The greatest country music event in Chicago. Now in its 15th year. Featuring the Lawrence Peters Outfit, the Gin Palace Jesters, the Country Doctors, Rachel Drew and more. We are so proud to be a part of this hallowed event once again.
Gin Palace Jesters/McAuliffe's Pub in Racine, Wisconsin
Sat. March 29,2025 8-11pm
Our first show in Wisconsin in many moons. We will be at McAuliffe's Pub 3700 Meachem Road in Racine(262)554-9695. Hope to see some old friends and make some new ones
Gin Palace Jesters/Honkytonk BBQ
Fri. March 28, 2025 9pm
The Jesters return to our home away from home. 1213 W. 18th St in Chicago(312)226-7427. Booze. BBQ. C&W. Always a grand time at the Tonk.
Previous events
It's been a year since we've trod the boards in Pilsen. Honkytonk BBQ is like a home away from home for the Jesters. Good grub. Good booze. Bygawd country music courtesy of us. Hope to see y'all there.
Ca$h for Kids-Johnny Cash music festival to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation featuring Hayden Thompson, Gin Palace Jesters, Iron Horse, Hodie Snitch, The Rock Islanders, John Kilmer, Genevieve Heyward, Ashley Simpson, Rosie & The Rivets and Scott "S.A." Anderson. $20 presale $25 at the door.
Hillbillies in a Haunted House indeed. It's your favorite purveyors of hard-hittin' honkytonk back on their feet again. The Gin Palace Jesters will be appearing at The Outta Space for Halloween("It's Halloween. It's Halloween. It's time for scares. It's time for screams.). Saddle up and we'll see y'all there.
Live from the outdoor back porch stage at Fitzgerald's, it's the Gin Palace Jesters. No cover. Plenty of room. Make your seating reservations now through the club's website. Live music. Live country & western music. Hell yeah!
It's the Gin Palace Jesters on the main stage of the best roadhouse in America. It's an evening of bygawd country music and a big ol' dance floor. Kicking off the evening is Erin Edmister and 3 Tons. Show starts at 8:30pm. Don't miss a moment!
We play real country music. The Smoke Daddy makes real bbq. Sounds like a match made in heaven.
It's another great evening of honkytonk music in a great Chicago bar. Opening for us will be CATL, a roots duo from Toronto. Should be a gas.
Playing two sets of by Gawd American music !
JALOPY-FEST-Traditional Hot Rod and Kustom Car Show at the Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL. Yours truly on the bill with the RIPTONES reuniting for a very special night!
We return again to share a Swing Dance night with the Flat Cats. We did this gig once and weren't sure how our brand of Country Boogie and Western Swing would go with this dancin' crowd but by the end, heck we were throwin' two-step shuffles and waltzes and it went over great, so great we were invited back!!!
We are gigging a new venue and are excited about it! C'mon out and hear some honkytonkin' hillbilly and Western swing. $5 cover starting at 9pm.
Music from the Heartland it the heart of the heartland! Listen Maple Park, we are always honored to play in an American Legion Hall!!!! God Bless America!!!!
NO COVER!!! 2 sets of Hard Hittin' Honkytonk and Hillbilly Swing from 5:30-7:30. Just throw a few in the tip jar will ya???? We are filling in for the Hoyle Brothers who return next week.
Back to the Honkytonk BBQ in Pilsen for a couple two-tree sets of unspoiled country, swing and hillbilly music...some of the classic old stuff and plenty of the new stuff that sounds old.
Fire Pit BBQ & Country Western Roundup! 5:30-pm-8pm. BBQ Buffet of your fire pit favorites and music by the Gin Palace Jesters! $28 for members and $38 for non members. HEY IT"S DINNER PEOPLE!!! RSVP in ADVANCE with http://www.deerfieldparks.org/events/fire-pit-b-b-q--country-western-round-up/
Back to one of the greatest tiny neighborhood places in the universe, Cigars and Stripes. Where the Food and booze is top notch and hey, buy a cigar why dontcha? We play 2 sets and watch 7 of us try to fit on that tiny stage! Can we do it? YES WE CAN!!!
This weekender is Labor Day weekend from Thursday September 1-Sunday September 4. We are gigging here pretty late on the Saturday and really looking forward to it! It should be a great time! http://www.rockabillyjam.com/
PJ's Lager House is starting a new early Friday Americana Matinee series of shows featuring Live American Roots music acts and a DJ. This is an EARLY SHOW starting with some disc spinning at 6:30 then the live music. Sounds like a great way to start your weekend!
Honkytonk music and beer and hotrods... It's a re-occurring Thursday night theme at the BrauerHouse and we are happy to participate! FREE SHOW!!!!!
