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 – 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 currently celebrating the release of “Conversance,” the first ever jazz release for Chicago’s longest-running indie rock label, Pravda Records.”

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

WDCB’s Hammond B3 Party with the Dan Souvigny Organ Trio

$15 General Admission, Seated Show!

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

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

Riding through “an international confluence of downtempo, jazz, and funk”, Imperial Boxmen features a power ensemble of heavyweight Chicago players. After years of underground exposure in Chicago as a niche acid jazz trio (made up of Ford, Austin, and Plotkin) focused on recreating the songs sampled in 90’s hip hop, the Boxmen sound gradually moved to original music under the direction of keyboardist Kevin Ford. Their sound sits firmly in the jazz underground of Chicago, drawing influences from instrumental hip-hop, 70s jazz-funk, and currents of afrobeat and ethiopiques music. The band name, Imperial Boxmen, paints an image of the ‘in-house’ musical ensemble in the court of a god-emperor—partly inspired by the era of Ethiopian jazz in the 60s and 70s under Emperor Haile Selassi: the soundtrack of a mythical future utopia. The band features Kevin Ford on keyboards, Alex Austin on Bass, Noah Plotkin on Drums & Danjuma Gaskin on Percussion.

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: 

HENRY CARPENDER 

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 Aval Stanley on the Piano and Mary Halm on Upright Bass

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!

DOM FLEMONS Returns to FITZGERALDS!

$25 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available

  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 & PACHANKA MUSIC CULTURE PRESENT:

CUEVO PEREZ Seen HERE

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

***PARKING***

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

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:

MELVIN TAYLOR Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

With shows that sell out all over the world, Melvin Taylor is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock, blues, and jazz. He is often referred to as a guitar players guitarist. 

This self taught master was influenced by many of history's true guitar pioneers including – Albert King, Jimmy Reed, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.  He has appeared on the same ticket with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, George Benson, Buddy Guy, and BB King. 

Melvin Taylor was born in 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi. His musical roots however have always been in Chicago, where he moved with his family when he was 3 years old. The proverbial musical prodigy, started playing guitar at age 6. Melvin was influenced and inspired by some of the world’s greatest blues players, many of whom lived in or near his Chicago neighborhood.

By the age of twelve, he was working in clubs. He taught himself slide playing, finger-picking, and flat-picking styles from listening to his favorite artists.  By the time he was a teenager, Melvin’s incredible ability and unique style was already grabbing attention on Maxwell Street. In 1980, he joined veterans Pinetop Perkins, and Willie “Big Eyes”  Smith of the Muddy Waters Band to form the Legendary Blues Band and tour Europe. Melvin made an immediate impact on the European circuit, and while in France, he cut his first two albums – Blues on the Run(1982), and Plays the Blues for You (1984).

Following his return to the US, Melvin recorded four additional CD’s for Evidence Music – Bang That Bell (1999), Dirty Pool (2002), Melvin Taylor and the Slack Band (2003), and Rendezvous With the Blues (2004).

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.  

FITZGERALDS Presents:

BLUES BRUNCH WITH GERRY HUNDT!

The only thing better than Gerry Hundt’s Legendary One-Man-Band is adding a special guest to it!  Your eyes won’t believe your ears, and your toes won’t stop tapping.  Enjoy BabyGold’s brunch along with Gerry’s signature blues & more!

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 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. 

LIVE IN FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB: 

The Rhythm Rockets seen HERE

$15 Dance Floor // $20/seat reserved tables 

The Rhythm Rockets have been performing on stages across the country and throughout the Midwest. Steeped in post war Jazz, Rhythm & Blues from the 1940s and 1950s, the band brings an authentic representation of the genre. Chicago Jazz Magazine's Randy Freedman noted, "The RR's possessed two distinct advantages over many of their now-defunct musical contemporaries that helped ensure their survival and growth into the present day: the band's wise placement of emphasis on musicianship over gimmickry, and the invaluable look and sound of lead vocalist Nicole Kestler. Few other female artists today combine the necessary daring, confidence and originality (not to mention the pipes) to follow big-voiced legends like Ruth Brown and Mabel (Big Maybelle) Smith, or Peggy Lee's sultry purr."

The Rhythm Rockets have come a long way since they played their first gig at a nightclub in Chicago’s Western suburbs on New Year’s Eve of 1996. Over the last two decades, they’ve steadily emerged as one of the city’s top Swing, Rhythm & Blues combos, incorporating a measure of jazz into their elegant presentation as well.

Formed at the height of the neo-swing craze, the jump-and-jive influences of Louis Jordan and Louis Prima were once a primary part of their approach. But along the way, they’ve tapped into the horn-driven postwar jump blues sound so securely and with such irresistible gusto that they’ve entirely transcended a short-lived trend once defined by Brylcreem and Zoot suits. Whether you enjoy cutting a rug on the dance floor or simply sitting back and grooving to their swinging musical attack, this outfit always delivers the goods, respecting the idiom without rendering it a museum piece as too many of their one-time peers did.

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE VAUGHAN BUILDING seen HERE

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

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***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!

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.

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. 

Jarod Bufe Quartet. 

FREE SHOW!  RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

ANNIE DOLAN & JOEL PATERSON

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

Los Angeles-based singer, guitarist & songwriter Annie Dolan is a fresh new voice on the rock & roots music scene today. Her recording debut is ATTA BOY GIRL, a ten-song album of rock'n'roll, country, and Western swing covers. This three-day Chicago session of classic covers is available now, while production on an all-originals record (slated for a 2025 release) is finished.

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

The Oak Park Working Moms Holiday Party is HERE! Come meet the fellow working moms from your fave facebook group in person at FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR on 1/16! 

Interested in being a vendor?? Email [email protected] and we'll getcha set-up!

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:

Chicago Soul Jazz Collective ft. DEE ALEXANDER Returns to FITZGERALDS!

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

  The Chicago Soul Jazz Collective (CSJC) is a band driven toward a performer-audience relationship of headshaking, hard-grooving, spirit-lifting original music influenced by the renown of classic soul-jazz. According to Chicago Reader, CSJC produces music that is “a prime portal for listeners who don’t limit their music by category but are driven simply by the groove”.

That’s what we’re about. The music and the people.

  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: 

MICHELE MCGUIRE

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

$1 shrimp & oysters from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

The IVAN SINGH BAND Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

 Ivan Singh is a Latino Blues Guitarist and Singer from Argentina, recently moved to Chicago with great acceptance in the Blues community and a growing FanBase of all ages and ethnicities.

A Rising Blues Sensation in Chicago with his Unique Style “LatinBlues” developed from his Spanglish lyrics, Homemade 4 string Guitar “Lata de Batata”, and 6 Piece Band which includes a Horn Section.
 
In addition to concerts around the States, Singh also tours in more than 9 Different countries between America, Europe, and Asia, where in 2023, he performed in "Mahindra Blues Fest India" alongside Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, and Kingfish Ingram.
 

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY at FITZGERALDS!!

MR DAVE MUSIC 

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS 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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

COMPASS ROSE
 

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

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

don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

WEBB WILDER & THE BEATNECKS  seen HERE

$20 General Admission /  Reserved Tables 

Long before there were Kings of Leon, Keys of Black or Whites of Jack in Music City there was a riddle spewing prophet of roots rock and roll. A bluesy blast of baritone bombast.  Equally versed in two glorious worlds, Rock and Roll – with a strong side of Outlaw Country. He is a force on tour and a tour de force. He is the last of the Full Grown Men and Roots Rock Royalty. 
 
A native of Hattiesburg, Wilder’s 1986 debut album, It Came from Nashville, was named one of the 50 Best Southern Rock Albums of All-Time by Paste Magazine.  Webb was honored to participate in Shemekia Copeland’s Grammy nominated LP “Uncivil War” co-writing and performing on the track “She Don’t Wear Pink.”  Webb’s engaging personality led him to become one of America’s first Satellite DJs on XM Radio.  He’s now a DJ and the host of the Americana Countdown show on WMOT radio/Nashville as well as continuing his three decade career as an Electrifying Artist on stages worldwide.  His newest release is “Night Without Love” released in 2020 on Landslide 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.  

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

THE HEAVY SOUNDS seen HERE

FREE SHOW! RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY!

Steeped in the Soul Jazz and Funk traditions of Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, Earl Van Dyke, and Booker T & The MG’s; The Heavy Sounds testament to instrumental soul music from the 60’s and early 70’s has quite literally created a band that can say everything while saying nothing.

The Heavy Sounds are Ryan Juravic (drums), John W Lauler (bass), John Wills (Guitar), Alexander Kerwin (Alto Sax) and Pete Benson (Organ). What’s amazing about these cats is that their level of expertise in the instrumental setting is equaled and heightened by their work backing up legendary soul shouters from all over Chicago. This band has had the honor of backing up singers like Otis Clay, Syl Johnson, Renaldo Domino, Gina Bloom, Michael Avery, JC Brooks and others. Their extensive work as session musicians and backing bands has morphed this soul outfit into Chicago’s modern equivalent to the Funk Brothers. 

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

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.

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

LIVE IN FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB  :

Joe Policastro & Friends

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

And Hey: It's $5 Burger Night! 

Bassist Joe Policastro is a Chicago-based performer, composer, educator, and bandleader. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, he spent time performing in Europe, and settled in Chicago in early 2003. He is an in-demand bassist for vocalists, combos, and big bands alike. As a composer/arranger, he leads and a contributes to a wide array of ensembles. Visit the GROUPS page to find out more about the Joe Policastro Trio and other bands, projects, and collaborations.

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

Hecht/Thatcher/Kirchner Trio

Dynamic, restless jazz keyboardist and composer Paul Hecht returns to the Sidebar with a generation-spanning trio featuring Ben Dillinger on bass and Tim Davis on drums. Hecht has an unusual background: after studying jazz intensively during his education in New England, he veered into literary studies and classical violin, becoming a professor and playing in orchestras and chamber groups in his spare time. His path to professional jazz performance over the last ten years had everything to do with finding himself in Chicago during a period of creative expansion led by a new generation of musicians as willing to innovate as they were wired into the city’s storied living musical traditions. His collaborators this evening have deep ties to various parts of that expansion: Davis has been a sought-after drummer in the city since he arrived from Kansas City in the early 1990s, and has played with a who’s who of Chicago musicians and jazz masters from Nat Adderley to Kurt Elling to Barney Kessel to Sheila Jordan. Ben Dillinger has over the last ten years solidified a reputation as an adaptable and sympathetic bassist for a wide variety of musical settings, from traditional to experimental, from complex new compositions to standards and musical theater. Also a busy educator and composer, he brings drive and far-ranging creativity to every situation.

Hecht’s first album of original music, Pyrography, will be released on ears&eyes records in April 2025; Hecht’s book about this history of English poetry in the late sixteenth century, What Rosalind Likes, was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. He writes regularly about the midwestern jazz scene on his Substack, ZLR.
 

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 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 SIDEBAR Presents:
Anthony Bruno Quartet seen HERE

FREE SHOW! 

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

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 PRESENTS BLUEGRASS BRUNCH WITH: 

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

Enjoy brunch from  BABYGOLD BARBECUE

**PARKING***

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

LIVE IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:
THE SWAINS

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

THE SWAINS
BLOOD HARMONIES AND HEARTACHE

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
ALL AGES

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:
a three band rock show in BERWYN!

OUTRONAUT
100 DAYYS
CRAIG BENEDICT VALENTINE BADYNEE

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

OUTRONAUT
Led by guitarist/composer Steve Gerlach (Tommy Keene, John Cale), Featuring members of The Tossers, Expo ‘76, and Sons Of The Silent Age, OUTRONAUT is an instrumental affair that leaves room for the imagination.

100 DAYYS
After years of exclusively performing blues and soul on the Chicago circuit, singer Elisa Latrice had grown tired of living in a musical box. In 2023, she enlisted former JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound guitar player Billy B to create their own rock n’ roll reimagining. Recorded in Chicago by the legendary Steve Albini, their breakout single "Ticking Bomb" blends foreboding Black Sabbath riffs with a vocal that owes more to Tina Turner than Ozzy. Backed by a band of Chicago greats that includes a former member of Smashing Pumpkins and a touring member of Gorillaz, "Ticking Bomb" proclaims the 100 Dayys debut on black and white film where Iggy Pop, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Siouxsie and the Banshees all live on the same plane.

CBVB
"This is an artist who’s creating highly evolved music on his own. It has smooth melodies, inventive horn lines, and a touch of chamber pop. The track centers on a guitar riff that grounds the entire song before building with hand claps and multi-track backing vocals. The intricate production recalls the vibe of Dan Bejar’s work in Destroyer." – GREG KOT (sound opinions)

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

Fieldhouse Rock
Presented by Fenwick and FitzGerald's

Date: January 25, 2025
Location: Fenwick High School, Fieldhouse 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park
Purpose: To raise funds in support of Fenwick High School
 
Featuring Fenwick alumni, Jim Bonaccorsi ’84, Rob Bonaccorsi ’80, and Simon Horrocks, joined by Chris Neville (Tributosaurus) and Paul Bolger (Mr. Blotto). 

This concert will be a special reunion for the Fenwick community, and a fantastic opportunity to celebrate while raising funds for financial aid, academic programs, and student activities.

Visit Fenwick Website:
https://www.fenwickfriars.com/fieldhouserock
 
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite local businesses, corporations, and individuals to partner with us as sponsors of this exciting event. Your support will directly impact the success of Fieldhouse Rock while showcasing your brand to both the Fenwick community, as well as the broader online community. 

LIVE ON FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR:

MIKE GIANNINI  

FREE SHOW! 

LISTEN HERE

Grab dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***
21+

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. 

Welcome to the "BEST ROADHOUSE MUSEUM YOU HAVE EVER SEEN."

On November 21st, we welcome you to come view FITZGERALDS Nightclub in way you've never seen it before. We'll be combining live music, delicious food, good drinks, and fun galore including a Tarot Card Reader on-site; all as you walk through our "Museum-Style" set-up on the history of the property. All information presented has been researched and verified by Douglas Gilbert, the Historic Consultant who worked on helping us put together our application to be listed on the National Historic Register. 

Every participant will recieve a free copy of the application used in our Landmarking process.

Whether it's the first time you're visiting, or you're a dang regular, this is a "One-Night-Only" chance to learn a comprehansive history on this one of a kind, 100+ years old music venue. And guess what….it's FREE!

Click "Book Now" to RSVP for gauranteed entry. 

Bienvenidos al "MEJOR MUSEO DE CARRETERA QUE HAYAS VISTO JAMÁS".

Haga clic en "Reservar ahora" para confirmar su asistencia y obtener una entrada garantizada.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Jazz Album Tributes Volume XI: Cal Tjader's "SOUL SAUCE" Performed by RAÍCES ft. Joe Sonnefeldt

$15 General Admission Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

Joe Sonnefeldt- vibraphone
Stuart Seale- piano
Eric Ferrer- bass
Bobby Delgado- drums & timbales
Jorge Leal- congas
Special guest Joe Rendon- bongos & percussion

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

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

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

LIVE IN SIDEBAR!
Jaik Willis 

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!

Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

"BAMBINO D'ORO"
An Italian Wine Dinner curated through collaboration between BABYGOLD'S
Chef STEVE DOMANIK & CREAM WINE COMPANY Owner ANDY PATES. Five courses of fine italian dining with a subtle hints of cajun barbecue inspiration. Treat youself to this elevated experience and we'll treat y'all like the Kings & Queen's you are! 

$125 per person includes five courses and wine pairings. Make a $25 deposit per person via this ticket link to secure your spot, balance payable the evening of the wine dinner.

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

IKE REILLY & The Zimmermen DO DYLAN

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

ARTIST BIO/DESCRIPTION

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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

RICO'S Annual B-Day BASH!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

  Rico is defined as a band with a rich sound of diversified musical cultures. A mixture of sophisticated melodic genres and ethnicity coming together is the essence of Rico! This sound can be heard on their CD’s entitled “Make Music (2010)” and “Casa De Tambores (2004)”. Influenced tremendously by the sound and spirit of Santana, you can say Rico is the modern day Santana. These musicians also do a three hour tribute show paying homage to their main influence Santana. The band is comfortable in any genre and is right at home putting their spin on covers from Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Kanye West, Hendrix, Santana, etc.

Rico creates an immense fiery soulful sound through bass, congas, percussion, drums, timbales, keyboards, guitar, and pure passion. The band will move you physically and mentally with their hypnotic blend of afro-cuban rhythms, or purge deep into your soul with their eminent sense of melody. They are influenced and inspired by all the innovative rock,soul, jazz, afro-cuban, blues, funk, reggae, and hip-hop pioneers.

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:

STRAWDADDY

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

"Strawdaddy started in 2005 and has been evolving ever since. Writing riffs, hooks, and a catchy verse or two is a Strawdaddy staple when writing tunes. We feature a wide variety of inspired original songs and put the Strawdaddy spin on covers that make you get up and boogie."
 

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!

FITZGERALD'S PRESENTS: Bluegrass Brunch
w/ Fox Crossing String Band seen HERE

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

This lady-led bluegrass group from Chicago has been winning hearts with their beautiful harmonies, original songwriting, and entertaining stage presence since forming in November of 2016. They have performed at events such as IBMA award-winning Frankfort Bluegrass Festival, the John Hartford Memorial Festival, East Troy Bluegrass Festival, Ladies of Bluegrass Festival, the Illinois State Fair, Wander Down Music Fest, Merchant Street Music Festival, American Music Fest, and many more!
They have also performed on the WGN Radio and WGN TV Shows, and at notable venues in Chicago such as City Winery, The Park West, and Navy Pier. These Foxes are on the run and coming to a town near you!

Fox Crossing Stringband demonstrates the fact that they’re prepared to move into the upper echelon of up and coming bluegrass bands of todays current generation.
 ~ LEE ZIMMERMAN, BLUEGRASS TODAY 2023  

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:

A PIXIES TRIBUTE SHOW
performed by a compelling cast of chicago rockers

$22 GA  //  $28/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:

BEATLES BRUNCH ft. PHIL ANGOTTI & FRIENDS

$15/seat reserved tables 
Brunch Menu by BABYGOLD 

Phil Angotti is a multi-instrumentalist, singer,
and sensitive tough-guy songwriter from Chicago's southside. He rocks your socks off with crazy guitar riffs, makes you cry expressing touching lyrics, and constantly surprises you with the depth of his musical knowledge! 

Known in Chicago as “THE Beatles guy”, Phil consistently draws diverse audiences to Beatle shows; first when playing with the Beatle Brothers, now with the Phil Angotti Band, Great Moments in Vinyl, the What4, and as a solo performer. Phil plays the Beatles catalog by heart and from the heart. The years of practice, listening and learning are evident, especially since he is great at taking requests! The Kinks, The Zombies, The Bee-Gees, Nick Drake and Buddy Holly all hold special places in his musical mind too. 

Phil is the current lead singer and guitar player for Material Issue, a Chicago power-pop band who made it big in the early ‘90’s (they had videos on MTV when that was cool). Now known as Material ReIssue, opening for The Smithereens is one of his favorite moments on stage in fact! Other great moments in Phil include opening for Marshall Crenshaw, Richard Furay (Buffalo Springfield), and Eddie Money, plus the Beatles album shows. 

The *ahem* experience of this guy is key. His music came out first on vinyl, then cassette, 8-track, cd’s, then back to vinyl. Through all 14 solo albums Phil's melody's shine, blending cool pop grooves with sweet harmonies. He's proven a commitment to his craft and become one of Chicago’s most beloved artists.

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

Cocktail Class w/ ISAAC D. LYONS!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Cocktail Curator, the great Isaac D. Lyons will guide attendees through a Cocktails 101 kinda course touching on technique, recipe design, and ingredient choices. All students will get to grab a shaker and a mixing glass during this hands on experience! The class includes 2 cocktails AND small bites of food paired with each cocktail course. Tickets go for $65/person, include the food/beverage/tax/ and tip, and are limited to just 14 bar stools so grab em quick!

***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: 

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.  

LIVE on FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 
NIGEL MACK 

FREE SHOW! RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY

Chicago blues ‘triple threat’ (slide guitar, harmonica and vocals) Nigel Mack delivers a high-energy show that fuses blues classics with the punch of contemporary original blues. Seamlessly switching between instruments, Nigel Mack is equally proficient at them all. These are talents honed by years of relentless touring in support of his four critically-acclaimed releases; Back In Style, Devil’s Secrets, Road Rage and High Price to Play.  Nigel’s new all-original album, Back In Style is receiving glowing reviews and attained #1 on the RMR Contemporary Blues Charts!  His previous release, Devil’s Secrets, reached #1 on the Canadian blues charts and won ‘Best Self-Produced CD’ from the Windy City Blues Society, in Chicago.

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 SIDEBAR Presents: 

HENRY CARPENDER QUINTET

FREE SHOW! RESERVATION AVAILABLE!
 

Henry Carpender is a trombonist, composer, and educator based in the city of Chicago. An artist who is equally informed by his classical training, love of Jazz, and childhood playing rock music (primarily with his father John Carpender), Henry's playing and writing is a charming blend of punchy, sensitive, quirky, and dripping with love for life and self expression. Henry's dedication to music making began at age 13 when he played his first gig with the much beloved local band Expo '76. Since then, through both his education and the beginning of his professional freelance career, Henry has been fortunate enough to share the stage with Dag Juhlin, Billy Harper, Robbie Fulks, Tanya Darby, Cathy Richardson, NRBQ and the Canadian Brass. Henry has also enjoyed a healthy start to a career as a private instructor and group music educator, running a small studio of dedicated middle and high schoolers across the Chicagoland area. When he's not playing or teaching, he can be found playing video games, cooking a new dish, or relaxing on Montrose beach.

This show will be an opportunity to premiere new work, revisit some favorites, and share arrangements of some of Henry's favorite artists. 

Rufus Parenti on Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, Joey Acopiado on Guitar, Aval Zaucha on Keys, Vinny Kabat on Electric Bass, and Tommy Sagins on Drums and Cymbals.

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.  

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:

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: 

DOGS AT LARGE with special guests Cass Cwik & The Small Gas Engines

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 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 NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

LIAM KAZAR Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Liam Kazar is a singer-songwriter from Chicago and a frequent collaborator with artists like Jeff Tweedy, Sam Evian, Kevin Morby. In 2021 he released his debut album, Due North. Out via Mare/Woodsist 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

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.

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:

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 – 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 currently celebrating the release of “Conversance,” the first ever jazz release for Chicago’s longest-running indie rock label, Pravda Records.”

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents:
DC AND THE LOVE!

FREE SHOW! RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE!
 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

ALL AGES

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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

The Nikki O’Neill Band seen HERE 

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:

American Songbirds Presents: LOVESICK COWGIRLS CLUB w/ Sara Jean Stevens & The Swamp Angels (EP Release!), The Hoyle Brothers w/ Reilly Downes, Lydia Cash, and Kiley Bree. With an opening set by Christine Melody.

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

Sara Jean Stevens & the Swamp Angels – 'Lovesick' EP release The Hoyle Brothers featuring Reilly Downes, Lydia Cash & Kiley Bree Hosted by Aunt Nance. Vendors include:
Tuff Peach Craft Co. – candles
Dive Bar Soap Co. – soaps
Mama Kat's Sweets  – cookies
Sad Cowgirl Pokes – stick n poke tattoos
LYDIASTUDIO – abstract expressionist painter – small art
 

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 FRIENDLY at FITZGERALDS!!

MR DAVE MUSIC 

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS 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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

Galentine’s Day Concert and Fundraiser for Camille Severino’s “Barmaids” w/ Chicago's own Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel, Rachel Drew, and Cheryl Tomblin

$15 General Admission

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:

Kelli Owens Hutton MOMCORE SHOW on Galentine's Day! ft. Chelsea Hood and Eunji Kim

$15 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Kelli created The MomCore Show to showcase both her music and its comic underpinnings. Alternating between Kelli’s performance of her rock and roll compositions accompanied by her band (Gerald Dowd, Liam Davis & Leslie Beukelman), some of the city’s top comics (Casey Alltop, Eunji Kim, Meg Johns, Bridget Frodyma and Marla Caceres) use the proceeding song’s subject matter to create comic improvisation. A set of stand up comedy by Eunji Kim and Chelsea Hood opens the show. The next performance of The MomCore show, if you happen to be so lucky, is on Feb 15th at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn, IL

Kelli Owens Hutton made a record called Soccer Trophy and in the process
created a genre called MomCore. Soccer Trophy is brutal truth. Two minute
guitar driven rock and roll songs about children, middle-age, marriage and all
the shit. It’s also funny, revealing and moving.

Kelli partnered with Grammy-nominated (in children’s music, but still…) producer
Liam Davis. They made the record in her Chicago home studio, aka the laundry room.
A multi-instrumentalist Kelli played every instrument except the drums. Ok, she
played bass on like half the songs too.

A Berklee College Of Music grad and major-label wash out (Atlantic records but
who’s counting) Kelli took a long time off making music to raise her kids. They are
a pain in the ass but she loves them anyway. The Dog of course comes first.
Somewhere in there is also her husband.
 
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:

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.

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 SIDEBAR Presents: 

The Brian Citro Quartet

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

Brian Citro Quartet

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 Christian Dillingham (Greenleaf Music). Brian and Quin
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 Sam Rivers.

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: 

BLUE ROSE

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

Blue Rose is an Americana band based out of Chicago. Their original music, written by lead guitarist, Marcus Gebauer and lead vocalist, Jori Griffith, is described as relatable emotive story-telling with an edge. They write what they feel and feel what they write, inspiring listeners to connect and come along for the ride.  The two met by chance at a party in 2022.  Strangers, both lifelong musicians, wound up across the table from one another. Weeks later, they began writing together – a collaboration that only comes along once in a blue moon. Backed by bandmates Mike Gruber (keys), Nicholas Kapche (bass guitar), and Eric Matteson (drums),  they incorporate elements of folk, country, classic rock and indie jam, describing their sound as new country with an old soul. Blue Rose began recording their first studio album in late 2023 with Chicago producer Noam Wallenburg. Their album ‘Blue Moon’ is set to be released in the spring of 2025.  Singles off their album can be heard on Spotify and other streaming platforms.

Grab during the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

All Ages!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

BAD SNEAKERS ORCHESTRA seen HERE

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 
 

"…..jaw dropping authenticity….the high gloss of the  recorded Steely Dan flows like liquid crystal from the stage."  -Robert Rodi, Newcity magazine

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS A HAPPY HOUR CONCERT WITH: 

MICHELE MCGUIRE

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

$1 shrimp & oysters from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Friday Night in the Club w/ MIKE CLARK & The Sugar Sounds 

$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

 Mike Clark is a singer songwriter living in Pueblo Colorado.  In 2013 to great acclaim he released the Soul and Rock and Roll album, Round and Round under the name Mike Clark and the Sugar Sounds and took off playing live concerts across the United States and abroad.    Since then with the help of so many great musicians the Sugar Sounds have released the albums, Moon Rock, and, Live at the Trinidad Lounge with a planned early 2025 release of their anticipated album Hot Coffee nearing completion.
 
Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS 

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

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***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 SIDEBAR Presents: RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER!

FREE SHOW! 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, Minors admitted with guardian!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MICHAEL McDERMOTT Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  McDermott knows a thing or two about heartbreak and arrested development. Back inthe early ‘90s, McDermott was the new toast of the major label recording industry with his debut album, 620 W. Surf. But in typical chew-them-up and spit-them-out style,McDermott had seemingly been tossed in the never-been bin by the end of that decade.

He persevered, though, and built a career fortified by more than a dozen studio albums
and critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, CNN, and The
Washington Post, to name a few. Even Stephen King, the master of the best-selling
horror novel genre, called McDermott “possibly the greatest undiscovered rock and roll
talent of the last 20 years.”

But this heartland rocker continues to make music on his own terms. He is the ultimate
survivor of the potentially soul-crushing world of money-hungry executives and starving
singer-songwriters yearning for stardom. That’s exactly why St. Paul’s Boulevard is as
personal as it is universal. McDermott lived those songs, that place, and those shattered
hopes.

“Those days are now just a wash of dreams of characters, of drunken and drug-fueled
nights wandering all over town looking for an angry fix driven by love, lust, longing, or
connection,” he says. “I lost a lot of people on St. Paul's Boulevard. Many never made it
out, but I'm lucky to have. It's a place that brings out our best and our worst in equal
measure. It's the landscape where the doggedness of the spirit rises above the grim
realities that surround us.”
 

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.  

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. 

LIVE IN FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR  :

Joe Policastro & Friends

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

And Hey: It's $5 Burger Night! 

Bassist Joe Policastro is a Chicago-based performer, composer, educator, and bandleader. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, he spent time performing in Europe, and settled in Chicago in early 2003. He is an in-demand bassist for vocalists, combos, and big bands alike. As a composer/arranger, he leads and a contributes to a wide array of ensembles. Visit the GROUPS page to find out more about the Joe Policastro Trio and other bands, projects, and collaborations.

Enjoy BRUNCH from BABYGOLD BARBECUE
 

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

FREEDY JOHNSTON seen HERE 

$25 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available

Freedy Johnston is one of those rare singer-songwriters who counts critics among his biggest fans —and whose heroes consider him a peer. Not bad for a self-proclaimed “geek in glasses who never left his room.

”On September 9th, Forty Below Records will release Johnston’s 9th album, Back on the Road to You. It’s a record steeped in wit, humor, pathos, love, and friendship drenched with memorable, infectious melodies. Johnston recorded the album in Los Angeles with producer Eric Corne after setting up house in nearby Joshua Tree. The new surroundings seem to have imbued the album’s mood and instrumentation with echoes of The Byrds, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young. Joining Johnston in the studio were Aimee Mann, Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, and long time collaborator, Susan Cowsill, along with an all-star roots music band, including Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams), Dusty Wakeman (Jim Lauderdale), Dave Raven (Shelby Lynn) and Sasha Smith (Priscilla Ahn).

In 1994 Rolling Stone named Johnston the ‘Songwriter of the Year’, describing him as “A master storyteller, (who) sketches out full-blown tragedies in a few taut poetic lines.” Adding, “He joins that elite cadre of songwriters—Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Elvis Costello—whose brilliant pop compositions turn magical with the addition of a defiantly idiosyncratic singing voice."

”Lead-off single, “There Goes a Brooklyn Girl'' is a case in point. Jangly hook-laden guitars tug at a heart beat drum pattern, propelled by intermittent finger snaps. Along withJohnston’s uncanny lyrical charm and sweet sentimental harmonies it evokes the image of “a never-ending love story. She's the hip girl in the office who lives with her musician boyfriend out in Williamsburg. He tends bar until 4. It can't last. But at least a song comes out of it,” Johnston quips.

Back on the Road to Youis a return to grace for this gifted songwriter. It embodies the sound of an American original reminding us that he is still considered one of the best songwriters of his generation.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:
HAPPY HOUR in THE SIDEBAR w/ UNION AVENUE

FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to make a reservation!

Founded in August of 2021, Union Avenue had a grand plan to bring authentic rockabilly music to the public. Formed by seasoned musicians, from inception to first show was a mere month!  The recipe of astounding vocals supported by vintage electric guitar, upright “slap style” bass, and rock-inspired drums was an instant hit with audiences. 

In the first year of the band, Union Avenue has had great success in being invited to headline the Bruegala 2021 Craft Beer festival (Bloomington IL), three months of “Rockabilly Happy Hour” at The Stable Music Hall (Bloomington, IL), Make Music Normal music festival (Normal, IL) as well as being the band to open the 2022 Eastside Boogie (formally the Nashville Boogie, Nashville, TN), and also as opening act for Wayne “The Train” Hancock during his stop in Bloomington IL..

The energy and vibrance of the early 1950’s rockabilly movement is showcased along with rowdy Jump Blues and some early country music.  Rare, unissued songs from the “Sun Records era” are foundational, as well as new takes on some more recent cuts from not only the United States, but also from impressive rockabilly and country artists from Europe.

Christopher Myers fronts the band in 1950’s era clothing which brings an authentic visual element to the stage, while his incredible vocals sonically capture the audience.  Supported by hypnotizing slap bass rhythms by Steve Knecht and driven by the powerful drumbeats of Chris Manzella, song after song draws the audience in wondering what will happen next!  Union Avenue’s grand plan to bring authentic rockabilly music to the public has been a great success!  Come and see it for yourself… and be prepared to have a great rockin’ time!

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 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.

Your FIRST chance to buy FITZGERALDS AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 Tickets is at the In-Person Pre-Sale Party in SIDEBAR.

Let's Celebrate the return of one of America's longest-running music festivals with the 42nd Annual American Music Festival. Complimentary glass of sparkling wine will be provided upon arrival…CHEERS!

Purchasing options include:

-Daily Tickets available
– ALL PRESALE PARTY ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE PURCHASE 4-Day Passes if desired (no limit) which will include a commemorative AMF '24 Laminate. (YES! You will get your 4-Day pass a few months early!)

Oh and hey, don't forget that festival-favorites DEEOHGEE and new favs Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves are on at 8 that same night in club!...TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE!!!

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

DEEOHGEE and PAUL McDONALD & The Mourning Doves!

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

DeeOhGee is the wild conglomeration of brothers who scrape their inspiration from the talents of American music. The beat, the groove, the melody, are the holy trinity that guide this band. With togetherness as the goal they travel, sing, give and gather for the betterment of their fellow man. The origins of American music are built from the exact same elements that make our modern music quicken our current pulses. This is where DeeOhGee has made their home, pulling from acoustic roots to amplified chaos, they encompass the human condition within their songs. Without fear of being multi-dimensional, Zack Murphy pushes his heavy beat and nuanced percussion to new grounds. Matthew Paige heaves his weight into riffs and dissonance that lands in a beautiful cadence. And Dylan Whitlow brilliantly lends his gift of bass virtuosity to the heat that melts it all together. With plans to collaborate and participate in the vast world of music for as long as life allows, the DeeOhGee contribution is one of honesty and free thinking feels cranked up for those ready for liberation.

 Paul McDonald’s voice is immediately recognizable and impossible to ignore. Often compared to legends like Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan, the poetic story-driven narratives and deeply catchy hooks in his music are delivered by a raspy yet refined voice reminiscent of another era that demands to be heard right now. He pulls off the rare feat of being a poet, visual artist, songwriter, adamant performer, and a powerful vocalist. Paul’s hope is to spread peace, love, and unity through his music. Connection & community through song. He’s currently writing for his next album and planning to tour extensively in 2024.

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: 

IVY FORD after WDCB BLUESDAY TUESDAY!

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:

LOUIS MICHOT (Lost Bayou Ramblers) Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$18 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available

Louis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead-singer for the Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but his passion for Louisiana French and local folklore, and sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world are what fuels his career as a musician. With over 20 LPs under his belt, his music career continues to push the boundaries of the Louisiana French music traditions.

Rêve du Troubadour, the first solo album from Louis Michot, is set for release in the fall of 2023. Special guests on these recordings include Nigerian Tuareg guitar wizard Bombino, and critically acclaimed singer / cellist Leyla McCalla among others. Known as a fiddle player, Michot primarily performed on guitar, bass, T’fer (triangle), samplers, percussions, and accordion. Some of finished tracks feature him playing every part, while others find him backed with bassist where Bryan Webre and drummer Kirkland Middleton of the Ramblers and Louis’ other regular band, Michot’s Melody Makers as well as guests like Bombino, McCalla, Quintron, guitarist Langhorn Slim, Shardé Thomas with and without her Rising Stars Drum and Fife group, Grammy-nominated accordion player Corey Ledet, and Dickie Landry on sax. Kirkland Middleton of the Ramblers engineered and mixed the album at Nina Highway Studios in Arnaudville, Louisiana with various musicians building on basic tracks Louis had recorded at his home, houseboat studio.

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:

PETER CASE & SID GRIFFIN at FITZGERALDS Nightclub

$20 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available

Get ready for an unforgettable night of folk music as Peter Case and Sid Griffin hit the road for their "Sings Like Hell" tour! Inspired by Case's iconic 1993 album, this tour showcases two legends of Americana and roots music bringing their rich histories and unparalleled artistry to the stage. With Peter Case’s Grammy-nominated songwriting and groundbreaking work in bands like The Plimsouls and The Nerves, and Sid Griffin’s trailblazing Americana legacy with The Long Ryders, audiences will be treated to an evening of raw, soulful performances steeped in tradition and innovation. From Case’s emotionally resonant piano melodies to Griffin’s bluegrass mandolin and clawhammer banjo stylings, this tour is a celebration of the enduring power of folk music. Catch them live in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest—don’t miss this rare chance to see two master storytellers share the stage!

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

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 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:

MORRY SOCHAT AND THE SPECIAL 20's
 

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!

Morry Sochat & The Special 20s bring their own brand or blues to FitzGerald’s Outdoor Stage for a night that is sure to rock.  Bring your dancing shoes!

Morry Sochat and The Special 20’s are bringing a fresh sound to the Chicago Blues
scene. They mix classic Chicago Blues with Swing and Rock N’ Roll from the 1950’s. The band is influenced by the best in blues history. Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Louis Jordan, Junior Wells, and all of the Chicago greats.

Morry Sochat (pronounced Socket) moved to Chicago from Texas in 1990. He started playing harmonica in 2000, taking lessons from renowned teacher, Joe Filisko at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He played with The Shakes and Tongue & Groove before starting The Special 20s in 2005. Their first, self-titled release, recorded in 2006, was received with great reviews, taking the 20s from playing one or two nights a month to constant bookings all over the city. Morry has been playing around the city learning from the greats in Chicago, playing with Dave Specter, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Billy Flynn and Barrelhouse Chuck.

Grab dinner from  BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

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.

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:

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 – 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 currently celebrating the release of “Conversance,” the first ever jazz release for Chicago’s longest-running indie rock label, Pravda Records.”

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

MARCIA BALL seen HERE

$30 GA SEATED & $45/seat RESERVED TABLES 

“Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intimate, reflective balladry…her songs ring with emotional depth” –Rolling Stone

"A welcome ray of sunshine…Ball is a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Potent blues, sweet zydeco, soulful, fast and furious Texas boogie…heartfelt, powerful and righteous" –Billboard

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Her rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. With each new release, her reputation as a profoundly soulful singer, a boundlessly talented pianist and a courageous, inventive songwriter continues to grow. Her love of the road has led to years of soul-satisfying performances at festivals, concert halls and clubs. The New York Times says, “Marcia Ball plays two-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse piano and sings in a husky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.” The Houston Chronicle says simply, “She’s as perfect as an artist can be.” 

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 Steel Wheels seen HERE. (Fully Seated Show!)

$20 General Admission Seat/ Reserved Tables Available 

  The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead singer Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo) in forming the band as a vehicle for Wagler’s songwriting. They released several albums under Wagler’s moniker, before officially adopting the The Steel Wheels name with the 2010 release of Red Wing. Quickly staking their claim as independent upstarts in the burgeoning Americana scene, The Steel Wheels followed up this release with three more self-produced albums in the next five years, before joining forces with producer Sam Kassirer for Wild As We Came Here (2017) and Over The Trees (2019). Kevin Garcia (drums, percussion, keys) joined in 2017, bringing a new level of sonic depth and polish to the outfit. Newest member Jeremy Darrow rounds out the rhythm section and grounds the band as they continue to explore deeply rooted yet fresh folk rock sounds.  Having gained the experience of thousands of shows, festivals and many miles on the road, the stubbornly independent band has formed deep bonds with each other and the audience that sustains them.

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

Hailing from Chicago, Gerry Hundt is a respected veteran of the city’s blues scene, performing regularly at Kingston Mines, Buddy Guy’s Legends, and regional roadhouses. Album credits include Delmark, Blind Pig, and Blue Bella Records, garnering headline appearances at Chicago Blues Festival and Montreal Jazz Festival.

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:

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.

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 SIDEBAR PRESENTS:

JAVIER RED QUINTET seen HERE

FREE SHOW! 

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

don’t sweat it, c’mon over!

Grab dinner before the show at 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 PRESENTS A HAPPY HOUR CONCERT WITH: 

MICHELE MCGUIRE

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

$1 shrimp & oysters from BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

BACKYARD TIRE FIRE w/ special guest John Till

$22 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

When Edward David Anderson sings of rolling sand hills, prickly pear cactus and a river that “flows like wine,” he takes us on a trip down a dusty country road, to a little town in west central Illinois called Havana. “Get your kicks on the 1-3-6” the journeyman songwriter/multi-instrumentalist croons on his latest offering Still the River out now on his own Black Dirt Records.

The Backyard Tire Fire frontman and his family headed west down US 136 where they found a piece of land and some peace of mind in the middle of a pandemic. The Andersons moved into an old farmhouse on a bird & butterfly sanctuary a few miles from the Illinois River and the change proved fruitful. The setting inspired the prolific writer to spin another batch of timeless tunes highlighting his new surroundings and joys of having recently become a father.

In true homestead fashion, the recording was self-produced and engineered in a small studio designed by EDA. Making most of the sounds on the album himself (with mixing engineer Adam Gardner lending a capable hand), Anderson laid down a 10 song collection which was awarded grant funding from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:

THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS 

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

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

***PARKING***

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY at FITZGERALDS!!

MR DAVE MUSIC 

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

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

***PARKING***

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

Jazz Brunch in the Club

w/
PETRA VAN NUIS seen HERE

FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" for a table reservation

Brunch By BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

LILLY HIATT 's FOREVER TOUR

$25 General Admission // Reserved Tables available @ $35/seat

The last few years have been a little hazy for Lilly Hiatt, who finds herself searching for answers on her striking new album, Forever. Recorded at home with her husband, Coley Hinson who produced and played most of the instruments, Forever grapples with growth and change, escape and anxiety, self-loathing and self-love. The songs are intensely vulnerable, full of diaristic snapshots and deeply personal ruminations, but they’re also broad invitations to find yourself in their unflinching emotional excavations. The result is a raw, unvarnished work of love and trust that walks the line between alt-rock muscle and singer/songwriter sensitivity, a bold, guitar-driven exploration of maturity and adulthood from an artist who wants you to know you’re not alone, no matter how lost you may feel. 

Born in Los Angeles and raised in Tennessee, Hiatt first earned buzz with a pair of early solo records before breaking out with 2017’s Trinity Lane, which helped earn dates with the likes of John Prine, Margo Price, Drive-By Truckers, and Hiss Golden Messenger in addition to festival slots from Pilgrimage to Luck Reunion. NPR called the album “courageous and affecting,” while Rolling Stone hailed it as “the most cohesive and declarative statement of the young songwriter’s career.” Hiatt returned in 2020 with the similarly well-received Walking Proof, and in 2021 with Lately, which The Boston Herald said showcased her “knack for plainspoken, poetic lyrics” and Uncut proclaimed “captivating.”

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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.  

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

PATIO FAMILY FUN w/ LITTLE MISS ANN & SUZI SHELTON for the release of their album Birds of a Family Music!

LITTLE MISS ANN 

1 TICKET PER FAMILY ($25) 

Birds of a Feather is a new American Indie Family supergroup consisting of two kids music luminaries – Brooklyn’s, longtime children’s music pioneer, Suzi Shelton  and Filipina-American Little Miss Ann of Chicago. Individually, Suzi and Ann have each maintained a strong presence within the national kids music community performing with their own bands across the country and producing many award-winning albums on their own. For over a decade, these longtime friends have also been inspired to perform together regularly at esteemed venues including Wolftrap (DC area), the Kids stage at Lollapalooza (Chicago), the Overture Center (Madison), Jewish Museum (NYC), and The Cabot (Beverly, MA) to name a few. Over the years, Suzi and Ann have recorded many singles together including “Spread More Love” and “Welcome Spring” which have been featured on national family radio stations such as Sirius XM Kids Place Live. In 2023, the duo decided to take it one step further and began collaborating by weekly zoom songwriting sessions to create their debut full length self-titled kids music album “Birds of a Feather”  produced by GRAMMY award winning Dean Jones highlighting their distinctive musical styles, unique vocals, infectious, joyful energy and rich harmonies to be released June, 2024. The album features a plethora  of diverse talented special guests from around the globe including Mista Cookie Jar, Ronnie Boy Kids, Uncle Devin, Mil's Trills, Joanie Leeds, Aaron Nigel Smith, Red Yarn, Katie Mullins, Michael Napolitano, 123 Andres and Claudia Robin Gunn.

Enjoy BRUNCH FROM BABYGOLD BARBECUE beginning at 1030am

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 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:

Sarah Shook & The Disarmers seen HERE

$30 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

  It’s obvious listening to Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ clear-eyed, biting, and unafraid songs that integrity is the most important thing to the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, country-punk outfit. “A lot of artists are in this industry for fame, recognition, and money but those things don’t mean anything to me,” says bandleader River Shook. “Songwriting is it for me. It’s the only real healthy coping mechanism I've ever had. It’s life-saving. I don't care about any superficial things when I’m making a record.” On their resonant fourth album Revelations, produced by Shook and out March 29 via Thirty Tigers, these raw and resilient tracks come first. Throughout, Shook’s deft storytelling documents regular people getting by and keeping on, all presented without filter or pretension.
 

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:

Amy LaVere and Will Sexton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

$20 General Admssion Seat / Reserved Tables Available 

Just when you think Amy LaVere is at the top of her craft, it grows into something even more powerful. Her songs are both original and timeless, making her well known among songwriters and critics alike. NPR’s Robert Siegel says she “specializes in lyrics that are more barbed than her sweet soprano prepares you for.” Amos Perinne of No Depression has written of Amy saying “Her songs have a level of detail comparable to a photo. LaVere has a knack for documenting simple moments and making them riveting. “Her growing catalog of material and steady critical acclaim suggest a first-tier presence on the Americana and indie-folk circuits.

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:

DEADFEST BAND
A Tribute to The Grateful Dead

$20 GA // $25/seat reserved tables  
 

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

CHASEN WAYNE!

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:

THE SUITCASE JUNKET Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub!

$20 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available 

Matt Lorenz's vision, manifest in The Suitcase Junket, developed in the tension between the grand and the solitary. Grand in its imagery, sound, and staging. Solitary in its thrift and self-reliance. What instruments he requires, Lorenz builds from scratch and salvage. What parts five players would perform, he performs alone. The spectacle of his one-man set bears constant comparison to legends of showmanship, brilliance, madness, and invention. 

While audiences are captivated by his solitary form and the show itself, Lorenz, who homesteads in rural Western Massachusetts, is most serious about the songs. He has been building a catalog, writing a world into existence. Solitary on stage and on the road, his mind is crowded with characters, narratives, voices, imagery, sounds as wide and varied as mountain throat singers and roadhouse juke boxes, plus newsreels of the planet's destruction and salvage. With this 2020 release, The End is New, Lorenz’s grand vision for the song overrides the how of it.

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:

DONNA THE BUFFALO seen HERE 

$32 General Admission // Some Reserved Tables Available

Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest, and Philadelphia Folk Festival.

They’ve opened for The Dead and have toured with Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Jim Lauderdale, Rusted Root, and Railroad Earth to name a few. They also toured with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen to help raise awareness about increased corporate spending in politics.

In 1991, the band started the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival in Trumansburg, NY. The four day festival has become an annual destination for over 15,000 music lovers every year and was started as an AIDS benefit. It continues as a benefit for arts and education. To date, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and is now one of three Grassroots Festivals; the Bi-annual Shakori Hills fest in North Carolina and Virginia Key festival in Florida. In 2016 GrassRoots Culture Camp was introduced in Trumansburg, New York as four days of music, art, dance and movement workshops, including nightly dinners and dances.

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE 

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

***PARKING***

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

***AGE RESTRICTIONS***

21+, minors admitted with guardian

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

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:

Jazz Brunch in the Club

w/
PETRA VAN NUIS seen HERE

FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" for a table reservation

Brunch By BABYGOLD BARBECUE

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

JACKIE VENSON RESIDENCY Night 1: Jackie Venson and Rodney Hyder

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Jackie Venson’s residency will begin on Thursday May 1st, 2025 with an intimate duo set with Jackie and longtime drummer Rodney Hyder performing Jackie’s greatest hits.

  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:

JACKIE VENSON RESIDENCY Night 1: Jackie Venson, Rodney Hyder, and Marcus Clark

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

On May 8th, Jackie and Rodney will be joined by bassist Marcus Clark for a trio performance of the eclectic 2023 album Evolution of Joy.

  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

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

JACKIE VENSON RESIDENCY Night 4: FulL BAND Performs "Love Transcends" 

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

The full quartet will come together on Thursday May 22nd to perform Jackie’s 2022 Texas blues rock opus Love Transcends

  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:

JACKIE VENSON RESIDENCY Night 5: FULL BAND Grande Finale Performance of "The Love Anthology"

$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 

The grand finale performance of The Love Anthology.

  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! 

THE MOTH  seen  HERE

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE

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

***PARKING***

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

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

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:

mekons  w/ Special Guest Jake LaBotz

$35 General Admission (mostly Standing Room) / Reserved Tables Available 

  Sonic adventurers, punk rock fundamentalists, exuberant luddites, willing outcasts.

 “The Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ‘n’ roll” – wrote rock critic Lester Bangs

The genre-defying Mekons formed in Leeds, England in 1977.  Born from the emerging British punk scene, they progressed from art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. This current classic line-up has remained intact since the mid-1980s, continuing to regularly tour and release new music through to now.  Theirs is an improbable history – a surprising and influential embrace of folk and country music with occasional forays into the art world. They have always worked collaboratively and collectively with all work credited to the band, never to individuals. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and has included exhibitions in the UK and US, a deranged pirate musical recorded and staged with Kathy Acker, an art performance with Vito Acconci, and several books including the unique art catalog/unfinished novel Mekons United.   "Revenge of the mekons", a documentary about the band received nationwide release in 2015 on Music Box Films.  The mekons continue to make bold, unpredictable music while staying true to the punk ethos. Their mind-boggling output consistently blurs the lines between high art and low and they remain one of the truly great live bands.  

Their last album "Exquisite" was recorded completely remotely during the early months of lockdown and released on Bandcamp in June 2020.  The band are working with Fire Records on their new album which comes out in 2025.  The single from that album "You're Not Singing Anymore" will be released on Fire Records in early November 2024.

Jake La Botz’s rough and tumble upbringing took him from juvenile delinquency and punk rock to learning blues from the last of Chicago’s pre-war era bluesmen. From there, with guitar in tow, he made his way across the U.S.A. until he hit the end of the line in Hollywood where an improbable acting career began to unfold.

  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