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FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:BLUES BRUNCH ft.CAROLYN WONDERLAND$25/seat reserved tables Brunch Menu by BABYGOLD Carolyn Wonderland, with her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals, has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock n roll. She has been performing professionally since the age of 15 and has led a colorful and adventurous life. O

LIVE IN FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB:SUNDAY DAYDREAM: a tribute to The Grateful DeadFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to Join The Party. We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a RSVP dont sweat it, cmon over!SUNDAY DAYDREAM continues on for the summer, and were moving over to the patio at Fitzgeralds in Berwyn!A rotating collective of Chicago jam scene musicians will join forces for a Sunday each month to pay tribute to the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and other GD friendly music! Grab dinn

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:Elizabeth Reichert PowellFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to Make a Reservation Come enjoy some jams with E.R.P. and her amazing band! Hear new originals, ear worms off her debut album, and familiar fun covers! E.R.P. likes to blend her love of smooth RnB sounds, upbeat Pop energy, and country attitude to put on an interactive, wonderfully sounding show that will not disappoint!Enjoy dinner from BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the are

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: THE CHICAGO SKYLINERS BIG BANDFREE SHOW! CLICK Book Now For Table ReservationsFULL 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 Chica

THE MOTH seen HEREThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the nights theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonights theme is This months themeDIDASTERPIECEPrepare a five-minute story about a failure so epic, it became a work of art. A magnificent misfire. A glorious flop. Throwing spaghetti at the wall and failing upward. That last-minute improvisation that was mistaken for geni

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:THE ANDY BROWN TRIO!Andy Brown is a musician based in Chicago who specializes in what he calls old-school jazz guitar. Howard Reich in the Chicago Tribune called him One of Chicagos most appealing jazz guitaristsuncounted Chicago jazz artists have collaborated with Brown on club dates and recording sessions, and they know better than anyone the depth of his work and unpretentiousness of his mannerfor all his easy going virtuosity, he places the emphasis on musical ph

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:PETER CASE Returns to FITZGERALDS!$22 General Admission Seating / Reserved Tables Available I try to take things I love and use them in a new way, said triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Caseof his 16th solo albumDoctor Moan. Case brings his considerablesongwriting ability to an 11-song collection, largely performed on piano, including his firstsolo recorded instrumental. Released by Sunset Blvd Records on March 31, Cases piano-based songs are emotiona

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR Presents: FITZGERALDS TEACHER HAPPY HOUR in SIDEBAR! TWO CENT DRINKS between 3-4pm. $1 Shrimp re coming!***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 tableChicago 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 an

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:IKE REILLY & The Zimmermen DO DYLAN$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available 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:BRIAN KRUMM & HIS BARFLY FRIENDS Brian Krumm and His Barfly Friends is a project led by Brian Krumm, front man for Chicagos Americana-noir group The Great Crusades. The bands debut album, Just Fade Away, was recorded with members of his regular band as well as a whos who of Chicago music scene notables, with Crusader Christian Moder producing. Just Fade Away was released by Chicagos Pravda Records. Influences like Robyn Hitchcock, the Jayhawks, Warren Zevon, and Dylan shine

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:The Steepwater Band & Backyard Tire Fire$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available The Steepwater Band:You should already know these songs. If the old saying about talent equaling success were true, then The Steepwater Band would already be a household name, rubbing shoulders with Aerosmith, Bad Company and other like-minded travelers in our collective Rock n Roll Fantasy. But thats not how things always work, and this band knows it and still leans into it,

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:THE HEAVY SOUNDS seen HEREFREE SHOW! RSVP FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY!Steeped in the Soul Jazz and Funk traditions of Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, Earl Van Dyke, and Booker T s; The Heavy Sounds testament to instrumental soul music from the 60s and early 70s 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). Wha

COUNTRY BRUNCH in the NIGHTCLUB!featuring: Diamondback FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon over!Diamondback has been a staple in the Chicago Music scene for many years, specializing in Country music, Country Rock, Americana, and Old Rock and Roll. Our extensive song list is truly a history of Country and, for that matter, American pop music. Female fronted, tight vocal harmonies and multi-instrument

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: BRITISH BUDDY BIG BANDFREE! Click Book Now then select NIGHTCLUB TABLE to book!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 & FriendsFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.And Hey: Its $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 f

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:Kevin Trims AllStar Band!$15 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available Join Kevin Trim and his All-Star Band as they lift your collective souls with an evening filled with heart-thumping rock, pop, RB, and soul music. This collection of Chicagolands favorites includes members of Tributosaurus, the Zimmermen,Real Pretenders, Expo 76, The Sunshine Boys, Meadowlark Lemons, The Diff, MomCore, Cannonball, The Naomi Ashley Band, The Menards, Pipes and several of the

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:JAVIER RED TRIO seen HEREFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon over!Comprising Javier Red on piano, Dan Thatcher on bass, and Tim Davis on drums, the trio presents a performance centered around their interpretation of Thelonious Monks compositions. They skillfully meld Monks distinct rhythmic nuances with their own improvisational styles.Grab dinner before the show at BABY

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:FRED EAGLESMITH at FITZGERALDS Nightclub$50 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available Fred Eaglesmith has played them all; from televisions The Late Show with DavidLetterman to the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to the refined acousticsof the Lincoln Center, but this fall, Canadas most uncompromising troubadourbrings his whip-smart songwriting and road-tested show back to the verycommunites that inspired him.And you wont want to miss it.The Juno Awa

HAPPY HOUR ON THE PATIO FEATURING:The Menards (show will move indoors if required due to inclement weather) Band namesake Tim Menard is a Chicago veteran. Tims hand-picked a coterie of his favorite players his wonderful, fiddle-playing bride, Cathie Van Wert Menard, veteran bass ace Michael Krayniak, pedal steel guru Gabriel Stutz and drum legend Paul Bivans. Featuring Tims indelible original tunes mixed with some carefully curated covers, the Menards spin aspects of folk, rock and country into

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:Cult Canyon & Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee & The Blanks w/ special guest Jacob AugustineGrab 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:FRAN BANISH TRIO seen HEREFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to RSVP for guaranteed entry.Original and classic Blues, Rock, and Funk. Travel through musical space and time with us from Chicago to Memphis and New Orleans, from San Francisco to London, Outer Space and all points in between! Fran is on guitar and vocals, Nick Fane is on bass and backing vocals, and Jahari Thompson is on drums.Fran Banish is a Chicago born, formerly Los Angeles based Blues-Rock guitar legend. Aft

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTSSOUL MESSAGE BAND FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to reserve a table.We always leave room for walk-ins so if you cant find a reservation, dont sweat it, cmon 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

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS:PUSH PUPPETSLISTEN & WATCH BEFORE THE SHOW HEREFREE SHOW! Click Book Now to RSVP for guaranteed entry.Push Puppets bring their dual-vocal attack to Fitzgeralds Sidebar for a FREE SHOW! Their critically acclaimed 2025 release Tethered Together has drawn comparisons to Squeeze, Nick Lowe, XTC and Ben Folds in both the quirky writing and the gloriously polished production.Push Puppets consists of Erich Specht (lead vocals, guitar), Steve Frisbie (backup vocals, guitar),

FITZGERALDS PATIO Presents: HENRY CARPENDER QUINTETFREE 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), Henrys playing and writing is a charming blend of punchy, sensitive, quirky, and dripping with love for life and self expression. Henrys dedication to music making began at age