FITZGERALDS & WDCB PRESENT Bluesday Tuesday Hosted by Tom Marker: LIL' ED AND THE IMPERIALS LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO

FREE! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE

Grab dinner before or during the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE 

"In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor." – The Chicago Sun Times 

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO
w/ NICK MOSS BAND

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now" to RSVP

Nick Moss has been recognized as one the great guitarists of his generation, garnering accolades from Buddy Guy and praise from Jambase, Relix, and Gratefulweb.com among many others. His recording career spans decades and his albums are staples at blues radio outlets worldwide, and are now in rotation at stations with jam and rock formats. Nick Moss Band has a legion of fans that flock to his shows, knowing that each night will be a grand musical experiment. There will be sonic textures to discover and new sounds to stir the soul.

Photo by D. Anson Brody

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: 

HENRY CARPENDER QUINTET

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

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 premiere new work, revisit some favorites, and share arrangements of some of Henry's favorite artists. The ensemble will include Rufus Parenti on the tenor saxophone, Stephen Kuhn on the guitar, Mary Halm on the upright bass, and Tommy Sagins on the 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***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Red Elvises Return to FITZGERALDS!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Igor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock'n'roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, however, led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible, Igor left Russia for America with his “Folk'n'Roll" band Limpopo and was personally greeted by Ronald Reagan. In 1993, Limpopo won Ed McMahon's Star Search and their popularity began to blossom. In 1995, Igor dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock'n'roll. Igor and his Russian friends became Red Elvises and gave street performances on Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade. As their crowds grew larger, the City of Santa Monica ordered them to discontinue their street performances. Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled "Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. Over the past 20 years, Red Elvises have constantly toured all over the world with occasional breaks to record new music and to participate in film and television projects.

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

THE STEVE KNIGHT Guitar Duo

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 & PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT:

MARIA LUZ CARBALLO
 

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE

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***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:

GREYHOUNDS seen HERE

$22 GA // $32/seat Reserved Tables 

Rising out of the Austin, Texas music scene, the Greyhounds, a duo comprising guitarist Andrew Trube and keyboardist Anthony Farrell, feature a unique sound that mixes R&B, soul, funk, and the Bakersfield country of Buck Owens into a style that has been described as "Hall & Oates meets ZZ Top,"

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:

KABIR DALAWARI seen HERE

Nourished by the abundant creative energies of the scene in his native Chicago, drummer and composer Kabir Dalawari has developed a unique musical voice that he is thrilled to share with the world on his vibrant debut album, Awareness. Dalawari fronts a talent-packed quartet with altoist Kyle Brooks, pianist Eric Arroyo and bassist Matt Ulery for a set of original pieces brimming with rhythmic animation, melodic richness and bristling interactivity.
 

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.  

HAPPY HOUR IN THE SIDEBAR FEATURING:

The Menards 

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RESERVE YOUR TABLE. 
we always leave room for walk ins so 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. 

Join us for an evening on the patio where you'll be treated to a spooky movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

We will be serving the full BABYGOLD BBQ menu, as well as have our campfire rings set up with some special campire kits that you can purchase. (Think SMORES!)

Makre a reservation now to reserve your spot. Please contact [email protected] for parties of 15 or more. 

See ya there! 

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

CHURCH OF CASH

A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH

$20 General Admission // $30/seat Reserved Tables 

Jay Ernest formed Church of Cash in sunny Honolulu back in 2010. With an uncanny grasp of the Man in Black’s catalog and many years of experience touring the United States, Europe, and Asia, Jay has returned to his Minnesota home to spread the gospel of one of the world’s most important and enduring songwriters.

The Church of Cash is true to the music of Johnny Cash, and singer Jay’s deep baritone voice sings like a prairie breeze and stomps like a boot heel. Church of Cash is not a country band. Church of Cash is a tribute band with the express purpose of honoring the indelible legacy of Johnny Cash. Road-tested and always road-ready, The Church of Cash is celebrating the soul of American music.

Whether you are an ‘ol timer that grew up listening to Mr. Cash in your tractor or a young soldier driving your tank across the deserts of the Middle East with the Man in Black in your headphones, the Church of Cash will bring his music, with style and energy to fans everywhere.

What the Church of Cash has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that has entertained audiences completely.

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

 THE JAMES DEAN JOINT 

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP

Established in a blizzard and during a pandemic in January 2021, The James Dean Joint, is bringing their weird mix of rockabilly/garage/soul/God knows what to you, through recordings and live performances.

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.  

Mr. Dave Music Presents: SONIC ODYSSEY FALL FAIR: A Kids Music Festival!

$15 General Admission / 11 months and under are FREE

Sonic Odyssey is a whimsical adventure that sparks your little rockstars imagination! This festival invites families to embark on a magical journey through the vibrant realms of music, art, and movement. With captivating live performances by local musicians, interactive art installations, and lively workshops, Sonic Odyssey promises a day filled with laughter, creativity, and boundless exploration. Join us in celebrating the joy of childhood through the harmonious fusion of sound, color, and motion at Sonic Odyssey, where young hearts and minds can truly soar! 

Now including Fall-Related Specials like:

GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

Live Music By:
Mr. Dave Music
Tunes With Tim
Miss Katie 

Yoga with Brain to Belly Kids Yoga

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.

Lee Rothenberg was born in Philadelphia and started playing guitar at the age of 14 after studying classical piano for 8 years. His obsession with jazz began at age 16 after spending a summer at Interlochen Arts Camp where he devoted many hours listening to Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane in the listening library. He moved to Evanston, IL in 2000 to attend Northwestern University where he studied with jazz pianist Mike Kocour. Since his arrival in 2005, guitarist Lee Rothenberg has emerged as an in-demand sideman in the Chicago Jazz Scene. Noted for a style that is deeply rooted in the Jazz Guitar Tradition, Lee's playing exhibits the sacred elements of melody, swing, and creativity. Lee has performed as both a leader and sideman at venues such as The Green Mill, Andy's, the Jazz Showcase, Pete Millers's, and the Jazz Estate with a venerable list of chicago artists such as Chris Forman, Dennis Carroll, Greg Rockingham, George Fludas, Greg Ward, Dan Trudell, and Bobby Broom. Currently he is working on a quartet record with legendary Multi-Instrumentalist, Ira Sullivan that includes Dennis Carroll on bass, and George Fludas on drums. Stay tuned!! “Lee Rothenberg is a confident, groovin' player that pulls his own weight!!", Chris Foreman.

CHICAGO ROCK ENSAMBLE & FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

ROCK EN ESPANOL!

LO ESSENCIAL CAIFANES TRIBUTO
CULTURA POP SODA STEREO TRIBUTO
SUENOS LIQUIDOS MANA TRIBUTO

$15 General Admission // $20/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 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:

The 3rd Annual 
HONKY TONKTOBERFEST Hosted By WILD EARP 

It’s exactly what it sounds like y’all! A lotta Chicago HONKY TONK, and a little bit of Oktoberfest. Enjoy the region’s finest traditional country music, German Fare from BABYGOLD BARBECUE, OKTOBERFEST Beer from HACKER PSCHORR,  and it’s all FREE at FITZGERALDS! Two stages going all damn day, doors open at 11am. PLEASE RSVP so we know how many schnitzels to prepare; Prost! 

11:00- Hoyle Brothers (club)
12:00- Lawrence Peters Outfit (patio)
1:00- Meg and the Wheelers (club)
2:00- Los Gallos (patio)
3:00- Billingsley & Earp (club)
4:00- Dirndolls (patio)
5:00- Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts (club)
6:00- Goldenrods (patio)

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

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: 

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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

$25 – General Admisssion

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:
VOICEBOX w/ Catchy Richardson: 

$15.00 General Admission 
21 + , MINORS ADMITTED W/ GUARDIAN

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

Cathy Richardson of Jefferson Starship joins Maureen Muldoon @ Voice Box. Storytelling and music mix in this innovative idea created by Maureen Muldoon. Stories inspired by a given song are told. After each one, Richardson performs a song inspired by the just told story. After these stories and songs, audience members are invited to share stories though they must be kept to five sentences. Check out themes at voiceboxstories.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. 

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents:

KINDRED VALLEY

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

Kindred Valley is an indie-folk band from Huntington, WV. They blend their Appalachian culture and upbringing with their own personal stories to create emotional and story telling music. They look forward to a life spent with crowds and songs.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

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 (it's $5 Burger Night!)

The Chris Greene Quartet has been a highly visible part of Chicago’s jazz scene since 2005, and has maintained a stable lineup from the beginning, with the exception of Steve Corley, who has held the drum chair since 2011. Damian Espinosa on piano and keyboards and Marc Piane on acoustic and electric basses have been onboard since the beginning. Unique among Chicago bands, most of whom feature, by necessity, constantly shifting personnel, the CGQ has been able to develop a true group sound and feel, harking back to bands from the classic age of jazz when groups could stay together for long periods of time. While honoring the tradition, the CGQ incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, pop, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds.

CGQ’s most recent record – “PlaySPACE 2 – Play Harder” recently received a 4 1/2 star rating from DownBeat Magazine. The band was also recently honored at the 2018 Chicago Music Awards with an award for “Best Jazz Entertainer” and recently won the “Best Jazz Band” category in the Chicago Reader “Best of Chicago” Poll.

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE ILLEGAL SMILES Birthday Tribute to John Prine

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  The Illegal Smiles are a group of Chicagoland 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. The beauty of Prine fans is that we all know the words, whether they make us sob or smile, so come sing-a-long, it don't cost very much, but 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

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. 

led by percussionist Paul Abella, most Jazz and Blues fans in the Chicago area know Paul as the voice of WDCB's morning show and the nationally syndicated Notes from the Jazz Underground. Joining Paul for the musical adventures are Steve Knight, a grooving guitarist and educator, who also leads his own fantastic band, and bassist Chris Bernhardt, who plays everything from Jazz to Blues to 80s covers and more. Put the three of them together, and the result is some deliciously earthy Jazz-Funk.

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR and PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENTS:

Ramon Chicharron:

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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. 

Join us for an evening on the patio where you'll be treated to a spooky movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas

We will be serving the full BABYGOLD BBQ menu, as well as have our campfire rings set up with some special campire kits that you can purchase. (Think SMORES!)

Makre a reservation now to reserve your spot. Please contact [email protected] for parties of 15 or more. 

See ya there! 

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

ALLISON MAHAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW!

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

Midwest indie artist Allison Mahal has been writing songs for as long as she can remember. Deeply inspired by place and time, her debut album, Not Over This Yet, is a snapshot of the 7 years she spent cutting her teeth in Nashville as a twentysomething. Her music has garnered attention from local and national press alike, including NPR, Under The Radar, American Songwriter, Milwaukee Magazine, Milwaukee Record, and Consequence of Sound, who featured her single “Autopilot,” writing, “it feels as though she’s stepped into some of her own power.” Recently, she’s taken on the Midwest with performances at Mile of Music, The Sh*tty Barn, Brady Street Festival, Summer Soulstice Music Fest, Marquette Waterfront Fest, Gibson Music Hall, Cactus Club (supporting Ira Wolf), and a two night run opening up for The Jayhawks at the Barrymore Theater and Poplar Hall last fall. 

Produced by Van Isaacson and Sam Roller (Lovegrove Studios), her sophomore album, Allie, is due October 10th via Tone Tree Music, and is an ode to her younger self.

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:

KEVIN GORDON & MAX GOMEZ

$20 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

Kevin Gordon: “Dude’s a juke-joint professor emeritus”–Rolling Stone

Max Gomez: "Singer/Songwriter Max Gomez grew up in Taos, New Mexico, where he fell under the influence of country blues early on and developed a songwriting style that was uniquely his. He received critical acclaim upon the release of his debut album Rule The World (2013, New West Records); and his subsequent EP, Me and Joe (2017, Brigadoon Records), contained a freshly minted classic, “Make It Me,” which has gained over 4 million listeners on Spotify alone."

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 FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:
THE WHITE SADDLE 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!

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

GROOVE WITNESS

FREE SHOW! 

Groove Witness is a 7 piece funk band from Chicago featuring, vocalist VERONICA KOTT , PAUL GULEZIAN on trumpet, MARCUS RANUCCI on tenor sax, NICOLAS RANUCCI on bari & alto sax, DAN PARKER on  bass, MIKE AMANDES on drums, and ROB ZETTL on guitar. 

Enjoy dinner before the show from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

Saturday Night in SIDEBAR w/ JEREMY SHORT!

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

With an orange mustache, golden voice and cherry red Gibson ES-335, Eastern Kentucky Space Funk artist Jeremy Short has quickly risen to the top shelf of must-hear players on the scene.  

Having garnered significant recognition for his masterful, yet seemingly effortless guitar playing “Kentucky’s Jeremy Short is one of the top 30 blues guitar players in the world. Don’t take it from me — take it from the judges at Memphis’s International Blues Challenge, where Short semi-finaled in 2016 and 2017. Short is known for his guitar pyrotechnics and commitment to groove” (No Depression), “Jeremy is one of several slide players that I’d match their skills up against anyone in the world” (Capture Kentucky) 

“A little bit Marvin Gaye, a little bit Grateful Dead and a little bit Tyler Childers, Jeremy Short’s jam-fueled Appalachian soul music proves that there’s a lot more than country and bluegrass music radiating from the Eastern Kentucky mountains. Short’s epic tales will leave you dancing with jubilation one moment and crying the next. His unique blend of Appalachian soul music is incredibly effective and authentic because Appalachia is such an integral part of his own soul, and always will be.” (Matt Wickstrom) 

With radio ready hits like “Trance”, “Happy Trees”, and “Rock of Ages”, Short encourages you to forget the stress of life and get lost in his music. “Sometimes, you just gotta dance to get it out. So if you feel like dancing, dance. If you feel like singing along, do it. Do what feels right.”   

Short has been touring, singing and playing his guitar for nearly 20 years. Having shared the stage with many notable acts (Tyler Childers, Kingfish, Marcus King, Taj Mahal, Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band), and notched his belt with festivals like Bonnaroo, Floydfest, Mountain Music Festival, Master Musicians Festival, & Healing Appalachia, the future for Short is looking bright. 

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 FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

BLUEGRASS BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring: THE BOX BAND seen HERE

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!

Some bands play shows, some bands make memories. With hundreds of performances spanning the last 8 years, The Box Band is well experienced in making memories for audiences young and old. The quartet (Drums/Fiddle/Guitar/Mandolin) plays a unique blend of bluegrass/folk/blues that always leaves audiences wanting more. The band prides itself on not only delivering a high quality musical experience but also an engaging one that makes everyone in attendance feel like they are part of the show.

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

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.

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:

JOEL PATERSON and THE WESTERN ELSTONS 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:
Anthony Bruno Quartet seen HERE

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!

Genre-bending saxophonist Anthony Bruno is a distinguished and in-demand Chicago musician who has honed his craft performing around the world, Since 2020, he has had a burgeoning career as a solo artist, with a multitude of releases on Spotify, crafting songs that combine lyrical melodies with complex musicality. Bruno's music is rooted in jazz but draws from pop, rock and R&B. He writes and plays unapologetically from the soul, combining these genres in a unique way that has won praise at jazz clubs and festivals all across the country.

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 & PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT:

GONZALO CORDOVA!
 

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!

Join us for an evening on the patio where you'll be treated to a spooky movie: Hotel Transylvania

We will be serving the full BABYGOLD BBQ menu, as well as have our campfire rings set up with some special campire kits that you can purchase. (Think SMORES!)

Makre a reservation now to reserve your spot. Please contact [email protected] for parties of 15 or more. 

See ya there! 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

RONNIE BAKER BROOKS "Blues In My DNA" Album Release Party! 

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

In Ronnie Baker Brooks’ powerhouse hands, blues-rock never sounded so outrageous. Soul never sounded so delicious. And the blues never sounded so profound…one of today’s top live performers."
—Blues Music Magazine

"Ronnie Baker Brooks bristles with energy, inspiration and self-confidence."
–Living Blues
On Friday, October 11, 2024, Alligator Records will release Blues In My DNA, the jaw-dropping new album from award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks. With Blues In My DNA, Ronnie delivers an up-to-the-minute, organic masterpiece. The album, the fifth of his career and first for Alligator, is firmly rooted in the blues with Ronnie incorporating his own brand of rock, funk and soul to the mix. “I just play what I feel,” he says. “It’s all from the heart.” 

Blues In My DNA effortlessly moves from funkified rockers to deep Memphis soul to epic, crowd-pleasing, guitar-driven workouts. Produced by famed studio wizard Jim Gaines (who has produced Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison and many others), Blues In My DNA is a career-defining statement from Baker Brooks, with each of the 11 original songs its own chapter in his ever-evolving story.

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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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE SADIES w/ Sally Timms & Jon Langford

$25 General Admission 

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.

Jon Langford is a Welsh-born musician and a founding member of legendary rock band the Mekons. Vocalist Sally Timms joined in 1986. Since then they’ve continued to work with The Mekons and on a host of solo projects melding country, punk, and commentary. 

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

MR. DAVE PLAYS DEAD: The Music of The Grateful Dead

Mr. Dave Plays Dead: This 75-minute psychedelic adventure features the music of the Grateful Dead, for kids! Join Mr. Dave and Charley Bredrup as they take you on a colorful trip through soundscapes featuring classic dead tunes and groovy vibes.

Enjoy BRUNCH FROM BABYGOLD BARBECUE beginning at 1030am

FITZGERALDS FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

FITZGERALDS 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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

56 HOPE ROAD & MARCUS REZAK

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

56 Hope Road performs for one night only at FitzGeralds celebrating 26 years of music! This acoustic funk ensemble will serenade you with their musical poetry, lush vocal harmonies and tight rhythm section. Formed in 1998, 56 Hope Road has released 4 full length albums available on all streaming platforms. Grab your dancing shoes, this show is not to be missed! 
 

 
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 FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

Decoy Prayer Meeting. 

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

Decoy Prayer Meeting has been playing around Chicago since 2004, doing a variety of tunes from the 40's through 70's by such as: Webb Pierce, Faron Young, Carl Perkins, Gene Watson, Ray Price, Eddie Cochran, Gram Parsons, Louvin Brothers, Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, Charlie Pride, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Gene Watson, Cindy Walker, the Flatlanders, Marshall Crenshaw, Hank Williams and others of that ilk.

 Brunch from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: 

THE CHICAGO SKYLINERS BIG BAND

FREE SHOW! CLICK "Book Now" For Table Reservations

FULL SERVICE DINING BY BABYGOLD BARBECUE AVAILABLE IN THE CLUB
 

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

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

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

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE! Chilling, True Tales from the Newkirk Museum of the Paranormal.

$25 General Admission (seated) / Reserved Tables Available

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

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Walking With Ghosts: Real Life Hauntings With AMY BRUNI

$39 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS 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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CALIFONE  seen HERE

special guest BRUCE LAMONT 

$35 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

 With 25 years of Califone in his catalog (not to mention a variety of other projects, including alt rock heroes Red Red Meat), the Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based knows well how to find that moment of awe and bliss even as things are falling apart. Part poet, part abstract painter, and always surrounded by a variety of hyper-talented collaborators (here including longtime cohorts Ben Massarella, Michael Krassner, Rachel Blumberg, and Brian Deck, as well as the likes of Nora O'Connor and Finom's Macie Stewart), Rutili has always excelled at luring listeners through elusive lyrics, flashes of shadows and images coming together in disarming unity.
 

Bruce Lamont persists in his exploration of sound art, delving into diverse textures and moods through a spectrum of instruments. In his upcoming performance, he will blend his voice with an array of reed instruments, acoustic guitar, percussion, and electronic drones, among others.

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

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR 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.  

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

BIG SANDY & His Fly-Rite Boys Return to FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys have become one of the worlds most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Rolls fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex Mex hero Freddy Fender, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases to their credit, they remain key figures on the ever changing Americana circuit, both on record and in live appearances.

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

The New Heartaches seen HERE

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

"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.  

FAMILY FUN in the CLUB w/ 

TUNES WITH TIM

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

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

Enjoy BRUNCH FROM BABYGOLD BARBECUE beginning at 1030am

FITZGERALDS FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!

FREE SHOW! 

Righteous Rooster is a jazz-groove organ trio from Chicago, featuring Henry Dickhoff on
organ, Kenny Reichert on guitar, and Luke Sagadin on drums and cymbals. Their debut album,
"Fowl Play," is set to be released on October 25 with Shifting Paradigm Records. Influenced by
the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart,
Grant Green, and the Sam Yahel Trio, Righteous Rooster blends improvisation, imaginative
compositions, and a love for the history of organ trios to create a distinct and engaging sound.

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:

WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE (seen HERE) Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub w/ special guest David Huckfelt 

$29 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  Born and raised on a small farm in Lee County Iowa, a love of the land has always been an important part of William Elliott Whitmore’s life. An appreciation for nature and its cycles being taught from an early age. That awareness of birth and death is a constant theme in the songwriting, through a lens of hopefulness and acceptance. These things unify us as people, a theme that is often explored in the music. With a banjo, guitar and kick drum, Whitmore seeks to convey these ideas. For over twenty years he has traveled the world, performing everywhere from Rome, Italy to Rome, Georgia. He’s played basements, backyards, festival stages, and Carnegie Hall, and has no plans to stop anytime soon. “Life is hard, nasty, and unforgiving at times”, Whitmore says, “but it’s beautiful too, and music can be a reminder of what we all have in common, a desire to keep putting one foot in front of the other.”
 

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 FALL FAIR! 

LIVE MUSIC, GOOD BBQ, PUMPKIN DECORATING, BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, APPLE CIDER (COLD or HOT, COCKTAIL or NOT!) S'MORES KITS!

NAME THE SKELTON CONTEST (Winner Announced 10/30 – Prize includes dinner & a show on us!)

WE HAVE A GIANT SKELETON

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: 

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

TRIBUTOSAURUS BECOMES THE ROLLING STONES

$35 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Halloween Costume Contest!

Since 2002, Tributosaurus has been paying homage to a different artist once every month. Our goal is to exactly re-create the sounds of the original recordings as closely as possible, whatever that may entail. Consequently, the core members of the group have become incredibly adept at designing sounds, transcribing performances, recognizing and creating widely varied arrangements — managing to do this with a completely new catalog of material every show. Every month we feature a wide array of guests, including horn sections, string sections, ethnic instruments and ensembles, multiple guitarists and keyboardists, and many singers both lead and supporting. This has put us in the unique position of having a direct line to the largest network of top-flight players in Chicago, all of whom know us and thankfully jump to work with us. Our musical community expands and grows closer, monthly. The Tributosaurus core has become the ultimate musical chameleon, able to jump from style to style, from ensemble to ensemble easily. We know and listen to each other attentively, which makes each of our live performances sound like a BAND, as opposed to a group of random assembled players. It's rock and roll, and it has to feel right. Of course, what really makes the project work is our great love and respect of the music. The material is treated with reverence, as an orchestra treats the classical canon. We love what we do, and we have more fun than ought to be legal every time we play.

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 & PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT:

Southside Bandits Inc

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

Southside Bandits Inc is a Latin fusion band from Chicago featuring Amparito Martinez on vocals, Miguel Gama on keyboards, Julian Harris on trumpet, Eddie Torres on guitar, Joao Fernandes on bass, and Joey Nava on drums. Our diversified music ranges from samba boleros to blues rock.

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 BBQ

***PARKING***

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

HAPPY HOUR IN THE SIDEBAR FEATURING:

The Menards 

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RESERVE YOUR TABLE. 
we always leave room for walk ins so 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:

Friday Night in the Club w/ Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts! seen HERE

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

 Led by free-wheeling frontman Miles Nielsen, The Rusted Hearts have been wowing audiences for years with the diversity of their sound, the tightness of their 4-part harmonies, and the quality of their songcraft. Equally comfortable in a compact 3-minute pop song and an epic 10-minute jam, the band has toured incessantly since their inception in 2011, amassing an army of hardcore followers that have dubbed themselves the Rusted Herd. Their new album “OHBAHOY” finds the band venturing into a sphere of Americana that feels both familiar and excitingly new. Tight drums, rich guitar tones, gorgeous woodwinds, and sweeping harmonies provide the perfect complements to Nielsen’s immense storytelling gifts and impeccable vocals. The album’s name comes from an imaginary friend Nielsen had growing up, a fitting reminder as we get older to hold tightly to the noble ideals of freedom and creativity that seem so natural to us as children
 

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: 

DOGS AT LARGE

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

"Over the past several years, indie outfit Dogs At Large have been a prolific presence in the Chicago music scene, releasing a string of albums occupying the intersection between Americana, alt-country, and indie rock.  Though it would be easy to draw a line between Dogs At Large and fellow twangy folk-tinged Chicago bands like Wilco or Whitney, frontman and singer/songwriter Sam Pirruccello has crafted a plaintive style all his own, one that he’s been able to shift into new genres with each release. The band's latest effort leans even further into country, bringing to bear all of the genre’s pastoral instrumentation and longing storytelling." – Caleb Campbell, Under the Radar Magazine

DOGS AT LARGE IN CHICAGO READER

DOGS AT LARGE IN CHICAGO MAG

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:

NRBQ Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$30 General Admission Standing Room Only / Reserved Tables Available

"For the all things lauded as being "quintessentially American" – like baseball or tail fins on a '50s Chevy, they all pale when compared to NRBQ. The proof is here in their first record, the self-titled classic from 1969, and it still holds true today, all those years and line-up changes later…This is a near-perfect record as is, from the rev'd-up magic of "Kentucky Slop Song" to the closing "Stay With We," and shows the band's broad range, stellar musical acumen, and at the root of it all, their sheer joy of creation. You know, like the best of America." —Ink 19 

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

"For the all things lauded as being "quintessentially American" – like baseball or tail fins on a '50s Chevy, they all pale when compared to NRBQ. The proof is here in their first record, the self-titled classic from 1969, and it still holds true today, all those years and line-up changes later…This is a near-perfect record as is, from the rev'd-up magic of "Kentucky Slop Song" to the closing "Stay With We," and shows the band's broad range, stellar musical acumen, and at the root of it all, their sheer joy of creation. You know, like the best of America." —Ink 19

featuring: THE LAWRENCE PETERS OUTFIT

FREE SHOW!

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

The Lawrence Peters Outfit play un-ruined country music, a term Lawrence coined to describe the band’s original, deep-rooted, honky tonk sound. They were 2019 and 2018 Ameripolitan Award nominees, in the Best Honky Tonk Group category, and two time winners of the “Best Country And Western Entertainer” (Chicago Music Awards).

Best known for his lead vocal on "The Old Black Hen", for the watershed Songs: Ohia- Magnolia Electric Company album, Peters leads the "Outfit" through his own finely crafted originals, and cherry-picked classics. The band is a super-group of Chi-Town pickers, including Matt Gandurski on lead guitar, John Huber on rhythm guitar, and Josh Piet on upright bass. 

Group.
He is an enthusiastic collector and curator of country records, many of which he spins on his radio show "Country, My Way", on Chicago's WLPN 105.5 FM, every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm, and at The Sportsman's Club, the first Wednesday of every month.

***PARKING***

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

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 SIDEBAR Presents: 

HENRY CARPENDER QUINTET

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

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 premiere new work, revisit some favorites, and share arrangements of some of Henry's favorite artists. The ensemble will include Rufus Parenti on the tenor saxophone, Stephen Kuhn on the guitar, Mary Halm on the upright bass, and Tommy Sagins on the 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***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The Local Honeys at FITZGERALDS Nightclub (seen HERE)

$20 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available

Though many artists are defined by place, only a handful of artists come to define the places they’re from. The Local Honeys are Kentucky and Kentucky runs through their veins like an unbridled racehorse. When a master songsmith like Tom T Hall calls an artist “a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition” it’s time to pull up a chair and pay attention. As it pertains to The Local Honeys he was right on the money. For almost a decade the duo (Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley) have been an integral part of the Kentucky musicscape. They’ve paid their dues, garnering countless accolades and accomplishments (tours with Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, praise from the New York Times) and have become the defining sound of real deal, honest-to-god Kentucky music.

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: 

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

Guitarist and composer Brian Citro ( ears&eyes Records , The Drastics) reunites with
drummer and composer Quin Kirchner (founder, Spacetone Recordings) in a quartet
featuring alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella (Natural Information Society, Nick
Mazzarella Trio) and bassist Matt Ulery (Woolgathering Records, Quin Kirchner Group).
Earlier, Brian and Quinn made music as part of Salamander with electronic musician,
saxophonist, and bandoneonist Charles Gorczynski. Coming off the release of his
recent album Acoustic Pastime: Solo Guitar, Brian’s written new music for the quartet
with rich, accessible melodies, unique song structures, and a wide range of rhythms and
feels. The group also performs music by Ornette Coleman, Wayne Shorter, and McCoy
Tyner.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

KABIR DALAWARI seen HERE

Nourished by the abundant creative energies of the scene in his native Chicago, drummer and composer Kabir Dalawari has developed a unique musical voice that he is thrilled to share with the world on his vibrant debut album, Awareness. Dalawari fronts a talent-packed quartet with altoist Kyle Brooks, pianist Eric Arroyo and bassist Matt Ulery for a set of original pieces brimming with rhythmic animation, melodic richness and bristling interactivity.
 

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Chris Greene Quartet Album Release Party!

$15 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available

The Chris Greene Quartet – led by the Evanston saxophone colossus –  played its first gig in 2005 and has since become one of the most highly visible, award-winning and critically lauded bands in the Chicago area. While honoring jazz’s tradition, the band incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds. CGQ is celebrating the release of “Conversance,” the first ever jazz release for Chicago’s longest-running indie rock label, Pravda Records.

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 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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE FLESHTONES, THE NEW DUNCAN IMPERIALS, THE HANDCUFFS

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

In a world where there are no more heroes, the Fleshtones walk the earth like Roman gods.

It’s Getting Late (…and More Songs About Werewolves) is a smash that could have dropped at any point in The Fleshtones’ epic career — it is an outburst, and a celebration of the SUPER ROCK sound.  Unlike their contemporaries, they have not dialed down the tempos to compensate for osteoporosis, they have not lost anything on their fastball, and continue to throw it for strikes. The hardest working band in garage rock has never sounded better, and now you see why they've been your favorite band's favorite band for decades.

Since their inception in 1976 in Queens, New York, and their sweaty, boozy gestation at legendary venues such as CBGB, Max’s Kansas City, and the storied Club 57— recently feted at the Museum of Modern Art, where their proto-video underground film “Soul City” was unspooled for art stars, glitterati, and a raft of punk rockers who managed to get past the front gate — they have perpetrated their proprietary brand of SUPER ROCK, a frenetic amalgam of garage punk and soul, punctuated by the big beat and unleashed with the spectacular show business majesty which has kept them on the road for over forty years, adored by audiences whose love for them borders on religious fervor.

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

FAMILY FUN at FITZGERALDS PATIO!

LITTLE MISS ANN seen HERE

1 TICKET PER FAMILY

Little Miss Ann (Ann Torralba) is a nationally touring, kids musician who has made 6 family music albums including her latest award-winning album "28 Days" which she recorded during the quarantine at home. She is also a former Chicago Public School teacher, a mom, an instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music, an activist and a first generation Filipina American. The Little Miss Ann Band has played everywhere from Lollapalooza kids stage, SXSW, Pilgrimmage Festival in Nashville and more! For their first public kids music concert together in over a year, the Little Miss Ann Band will be performing a energetic, interactive, down-to-earth family music concert that will get the kids clapping, singing, dancing, and jumping along!

LIVE IN THE FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:

Saturday Night on the Patio w/ BRIAN KRUMM & HIS BARFLY FRIENDS seen HERE

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

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

Sunday Matinee in the Club w/ DON WHITE and special guest Jenny Beinemann

$15 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available

There is no one-word description for what Don White does. He has survived and thrived for twenty-five years, bringing his audiences to laughter and tears in his live performances, studio recordings, and on the printed page. He is a storyteller-comedian- author-troubadour-folk singer-songwriter. He is a walking challenge to the phrase “file under.” Best to just sort him under “Don White.”

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:

TRAY WELLINGTON BAND Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub! (seen HERE)

$20 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

 Banjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument. It’s a feat that’s all too rare in these roots genres that seem to value emulation and regurgitation over all else. Instead, Wellington has time and time again reasserted that his playing style, and all of the many varied and disparate parts that combine within it, is wholly his own – and it’s unconcerned with tradition. 

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:

REVEREND HORTON HEAT w/ JASON D. WILLIAMS

$35 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Loaded .38s, space heaters, and big skies. Welcome to the lethal, littered landscape of Jim Heath’s imagination. True to his high evangelical calling, Jim is a Revelator, both revealing and reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a time-travelling space-cowboy on an endless interstellar musical tour, and we are all the richer and “psychobillier” for getting to tag along.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT have been the outlet of this creative mind for 29 years, leading to 10 full-length albums, 3 “best-of” collections, 2 DVD releases and thousands of memorable live performances. Never reaching platinum status or having a #1 radio single hasn?t been a problem for the Rev either, the band has continually been a mainstay of late night television and has toured with legendary acts such as Johnny Cash, Motorhead, Marilyn Manson, The Ramones, and many more, all of whom hold the Rev in the highest regard, as a true music industry legend.

Jason D. Williams has spent a lifetime behind the piano connecting with country and rock ‘n’ roll greats while creating a persona that’s 100 percent original.

After decades of being celebrated for his take-no-prisoners approach to performing country and rock ‘n’ roll penned by others, Williams has added a new element to his artistry, songwriting.

The rock ‘n’ roll history of Memphis looms large in Williams’ world. He recorded for RCA and Sun Records in the 1980s and ’90s, and returned to the recording fold in 2010 and has continued steady since.

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:

YARN seen HERE

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

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

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

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.

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

RHETT MILLER Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub w/ special guest Connor McLaren 

$35 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Texas native Rhett Miller is perhaps best known as the frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s, although he has also pursued a critically acclaimed solo career. Formed in 1993, the Old 97’s built a devoted following with their brash blend of country and power pop influences, making a splash with 1995’s Wreck Your Life, which won the group a brief stay on the roster of Elektra Records, a period kicked off with one of their finest hours, 1997’s Too Far to Care. All four members also pursued side projects, but Miller’s solo career captured the most attention, with the literate songwriter training his eye on such subjects as fatherhood, sex, and love. Making his solo bow with 2002’s The Instigator, most of Miller’s solo albums have been dominated by cool, melodic pop tunes with a drier and more confessional bent than his work with the band, though 2012’s The Dreamer explored a middle ground between his pop and alt-country sensibilities, and the 2011 set The Interpreter: Live at Largo revealed he’s a sure hand with other people’s songs.

Strictly speaking, Miller launched his own career before the Old 97’s were formed. He recorded his first solo album, a series of acoustic folk songs entitled Mythologies, in 1989. Future Old 97’s bassist (and a solid songwriter in his own right) Murry Hammond produced the album, and their partnership later blossomed into a full-fledged band. While releasing a string of well-received albums with the Old 97’s, Miller and Hammond also performed together as the Ranchero Brothers, a two-man acoustic duo that was originally launched as a means of testing new music for the Old 97’s in front of a live audience. The Ranchero Brothers developed their own distinct following, although no albums resulted from the project.

Taking time off from the Old 97’s, Miller began recording his first major-label solo effort in February 2002, this time with the help of producer/multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion. The Instigator appeared nearly seven months later, followed by a tour with ex-Crowded House frontman Neil Finn in early 2003. Miller then returned to the studio with the Old 97’s, squashing worried rumors that he planned to halt the band’s career and focus on his solo efforts. He did, however, find time to balance the two projects, and his second solo release, The Believer, was issued by Verve in February 2006.

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:

RHETT MILLER Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub w/ special guest Connor McLaren 

$35 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Texas native Rhett Miller is perhaps best known as the frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s, although he has also pursued a critically acclaimed solo career. Formed in 1993, the Old 97’s built a devoted following with their brash blend of country and power pop influences, making a splash with 1995’s Wreck Your Life, which won the group a brief stay on the roster of Elektra Records, a period kicked off with one of their finest hours, 1997’s Too Far to Care. All four members also pursued side projects, but Miller’s solo career captured the most attention, with the literate songwriter training his eye on such subjects as fatherhood, sex, and love. Making his solo bow with 2002’s The Instigator, most of Miller’s solo albums have been dominated by cool, melodic pop tunes with a drier and more confessional bent than his work with the band, though 2012’s The Dreamer explored a middle ground between his pop and alt-country sensibilities, and the 2011 set The Interpreter: Live at Largo revealed he’s a sure hand with other people’s songs.

Strictly speaking, Miller launched his own career before the Old 97’s were formed. He recorded his first solo album, a series of acoustic folk songs entitled Mythologies, in 1989. Future Old 97’s bassist (and a solid songwriter in his own right) Murry Hammond produced the album, and their partnership later blossomed into a full-fledged band. While releasing a string of well-received albums with the Old 97’s, Miller and Hammond also performed together as the Ranchero Brothers, a two-man acoustic duo that was originally launched as a means of testing new music for the Old 97’s in front of a live audience. The Ranchero Brothers developed their own distinct following, although no albums resulted from the project.

Taking time off from the Old 97’s, Miller began recording his first major-label solo effort in February 2002, this time with the help of producer/multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion. The Instigator appeared nearly seven months later, followed by a tour with ex-Crowded House frontman Neil Finn in early 2003. Miller then returned to the studio with the Old 97’s, squashing worried rumors that he planned to halt the band’s career and focus on his solo efforts. He did, however, find time to balance the two projects, and his second solo release, The Believer, was issued by Verve in February 2006.

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE ZIMMERMEN Perform The Last Waltz
$25 General Admission // $35/seat reserved tables // 

ZIMMERMEN ARE
Terry White, Patrick Brennan, Jenny Bienemann,
Jodi Walker, Kellie Hutton, Andon Davis, Klem Hayes,
John Carpender, Chris Neville, Henry Carpender,
and Robin Bienemann

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Cathy Richardson (Wed.), Ryan Joseph Anderson,
Grant Tye , Devin Thompson, Jeff Givens, Steve Dawson (Friday)

The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance",[2] and the concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon.
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:

THE ZIMMERMEN Perform The Last Waltz
$25 General Admission // $35/seat reserved tables // 

ZIMMERMEN ARE
Terry White, Patrick Brennan, Jenny Bienemann,
Jodi Walker, Kellie Hutton, Andon Davis, Klem Hayes,
John Carpender, Chris Neville, Henry Carpender,
and Robin Bienemann

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Cathy Richardson (Wed.), Ryan Joseph Anderson,
Grant Tye , Devin Thompson, Jeff Givens, Steve Dawson (Friday)

The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance",[2] and the concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon.
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.  

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio
$10/seat Reserved Tables

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio
$10/seat Reserved Tables

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

HA HA TONKA & TREATY OF PARIS w/ special guest RYAN POWERS (solo/acoustic)

$25 General Admission (Mostly Standing Room Only) / Reserved Tables Available

Join us for the annual "Tonksgiving" Celebration at FITZGERALDS! Ha Ha Tonka will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their record "Lessons". Friends, Treaty of Paris will be joining us as well!

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio

$10 General Admission 

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio

$10 General Admission 

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

McKINLEY JAMES  (seen HERE) Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

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

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 
The Dozen Buzzin' Cousins tribute to the Decemberists

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!

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE CASH BOX KINGS: Joe's 50th Birthday Party!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Seating Available

Fearless, full-tilt Chicago blues…fervent vocals and soaring harmonica." –Chicago Tribune

"Singer Oscar Wilson and singer-harpist Joe Nosek are are experts in classic Chicago grooves—perfectly evoking Muddy and Little Walter—but they also enchant with original songs both funny and pointed." –MOJO (UK)

"Oscar Wilson’s powerful and deep voice harkens back to the golden age of Chicago blues. Nosek blows spirited, muscular harp. The Cash Box Kings serve up undeniable proof that they remain one of the top blues bands of this era." –Blues Music Magazine

The Cash Box Kings, according to Living Blues magazine, “are one of the best blues bands in the land.” The group, co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar “Mr. 43rd Street” Wilson, and Madison, Wisconsin-based songwriter, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, plays masterfully raw, unvarnished, old-school ensemble blues. Wilson’s huge, emotive vocals and Nosek’s blistering harmonica fuel their razor-sharp original songs and always incisive reinvention of obscure blues classics. AllMusic says The Cash Box Kings offer up “an enthusiastic celebration of Chicago blues in all of its electric forms…funny and smart…slow grooves and hyper-charged shuffles. The Cash Box Kings don’t merely pay homage to the past, they bring tradition into the present [and deliver] a rollicking good time.”

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE FLAT FIVE 

A Matinee Show w/ 3pm doors and 4pm Show, 1st of 2 shows that day! 
Choose one, or BOTH!?

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

Scott Ligon was a wunderkind from Peoria who cut his teeth on blues and jazz and was hand-picked by Terry Adams to front the latest version of NRBQ. Kelly Hogan was a punk-rock torch singer with Atlanta’s The Jody Grind, who made a name for herself in Chicago as a solo performer and versatile session singer with bands such as The Mekons and Tortoise. These two were thrown together for a last-minute gig and found that they had an immediate and effortless vocal blend. They began singing together regularly as a duo and soon added two Southside Chicago pals. 

Nora O’Connor was famous for her laser beam harmonies with Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine and her fearless ability to master any new instrument she’s handed; Casey McDonough (the real “Swiss Army Knife” of the band and a true ninja to those in the know) was tapped to share lead vocal duties with Brian Wilson on the 2017 Pet Sounds tour…with no rehearsals – oy! The final addition was ace drummer Alex Hall, a fixture at Chicago’s fabled Green Mill jazz club with The Fat Babies, The Modern Sounds, and Hammond whiz Chris Foreman’s combo.  

But as soon as The Flat Five was formed, they were kept apart by their ongoing recording and touring obligations with the acts listed above, and other heavy-hitters like Mavis Staples, Jakob Dylan, Robbie Fulks, Alejandro Escovedo, The New Pornographers, and Linda Gail Lewis. The Flat Five even became locally famous for playing only once a year! But some kind of musical magnet-pull kept bringing these true friends together — until they were finally able to put out their debut album, and now in 2020, Another World.

So here’s some lift. Some buoyancy. A little bit of hope. Things we need now more than ever. Come along for the ride. Let’s go!

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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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

THE FLAT FIVE 

Evening Show w/ 630pm doors and 730pm Show, 2nd of 2 shows that day! 
Choose one, or BOTH!?

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

Scott Ligon was a wunderkind from Peoria who cut his teeth on blues and jazz and was hand-picked by Terry Adams to front the latest version of NRBQ. Kelly Hogan was a punk-rock torch singer with Atlanta’s The Jody Grind, who made a name for herself in Chicago as a solo performer and versatile session singer with bands such as The Mekons and Tortoise. These two were thrown together for a last-minute gig and found that they had an immediate and effortless vocal blend. They began singing together regularly as a duo and soon added two Southside Chicago pals. 

Nora O’Connor was famous for her laser beam harmonies with Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine and her fearless ability to master any new instrument she’s handed; Casey McDonough (the real “Swiss Army Knife” of the band and a true ninja to those in the know) was tapped to share lead vocal duties with Brian Wilson on the 2017 Pet Sounds tour…with no rehearsals – oy! The final addition was ace drummer Alex Hall, a fixture at Chicago’s fabled Green Mill jazz club with The Fat Babies, The Modern Sounds, and Hammond whiz Chris Foreman’s combo.  

But as soon as The Flat Five was formed, they were kept apart by their ongoing recording and touring obligations with the acts listed above, and other heavy-hitters like Mavis Staples, Jakob Dylan, Robbie Fulks, Alejandro Escovedo, The New Pornographers, and Linda Gail Lewis. The Flat Five even became locally famous for playing only once a year! But some kind of musical magnet-pull kept bringing these true friends together — until they were finally able to put out their debut album, and now in 2020, Another World.

So here’s some lift. Some buoyancy. A little bit of hope. Things we need now more than ever. Come along for the ride. Let’s go!

______________________________

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.  

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio

$10 General Admission 

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio

$10 General Admission 

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Saturday Night in the Club w/ THEM COULEE BOYS seen HERE

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section punch that drives the audience onto the dance floor and into community. Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers, who tend to leave each show as family. It’s music that creates community through the shared experience of joy and giving a shit. 

The story is true. Soren Staff and Beau Janke met as counselors at a bible camp in northern Wisconsin in 2011. Having both grown up amidst a stretch of glacial melt-carved river valleys in the upper Midwest (called coulees by French fur trappers), they were fast friends. At camp, another counselor took to teasing them saying “them coulee boys are at it again.” The name stuck. Spending their weeks playing songs with kids around a campfire led to weekends figuring out an Avett Brothers tune or classic country song.  In 2013, they added Soren’s brother Jens on mandolin, and a rough-around-the-edges, stomping 3-piece folk band played their first show as Them Coulee Boys. Four years later Neil Krause joined to play acoustic and electric bass, and in 2019 when Stas Hable joined on drums, TCB evolved into the full-on americana rock band they are today. The live band straddles the line between pure and genuine ballads and a sweaty, leaping take on countrified rock-n-roll. 

With three full length albums and an EP behind them, including 2019’s Die Happy (produced by Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett on Lo-Hi Records), the band has garnered international attention and earned press in American Songwriter and The Bluegrass Situation, as well as  tours with TBT and a spot on the songwriter’s Cayamo Cruise.  In 2020, they were named Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Band to Watch, and were nominated for band of the year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry.  When the world stopped in early 2020, the band holed up in their practice space and began writing, and the result is their brand new effort entitled Namesake. 

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.  

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio

$10 General Admission 

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB

featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Chris White Trio

$10 General Admission 

Originally from Toronto, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a host of genres and settings, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club, Cliff Bell’s, Catalina Jazz Club, Feinstein’s/54 Below (NYC) and The Jazz Kitchen, among others.

 Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

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

JAZZ BRUNCH IN THE CLUB featuring:

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: Performed by the Kevin Fort Trio

$10 General Admission 

Kevin Fort has established himself as one of the most in demand pianists on the Chicago jazz scene.  Known for his warm touch and virtuosic yet lyrical improvisations, Kevin is a champion of the straight-ahead jazz tradition while embracing modern influences.  He has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Bob Brookmeyer, John Clayton, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, Slide Hampton, Phil Woods, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous, Louie Bellson, Harry Allen, George Fludas, Andy Brown, and Makaya McCraven. 

Kevin was inspired to pursue a career in jazz by his father’s love of alto saxophone.  Eavesdropping on jam sessions at the house and regularly listening to his dad’s classic jazz record collection helped to refine Kevin’s ear and develop his appreciation for the music.  

  Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

  ***PARKING***

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

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

CHUCK PROPHET & His Cumbia Shoes at FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$30 General Admission (Standing Room Only) / Reserved Tables Available

When a stage four lymphoma diagnosis forced him off the road and into the hospital, Chuck Prophet didn’t know if he’d live long enough to see the end of the year, let alone get back on tour.

“I was going through a tunnel,” he recalls. “It was dark. But I had music: music to play, music to listen to, music to get me out of my head. Music was my savior.”

That much is plain to hear on Wake The Dead, Prophet’s extraordinary new album. Recorded with band of brothers ¿Qiensave?, the collection explores the world of Cumbia music, which consumed and comforted Prophet during his illness and subsequent recovery. The songs are intoxicatingly rhythmic, all but demanding you move your body, with arrangements that blur the lines between tradition and innovation. There are flashes of rock and roll, punk, surf, and soul, all filtered through the streets of San Francisco and wrapped up in the rich legacy of a genre that traces its roots back to the jungles of South America.

Captured live in the studio, Wake The Dead resumes Prophet’s streak of more than a dozen critically acclaimed solo albums stretching all the way back to 1990, when the California native first shifted focus from pioneering neo-psych band Green on Red to working under his own name. Since then, Prophet—who’s now in full remission—has earned raves everywhere from Rolling Stone to NPR, landed songs in a slew of films and television shows, and seen his work covered by Bruce Springsteen, Solomon Burke, and Heart, among others. 

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

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming! 

It's super easy; bring your teacher ID in and the first drink's (beer or wine) on us between 3-4pm. RSVP to let us know how many of y'all are coming!