Musician Spotlight: Mitch Mayer
Jul
29
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Mitch Mayer

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Every Tuesday we feature local musicians playing tunes through the dinner hours.
This week: Mitch Mayer
Always free and family friendly! The Woonerf is closed to vehicular traffic for the evening so it's a safe place to dine and play. We have some outdoor games available and always encourage kiddos to bring their own fun, scooters, catch and throw games, sidewalk chalk, etc...
Daily specials include half price on our hand-ground hand-packed burgers and $2 off draft beers

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Metal Night - Bible of the Devil wsg B.O.A. and STIFF
Aug
2
8:00 PM20:00

Metal Night - Bible of the Devil wsg B.O.A. and STIFF

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Bible of the Devil: Uncompromising Boogie. High intensity Chicago riff lords since 1999. Bible of the Devil is a four-piece, high-intensity Rock n’Roll Metal band from Chicago, Illinois. Now in their 26th year of existence. With their twin guitar harmony attack and vocal hooks, they have always kept themselves firmly grounded in their classic rock and metal influences.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Aug
3
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Fox Crossing Stringband
Aug
8
8:00 PM20:00

Fox Crossing Stringband

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Fox Crossing Stringband is a dynamic women-led bluegrass group that has been making waves in Chicago’s music scene for eight years.

Fox Crossing Stringband know(s) their brand and don’t shy away from it. They have that charming blend of sweet and strong that draws you in but demands respect.

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John Till
Aug
9
8:00 PM20:00

John Till

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John Till is a solo acoustic act with slide guitar, banjo, and acoustic guitar come arrangements steeped heavily in the fingerpicking styles of the Delta Blues. Bouncing baselines and dancing melodies driven along with two part foot percussion provide a uniquely dynamic listening experience.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Aug
10
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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The bluegrass power trio Stryder brings an eclectic mix of original music & covers to the stage, showcasing 3-part harmonies, a boot-tapping rhythmic drive, blistering string solos, & a single mic vocal delivery. Co-lead by Hayley Skreens on upright bass/vocals (Wheels North), Mark Frystak on guitar/vocals (Wheels North), & Mark Messer on mandolin/vocals (River Valley Rangers), this trio creates a melting pot fondue of bluegrass music for the 22nd Century. Stryder will surely grass up your blues & get you up out of your seat. Keep your eyes and ears out for an upcoming all original album debut!

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Musician Spotlight: Matthew Garcia
Aug
12
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Matthew Garcia

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Every Tuesday we feature local musicians playing tunes through the dinner hours.
This week: Matthew Garcia
Always free and family friendly! The Woonerf is closed to vehicular traffic for the evening so it's a safe place to dine and play. We have some outdoor games available and always encourage kiddos to bring their own fun, scooters, catch and throw games, sidewalk chalk, etc...
Daily specials include half price on our hand-ground hand-packed burgers and $2 off draft beers

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Coyote Riot
Aug
15
8:00 PM20:00

Coyote Riot

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Coyote Riot has its roots set deep in old folk and country/blue grass string sounds of the past and present. The twang of the rockabilly stile guitar sits nicely with the pluc of the bass and the chuck of the tenor banjo, while the harmonica and fiddle harmonize like crickets in heat. A recipe gaurenteed to have you hootin and hollerin with your foot-a-stompin.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Aug
17
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Musician Spotlight: Jim DiDomenico
Aug
19
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Jim DiDomenico

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Jim DiDomenico began his professional music career in 1986 as a solo artist performing his songs and some of his favorite covers at Durty Nellies in his hometown of Palatine IL, and The Ancient Mariner in Minocqua, WI. In 1992, Jim founded the Chicago-based band, Underwater People.

Every Tuesday we feature local musicians playing tunes through the dinner hours.
Always free and family friendly! The Woonerf is closed to vehicular traffic for the evening so it's a safe place to dine and play. We have some outdoor games available and always encourage kiddos to bring their own fun, scooters, catch and throw games, sidewalk chalk, etc...
Daily specials include half price on our hand-ground hand-packed burgers and $2 off draft beers.

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Lost Pyramids
Aug
23
8:00 PM20:00

Lost Pyramids

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Lost Pyramids is an improvisational, psychedelic jam band that keeps it fresh on stage with dynamic grooves and spacey jams.
With an eclectic mix of originals heavily influenced by the music of Phish and the Grateful Dead with a hint of jazz fusion, you never know what you’re gonna get.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Aug
24
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Musician Spotlight: Dave Ramont
Aug
26
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Dave Ramont

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Welcome Dave Ramont on a lovely summer eve!

Every Tuesday we feature local musicians playing tunes through the dinner hours.
Always free and family friendly! The Woonerf is closed to vehicular traffic for the evening so it's a safe place to dine and play. We have some outdoor games available and always encourage kiddos to bring their own fun, scooters, catch and throw games, sidewalk chalk, etc...
Daily specials include half price on our hand-ground hand-packed burgers and $2 off draft beers.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Aug
31
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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E.P. & the Surveyors
Sep
5
8:00 PM20:00

E.P. & the Surveyors

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E.P. & The Surveyors stake their claim at the crossroads of rock and heartland soul. Inspired by the raw storytelling of Lucinda Williams, and the road-worn anthems of Tom Petty, we bring a sound that’s both timeless and electric.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Sep
7
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Invisible Cartoons
Sep
13
8:00 PM20:00

Invisible Cartoons

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Smile rock / soul-indie pop. Invisible Cartoons blends catchy melodies, intoxicating voices, bounce-inducing beats, dynamic guitar/bass rhythms, spine-tingling keytar riffs, and dramatic wordplay about love, friendship, and fun.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Maygen & The Birdwatcher
Sep
19
8:00 PM20:00

Maygen & The Birdwatcher

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Maygen & The Birdwatcher weave a rich tapestry of Americana, blending folk and country with an eclectic twist.


“On their song ‘Feel Good,’ the versatile musicians deliver top-notch musicianship that evokes comparisons to the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lake Street Dive, and Alison Krauss & Union Station. Led by the twangy and soulful vocals of Maygen Lacey, the band will surely be a festival favorite for years to come.” —Glide Magazine

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Bluegrass Sunday
Sep
21
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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John Till
Sep
26
8:00 PM20:00

John Till

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John Till is a solo acoustic act with slide guitar, banjo, and acoustic guitar come arrangements steeped heavily in the fingerpicking styles of the Delta Blues. Bouncing baselines and dancing melodies driven along with two part foot percussion provide a uniquely dynamic listening experience.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Sep
28
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Bluegrass Sunday with Wheels North
Jul
27
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday with Wheels North

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Wheels North is a progressive Newgrass band from Northern Illinois comprised of Hayley Skreens (banjo/vocal), Mark Frystak (guitar/vocal), Jesse Fuller (bass/vocal) and Chris Grant (violin). Wheels North offers powerful three-part harmonies, skillfully crafted song arrangements, and an enticing catalog of originals and covers.

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Brandon Reisdorf Quartet
Jul
25
8:00 PM20:00

Brandon Reisdorf Quartet

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Brandon is a Carpentersville, IL-based songwriter, violinist, and guitar player. He fronts the Brandon Reisdorf Quartet playing his original songs, in addition to playing with several Chicago-area bands.

After studying Music Theory, Composition, and Philosophy in undergrad, Brandon was inspired by songwriting legends like John Prine and Kris Kristofferson. Brandon’s debut record, “Political Songs for Political People”, was released in 2020. Since then, he has been actively recording and preparing for his next album, slated for a 2024 release.

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Musician Spotlight: Banjer Dan
Jul
22
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Banjer Dan

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BanjerDan brings his unique mix of hot pickin’, heartfelt songs, and humorous commentary to The Sidecar Supper Club.

BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a “banjo-centric” acoustic musician and entertainer based in Santa Cruz County, CA. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and other styles.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Jul
20
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Firewater Tent Revival
Jul
19
8:00 PM20:00

Firewater Tent Revival

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The Firewater Tent Revival rolls in from Atlantic Beach, FL with a wild mix of funk, roots, and Americana that'll have you dancing before you know it. Known for unpredictable sets and nonstop energy, this isn't your average bluegrass show—it's a whiskey-snortin', good-timin' revival

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Majors Junction
Jul
18
8:00 PM20:00

Majors Junction

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Rooted in the vibrant music scene of Chicago, Majors Junction melds traditional and contemporary sounds to forge their distinctive brand of music. With their compelling blend of country honky-tonk, folk, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll, this dynamic group transcends genres to create a distinctive touch. Known for their plush, lonesome, western sound, the band offers an auditory journey that celebrates the spirit of individuality and diligence.

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Musician Spotlight: Mark Weber
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Mark Weber

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Every Tuesday we feature local musicians playing tunes through the dinner hours.
This week: Mark Weber
Always free and family friendly! The Woonerf is closed to vehicular traffic for the evening so it's a safe place to dine and play. We have some outdoor games available and always encourage kiddos to bring their own fun, scooters, catch and throw games, sidewalk chalk, etc...
Daily specials include half price on our hand-ground hand-packed burgers and $2 off draft beers.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Jul
13
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Aaron Kelly Band
Jul
11
8:00 PM20:00

Aaron Kelly Band

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Aaron Kelly was never on American Idol, but did grow up on the edge of the Chicago megalopolis, falling under the influence of John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and empathy, his songs are carefully crafted and made to last.

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Musician Spotlight: Despina
Jul
8
6:00 PM18:00

Musician Spotlight: Despina

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A versatile singer-songwriter from Chicago's northwest suburbs, Despina crafts captivating melodies and stories that blend folk, country, and Americana traditions with innovative spirit. Her original songs paint vivid pictures of life's joys, struggles, and experiences, inviting listeners into her unique musical tapestry.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Jul
6
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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Bluegrass Sunday
Jun
29
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!

This Week: County Line String Band
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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John Till
Jun
28
8:00 PM20:00

John Till

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John Till is a solo acoustic act out of Bloomington, IL. With slide guitar, banjo, and acoustic guitar come arrangements steeped heavily in the fingerpicking styles of the Delta Blues. Bouncing baselines and dancing melodies driven along with two part foot percussion provide a uniquely dynamic listening experience.

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Bluegrass Sunday
Jun
22
5:00 PM17:00

Bluegrass Sunday

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Wind down the weekend with us!
Join us on the River Street Woonerf (weather permitting) or roundthe ‘fireplace’ for our weekly installment of Bluegrass Sunday! Local and touring Bluegrass and Americana acts play every week.
Free, Family-Friendly Show!
Thanks to Mark of the River Valley Rangers for providing and procuring the tunes year after year!

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