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🎸 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.
Tuesday (1/16) ⬇️
✔️ Matt Keen: D and G Brewing | St. Charles | 6-8PM | Musician info
Wednesday (1/17) ⬇️
✔️ Mike Hayes: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 6-9PM | Musician info
Thursday (1/18) ⬇️
✔️ Riley Bros Duo: Flagship on the Fox | St. Charles | 5-8PM | Musician info
🎟️ Bill Czerny: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 7:30PM | Event info
✔️ Live Band Karaoke - The Backdrop Band: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM | Event info
Friday (1/19) ⬇️
Brother John Kattke will take his talents to Preservation on Friday night.
✔️ Nicole Devine: The Wine Exchange | St. Charles | 6-9PM | Musician info
✔️ Rockin' Mockstar Live Karaoke: Tanna Tap | Geneva | 6-9PM | Event info
✔️ Afternoon Logic: Grainology | Batavia | 6-9PM | Band info
✔️ Brother John Kattke: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM | Event info + video
✔️ Wild Wood Duo: The Hive | St. Charles | 6:30-9:30PM | Band info
✔️ Cheryl Rodey: Sturdy Shelter | Batavia | 7PM | Musician info
✔️ Chris Powell: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 7:30-11PM | Musician info
🎟️ Dancing in the Moonlight with SODA: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 7:30-10PM | Event info
✔️ Drew Doepke: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7:30-10:30PM | Musician info
🎟️ Steve Perry Birthday Bash - Journey Tribute: Arcada Theater | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info
✔️ Gregory Hyde: Foxfire | Geneva | 8-11PM | Musician info
✔️ Scott Anderson: Bar Evolution | Batavia | 8:30-11:30PM | Event info
🎟️ Deja Vu Band: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM | Event info
✔️ TyJon Charlie: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM | Event info
🎟️ Big Bang Baby Band: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM | Band info
Saturday (1/20) ⬇️
Catch The Localvores at Pollyanna Brewing on Saturday evening.
✔️ Aaron Kelly + Friends: Preservation | Geneva | 6:30-10PM | Event info + video
✔️ Chris Powell: ROX at Hotel Baker | St. Charles | 7:30-11PM | Musician info
✔️ The Localvores: Pollyanna Brewing | St. Charles | 7:30-10:30PM | Band info
🎟️ Pharaoh Cats + JEB: Moonlight Theatre | St. Charles | 7:30-10PM | Event info
🎟️ Deacon Blues - Tribute to Steely Dan: Arcada Theater | St. Charles | 8PM | Event info
✔️ Paul Abella Jazz Trio: Foxfire | Geneva | 8-11PM | Band info
🎟️ Javier Red Trio: Hunt House Creative Arts Center | St. Charles | 8-10PM | Event info
✔️ Raleigh Truckers: Bar Evolution | Batavia | 8:30-11:30PM
🎟️ Rosie & The Rivets: Club Arcada | St. Charles | 8:30PM | Event info
🎟️ Starlight City Band: EvenFlow | Geneva | 9PM | Band info
✔️ RyGuys: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 9-11PM | Band info
🎟️ Infunktious Duo: House Pub | St. Charles | 9:30PM-2AM | Band info
Sunday (1/21) ⬇️
🎟️ George Michael Reborn: Arcada Theatre | St. Charles | 5PM | Event info
✔️ Bluegrass Sundays: Sidecar Supper Club | Batavia | 4-7PM | Event info
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Check out the Fox Valley Jammers Club on Facebook.
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