BAD HOMBRES / KRONONAUT / CAVEAT EMPIRE / STASY THE BAND
2026-03-06 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Montrose Saloon, 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
FRIDAY, MARCH 6th
MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 8PM
8:00pm – STaSY is a cover band based in Chicago, featuring Steve Selka (S), Tim Bracken (T) and Sam Jemielity (S) and Yike Lu (Y). We cover alternative and classic rock songs from the 90s & 2000s, with the occasional time warp forward and backward!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584869762911
9:00pm – Caveat Empire – A manipulation of many genres with its core embedded in rock. You don’t know a band that sounds like them but you know many they remind you of. If one word explained their sound it would be “so intense.”
https://www.facebook.com/caveatempiretheband
10:00pm – Krononaut – We are a Chicago area Space Prog band featuring heavy downtempo psychedelic prog-rock. Chamber music for the end-of-times. Think Pink Floyd on acid.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036868256884
11:00pm – Bad Hombres – Soul to Psychedlic, Pop to Prog rock. Chicago band going strong for over a decade, ready to melt some faces!
https://www.facebook.com/BadHombresChicago

LIZ & THE BAGUETTES / SILK PARLOR / TRICK SHOOTER SOCIAL CLUB / TALL GRASS CAPTAINS
2026-03-07 19:30
SATURDAY. MARCH 7TH, 2026 – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 7:30PM
7:30pm – Tall Grass Captains – Tall Grass Captains is a Chicago-area indie/psych rock project led by Mark Mattson, blending jangly hooks with psychedelic textures and rootsy grit—smart, melodic rock that can drift into a trance and then snap right back into a chorus. https://www.facebook.com/tallgrasscaptains/about
8:30 – Trick Shooter Social Club – is a Chicago roots-rock outfit serving up fuzzy, country-tinged American rock ’n’ roll—equal parts stomp-and-clap groove and loud, unapologetic energy. Their songs lean whiskey-soaked and world-weary, but always leave room for redemption, pulling from the spirit of country, punk, pop, and blues.
https://www.facebook.com/TrickShooterSocialClub
9:30 – Silk Parlor – Funky, Dancey, Chicago-Based Rock Band
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566704678628
10:30 – Liz & The Baguettes – are a band based in Chicago. We have dubbed our hybrid of post-punk, rock, folk, and alt-country post-country. Post-country: It’s not just a political condition any more! https://www.facebook.com/DammitBagby

ROB WILD BOAR MOORE / EMBER DAYS / KITTY DEVINE & THE BIG WHOOP
2026-03-08 18:00
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2026 – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 6:00PM
6:00 – Kitty Devine and the Big Whoop is a Chicago rock outfit led by powerhouse vocalist Kitty Devine, delivering sharp-edged, story-forward originals that balance rootsy grit with art-rock bite—think bold, poetic rock with a livewire band behind it (guitar, piano, violin, bass, drums). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521532460
7:00 – Ember Days is a Chicago-based pop/rock band delivering melodic, hook-forward originals with a modern rock edge—built for big choruses, tight grooves, and an energetic live set. https://www.facebook.com/EmberDaysBand
8:00 – Rob “Wild Boar” Moore has been a professional blues artist for over 50 years, performing extensively as a guitarist and vocalist. Since 2022 he released 2 albums of original songs that have received positive press and international air play. https://www.facebook.com/p/Rob-Moore-The-Wild-Boar-61571100937413/

THE STATIC CONCERN / ALBATROSS / HIGHWAY 78
2026-03-13 20:00
FRIDAY. MARCH 13TH, 2026 – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 8:00PM
Nothing but good luck on this Friday the 13th as Highway 78 joins up with Albatross and The Static Concern.
8:00pm – Highway 78 is a Chicago band playing a variety of music from Punk to Rock n’ Roll. Sprung from the Old Town School of Music program 8 years ago, we cover songs that will remind you of why live music is the best music.
9:00pm – Albatross is a tribute to the many incarnations of Fleetwood Mac, from their origins as a blues band led by Peter Green, through the release of their multi-platinum album Rumours and beyond. With songs ranging from faithful renditions of greatest hits to rare demos reimagined, Albatross brings you the powerful grooves, guitar fireworks, and rich vocal harmonies beloved by both die-hard Fleetwood Mac fans and those who aren’t fans…yet.
10:00pm The Static Concern is a Chicago-based power trio that channels garage-built Midwestern grit into tight harmonies and driving guitar rhythms, delivering story-driven songs steeped in well-earned suspicion and unreasonable optimism. Come join the Concern.

THE MAGIKISTS / TURNING BIRDS / SONNY VENEER / FRENCH CASINO
2026-03-14 19:30
SATURDAY, MARCH 14th, 2026 – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 7:30pm
7:30 – French Casino French Casino is a pop/rock band based in Chicago. https://www.facebook.com/frenchcasino
8:30 – Sonny Veneer – Collaborate, Create, Bloviate. This is how we succeed. The sonic gems of the Rust Belt https://www.facebook.com/sonnyveneer
9:30 – Turning Birds – Chicago Indie Rock that will melt your face off. https://www.facebook.com/TurningBirds
10:30 – The Magikists – https://www.facebook.com/Magikists

SATURDAY JUNE BAND / VARSITY DROPOUT / THE REVENIRS / CHERYL TOMBLIN
2026-03-20 19:00
FRIDAY. MARCH. 20th – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 7:00pm
7:00pm – Cheryl Lynn Tomblin, also known by her project moniker PIPES, is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Chicagoland area. She has released two PIPES EPs – Allow Me the Pleasure (BobDog Studios) and Those Ramblings on the Wall (Wire Records) – as well as one full-length solo album, Mockingbird (Sound Vault Studios). The common thread between all her music: dark musings and contemplative desires layered on thick with her smoky vocals, pulling from musical influences such as PJ Harvey, Chris Cornell, John Lee Hooker, Cassandra Wilson, Alice in Chains, Morphine and Monique Ortiz.
https://www.facebook.com/cheryllynntomblin
8:00pm – The Revenirs are a Chicago-based alt-country and indie rock band known for their gritty emotional intensity, raw lyricism, and atmospheric soundscapes. Formed by veteran musicians with deep roots in the Midwest music scene, The Revenirs blend haunting Americana with post-punk urgency, evoking comparisons to bands like Drive-By Truckers, The National, and Lucero. https://www.facebook.com/danielreymusic
9:00pm – Varsity Dropout is a Chicago-based indie artist blending folk intimacy, alternative rock energy, and pop/electronic textures into emotionally driven songs. Their music often focuses on mental health, personal growth, and relatable life experiences, delivered through raw, introspective songwriting and melodic arrangements. The project is known for self-produced releases and a steady stream of singles and EP material, building a local following through live performances and online releases.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086357779203
10:00pm – Saturday June Band is a Midwest-based rock group led by longtime Chicago-area musician Steve Kessler, known for high-energy live shows that blend classic rock, blues, and pop hits with original material. Drawing on decades of performance experience, the band has played major regional events and venues—including Taste of Chicago, Navy Pier, and Ravinia—and is recognized for its interactive, crowd-focused sets and broad, multi-decade repertoire. https://www.facebook.com/SatJuneBand

TAVERN CATS / TARP / VIOLENT THEMMES
2026-03-21 20:00
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST
MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕗 Music starts at 8PM
A night of Chicago talent you won’t want to miss — three acts, one stage, full vibes.
8:00 PM – Violent Themmes
Featuring Ian Leith, Paul Wendell, and Thomas Valenzano, this Chicago-based tribute band brings the spirit of Violent Femmes to the stage with authenticity and energy. Expect raw acoustic punk flair, off-kilter melodies, and the same witty edge that made the original iconic.
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/paulwendellobis/
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/valenzanothomas/
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/leithalian/
9:00pm – Tarp
10:00pm – Tavern Cats – Built for bar rooms and good times, Tavern Cats deliver energetic rock with a classic, crowd-friendly feel. Their sound leans into groove, grit, and songs that keep the room moving — perfect for rounding out the night.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556968542748

DECOY PRAYER MEETING / EVERLY HILLBILLIES / IAN MCKINLEY BAND/ BETWEEN HOWLS / KENT ROSE
2026-03-28 18:30
SATURDAY MARCH 28TH – MONTROSE SALOON
📍 2933 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
💵 $15 at the door
🔞 21+ w/ I.D.
🕢 Music starts at 6:30 PM
A night of Chicago and regional roots, rock, and Americana — five acts bringing songs, stories, and solid live performances to the Saloon stage. Come early, stay late.
6:30 PM – Kent Rose
Kent Rose is a veteran Chicago singer-songwriter and solo performer known for his engaging live shows and thoughtful original material. With a voice that carries emotion and experience, Rose plays heartfelt roots-inflected rock and folk that resonates in intimate venues like the Saloon.
🔗 https://kentrose.com/home
(official site)
7:30 PM – Between Howls
Between Howls (Duluth, MN / Superior, WI) are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The husband & wife duo’s unique blend of vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements have been drawing in audiences across the US since 2018.
🔗 https://www.betweenhowls.com/
8:30 PM – Ian McKinley Band
Led by Canadian-born, Chicago-based singer-songwriter Ian McKinley, this band fuses lyric-driven country-folk with a modern Americana edge. Described as “country-folk flavored with dust and sweetened twang,” their set blends heartfelt storytelling with rootsy instrumental warmth.
🔗 https://ianmckinleymusic.com/
9:30 PM – Elverly Hillbillies
Faithfully revisiting the music & harmonies of the Everly Brothers. Featuring Chicago’s Mike Cohen & Fred Morg with Mike Conroy and Tim Feil. Keeping the ‘Dream Dream Dream’ alive.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/p/the-Everly-Hillbillies-61572284460906/
10:30 PM – Decoy Prayer Meeting
DPM has been playing around Chicago since 2004, doing a variety of tunes from the 40’s through 70’s by such as: Webb Pierce, Faron Young, Carl Perkins, Gene Watson, Ray Price, Eddie Cochran, Gram Parsons, Louvin Brothers, Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, Charlie Pride, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Gene Watson, Cindy Walker, the Flatlanders, Marshall Crenshaw, Hank Williams and others
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/DecoyPrayerMeeting/
