FREE ADMISSION AND DRINK SPECIALS
The North Shore's longest running Blues Jam (closing in on five years) continues to be the premier Blues Jam in the Northern suburbs. Play your instrument, sing your song, or just sit back and listen - you are welcome at Bill's Jam. Join us in supporting the blues- everyone from seasoned professionals to talented newcomers jams at Bill's.
Time:
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Description:
Free Admission, Beverage Specials
Join Evanston native, Mike Finnerty and The Heat Merchants for hot Jazz and cool drinks every Wednesday night. See why Howard Reich recently gave Mike- and Bill's Blues- a rave review in The Chicago Tribune. This is a Pro Jam- everyone is welcome to sit and listen, but you need to check with Mike Finnerty or a band member before going on stage.
Time:
10:30pm
Description:
Big John is back at Bill's with plenty of tunes and beverage specials.
Description:
7PM - Amy Shoemaker & the Mighty Rhinos - ROOTS ROCK
$8
Amy has some new band-mates and, a new band name, natch. Start fireworks weekend right with poet, theater director, composer, singer and writer Amy Shoemaker, joined by guitarist-Jay Whitehouse, bassist-Jeff Bella, drummer=Barret Harvey and her long-time collaborator John Williams on accordion.
Time:
10:00pm
Description:
$5
Beverage specials; 18+ until Midnight; 21+ after Midnight
Late night Hip Hop with some of Chicago's favorite new artists
Time:
5:00pm
Description:
Free Admission and Beverage Specials
Fourth of July Presentation- On Independence-
by Charlotta Koppanyi M.S.
What's happening? A few drinks, a few appetizers, and settling the world's problems! Who is coming? A group of women/mothers/daughters who enjoy making good friends, having good conversations, and enjoying good times.
W- Why?
O- Only Because
M- Meeting Others (Bring Your Business Cards)
A- Always an Experience
N- No one gets in the way
RSVP encouraged- aehogh@gmail.com
Time:
9:30pm
Description:
Fireworks after The Fireworks
21+ $5 Admission - ID Required For Entry!
Live performances by: D.Jilla, K-Watts, Scorpio Jones, Kreme, B.Easy, Lil E Buckdub, L.King, Semi-Auto, GBS, Jay Waters, The Otha Half, Y.G. Dafi Ent, BHB Boyz, Kei-Key Bu, Heavy Spittas, VDO, Faceless
more info: MYSPACE.COM/MDGRGLOD
B.READY 847.331.2980 G.WEEZY 773.968.5083
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
BIGTIME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: BILL'S BLUES BAR... 3pm ALL AGES SHOW... Local Acts!
Featured Artists Include:
The Boy Named Crow
ReDeMer
thriftstore beatniks
Doc Holliday
Blew Buddah
+ ten speed
JJ Aquino
& guests
BILLS BLUES--Early Matinee
1029 Davis
Evanston IL, 60201
Show Time: 3:00 PM
All-Ages, & Bar w/21+ID
$8 Adv Tix, $10 Door
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
$10
Real deal blues with real deal blues man, Sammy Fender. Hot blues and cool drinks add up to a genuine Summer In The City Blues Experience.
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
The family-friendly afternoon begins with the LilFest "Your Turn" Open Mike, 4:00PM first-come, first-served sign-up for a fifteen minute performing slot (includes your set-up time). Every genre of music, spoken word and performance is welcome. This mike is particularly entertaining fun to watch, from Irish a cappella singing to drum soloists, cover bands to trad singer-songwriter guitarists, student jugglers to storytellers. Nancy Emrich created the LilFest “Your Turn” Open Mike at Bill’s Blues, to showcase the depth and breadth of talent in and around Evanston, Chicago, the Midwest. It’s become a stopping point for musicians and performing travelers from points as far flung as Italy, Australia, Israel, Montana, Massachusetts, and Texas. "LilFest Selects" on some Sundays feature Open Mike performers at the 7:00 Sunday Night Folk Concerts. Some Open Mikes feature touring guest hosts, and bands may sign-up by making an appointment. The band slot will be first, with set-up at 3:30 pm, and then the equipment stays and is available to others until 6:30. The Open Mike usually ends at 6:30 as the set up and sound checks begin for the Sunday Concert Series.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Son of Country Music Hall of Famer JETHRO BURNS and nephew of musical legend CHET ATKINS, JOHNNY BURNS is a chip off of a very impressive block. A long time member of the Chicago Folk/Rock/Americana scene, Johnny rose through the ranks as vocalist/guitarist with the late STEVE GOODMAN (City of New Orleans) and founder and leader of JOHN PRINE'S recording and touring band...
"Johnny is one of my favorite singer/guitarists. He single-handedly assembled my band, co-wrote songs, and recorded three albums with me." - JOHN PRINE
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Free Admission- Beverage Specials
Get ready for red hot tunes and ice cold beer- great Roadhouse Rock comes to Evanston every Monday night! Frank has learned a few tricks over the years by playing with Buddy Guy and other guitar greats. Now, it's Frank's turn to rock on and get down.
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
FREE ADMISSION AND DRINK SPECIALS
The North Shore's longest running Blues Jam (closing in on five years) continues to be the premier Blues Jam in the Northern suburbs. Play your instrument, sing your song, or just sit back and listen - you are welcome at Bill's Jam. Join us in supporting the blues- everyone from seasoned professionals to talented newcomers jams at Bill's.
Time:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Description:
Free Admission, Beverage Specials
Join Evanston native, Mike Finnerty and The Heat Merchants for hot Jazz and cool drinks every Wednesday night. See why Howard Reich recently gave Mike- and Bill's Blues- a rave review in The Chicago Tribune. This is a Pro Jam- everyone is welcome to sit and listen, but you need to check with Mike Finnerty or a band member before going on stage.
Time:
10:30pm
Description:
Big John is back at Bill's with plenty of tunes and beverage specials.
Description:
7PM - Jazz Explorers - Jazz
Time:
10:00pm
Description:
$5
Beverage Specials; 18+ Until Midnight; 21+ After Midnight
BlackCollar
Agent Orange of The Aristacats
Monsoon
Generick
J+K
Seems like we may call our nights "The U show at the living room."
sorry still waiting for the flyer to finish,but here are the myspace profiles
myspace. com/blackcollarfam
myspace. com/aristacats
myspace. com/monsoon
myspace. com/truthhappinesscannabis
(none for j+k)
Time:
6:00pm
Description:
Free admission
After work Jazz never sounded better- join The Sidemen for great tunes and a cool Summer beverage.
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
$10
Turn up the air conditioning and grab a tall, cold one- Louis Zagoras and the band are ready to crank out some of the hottest music of the Summer. Get ready for rock and blues served straight up and sizzling!
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
BIGTIME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: BILL'S BLUES BAR... 3pm ALL AGES SHOW... Local Acts!
Featured Artists Include:
Flatline Premier
The Exchange
Teal Delusion
THREE TO GO
Mitch Daniels
KEDZIE
& guests
BILLS BLUES--Early Matinee
1029 Davis
Evanston IL, 60201
Show Time: 3:00 PM
All-Ages, & Bar w/21+ID
$8 Adv Tix, $10 Door
Time:
7:15pm
Description:
7:15PM - Red-Hot Rockabilly Renee & Her Jacks-Of-All-Trades - ROCKABILLY
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
$10
Ron Prince is becoming known as a "must see" Chicago blues act. Come and see why for yourself.
Description:
7PM - Jim Fine w/ Norm Siegel, opening
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
The family-friendly afternoon begins with the LilFest "Your Turn" Open Mike, 4:00PM first-come, first-served sign-up for a fifteen minute performing slot (includes your set-up time). Every genre of music, spoken word and performance is welcome. This mike is particularly entertaining fun to watch, from Irish a cappella singing to drum soloists, cover bands to trad singer-songwriter guitarists, student jugglers to storytellers. Nancy Emrich created the LilFest “Your Turn” Open Mike at Bill’s Blues, to showcase the depth and breadth of talent in and around Evanston, Chicago, the Midwest. It’s become a stopping point for musicians and performing travelers from points as far flung as Italy, Australia, Israel, Montana, Massachusetts, and Texas. "LilFest Selects" on some Sundays feature Open Mike performers at the 7:00 Sunday Night Folk Concerts. Some Open Mikes feature touring guest hosts, and bands may sign-up by making an appointment. The band slot will be first, with set-up at 3:30 pm, and then the equipment stays and is available to others until 6:30. The Open Mike usually ends at 6:30 as the set up and sound checks begin for the Sunday Concert Series.
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Free Admission- Beverage Specials
Get ready for red hot tunes and ice cold beer- great Roadhouse Rock comes to Evanston every Monday night! Frank has learned a few tricks over the years by playing with Buddy Guy and other guitar greats. Now, it's Frank's turn to rock on and get down.
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
FREE ADMISSION AND DRINK SPECIALS
The North Shore's longest running Blues Jam (closing in on five years) continues to be the premier Blues Jam in the Northern suburbs. Play your instrument, sing your song, or just sit back and listen - you are welcome at Bill's Jam. Join us in supporting the blues- everyone from seasoned professionals to talented newcomers jams at Bill's.
Time:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Description:
Free Admission, Beverage Specials
Join Evanston native, Mike Finnerty and The Heat Merchants for hot Jazz and cool drinks every Wednesday night. See why Howard Reich recently gave Mike- and Bill's Blues- a rave review in The Chicago Tribune. This is a Pro Jam- everyone is welcome to sit and listen, but you need to check with Mike Finnerty or a band member before going on stage.
Time:
10:30pm
Description:
Big John is back at Bill's with plenty of tunes and beverage specials.
Description:
7PM - LilFest presents Murali Coryell. Acclaimed by CNN, Rolling Stone, & The New York Times blues/soul singer/guitarist/songwriter Murali Coryell is the son of jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell and has toured with B.B. King and played with Buddy Guy. Over the course of seven CD's, Murali has recorded the songs of Sam Cooke, Al Green, Jimi Hendrix and Marvin Gaye as well as the Chess Chicago blues classics on "2120". Murali's music has been heard on NBC's TV show "Crossing Jordan". Murali Coryell is a fully realized artist in complete control of a voice with soul to burn and the tastiest of guitar chops.
Time:
10:00pm
Description:
$5
Beverage specials; 18+ until Midnight; 21+ after Midnight
Late night Hip Hop
Race Car
here's the lineup for july17th:
"the U show at The Living Room"
BlackCollar
Monsoon
Billie Dee Boodah
Templo1
plus special guests
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
$10
Make a sound investment with your hard earned entertainment dollars- come and see Sound Investment. Solid blues, tasty R&B, and cool Jazz all come together in one blue chip package.
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
$10
Sets at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.- one admission is good for both sets.
Summertime Blues with Sammy Fender. Need we say more?
Time:
11:59pm
Description:
Free admission
Late night Hip Hop and R&B showcase- plus an open mike. Call Full Circle at 773/558-0868 for further information.
Description:
A special Open Mike: James Lee's outragously hilarious repartee will make an afternoon of hilarity and tenderness. He is one of the few all time greats and undisputed geniuses among singer-songwriters.
The family-friendly afternoon begins with the LilFest "Your Turn" Open Mike, 4:00PM first-come, first-served sign-up for a fifteen minute performing slot (includes your set-up time). Every genre of music, spoken word and performance is welcome. This mike is particularly entertaining fun to watch, from Irish a cappella singing to drum soloists, cover bands to trad singer-songwriter guitarists, student jugglers to storytellers. Nancy Emrich created the LilFest “Your Turn” Open Mike at Bill’s Blues, to showcase the depth and breadth of talent in and around Evanston, Chicago, the Midwest. It’s become a stopping point for musicians and performing travelers from points as far flung as Italy, Australia, Israel, Montana, Massachusetts, and Texas. "LilFest Selects" on some Sundays feature Open Mike performers at the 7:00 Sunday Night Folk Concerts. Some Open Mikes feature touring guest hosts, and bands may sign-up by making an appointment. The band slot will be first, with set-up at 3:30 pm, and then the equipment stays and is available to others until 6:30. The Open Mike usually ends at 6:30 as the set up and sound checks begin for the Sunday Concert Series.
Description:
7PM - James Lee Stanley - FOLK with Rock/Pop Influences
James writes incredibly humorous, tender and human songs. These songs, coupled with his outrageous repartee, make for an evening of hilarity and tenderness. He is one of the few all time greats and undisputed geniuses among singer-songwriters, a Grammy waiting to happen...
"The Eternal Contradiction (is)…brushing the dust off my soul."
-George Bryant
"This Fleeting Moment (Tom Dundee) reinvents the love song. Its not schmaltzy...it’s sensitive and beautiful and the intricate guitar parts are even, but not lost in the background. James’ voice sits so well, it’s like an intimate conversation -direct, but only for the listener.”
-Bobby Brogan
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Free Admission- Beverage Specials
Get ready for red hot tunes and ice cold beer- great Roadhouse Rock comes to Evanston every Monday night! Frank has learned a few tricks over the years by playing with Buddy Guy and other guitar greats. Now, it's Frank's turn to rock on and get down.
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
FREE ADMISSION AND DRINK SPECIALS
The North Shore's longest running Blues Jam (closing in on five years) continues to be the premier Blues Jam in the Northern suburbs. Play your instrument, sing your song, or just sit back and listen - you are welcome at Bill's Jam. Join us in supporting the blues- everyone from seasoned professionals to talented newcomers jams at Bill's.
Time:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Description:
Free Admission, Beverage Specials
Join Evanston native, Mike Finnerty and The Heat Merchants for hot Jazz and cool drinks every Wednesday night. See why Howard Reich recently gave Mike- and Bill's Blues- a rave review in The Chicago Tribune. This is a Pro Jam- everyone is welcome to sit and listen, but you need to check with Mike Finnerty or a band member before going on stage.
Time:
10:30pm
Description:
Big John is back at Bill's with plenty of tunes and beverage specials.
Time:
6:00pm
Description:
BIGTIME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: BILL'S BLUES BAR... 6 PM START TIME ALL AGES SHOW...
Local Acts!
Featured Artists Include:
The First and Foremost
Samb.K
Eskimo kisses for mommy
Flatline Premier
Unspoken
Article
The Backroads of Main
Mike Sviokla
& guests
BILLS BLUES--EARLY EVENING SHOW- 6 PM START
1029 Davis
Evanston IL, 60201
Show Time: 6:00 PM
All-Ages, & Bar w/21+ID
$8 Adv Tix, $10 Door
Time:
11:00pm
Description:
$5
Beverage specials; 18+ until Midnight; 21+ after Midnight; Show goes on until 3am closing.
Late night Hip Hop
Please note 11pm start time this week.
"The U show at The Living Room" Featuring:
BlackCollar
AgentOrange
BillieDeeBoodah
Templo1
beats by ScanDLS
Time:
5:30pm
Description:
Free Admission- Donation Requested
Great big band jazz featuring the top tunes from the Prohibition Era. Thankfully, Prohibition is long gone- even in Evanston. Equally thankfully, the Prohibition Orchestra plays on. Come and hear great music accompanied by your favorite libation-it's all legal now!
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
$5
It doesn't take Bulldog Drummond to find the best blues in town tonight- just investigate Mr. G and The Mystery Band. Mr. G- Evanston's own Chris Gillock- takes the mystery out of putting together a great Chicago blues band. He solves the case by hiring Chicago's best blues players and displaying the evidence live on Bill's stage.
Time:
11:59pm
Description:
$5
Late night blues at Bill's. For more information on the band, please go to halleffectband.com.
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
BIGTIME ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS: BILL'S BLUES BAR... 3pm ALL AGES SHOW... Local Acts!
Featured Artists Include:
Effect and Cause
Kryptic Katalyst
Live Pete Show
NecroStructure
Black On The End
BLUE RAZOR RUST
damage industry
& guests
BILLS BLUES--Early Matinee
1029 Davis
Evanston IL, 60201
Show Time: 3:00 PM
All-Ages, & Bar w/21+ID
$8 Adv Tix, $10 Door
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
$12
Melvin Taylor displays a blues guitar mastery that must be experienced- think Jimi Hendix crosaed with Wes Montgomery. Melwin is spending more time overseas than around Chicago these days so seating at his rare local gigs can be at a premium. Patron's tickets guarantee a seat- for further information, go to Etix online.
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
The family-friendly afternoon begins with the LilFest "Your Turn" Open Mike, 4:00PM first-come, first-served sign-up for a fifteen minute performing slot (includes your set-up time). Every genre of music, spoken word and performance is welcome. This mike is particularly entertaining fun to watch, from Irish a cappella singing to drum soloists, cover bands to trad singer-songwriter guitarists, student jugglers to storytellers. Nancy Emrich created the LilFest “Your Turn” Open Mike at Bill’s Blues, to showcase the depth and breadth of talent in and around Evanston, Chicago, the Midwest. It’s become a stopping point for musicians and performing travelers from points as far flung as Italy, Australia, Israel, Montana, Massachusetts, and Texas. "LilFest Selects" on some Sundays feature Open Mike performers at the 7:00 Sunday Night Folk Concerts. Some Open Mikes feature touring guest hosts, and bands may sign-up by making an appointment. The band slot will be first, with set-up at 3:30 pm, and then the equipment stays and is available to others until 6:30. The Open Mike usually ends at 6:30 as the set up and sound checks begin for the Sunday Concert Series.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
$10
"WITH HIS SOLO RECORDING AND ORIGINAL SONGS, TOM KASTLE SHOWS FURTHER DIMENSIONS TO HIS TALENT AND RANGE OF MATERIAL. HIS RESONANT VOICE, HEARTFELT LYRICS, AND SOLID INSTRUMENTATION PROVES HE IS A ORE "GROUNDED" TALENT-- AS CAPABLE AS WRITING ABOUT THE OPEN ROAD AS HE IS ABOUT THE OPEN WATERS" ---LILLI KUZMA "FOLK FESTIVAL", WDCB PUBLIC RADIO.
Time:
10:00pm
Description:
BLAZE THE STAGE 10pm 21+ $5
Featuring
D JILLA
K WATTS
SCORPIO JONES
HERM DILLA
with guests:
KREME, SHIFTY, IDEAL, BUCK DUB, SEAN DYMOND,CAPITAL K, ROYAL T, CHI-ILL, MAC MALL, THE OTHA HALF, PRINCE OF THIEVES
Time:
9:00pm
Description:
Free Admission- Beverage Specials
Get ready for red hot tunes and ice cold beer- great Roadhouse Rock comes to Evanston every Monday night! Frank has learned a few tricks over the years by playing with Buddy Guy and other guitar greats. Now, it's Frank's turn to rock on and get down.
Time:
8:30pm
Description:
FREE ADMISSION AND DRINK SPECIALS
The North Shore's longest running Blues Jam (closing in on five years) continues to be the premier Blues Jam in the Northern suburbs. Play your instrument, sing your song, or just sit back and listen - you are welcome at Bill's Jam. Join us in supporting the blues- everyone from seasoned professionals to talented newcomers jams at Bill's.
Time:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Description:
Free Admission, Beverage Specials
Join Evanston native, Mike Finnerty and The Heat Merchants for hot Jazz and cool drinks every Wednesday night. See why Howard Reich recently gave Mike- and Bill's Blues- a rave review in The Chicago Tribune. This is a Pro Jam- everyone is welcome to sit and listen, but you need to check with Mike Finnerty or a band member before going on stage.
Time:
10:30pm
Description:
Big John is back at Bill's with plenty of tunes and beverage specials.
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Best of the North Shore songwriters perform round robin tonight, Drew Bowen, Northwestern's leading singer songwriter, Jay Einhorn, a great observor of man and woman, and Jeff Meyer, whose excellent performing appearances are few and far between. Learn how and why people write songs today, listen for the next big hit, settle in for good, relaxed, thoughtful music, help build the North Shore creative community. $10