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Before we get into the live music rundown, a quick note for the Tri-Cities music community: The St. Charles History Museum is looking for local musicians who’d like to contribute to an exhibit they’re planning for June-December 2024.
You’d just need to be willing to do a brief interview and play them a tune. Wanna make history?
🎸 Live music
*Below are “listed” start/end times — actual play times tend to vary. The 🎟️ symbol indicates an admission fee. Links to band/event info are provided where available.
Thursday (12/21) ⬇️
Ben Crooch plays with Magoo and Alan Baster at The House Pub on Thursday night.
✔️ Riley Bros Duo: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 4-7PM | Musician info
✔️ Henry & Daniel Scherrer: Preservation | Geneva | 6-9PM | Event info
🎟️ Canto Zenzero “The Singing Gingers”: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 7-9PM | Event info
✔️ Sam Wyatt (Open Jam): Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7-11PM
✔️ Live Band Karaoke (The Backdrop Band): Evenflow | Geneva | 7PM
✔️ Chris Powell: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 7:30-11PM | Musician info
✔️ Ben Crooch (+ Magoo & Alan Baster): The House Pub | St. Charles | 9PM-12AM | Musician info
Friday (12/22) ⬇️
Guitarra Azul will perform at Eden Events on Friday night.
✔️ Matt Keen: D and G Brewing | St. Charles | 5PM | Musician info
✔️ Drew Clausen: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM | Musician info
✔️ Aaron Kelly & Friends: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM | Event info + video
✔️ Wait What?: The Hive | St. Charles | 6:30PM | Band info
✔️ Guitarra Azul: Eden Events | St. Charles | 7:30-9PM | Musician info
✔️ Johnny Burnett: Foxfire | Geneva | 7-10PM | Musician info
✔️ Tank & The Beez: Sturdy Shelter | Batavia | 7-10PM | Band info
🎟️ Heart 2 Heartbreaker: Arcada Theater | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info
🎟️ Sinatra Christmas with Antonio Duca: Arcada Theater | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info
✔️ Raleigh Truckers: Bar Evolution | Batavia | 8:30-11:30PM
✔️ Little Victory: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 8:30-10:30PM | Band info
🎟️ Good Clean Fun Band: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM | Event info
✔️ Pete Jive: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM | Musician info
🎟️ Mr. Blotto: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM | Band info
🎟️ Fresh Hops: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM-2AM | Musician info
Saturday (12/23) ⬇️
D and G Brewing will bring in Bodhicitta for a lively performance on Saturday evening.
✔️ Austin Hopkins: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 4-7PM | Musician info
✔️ Matt Keen: Grainology BrewStillery | Batavia | 5PM | Musician info
✔️ Jazz Boys: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM | Event info
✔️ An Emo Little Christmas Party: Riverlands Brewing | St. Charles | 6-8PM | Event info
✔️ Brother John Kattke: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM | Event info + video
✔️ Cheryl Rodey: Sturdy Shelter | Batavia | 7-10PM | Musician info
✔️ Bodhicitta: D and G Brewing | St. Charles | 7PM | Band info
✔️ Chris & Lisa Marie: Eden Events | St. Charles | 7:30-9PM | Event info
🎟️ Classical Blast: Dark Side of the Yule: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 7:30-9:30PM | Event info
🎟️ The Collective (w/ Rockin’ Moxies): EvenFlow | Geneva | 7:30PM | Event info
🎟️ Christmas Wizards - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Arcada Theater | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info
🎟️ Chano & Friends: Hunt House Creative Arts Center| St. Charles | 8-10PM | Event info
✔️ Nacho Cheese: Bar Evolution | Batavia | 8:30-11:30PM
✔️ Kevin Presbrey Band: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 8:30-10:30PM | Band info
🎟️ Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM | Event info
✔️ Ryan Cooper: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM | Musician info
🎟️ Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama: The House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM-2AM | Band info
🎵 Looking for an Open Jam? There’s a group for that
Check out the Fox Valley Jammers Club on Facebook.
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