The Bloody Bucket Saloon

06/18/2026

First, it all starts with the essentials, getting the rim primed just right. A quick spin in the seasoning mix gives it that perfect crust you can see up close. From there, it’s all about the pours, a heavy hand of celery salt, and just enough heat to remind you of our gritty river-town roots . Finish it off with the classic fixings...cheese, meat, olive, and citrus, built to stand tall in a proper mason jar.
If you want to track down one of the best Bloody Marys in Grafton, IL Ashlie will be patrolling the pine for Grafton's Music in the Park, and she'll be right back at it working the bar for the first half of the day on Friday, which is the perfect excuse to start your weekend early by the riverfront.

Stop in, pull up a stool, and give'er some hell... but be careful, because she can dish it right back with the best of'em ;)

06/16/2026

If you are looking for a reason to head down the river road this weekend, this is it. Saturday, June 20th, 7 PM to 10 PM we're clearing some space for Michael Marciano at The Bloody Bucket . 🎶
If you haven’t seen him play yet, Michael brings a unique setup using live looping and real-time drum beats mixed with acoustic and electric guitar. There are no pre-recorded tracks or cheap tricks here... everything is built live on the spot. 🎸
He's a solid mix of classic rock, blues, reggae, and a little bit of funk, giving you the full sound of a power trio, all coming from one seasoned solo guitarist who knows exactly how to command a room.🎹
Make the trip to Grafton, IL , grab a strong drink or a cold beer, and catch some live music in the hills where the outlaws used to roam.

This is a true 21+ saloon. No fancy dinners, no fuss. Just good music and cold drinks. Explore more online at BloodyBucketSaloon.com

06/13/2026

The Bloody Bucket Saloon is at Riverhouse Big Sky, MT with my Brother Carney!!

06/13/2026

The Bloody Bucket Saloon is at The Happy Hour Bar Hebgen Lake Montana!! 😎🇺🇸

06/12/2026

Around here, we don't do fancy drinks you can see right through. We just pour'em honest and we pour'em stiff.

Our manager Kara decided to test out one of our latest bourbons, and we captured the exact moment the realization hit. Sometimes you don't need words when your face does all the talking...

If you slide through you can see the progression from a confident first sip to the "holy smokes, that's got some kick". 😂

Kara is just keeping the tradition alive... 😉

If you need a strong drink and a view of the Grafton, IL riverfront, you know where to find us. Drop by the bar this weekend and let our team pour you something that’ll wake you right up. 🥃

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06/10/2026

Sporting my Bloody Bucket Saloon hat!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/10/2026

We're welcoming some new talent to the Bloody Bucket stage this weekend. We'll be hosting Amy Cissi and Jake Baumgartner from Y98 St. Louis on our stage indoors. Stop in give'em a warm welcome... it's going to be a hot one this weekend so duckin' into the Bucket to escape the heat is perfect way to spend your Saturday ;)

See ya there.

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06/10/2026

06/09/2026

UPDATE: Unfortunately, Kerry is under the weather and able to perform today. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we'll have him back once he's all healed up.

Kerry Lee is bringing his acoustic set to our back stage on Sunday, June 14th from 1 PM to 4 PM. If you need a hideout from the heat or just want to escape the daily grind, this is the place to do it.

We keep things simple... just strong drinks, cold beer, and a view of the river. Pull up a chair, grab a cold one, and enjoy some live music. 🍻

Strictly 21+ as always. See you by the river.
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06/07/2026

The Cool Kids are at Bucket listening to Matt Taul 😎🤩🇺🇸