Simon's Tavern

06/03/2026

It is the first Wednesday again....which is when Simon's Tavern presents a two-set performance with The Western Elstons in our main ballroom and dance hall.

8:30pm Show.
Two Sets
No Cover
Tip The Band!!!

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

TONIGHT!!!: Simon's Tavern present a performance with DDS in our main ballroom and dance hall at 8:30pm

DD3 is a trio of seasoned Chicago musicians that create an instrumental blend of rock, jazz & blues. The band's energetic live performances bring an infectious groove to their original compositions and inspired covers.

Dave Dakich - guitar
Craig Urban - bass
Bob Bechstein - drums

8:30 Show
Two Sets
No Cover
TIP THE BAND

05/25/2026

TONIGHT:
Monday Night, Vinyl Night at Simon's Tavern
Vinyl Night continues at Simon’s Tavern this Monday with special guest CHARM HIGH

From new wave to no wave to coldwave — all vinyl, all night. Come through!

8pm to 11pm

05/23/2026

sunday Sunday SUNDAY!!!:
Simon's Tavern welcomes a return performance with Steve Frisbie & Gerald Dowd in our main ballroom and dance hall starting promptly at 8:30pm

Two Sets
No Cover
Tip the Band

05/17/2026

TONIGHT
THE STEVEN HASHIMOTO QUINTET
(Dan Hesler, saxes and flute; Leandro Lopez-Varady, piano;Pat Fleming, guitar; Heath Chappell, drums).
8:30 Show
2 Sets
No Cover
TIP THE BAND!

05/10/2026

TONIGHT!!!:

Simon's Tavern presents a performance with Nicholas Barron & the Galaxy 5 in our main ballroom and dance hall

Nicholas Barron - Guitar - Vocals
Zoey Witz - Guitar
Matt Thompson - Bass
Steve Gillis - Drums

8:30pm Show
Two Sets
No Cover
TIP THE BAND!!!

05/02/2026

sunday Sunday SUNDAY!!!: Simon's Tavern presents a live and in-person performance with The Country Doctors in our main ballroom and dance hall.

"The Country Doctors founded their practice in 2001. They refer to their music as "vintage country." Their roots are in the heartfelt repertoire of country musicians who played and sang with a purity of emotion often lacking in the genre today, while at the same time embracing contemporary artists who share a similar approach to country music."

8:30pm Show
Two Sets
No Cover
Tip the Band

04/15/2026

What an incredible night of rain outside and music inside with Rami and the Reliables.
Special guest on backing vocals.

04/13/2026

MONDAY NIGHT VINYL NIGHT APRIL 27

8pm - 11pm
All Vinyl

04/12/2026

TONIGHT!!!
Simon's Tavern presents a performance with Chris Greene Quartet
at 8:30pm in our main ballroom and dance hall.

"The Chris Greene Quartet - led by the Evanston saxophone colossus - played its first gig in 2005 and has since become one of the most highly visible, award-winning and critically lauded bands in the Chicago area. While honoring jazz’s tradition, the band incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, the blues and reggae, reflecting their diverse backgrounds. CGQ is currently celebrating the release of 'Conversance,' the first ever jazz release for Chicago’s longest-running indie rock label, Pravda Records."

Chris Greene - Saxophones
Damien Espinosa - Keys
Marc Piane - Bass
Steve Corley - Drums

8:30pm Show
Two Sets
No Cover
TIP THE BAND!!!

Chris Greene - saxophonist

04/07/2026

Tomorrow Night!

We’re Back!!

04/06/2026

This evening's musical offering....

04/01/2026

Tonight's performance with the Western Elstons covering Mofos of Metal's Top Ten albums of all time has been pushed from an 8:30pm start to midnight.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

03/30/2026

03/25/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Heavy Sounds performance this evening has been rescheduled for Wednesday May 27th.

Joining us this evening in our main ballroom will the https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093077416928

Tom Szidon
Casey McDunnah
Pete Muschong
Jason Batchko

During the dark months of the Covid-19 shutdown, the Pandamnits had a mission: KEEP PLAYING!

03/21/2026

sunday Sunday SUNDAAAAAAAY!!!!

Simon's Tavern presents a live performance with GREG WARD QUARTET at 8:30pm.
Greg Ward // Sax
Andrew Lawrence // Keys
Runere Brooks // Bass
Jeremy Cunningham // Drums

"…..an odd mix of warmth, thoughtfulness and thrash."
~ Steve Greenlee, JazzTimes

"Greg Ward is clearly a musician with focus and vision….."
~ Phil Freeman, Burning Ambulance

"He manages to make incredibly complex melodies seem effortless….."
~ Laurel Morris, Charting The Music

"Greg Ward, whose long and searching alto saxophone solo is one of the best things I've heard this year."
~ Ben Ratliff The New York Times

8:30 Show
Two Sets
No Cover
Tip The Band!!!

03/17/2026

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03/15/2026

TONIGHT
THE STEVEN HASHIMOTO QUINTET
(Dan Hesler, saxes and flute; Leandro Lopez-Varady, piano; Marco Villareal, guitar; Heath Chappell, drums).

8:30 Show
2 Sets
No Cover
TIP THE BAND!

03/04/2026

MARCH LIVE MUSIC 🎶🎤

03/02/2026

MONDAY NIGHT VINYL NIGHT

02/25/2026

MARCH MUSIC CALENDAR