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Driftwood is a shapeshifting folk rock/americana act from upstate New York who continue to break new ground with their dynamic, high-energy and reflective live performances. Their latest studio album, the transformative December Last Call (2024), finds the group coming home. Sonically, the band’s sixth album looks confidently to the future, experimenting with new sounds while staying true to the bluegrass roots that built them. Across the album’s nine tracks, the band often leans into hard-rocking electric guitars and driving percussion which are also present during their live shows. Showcasing 3 incredibly strong, distinct songwriters and featuring both female and male musicians and vocalists, Driftwood is converting new fans at a rapid rate. The band states that “Driftwood is basically a beautiful friendship that happens to play music together,” and those bonds are evident both in the studio and on stage. Festival Appearances: FloydFest, SummerCamp, Peach Fest, Mountain Jam, Red Wing Roots Music Festival, MerleFest, Northwest String Summit, Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival, WinterWonderGrass, Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, Duck Creek Log Jam, Borderland Festival, Albino SkunkShared the stage with: Old Crow Medicine Show, Rusted Root, Leon Russell, Sam Bush, Greensky Bluegrass, Infamous Stringdusters, Donna The Buffalo, Max Creek, Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds and many more.

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Five women. One stage, Unapologetic honesty. In a world that still insists on whispering about sex, these women have decied to raise the volume. Directed by Liz Allen, join Chicago storytellers, Maria Kostas, Shawn Murray, Trish Weidig, Sara Wolfersberger and Francesca Sobrer for an evening of personal narrative stories with interludes of improvisation. It's smart. It's bold. It's a little wicked. IT'S TIME TO TALK.

From the El tracks to El Paso, Pat Owen-Leary blends musical styles of Chicago Blues, Texas Soul, and traditional American Folk.

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Stan P Band will bring you to a new world of musical voyage. They utilize rotating setlists, different guest artists and a wide variety of genres centered around a progressive improvisational rock core. The band prides itself on technical abilities and musical versatility; breaking boundaries with their unique sounds and compositions. SPB made its national festival debut at Summer Camp 2022 and has performed all over the Midwest. The band recently released a new single "Across The Snow" which features a super group lineup with Orlando Wright (Buddy Guy), Rob Ingraham (The Revivalists), Packy Lundholm (Theo Katzman), Paul Theodore Chandler (Monophonics/Orgone) and Eddie Roberts (New Mastersounds/Color Red)! Earth Radio Is a Psychedelic Funk and Jamtronic band from Chicago.Blending Styles from various genres of influence, fun mash ups, as well as adding heavily improvised and exploratory Jams,Will surely get you dancing! In 2019 RADO formed and took up the cause in Denver’s prolific music scene. The band melds together ferocious psychedelic rock music with syncopated dance grooves and stylistic melodies while mixing in thoughtfully crafted lyrical & vocal hooks. The music of RADO is heavily centered around building improvisational jams that reach soaring and everlasting peaks.

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How did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year, IBMA’s highest honor, in 2025, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year, among numerous accolades), 2022 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Harry Clark, and new guitar player Frank Rische. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.

Featuring legendary drummer Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Bowie, Sting, Madonna) Rachel Z (Peter Gabriel, Steps Ahead, Wayne Shorter) Ozmosys, and the Rock N’ Roll CollectiveThe Generations Deconstructed Tour is a dynamic, multi-faceted live music experience that bridges generations and genres. The show features the Rock N’Roll Collective (ages 13-18) performing iconic classic tunes in their original, high-energy form, while Ozmosys reimagines those same songs through a bold and sophisticated jazz lens. Audiences will hear familiar hits transformed in real time—moving from faithful renditions toinventive, genre-bending interpretations—showcasing the deep musicality, creativity, and interplay between these exceptional artists. This unique concert experience celebrates both the timelessness of great music and the limitlesspossibilities of reinterpretation. Two bands - Two completely different takes - One unforgettable night. This isn’t just a show—it’s a musical conversation across generations, styles, and imagination.Feel the originals. Experience the transformation.

Grassfed Collective is an original bluegrass/jamgrass band based out of Chicago Illinois. The group seamlessly blends traditional bluegrass feels, big harmonies, powerful original material, and driven jam sections to make every appearance special. Grassfed draws on folk, blues, funk, rock, and a wide variety of bluegrass sounds to herd their unique show.The band made their first national festival appearance at Solshine Reverie 2024 (Summer Camp Music Festival) on the same stage as Henhouse Prowlers, Armchair Boogie and many more big touring acts. They recently had a big set at Shoe Fest 2025 and had Allie Kral sit it. The band has played all over Chicago and the Midwest including a near sold out show at Martyrs' along with guest sit ins from bands like Armchair Boogie, Giving Tree Band, Stan P Band and more. Come graze in the Pasture!Jonathan Dombro - guitarStan Pszeniczka - mandolinElix Smith - banjoEric Michael Fitts - upright bassJosh Muchmore - dobroAdam Sperber - fiddle Deep Space, Light Speed, Bluegrass!Buffalo Galaxy (Minneapolis, MN) is where heavy hitting psychedelia meets old timin’ bluegrass. Their songwriting, patience, and personalities prove they go deep!Banjo, Mandolin, Upright Bass, and Acoustic Guitar play off each other reaching both interstellar space and a universal familiarity. Their song catalog ranges from short and sweet Bill Monroe to here and now Lil Nas X. As well as catchy originals like "Time Machine" and long renditions of Grateful Dead classics.Since 2019 Buffalo Galaxy has played over 300 shows around the US from the West Coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 2024, they revved up their tour schedule playing further and farther from their home base in Minneapolis. Noticeable appearances include: Palisade Bluegrass Bash (Colorado), Blue Ox Music Festival (Wisconsin), AVL Fest (North Carolina), Summer's End Smoke Out & Porcupine Music Festival (Michigan), Bluegrass & Butterflies (Oregon) and playing dozens of new markets in and beyond the Pacific Northwest, West, Midwest and the south.Buffalo Galaxy released their debut album “New Escape” in 2021. Their sophomore album “Greeting’s From” was released 2024.

Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they have also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” In the wake of the sometimes-stringent competition among New Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.Following the Grammy-winning Rebirth of New Orleans, Rebirth Brass Band is at it again with Move Your Body, an infectious, groove-laden collection of hip-shakers sure to saturate the dance floor.Rollicking originals like "Who's Rockin, Who's Rollin'"? and "Take 'Em to the Moon" reaffirm the band's position as head of the brass throne while the rasta-esque "On My Way" and leave-nothing-to-the-imagination lyrics of "HBNS" showcase the unit's talent for penning unabashed party starters.Boasting a mastery of Rebirth's signature "heavy funk" sound, Move Your Body pushes and swings, leaving behind an 11 track thumbprint, approved by the Frazier brothers themselves, of a sultry Tuesday night spent dancing on their home court at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans.

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The duo is Ary Paloma Jeebie (also front lady for The Amazing Heeby Jeebies) and Ellis Clark (also a founding member of Epicycle, Social Act and formerly of The Chamber Strings). Taking you to 60s-70s psychedelic country with a twist and a shake! “Songs are just places you keep your stories” lead singer and songwriter of Black Friars Social Club, explains of his life of loss and redemption.Black Friars Social Club formed out of a residency in a gritty Chicago Irish pub they distilled songs down to their melodic skin and rhythmic bones. illustrating twisted tales from the alley shadows while tugging at your heart. After re-releasing their landmark 1972 album Anomaly on vinyl in 2024 (pressed by Smashed Plastic and overseen by musician and engineer Ellis Clark), Chicago's McLuhan inked a deal with Think Like A Key Music, a boutique record label committed to the CD revival, to officially release Anomaly on compact disc for the first time. The CD was released on Friday, July 25, and contains exclusive photos, expansive liner notes, and more. Named after media theorist and philosopher Marshall McLuhan, Chicago-based progressive rock band McLuhan began its musical journey as a mixed-media group and was the brainchild of David Wright, who composed most of the music and wrote the lyrics on their lone album Anomaly, which was released by the iconic label Brunswick Records in 1972. McLuhan formed after meeting as students at the University of Illinois-Chicago in the late 1960s and their early gigs, including a residency at The Wise Fools Pub, incorporated mixed-media footage to complement the band's use of offbeat instrumentation, sound effects, and free jazz/fusion/orchestral arrangements. McLuhan's initial line-up included Paul Cohn on flute, clarinet, and tenor sax, Neal Rosner on bass and vocals, both Michael Linn and John Mahoney on percussion, Dennis Phillips on guitar and vocals, Tom Laney on keyboards, and Wright on trumpet and vocals. Based on the their growing local popularity and the strength of their live performances at Wise Fools, McLuhan caught the attention of producer and A&R man Carl Davis, who signed the band to Brunswick, then known mostly as an R&B and Soul label, in an attempt to court white listeners with a "crossover" act with some mainstream appeal. McLuhan's aptly titled album for Brunswick, Anomaly, certainly stood out from the label's other signings at the time but failed to generate much in the way of sales as the band was unable to tour or play larger hometown venues to promote the release. Now coveted by record collectors and fringe music enthusiasts, Anomaly has gained a cult following and the band has since been featured in the Chicago Reader, Prog Archives, It's Psychedelic Baby, and a slew of underground music blogs. Current McLuhan band leader Neal Rosner, who also has a flourishing solo career, enlisted the help of another noted Chicagoan, musician and producer Ellis Clark, to reissue Anomaly on vinyl for the fist time in over 50 years and the pair worked closely with vinyl manufacturer Smashed Plastic for the fall 2024 release. A revamped version of McLuhan featuring original members Cohn, Laney (now using his given surname Tojza), and Rosner with longstanding collaborators Luke Meyer, Mitch Marcus, Barb Rosner and new recruit Bart Coyle, have been building a new generation of followers by performing regularly at venues in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Terrapin Flyer honors The Days Between, a Deadhead holiday celebrating the legacy of Jerry Garcia between his birthday and his passing. The annual event will include 5 shows at Martyrs’ in Chicago beginning on Friday July 31st and additional shows August 1, 6, 7, & 9.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Tony Rogers is a Chicago singer-songwriter who’s earned critical acclaim for his over-the-top progressive glam-rock band TINY BIT OF GIANT'S BLOOD, local pop-rock legends THE GOOD, and solo work—including his minor hit “Great” (featured in a Purina commercial)… a viral Father’s Day video for “Call The Press and Send Their Best” off his “Sycamore” album… his long-running one-man show, “Pop Psychology”… and a song for PBS Kids (“Alphabites”) that has garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube. He’s collaborated with his up-and-coming singer-songwriter daughter Vivi Rogers in THE NEVER AND THE NORTH and also with Daytonics frontman Nik Krimm for the freaky funk duo DEM BUNEEZ He’s made countless live TV appearances... has seen compositions in many films and shows... has written music for the legendary Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) and beloved writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Tony has played at Martyrs countless times; this show is a one-night-only event on his 60th birthday. A love letter to the venue, full of guest performers and collaborators, including Tiny Bit of Giant's Blood, The Good, Steve Frisbie, Marisa Fiorito, Vivi Rogers, David Singer, many others.

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Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

A rotating cast of some of Chicago’s finest musicians take you across the Beatles universe

If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the 80's !!!

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.

Honky Tonk Sundays! Join us for an afternoon with The Hoyle Brothers. They play every Sunday at 3pm.