Coming Up
August + September
Thursday, 8.1 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–8pm
Thursday, 8.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 8.2 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys| 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 8.7| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Josh Jessen, John Sutton, + Neil Hemphill | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 8.9| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 8.21| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Josh Jessen, Evan Levine, + Jonathan Marks | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 8.23 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys| 6pm–8pm
Friday, 8.30 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys| 6pm–8pm
Thursday, 9.5 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 9.27 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with special guest (TBD), guitar + voice | 5–6:15
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Past Dates
July
Wednesday, 7.3| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Chris Mahieu, John Sutton, + Luke Sagadin | 6:30pm–9pm
Thursday, 7.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 7.19| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Friday, 7.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15
June
Thursday, 6.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 6.7| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Thursday, 6.20 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–8pm
Friday, 6.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15
May
Wednesday, 5.1| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Josh Jessen, Evan Levine, + Phil Fornett | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 5.3 l Steely Dan tribute show at The Kenilworth Assembly Hall with Neil Carson's Day-Glo Freaks l 7:30–9pm
Friday, 5.10| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Friday, 5.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar, duo with guest Luke Polipnick, guitar + voice| 5:30pm–7:30pm
Wednesday, 5.29| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Andrew Lawrence, John Sutton, + Jonathan Marks | 6:30pm–9pm
Thursday, 5.30 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–8pm
April
Thursday, 4.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Sunday, 4.7 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 4pm–6pm
Friday, 4.19| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 4.24| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Andrew Lawrence, Graham Czach, + Neil Hemphill | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 4.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
March
Thursday, 3.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 3.22 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar, duo with Luke Polipnick, guitar + voice| 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday, 3.28 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 3.28 | Friendly Tap, female-featured 4th Friday | 9pm–11pm
Sunday, 3.31| The Parlor at The Albion Manor (Easter brunch), solo set| 12pm–3pm CANCELLED
February
Thursday, 2.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Tuesday, 2.13 | Nola Bar & Kitchen, Fat Tuesday trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) + Juliette Gardiner (trumpet) | 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 2.15 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 2.23 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar solo, voice + keys | 5:30–7:30pm
January
Thursday, 1.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 1.18 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 1.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
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December
Thursday, 12.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Josh Murtha, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 12.14 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 12.22 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm-6:15pm
November
Thursday, 11.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 11.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | time TBD
Thursday, 11.30 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 11.30 | Hungry Brain with Luke Polipnick's Lean Years | 9pm show, $10
October
Thursday, 10.5 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 10.19 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 10.27 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | time TBD
September
Thursday, 9.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 9.21| Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 9.22 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | time TBD
August
Thursday, 8.3 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Tuesday, 8.15| Eddie V's Chicago, trio with Sean Jacobi + Ryan Jacobi | 6:30pm–9:30pm
Friday, 8.25 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
Wednesday, 8.30 | The Hideout with Luke Polipnick's Lean Years | doors at 9, show at 9:30pm
Thursday, 8.31 | Tunes at Noon (The Green at 320 S. Canal) with Chris Siebold | 11:30am–1:30pm
Thursday, 8.31| Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
July
Thursday, 7.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Sunday, 7.9 | Sketchbook Brewing (Evanston) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 3pm–5pm
Friday, 7.14 | Radisson Blu Chicago duo with Evan Levine, bass | 6pm–10pm
Thursday, 7.20 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 7.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
June
Thursday, 6.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 6.22 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 6.23 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
Sunday, 6.25 l Geneva Golf Club duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice l 5pm–7pm
Thursday, 6.29 | Tunes at Noon (The Green at 320 S. Canal) with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 11:30am–1:30pm
May
Thursday, 5.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Sunday, 5.14| The Parlor at The Albion (Mother's Day Brunch) | 11:30am–3:30pm
Thursday, 5.25 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 5.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
Friday, 5.26| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 5.31 l Steely Dan tribute show at Tribe Supper Club with Neil Carson's Day-Glo Freaks l 8pm–11pm
April
Thursday, 4.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 4.14| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Thursday, 4.27 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 4.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
March
Thursday, 3.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Saturday, 3.11| The Langham duo with Kurt Schweitz | 7pm–11pm
Thursday, 3.16 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 3.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Sunday, 3.26 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 3pm–5pm
February
Wednesday, 2.1 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 2.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 2.9 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Tuesday, 2.21 |Nola Bar & Kitchen trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) + Juliette Gardiner (trumpet) | 7pm–9pm
Wednesday, 2.22 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 2.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Saturday, 2.25| The Langham duo with Kurt Schweitz | 7pm–11pm
January 2023
Thursday, 1.5 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 1.27 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
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December 2022
Thursday, 12.1 | Friendly Tap (solo show!) | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 12.2 | Petterino's (solo voice + keys) | 5:30–7:30pm
Thursday, 12.8 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 12.9 | Petterino's (solo voice + keys) | 5:30–7:30pm
Friday, 12.16 | Petterino's duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Saturday, 12.17 | Petterino's (solo voice + keys) | 5:30–7:30pm
Sunday, 12.18 | Christmas tunes at Andy's Art Antiques & Oddities| 3–5pm
Wednesday, 12.21 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 12.23 | Petterino's duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Friday, 12.30 | Petterino's duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
November
Thursday, 11.3 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 11.16 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 11.25 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
October
Thursday, 10.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 10.26 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 10.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
September
Thursday, 9.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 9.14 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 9.15 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30–10:30pm
August
Thursday, 8.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 8.10 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 8.25| WHIM at Stage 773 trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) and Andrew Vogt (bass) | 6pm–9pm
July
Thursday, 7.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Wednesday, 7.20 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 7.22 | Fitzgerald's happy hour, duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–6pm
Thursday, 7.28| WHIM at Stage 773 trio with Tim Fitzgerald (guitar) and Andrew Vogt (bass) | 6pm–9pm
June
Wednesday, 6.1 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 6.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Friday, 6.10| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 8pm–11pm
Tuesday, 6.28| Eddie V's Chicago trio with Sean Jacobi (bass) and Ryan Jacobi (drums) | 6pm–9pm
Wednesday, 6.29| WHIM at Stage 773 trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) and Sean Jacobi (bass) | 6pm–9pm
May
Friday, 5.6 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 5.6 | Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Thursday, 5.12 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Wednesday, 5.18 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 5.20 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 5.27 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
April
Thursday, 4.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Saturday, 4.9 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 5:30pm–7:30pm
Wednesday, 4.13 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday, 4.23 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday, 4.28 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice *BENEFIT FOR UKRAINE* | 7pm–9pm
March
Tuesday, 3.1 | Nola Bar & Restaurant trio with Ben Dillinger (bass) and Constantine Alexander (trumpet)| 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 3.3 | Friendly Tap solo set, voice + keys | 8:30pm–11pm
Thursday, 3.4| Eddie V's Chicago trio with Alex Austin (bass) and Jon Wenzel (drums) | 6pm–10pm
Wednesday, 3.16 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
February
Wednesday, 2.2 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 2.3 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8pm–11pm
Saturday, 2.12 | Kiss the Sky Record Store duo show with Chris Siebold,guitar + voice) | 3pm–5pm
Wednesday, 2.23| Pinstripes (Northbrook) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 7pm–9pm
January 2022
Thursday, 1.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Sunday, 1.23 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 3pm–5pm
Wednesday, 1.26 | Pinstripes (South Barrington) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 1.27| Eddie V's Chicago trio with Sean Jacobi (bass) and Jon Wenzel (drums) | 6pm–9pm
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December
Thursday, 12.2 | Simply from the Heart Gin & Jazz Fundraiser, Drury Lane | 5pm–9pm
Thursday, 12.9| Eddie V's Chicago, trio with Alex Austin (bass) and Andrew Green (drums) | 6pm–9pm
Sunday, 12.12 | Kiss the Sky Record Store, duo show with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 3pm–5pm
Wednesday, 12.15 | Catch 35 Chicago, duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 12.16 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 7pm–9pm
Wednesday, 12.29| Pinstripes (Northbrook), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 12.30 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 8:30pm–11pm
November
Wednesday, 11.10 | Catch 35 Chicago, duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 11.19 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 11.24 | Pinstripes (South Barrington), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 7pm–9pm
October
Friday, 10.1 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 10.6 | Catch 35 Chicago, trio with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice), Eric Hochberg (bass) | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 10.15 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 10.22 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 10.29 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, 10.30 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
September
Saturday, 9.11 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 9.17 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, 9.25 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
August
Friday, 8.6 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 8.18| Steely Dan show at Jazz Record Art Collective | 8pm + 9:30 shows, $15 for both
Friday, 8.20 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 8.27 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 6pm–8pm
July 2021
Friday, 7.9 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 7.14 | Simply From the Heart Fundraiser | 6pm–9pm
Saturday, 7.17 | OneEleven Rooftop Show with Tim Fitzgerald, guitar | 3pm–5pm
Saturday, 7.24 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 7.30 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, 7.31 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 6pm–8pm
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October
Sunday, 10.11| Steely Dan's "The Royal Scam," with Neil Carson's Day-Flo Freaks | 4pm show, $10 suggested
September
Sunday, 9.6 | Oak Park Porch Show with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 3pm-5pm
Saturday, 9.26 | Oak Park Porch Show with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 3pm-5pm
June
Sunday, 6.7 | Rooftop Session (fundraiser for Black-led, Chicago nonprofits) with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 3pm-5pm
[To donate directly, please visit: My Block My Hood My City + Brave Space Alliance]
March + April
Saturday, 3.14| Copper Fox Gastropub (Mag Mile) with Aaron Dorfman, guitar| 12pm–2pm
Friday, 3.20 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight (CANCELED due to pandemic)
Friday, 4.3 | Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) show with The Wild Rumors | more info soon! (CANCELED due to pandemic)
February
Friday, 2.21 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
January 2020
Friday, 1.17 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
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December
Thursday, 12.19 | Davenport's with Dave Bugher (keys) | 8–11pm
Friday, 12.20 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
November
Friday, 11.15 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
October
Friday, 10.18 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
September
Friday, 9.13 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 9.20 | Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) show with The Wild Rumors | 8pm, $10 (reserve tickets)
August
Friday, 8.2 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Wednesday, 8.21| Steely Dan show at Jazz Record Art Collective | 8pm + 9:30 shows, $15 for both
May
Sunday, 5.12 | Mother's Day at the Palmer House Hilton with Jacob Wilson, guitar | 1–4pm
Wednesday, 5.15 | Singing BGVs for Meagan Hickman at Sleeping Village | 7:30pm show, $10
March
Friday, 3.1 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 3.15 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Saturday, 3.16 | Davenport's (front room) with Dave Bugher, keys | 8–10pm
February
Tuesday, 2.12 | Trio at The Allis (Soho House), with Max Bessesen (alto sax) + Ben Cruz (guitar) | 6–9pm, FREE
Friday, 2.15 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
January 2019
Friday, 1.4 | Cafe Ciao with Josh Murtha, guitar| 9:30–midnight, FREE
Tuesday, 1.8 | Trio at The Allis (Soho House), with Max Bessesen (alto sax) + Ben Cruz (guitar) | 6–9pm, FREE
Friday, 1.11 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 1.18 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
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December 2018
Sunday, 12.9 | Tidings of Tap! at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts: playing holiday music with a killer band! | 3pm, $25–$41 tickets
Wednesday, 12.12 | West Elm (North/Sheffield) with Jacob Wilson (guitar): holiday fundraiser for RefugeeOne | 6–8pm
Friday, 12.14 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Tuesday, 12.18 | ORIGINALS show with Josh Murtha at Elbo Room | 8pm, tickets $7–$10
November
Saturday, 11.10 | Davenport's with Dave Bugher (keys) | 8–10pm
Friday, 11.9 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 11.2 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Wednesday, 11.7 | Blue Water Kings Band Wedding + Event Showcase at Chop Shop | 8pm
Tuesday, 11.27 | Trio at The Allis, with Max Bessesen (alto sax) + Erik Skov (guitar) | 6–9pm, FREE
October
Friday, 10.12 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Saturday, 10.20 | Maggiano’s Little Italy (Fly Me to the Moon Sweetest Dinner) with Josh Murtha, guitar | 6–9pm
Wednesday, 10.25 | ORIGINALS show with Josh Murtha at The Rock House (Glenview) | 8pm
August
Friday, 8.3 | Cafe Ciao with Josh Murtha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 8.24 | SIP with Aylon Samouha, guitar| 8–11pm
Friday, 8.31 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
July
Sunday, 7.29 | Hyde Park Flea Market with Josh Murtha, guitar | 2:30–3:30pm
June
Friday, 6.1 | Cantigny Golf's Patio with Tim Fitzgerald, guitar | 6–9pm
Saturday, 6.9 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Saturday, 6.16 | Perry's in Oak Brook | 6–11pm
Tuesday, 6.26 | James W. Foley Freedom Awards in D.C. with Aylon Samouha, guitar | cocktail hour, 6:30–7:30pm
Extremely honored and proud to be playing with Aylon Samouha in Washington, D.C. this June for this year's James W. Foley Freedom Awards. Jim was a compassionate and courageous journalist who dedicated his life to truth, justice, and human rights. Read more about Jim's amazing legacy or make a donation here.
Wednesday, 6.27 | Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) show with Aylon Samouha | 8–9pm, $10
Pleased as punch to be back at Uncommon Ground (Lakeview), opening for Neil & Janet—this time, playing some jazz duo with Aylon Samouha! More info on the show + a link to reserve your tickets here.
Saturday, 6.30 | Davenport's with Dave Bugher (keys) | 8–10pm
August + September
Thursday, 8.1 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–8pm
Thursday, 8.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 8.2 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys| 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 8.7| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Josh Jessen, John Sutton, + Neil Hemphill | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 8.9| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 8.21| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Josh Jessen, Evan Levine, + Jonathan Marks | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 8.23 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys| 6pm–8pm
Friday, 8.30 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys| 6pm–8pm
Thursday, 9.5 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 9.27 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with special guest (TBD), guitar + voice | 5–6:15
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Past Dates
July
Wednesday, 7.3| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Chris Mahieu, John Sutton, + Luke Sagadin | 6:30pm–9pm
Thursday, 7.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 7.19| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Friday, 7.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15
June
Thursday, 6.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 6.7| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Thursday, 6.20 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–8pm
Friday, 6.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15
May
Wednesday, 5.1| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Josh Jessen, Evan Levine, + Phil Fornett | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 5.3 l Steely Dan tribute show at The Kenilworth Assembly Hall with Neil Carson's Day-Glo Freaks l 7:30–9pm
Friday, 5.10| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Friday, 5.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar, duo with guest Luke Polipnick, guitar + voice| 5:30pm–7:30pm
Wednesday, 5.29| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Andrew Lawrence, John Sutton, + Jonathan Marks | 6:30pm–9pm
Thursday, 5.30 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–8pm
April
Thursday, 4.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Sunday, 4.7 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 4pm–6pm
Friday, 4.19| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 4.24| Boucherie, jazz quartet with Andrew Lawrence, Graham Czach, + Neil Hemphill | 6:30pm–9pm
Friday, 4.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
March
Thursday, 3.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 3.22 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar, duo with Luke Polipnick, guitar + voice| 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday, 3.28 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 3.28 | Friendly Tap, female-featured 4th Friday | 9pm–11pm
Sunday, 3.31| The Parlor at The Albion Manor (Easter brunch), solo set| 12pm–3pm CANCELLED
February
Thursday, 2.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Tuesday, 2.13 | Nola Bar & Kitchen, Fat Tuesday trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) + Juliette Gardiner (trumpet) | 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 2.15 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 2.23 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar solo, voice + keys | 5:30–7:30pm
January
Thursday, 1.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 1.18 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 1.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
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December
Thursday, 12.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Josh Murtha, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 12.14 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 12.22 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm-6:15pm
November
Thursday, 11.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 11.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | time TBD
Thursday, 11.30 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 11.30 | Hungry Brain with Luke Polipnick's Lean Years | 9pm show, $10
October
Thursday, 10.5 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 10.19 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 10.27 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | time TBD
September
Thursday, 9.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 9.21| Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 9.22 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | time TBD
August
Thursday, 8.3 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Tuesday, 8.15| Eddie V's Chicago, trio with Sean Jacobi + Ryan Jacobi | 6:30pm–9:30pm
Friday, 8.25 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
Wednesday, 8.30 | The Hideout with Luke Polipnick's Lean Years | doors at 9, show at 9:30pm
Thursday, 8.31 | Tunes at Noon (The Green at 320 S. Canal) with Chris Siebold | 11:30am–1:30pm
Thursday, 8.31| Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
July
Thursday, 7.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Sunday, 7.9 | Sketchbook Brewing (Evanston) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 3pm–5pm
Friday, 7.14 | Radisson Blu Chicago duo with Evan Levine, bass | 6pm–10pm
Thursday, 7.20 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 7.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
June
Thursday, 6.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 6.22 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 6.23 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
Sunday, 6.25 l Geneva Golf Club duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice l 5pm–7pm
Thursday, 6.29 | Tunes at Noon (The Green at 320 S. Canal) with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 11:30am–1:30pm
May
Thursday, 5.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Sunday, 5.14| The Parlor at The Albion (Mother's Day Brunch) | 11:30am–3:30pm
Thursday, 5.25 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 5.26 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5–6:15pm
Friday, 5.26| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 5.31 l Steely Dan tribute show at Tribe Supper Club with Neil Carson's Day-Glo Freaks l 8pm–11pm
April
Thursday, 4.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 4.14| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Thursday, 4.27 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 4.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
March
Thursday, 3.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Saturday, 3.11| The Langham duo with Kurt Schweitz | 7pm–11pm
Thursday, 3.16 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 3.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Sunday, 3.26 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 3pm–5pm
February
Wednesday, 2.1 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 2.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Thursday, 2.9 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Tuesday, 2.21 |Nola Bar & Kitchen trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) + Juliette Gardiner (trumpet) | 7pm–9pm
Wednesday, 2.22 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 2.24 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Saturday, 2.25| The Langham duo with Kurt Schweitz | 7pm–11pm
January 2023
Thursday, 1.5 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 1.27 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
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December 2022
Thursday, 12.1 | Friendly Tap (solo show!) | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 12.2 | Petterino's (solo voice + keys) | 5:30–7:30pm
Thursday, 12.8 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Friday, 12.9 | Petterino's (solo voice + keys) | 5:30–7:30pm
Friday, 12.16 | Petterino's duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Saturday, 12.17 | Petterino's (solo voice + keys) | 5:30–7:30pm
Sunday, 12.18 | Christmas tunes at Andy's Art Antiques & Oddities| 3–5pm
Wednesday, 12.21 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 12.23 | Petterino's duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
Friday, 12.30 | Petterino's duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
November
Thursday, 11.3 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 11.16 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 11.25 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
October
Thursday, 10.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 10.26 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 10.28 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30–7:30pm
September
Thursday, 9.1 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 9.14 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 9.15 | Fitzgerald's Sidebar duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30–10:30pm
August
Thursday, 8.4 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11:30pm
Wednesday, 8.10 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 8.25| WHIM at Stage 773 trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) and Andrew Vogt (bass) | 6pm–9pm
July
Thursday, 7.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Wednesday, 7.20 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 7.22 | Fitzgerald's happy hour, duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5pm–6pm
Thursday, 7.28| WHIM at Stage 773 trio with Tim Fitzgerald (guitar) and Andrew Vogt (bass) | 6pm–9pm
June
Wednesday, 6.1 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 6.2 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Friday, 6.10| Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 8pm–11pm
Tuesday, 6.28| Eddie V's Chicago trio with Sean Jacobi (bass) and Ryan Jacobi (drums) | 6pm–9pm
Wednesday, 6.29| WHIM at Stage 773 trio with Chris Siebold (guitar) and Sean Jacobi (bass) | 6pm–9pm
May
Friday, 5.6 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 5.6 | Cafe Ciao trio with Aylon Samouha (guitar) and Leo Peña (drums) | 9pm–midnight
Thursday, 5.12 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Wednesday, 5.18 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 5.20 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 5.27 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
April
Thursday, 4.7 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Saturday, 4.9 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 5:30pm–7:30pm
Wednesday, 4.13 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday, 4.23 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook) solo voice + keys | 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday, 4.28 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice *BENEFIT FOR UKRAINE* | 7pm–9pm
March
Tuesday, 3.1 | Nola Bar & Restaurant trio with Ben Dillinger (bass) and Constantine Alexander (trumpet)| 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 3.3 | Friendly Tap solo set, voice + keys | 8:30pm–11pm
Thursday, 3.4| Eddie V's Chicago trio with Alex Austin (bass) and Jon Wenzel (drums) | 6pm–10pm
Wednesday, 3.16 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
February
Wednesday, 2.2 | Catch 35 Chicago duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 2.3 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8pm–11pm
Saturday, 2.12 | Kiss the Sky Record Store duo show with Chris Siebold,guitar + voice) | 3pm–5pm
Wednesday, 2.23| Pinstripes (Northbrook) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 7pm–9pm
January 2022
Thursday, 1.6 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 8:30pm–11pm
Sunday, 1.23 | Sketchbook Brewing (Skokie) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 3pm–5pm
Wednesday, 1.26 | Pinstripes (South Barrington) duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 1.27| Eddie V's Chicago trio with Sean Jacobi (bass) and Jon Wenzel (drums) | 6pm–9pm
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December
Thursday, 12.2 | Simply from the Heart Gin & Jazz Fundraiser, Drury Lane | 5pm–9pm
Thursday, 12.9| Eddie V's Chicago, trio with Alex Austin (bass) and Andrew Green (drums) | 6pm–9pm
Sunday, 12.12 | Kiss the Sky Record Store, duo show with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 3pm–5pm
Wednesday, 12.15 | Catch 35 Chicago, duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 12.16 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 7pm–9pm
Wednesday, 12.29| Pinstripes (Northbrook), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 12.30 | Friendly Tap duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 8:30pm–11pm
November
Wednesday, 11.10 | Catch 35 Chicago, duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 11.19 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9pm–midnight
Wednesday, 11.24 | Pinstripes (South Barrington), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 7pm–9pm
October
Friday, 10.1 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 10.6 | Catch 35 Chicago, trio with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice), Eric Hochberg (bass) | 5:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, 10.15 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 10.22 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 10.29 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, 10.30 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
September
Saturday, 9.11 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 9.17 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, 9.25 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
August
Friday, 8.6 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 8.18| Steely Dan show at Jazz Record Art Collective | 8pm + 9:30 shows, $15 for both
Friday, 8.20 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 8.27 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold, guitar + voice | 6pm–8pm
July 2021
Friday, 7.9 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Wednesday, 7.14 | Simply From the Heart Fundraiser | 6pm–9pm
Saturday, 7.17 | OneEleven Rooftop Show with Tim Fitzgerald, guitar | 3pm–5pm
Saturday, 7.24 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Friday, 7.30 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), solo voice + keys | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, 7.31 | Pinstripes (Oakbrook), duo with Chris Siebold (guitar + voice) | 6pm–8pm
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October
Sunday, 10.11| Steely Dan's "The Royal Scam," with Neil Carson's Day-Flo Freaks | 4pm show, $10 suggested
September
Sunday, 9.6 | Oak Park Porch Show with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 3pm-5pm
Saturday, 9.26 | Oak Park Porch Show with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 3pm-5pm
June
Sunday, 6.7 | Rooftop Session (fundraiser for Black-led, Chicago nonprofits) with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 3pm-5pm
[To donate directly, please visit: My Block My Hood My City + Brave Space Alliance]
March + April
Saturday, 3.14| Copper Fox Gastropub (Mag Mile) with Aaron Dorfman, guitar| 12pm–2pm
Friday, 3.20 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight (CANCELED due to pandemic)
Friday, 4.3 | Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) show with The Wild Rumors | more info soon! (CANCELED due to pandemic)
February
Friday, 2.21 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
January 2020
Friday, 1.17 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
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December
Thursday, 12.19 | Davenport's with Dave Bugher (keys) | 8–11pm
Friday, 12.20 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
November
Friday, 11.15 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
October
Friday, 10.18 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
September
Friday, 9.13 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 9.20 | Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) show with The Wild Rumors | 8pm, $10 (reserve tickets)
August
Friday, 8.2 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Wednesday, 8.21| Steely Dan show at Jazz Record Art Collective | 8pm + 9:30 shows, $15 for both
May
Sunday, 5.12 | Mother's Day at the Palmer House Hilton with Jacob Wilson, guitar | 1–4pm
Wednesday, 5.15 | Singing BGVs for Meagan Hickman at Sleeping Village | 7:30pm show, $10
March
Friday, 3.1 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 3.15 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Saturday, 3.16 | Davenport's (front room) with Dave Bugher, keys | 8–10pm
February
Tuesday, 2.12 | Trio at The Allis (Soho House), with Max Bessesen (alto sax) + Ben Cruz (guitar) | 6–9pm, FREE
Friday, 2.15 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
January 2019
Friday, 1.4 | Cafe Ciao with Josh Murtha, guitar| 9:30–midnight, FREE
Tuesday, 1.8 | Trio at The Allis (Soho House), with Max Bessesen (alto sax) + Ben Cruz (guitar) | 6–9pm, FREE
Friday, 1.11 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 1.18 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
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December 2018
Sunday, 12.9 | Tidings of Tap! at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts: playing holiday music with a killer band! | 3pm, $25–$41 tickets
Wednesday, 12.12 | West Elm (North/Sheffield) with Jacob Wilson (guitar): holiday fundraiser for RefugeeOne | 6–8pm
Friday, 12.14 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Tuesday, 12.18 | ORIGINALS show with Josh Murtha at Elbo Room | 8pm, tickets $7–$10
November
Saturday, 11.10 | Davenport's with Dave Bugher (keys) | 8–10pm
Friday, 11.9 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 11.2 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Wednesday, 11.7 | Blue Water Kings Band Wedding + Event Showcase at Chop Shop | 8pm
Tuesday, 11.27 | Trio at The Allis, with Max Bessesen (alto sax) + Erik Skov (guitar) | 6–9pm, FREE
October
Friday, 10.12 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Saturday, 10.20 | Maggiano’s Little Italy (Fly Me to the Moon Sweetest Dinner) with Josh Murtha, guitar | 6–9pm
Wednesday, 10.25 | ORIGINALS show with Josh Murtha at The Rock House (Glenview) | 8pm
August
Friday, 8.3 | Cafe Ciao with Josh Murtha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Friday, 8.24 | SIP with Aylon Samouha, guitar| 8–11pm
Friday, 8.31 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
July
Sunday, 7.29 | Hyde Park Flea Market with Josh Murtha, guitar | 2:30–3:30pm
June
Friday, 6.1 | Cantigny Golf's Patio with Tim Fitzgerald, guitar | 6–9pm
Saturday, 6.9 | Cafe Ciao with Aylon Samouha, guitar | 9:30–midnight
Saturday, 6.16 | Perry's in Oak Brook | 6–11pm
Tuesday, 6.26 | James W. Foley Freedom Awards in D.C. with Aylon Samouha, guitar | cocktail hour, 6:30–7:30pm
Extremely honored and proud to be playing with Aylon Samouha in Washington, D.C. this June for this year's James W. Foley Freedom Awards. Jim was a compassionate and courageous journalist who dedicated his life to truth, justice, and human rights. Read more about Jim's amazing legacy or make a donation here.
Wednesday, 6.27 | Uncommon Ground (Lakeview) show with Aylon Samouha | 8–9pm, $10
Pleased as punch to be back at Uncommon Ground (Lakeview), opening for Neil & Janet—this time, playing some jazz duo with Aylon Samouha! More info on the show + a link to reserve your tickets here.
Saturday, 6.30 | Davenport's with Dave Bugher (keys) | 8–10pm