriting, and a rock-driven edge, Will Dempsey creates country music that feels both powerful and personal. The South Louisiana artist has built a strong connection with listeners through songs rooted in real life and a compelling live show that brings every lyric to life.
Tickets: $7
Ages: 21+
SunFallen will take you back a few decades to when live music meant something, not like a group of soccer Dads lip syncing to a karaoke backing track. A time when guitars howled, the base drum kicked, and the vocals of a song took you back to a place you've missed. SunFallen continues to draw loyal fans since their debut in 2009 as well as claim new fans with their signature sound and style. The band covers classic and new Rock.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
The Riley Brothers are a Chicago-based electric trio bringing a high-energy mix of country, rock, and soul favorites to bars and live music venues across the Midwest. With strong vocals, killer guitar work, and a setlist packed with crowd favorites, they keep audiences singing and engaged all night long. From classic rock anthems to modern country hits, The Riley Brothers deliver a fun, upbeat live show built for a great night out.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Intertwining the rich traditions of Americana, The Simple Remedy crafts a distinctive sound that blends Country, Folk, Rock, Blues and Soul, anchored by authentic storytelling and emotional depth. Their music is honest, unfiltered and deeply rooted in the diverse influences that brought the band together. A performance by The Simple Remedy is more than a concert--it's an unforgettable journey through the heart of American Music.
Tickets: $6
Ages: 21+
Night after night...show after show, The Messengers leave audiences dancing, singing and screaming for more. The sound, based on their incredible harmony and raw power, tears through the best pop, rock, and modern country! A huge set list that includes everything from Miranda to Mumford...from Queen to Pitbull. Sing-a-long favorites follow unexpected medleys that mix classics with today's current hits. Every show is different, and every night offers another chance to get the message.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Chasen Wayne Mitchell was born on a team roping ranch in Kennedale, Texas and raised in a world fueled by rodeo, drag racing, and blue-collar grit. After his family relocated to Granbury, Texas in hopes of a safer life, he found refuge in music when it seemed that trouble wasn’t something he could easily escape.
He set his sights on Austin for a fresh start At 17 years old - making his way by working nights as a bouncer on 6th street and days digging tunnels for a plumbing crew. His journey hasn’t been clean or easy—marked by addiction, close calls, and a long road of hard-earned experience that’s deeply embedded in his songwriting while incorporating Psych, Jazz, Rock and country all into one piece of art that is always chasing down his own unique sound.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $10 in Advance | $12 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Iris Marlowe is a gothic country musician straight from the sultry pits of hell. Her latest album Dead By Dawn is a collective of spaghetti western tunes inspired by 80s horror movies that will chill you to the bone. Iris creates music for the eccentrics and folks that are looking for something a little different in the country and folk music landscape.
Tickets: $8
Ages: 21+
The Midwest's Hottest Country Rock Band: Yankee Cowboy! Upbeat, exciting, modern country music with rockin' blasts from the past! This dynamic group is known for their big sound, Soaring harmonies, energetic stage presence, and tight musicianship. Come out to a show and see what all the buzz is about!
Tickets: $15
Ages: 21+
Chicago1971 presents the stories and songs of the night Steve Goodman introduced Kris Kristofferson to JOHN PRINE.
As Prine recounts it, Kristofferson was booked to play three nights at a Chicago club called Quiet Knight, where Goodman was the opening act. Kristofferson was impressed by Goodman’s songs; Goodman, in turn, would play at least one song a night by Prine and repeatedly encouraged Kristofferson to go hear Prine in person during his Chicago visit.
“The third night Kris was at the Quiet Knight, Steve really put the hammer down to get Kris to come see me,” Prine recalled. “It was late on a Sunday night, and I had just finished at The Earl of Old Town. I was sitting around with the waitresses and dishwashers, waiting to get paid. And Goodman calls and says: I’m bringing Kris, Paul Anka, and Samantha Eggar over. Get ready to do a show!"
Tickets: $15
Ages: 21+
Chicago1971 presents the stories and songs of the night Steve Goodman introduced Kris Kristofferson to JOHN PRINE.
As Prine recounts it, Kristofferson was booked to play three nights at a Chicago club called Quiet Knight, where Goodman was the opening act. Kristofferson was impressed by Goodman’s songs; Goodman, in turn, would play at least one song a night by Prine and repeatedly encouraged Kristofferson to go hear Prine in person during his Chicago visit.
“The third night Kris was at the Quiet Knight, Steve really put the hammer down to get Kris to come see me,” Prine recalled. “It was late on a Sunday night, and I had just finished at The Earl of Old Town. I was sitting around with the waitresses and dishwashers, waiting to get paid. And Goodman calls and says: I’m bringing Kris, Paul Anka, and Samantha Eggar over. Get ready to do a show!"
Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $12 in Advance | $15 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Madeline Carter’s infectious energy, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable connection with a crowd make her a live performer you don’t easily forget. Blending modern country with pop sensibility, sharp storytelling, and just the right amount of attitude, Carter has built a sound that feels both fresh and familiar, pulling inspiration from the larger-than-life confidence of Shania Twain, the honest storytelling of Kelsea Ballerini, and the unapologetic edge of today’s country.
Originally from the small town of Eagle River in northern Wisconsin, Carter traded the Midwest for Nashville at 19 years old and has spent the last decade building her career from the ground up. Since making Music City home, she has become a seasoned live performer, playing more than 200 shows in a single year and taking the stage everywhere from Nashville’s iconic venues to clubs and stages across the country. Whether backed by a full band or bringing her songs to life in a more intimate setting, Carter’s shows balance powerhouse moments with the kind of storytelling that makes a room feel like it’s full of old friends.
Julie Eddy’s electric stage presence is bound to leave an impression on anyone who sees her perform. Her edgy sound pulls influence from the country and rock music she grew up on & artists ranging from Alanis Morrissette to Miranda Lambert.
Born and raised in a small town in South Dakota, Eddy played any venue that would have her before her move to Music City in 2021. Eddy hasn’t slowed down since playing countless shows on iconic stages in Nashville while also landing opportunities to open shows on bigger stages all over the country. Eddy's largest shows to date involve opening for Ella Langley, Parker McCollum, Sam Hunt, Justin Moore, Cole Swindell, Billy Currington, Warren Zeiders, Chase Matthew, Brett Young, Tanya Tucker, Gary Allan, Tyler Braden, Josh Turner, Morgan Evans, Travis Denning, Niko Moon, Corey Kent, Terri Clark, Phil Vassar, and Grammy-Award winning duo Dan + Shay.
Tickets: $10
Ages: 21+
Diamondback has been a popular staple of the Chicago Country Music scene for quite some time. We bring our female fronted, multi-instrumentalist, tight harmonied party to clubs, private gatherings and festivals throughout the Midwest. We serve up a patented mix of Classic/Prime Country, Americana, Country Rock and New Country that’s guaranteed to have folks singing along and joining the party from the first song. Our extensive song list promises something for everyone.
Diamondback remains committed to bringing Classic Honky Tonk music to the urban masses!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $10 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Hailing from West Michigan, Joe Jenneman has stepped confidently from acoustic balladry into a fuller indie/folk-rock sound. After being named a finalist in American Songwriter's "Road Ready" contest, and one of EARMILK's artists to watch for 2025, the Nashville based writer, producer, and guitarist has fulfilled expectations. Keeping listeners satisfied with a dynamic string of releases, as well as supporting artists such as Kingfishr, BabyJake, and The Brummies on tour. Joe intends to carry this momentum throughout 2026.
Tickets: $8
Ages: 21+
Hailing from Chicago and fronted by Jori Rose Griffith, Blue Rose is a six-piece Americana country rock band, blending tight vocal harmonies, roots-driven songwriting, and full-band energy. The band includes: Mike DelPrincipe (drums), Marcus Gebauer (lead guitar), Mike Gruber (keys), Sean Shiel (lap steel), and Nick Zean (bass). Their debut album, Blue Moon (May 2025), debuted on the CDX TRACtion Americana radio airplay chart, marking the band's arrival on the national Americana scene. Known for a sound that draws as much from classic country storytelling as from rock and roll grit, the band continues to expand its reach with new singles rolling out into 2027, ahead of a full second album.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $15 in Advance | $20 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Curb Records recording artist, songwriter, and Kentucky native Kelsey Hart is hitting the road on his first ever headline tour! Kelsey has found his way into the artist spotlight, a place he’s dreamed of being since his childhood days of belting gospel music from the passenger seat in his Dad’s truck. With 327 million global career streams, he is making an impact starting with his RIAA Gold, Top 25 debut radio single “Life With You” has garnered 130 million global streams, 650 million TikTok views, 1.1M TikTok Creates, debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Digital Songs Chart, and reached #1 on the Hot 30 Weekend Countdown on SiriusXM The Highway. As a songwriter, Hart has secured his place among the best and brightest in the community, penning songs for hitmakers such as Jake Owen, Dylan Scott, and Trace Adkins. Kelsey’s debut album, Life With You, is available now, as is new radio single, “Love To Be That Guy.”
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $10 in Advance | $12 Day of Show
Ages: 21+
Abe Partridge is a heralded musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist, storyteller and documentarian based in Mobile, Alabama. Since the release of his debut album Cotton Fields and Blood for Days in 2018, Partridge has toured relentlessly, including several tours throughout Europe. He is a regular at several great music festivals such as the 30a Songwriters Fest, and the Laurel Cove Music Fest as well as listening rooms across the country including the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Eddies Attic in Atlanta, and Duke's in Indianapolis. Recently, he toured extensively with Matthew Sweet, Drivin' N Cryin', and Dar Williams in support of his latest release Love in the Dark. He has performed on several syndicated NPR radio programs including, Mountain Stage and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Partridge along with co-producer Ferrill Gibbs created the Alabama Astronaut podcast, where Abe attempts to properly record songs previously undocumented at holiness, serpent-handling churches in Appalachia. It was in the Top Ten documentary podcasts on Apple Podcasts within days of its release and now has over 100k downloads and a 4.9-star rating.
Clark Paterson doesn’t write songs from a safe distance. He writes them from the middle of the wreckage: hospital rooms, court dates, bar shifts at Robert's Western World, old farmhouses mid-restoration, garages cluttered with vintage car parts, and the strange emotional territory between heartbreak, survival, and redemption.Raised on his family’s farm near Sandusky, Michigan, Paterson grew up around hard work, old machinery, and the kind of rural honesty that eventually found its way into his songs. Before settling in East Nashville, he studied at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and then traveled the world with a backpack and a guitar, absorbing stories everywhere he landed. In Clark’s words “I became a backpacker dude and had a good run. I’ve played country music in the most unlikely places. I’ve also had the shit beat out of me and been deported.” Those experiences shaped a songwriter who can move seamlessly between grit and poetry. Humor and heartbreak."
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us at Carol's Pub for BINGO hosted by Chicago's Musical Comedy Cougar, Aunt Nance! Live music, great food, and it's free to play!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
We've got all three kinds of music: country, western, and everything else! Join us on the world-famous Carol's stage for some of the greatest karaoke in the city!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
Join us every Wednesday for Whaddayaknow? Trivia! 8pm trivia starts and it's free to play! Visit freepubtrivia.com for more information.
Tickets: $20
Ages: 21+
From the moment his Papaw gifted him his first guitar at the age of 5, one of Nashville’smost exciting young breakout country stars Greylan James knew he was meant to be amusician. The Knoxville-raised artist-on-the-rise has been manifesting his vision of countrymusic stardom since his earliest days: from those cleats and cowboy hats he wore toschool to playing every sort of live show imaginable from tailgates to patios and dive bars tofunerals around his hometown. Since arriving in Music City, Greylan has become a“celebrated songwriter” (Country Now) earning cuts from some of country music’s mostnotable artists including Kenny Chesney, Morgan Wallen, Cole Swindell, Darius Rucker,Blake Shelton, Bailey Zimmerman, BRELAND and more. The singer-songwriter earned hisfirst ACM Awardfor Song of the Year, co-writing Jordan Davis’ No. 1 smash hit “Next ThingYou Know.” The song also earned Greylan a BMI Award and his first CMA Award nominationfor Song of the Year. To date, Greylan’s songbook has landed two No. 1 hits and amassedover 1B streams. And while Greylan has undoubtedly been incredibly successful penninghits for others in the writer’s room, he’s ready to strike out on his own. His growing catalogof songs – including his buzzy Top 20 single “Water At A Wedding” – highlight why SiriusXMdubbed him “a superstar just beginning to hit his stride” with his “impeccable songwritingand artistry.” Greylan has toured with artists like Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery andwrapped 2025 on Cole Swindell’s Happy Hour Sad Tour. He will soon embark on hisheadlining Wedding Season: The Tour this fall before joining Kenny Chesney’s 2027Stadium Original Vibe Room Tour. For a full list of tour datesand more, visit GreylanJames.com.
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
If you love Cougar Bingo then you'll love Aunt Nance's Game Night, because, well, she knows how to play other games too! Come drink, laugh and compete to more low-stakes high-fun parlor games and more! A night full of songs, silliness and audience participation that you won't want to miss, hosted by everyone's favorite Musical Comedy Cougar and chosen-family messy Aunt, Aunt Nance!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!
Free Event
Ages: 21+
BEAR DOWN & DRINK UP!
Cheer on the Bears with us at Carol’s!
We check all the boxes:
✔ Big Screen
✔ Game Day Snacks
✔ Cold Beer
✔ The best Bears fans in town!
Game Day Specials include:
$20 Domestic Buckets
$4 Miller Lite Bottles
$4 Bud Light Bottles
$8 Bud Light Bottle & Jameson Shot
$9 Modelo Bottle & Corazón Shot
Don’t miss a game!