Doors at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm

The Western Elstons have been playing the first and third Wednesday of the month at the historic Simon's Tavern in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago for over ten years now, but this is a special event. They're one of Chicago's best-kept secrets and they kinda don't want to be anything else. They'll play country, honky tonk, and rock & roll with minimal amplification to an appreciative crowd of regulars and local music fans. The Western Elstons feature the tight two-part harmony of Scott Ligon and Casey McDonough (who play and sing together in countless projects including NRBQ and The Flat Five), the well-known picker Joel Paterson on guitar, and the always tasteful drumming of Alex Hall (J.D. McPhearson, The Cactus Blossoms, The Flat Five).

Big Sadie is a Chicago-based acoustic band fronted by Elise Bergman (upright bass, vocals) and Collin Moore (guitar, vocals). Defined by rich, intricate harmonies and rustic yet sophisticated instrumental arrangements, Big Sadie takes a modern yet timeless approach to American roots music.