Spotlight Show: Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary Celebrate Mardi Gras In...
We’ve played it pretty close home with our Spotlight Shows until now, generally identifying an artist or venue that we’ve had some affiliation with to showcase. Starting now we’re going to try...
View ArticleThe Barn Presents Melvin Seals, Terrapin Flyer and Friends @ Brixies, June...
The Barn is pleased to announce our next HUGE live music event, and we’re just bursting with pride at the talent that we are bringing to the Western ‘burbs. For 15 years, Melvin Seals traded licks with...
View ArticleSpotlight Show: This Must Be The Band @ Brixie’s 5/6/11
We’re always happy to give a shout to a band that brings the funk as long and as hard as these guys. This Must Be the Band returns to Brixie’s in Brookfield for another Barn Spotlight show this...
View ArticleParty Time On Ogden Avenue: Spotlight Shows 5/20/11
The Barn is spotlighting two great shows along Ogden on Friday night. Our friends in Paradise Waits will bring some Dead inspired jams to Brixie’s. If rocking blues is more your speed, check out the...
View ArticleAn Alphabet Soup of Spotlight Shows This Weekend: LBF or HISB
You want options? We’ve got options, even in the ‘burbs. While the Melvin / Terrapin Flyer combo represents a perfect hybrid of local and national flavors for next weekend. The Barn is spotlighting...
View ArticleNickson’s Lobster Fest: Serious Eating, Mr Blotto and More
Nickson’s in La Grange is a place for some truly legit food. If you haven’t experienced the Elk Burger, you are missing out on one of the most uniquely delicious burgers in Chicagoland. But this week,...
View ArticleSpotlight Show: Paul Abella Trio @ Salt Creek Wine Bar
Who says a jazz band can’t play rock music? Certainly not Paul Abella, who brings his Trio (which of course has four members), to Brookfield’s Salt Creek Wine Bar tonight (Friday, July 8th). It looks...
View ArticleSpotlight Wednesday: Two Big Shows, One Big Night
And you can see them both! Barn favorites Mr. Blotto turn in a free show at La Grange Park’s Memorial Park tonight, August 3rd. Show should begin at around 7:30 and go until 9:00. Fun for the entire...
View ArticleBrothers Kris & JP Novak Leaving Cornmeal
One of Chicago’s proudest jamband exports and festival staples will get a makeover by the time next festival season rolls around. Cornmeal announced via their website that Kris and JP Novak will be...
View ArticleSetlist / Stream / Download / Video: The Replacements @ Riot Fest Chicago...
From the sounds of the singing along on this recording, it seems like the crowd was really into it! For some more perspective and an incredible photo set. Check out Greg Kot’s Tribune Review. The...
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