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Home » honky tonk

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Posted inMusic

Hitch up the jackalope on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin August 26, 2020August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago illustrator and designer Ryan Duggan.

Posted inBlogs

Longtime Carol’s house band Diamondback brings new fans and old regulars to the resuscitated country bar

by Mark Guarino December 24, 2018August 18, 2021

Last week Carol’s Pub reopened under new ownership, reestablishing Uptown’s last surviving link to the era when the neighborhood was known as “Hillbilly Heaven.”

Posted inBlogs

Best Labor Day weekend things to do in Chicago

by Steve Heisler September 1, 2017August 18, 2021

Taste of Polonia, Great American Lobster Fest, and more holiday weekend happenings from September 1-4

Posted inBlogs

Wayne Hancock’s meticulous brand of 50s honky-tonk

by Peter Margasak April 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Honky-tonk preservationist Wayne Hancock headlines Martyrs’ on Wednesday night.

Posted inBlogs

Fridays — Hoyle Brothers at the Empty Bottle

by Reader staff July 11, 2008August 19, 2021

Honky tonk at the Empty Bottle

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Honky tonk with the Hoyle Brothers 6/13

by Reader staff June 13, 2008August 19, 2021

Honky tonk dance lesson and Hoyle Brothers concert tonight at Grant Park

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