Walker’s at Works

10/31/2026

WOW! What an incredible evening we had last night with the Wichita Jazz Collective! 🎺🥁🎹

There’s just something special about a 17-piece jazz ensemble filling the room with amazing music, incredible talent, and that unmistakable big band sound! These musicians absolutely delivered an outstanding performance! 🔥👏

A HUGE thank you to the Wichita Jazz Collective, co-directors Jim Pisano and Joel Boettger, and every talented musician who took the stage!

And most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who came out and spent your evening with us! ❤️ Your continued love and support for live jazz and local musicians is what makes nights like these possible.

Great music, wonderful people, and an amazing atmosphere. It truly was a PERFECT night! ✨

We can’t wait to do it again!

🎷 Keep supporting live music. Keep supporting local musicians. Keep jazz alive in Wichita!

❤️ Your friends at Walker’s @ Works

10/29/2026

IT’S BIG BAND NIGHT AT WALKER’S @ WORKS! 🎺🎶

Wichita, are you ready for a BIG night of BIG BAND JAZZ?!

Tonight, we’re bringing you the incredible WICHITA JAZZ COLLECTIVE! 🎶

Get ready for 17 talented musicians filling the stage with the powerful sounds of a full jazz orchestra! From bold brass and swinging saxophones to driving rhythms and incredible solos, this is the kind of live music you can FEEL! 🎷🥁🎺

Under the direction of Jim Pisano and Joel Boettger, the Wichita Jazz Collective brings the energy, excitement, and timeless sound of big band jazz to life!

🍸 THE BAR IS BACK, BABY!

We’re excited to have Zach and Lexi BACK IN ACTION! Zach will be behind the bar mixing up your favorite cocktails, while Lexi takes care of you on the floor with her amazing service! Come show them some love! ❤️

🧀🍇 AND COME HUNGRY!

We’re now offering delicious charcuterie boxes curated exclusively for us by Boards and Blessings Charcuterie! The perfect addition to your evening of great music, cocktails, and good company!

🎶 GREAT MUSIC + GREAT COCKTAILS + DELICIOUS FOOD = THE PERFECT THURSDAY NIGHT!

📍 Walker’s @ Works | Somewhere Works
235 N. Emporia | Downtown Wichita
🚗 FREE parking on the north side!

🚪 Doors open at 7:00 PM
🎶 Downbeat at 7:30 PM
🔞 21+

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
walkersjazzlounge.com
Tickets also available at the door!

🔥 LET’S PACK THE HOUSE TONIGHT! SEE YOU AT WALKER’S! 🎷🎺🥂

10/27/2026

Join us this Thursday for an exciting night of live big band music! Featuring Trent Austin from KC on trumpet! Tickets here: https://tickets.walkersjazzlounge.com/shows/8743/2026-10-29

10/26/2026

🎷🔥 THE WICHITA JAZZ COLLECTIVE IS READY TO SHAKE THE BUILDING THIS THURSDAY! 🔥🎷

Get ready for a BIG night of jazz at Walker’s @ Works as the Wichita Jazz Collective takes over Somewhere Works with a powerhouse 17-piece jazz ensemble!

Co-directed by Jim Pisano and Joel Boettger, this incredible group brings together some of Wichita’s finest jazz musicians for an evening packed with soaring horns, a driving rhythm section, bold arrangements, classic jazz favorites, and the kind of spontaneous improvisation that makes live jazz so exciting.

🎺 17 musicians. One stage. A whole lot of sound.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or just looking for an unforgettable night of live music, this is the show to experience. Grab a craft cocktail, find your seat, and prepare to feel the full force of a big jazz ensemble filling the room at Walker’s @ Works.

📍 Walker’s @ Works at Somewhere Works
235 N. Emporia | Wichita, KS
🚗 Free parking available on the north side of the building

🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM
🎶 Downbeat: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Must be 21+ to purchase tickets

Come hear what happens when 17 incredible musicians hit that first note together. This one is going to be BIG. 🎷🥁🎺🔥

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

We’ve got an EXTRA SPECIAL treat for you tonight! 🎁💿

🎉 EVERYONE WHO PURCHASES A TICKET TO TONIGHT’S SHOW WILL RECEIVE A FREE GRADY NICHOLS CD! 🎉

That’s right! Enjoy an incredible night of live music AND take home some of Grady’s amazing music absolutely FREE!

🎷 AND THIS TIME, GRADY IS BRINGING HIS ENTIRE BAND! 🎷

Get ready for a fantastic evening of smooth jazz, soulful grooves, funky rhythms, and incredible musicianship! From jazz and Motown to pop and R&B favorites, Grady Nichols knows how to put on a show that keeps the audience wanting more!

This award-winning, Billboard-charting saxophonist has shared the stage with legends like Ray Charles, Al Green, and The Beach Boys, and TONIGHT HE’S RIGHT HERE IN WICHITA! 🎶🔥

📅 TONIGHT! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
⏰ Showtime: 7:30 PM
📍 Walker’s @ Works
Somewhere Works | 235 N. Emporia | Downtown Wichita
🚗 FREE parking!

🎟️ GRAB YOUR TICKETS ONLINE OR PAY AT THE DOOR!

💿 FREE GRADY NICHOLS CD WITH EVERY TICKET PURCHASED!

Come enjoy a great cocktail from our newly opened bar, settle in, and experience an unforgettable night of LIVE MUSIC!

❤️ Thank you for continuing to support Walker’s and the incredible musicians who make our music scene so special!

🎷 DON’T MISS THIS ONE! SEE YOU TONIGHT! 🎶🔥

10/23/2026

🧀🍇🎶 GREAT MUSIC JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE DELICIOUS AT WALKER’S @ WORKS! 🍷✨

We’re excited to announce something NEW at Walker’s @ Works!

Introducing our NEW CHARCUTERIE BOXES, beautifully curated just for us by Boards and Blessings Charcuterie! 🧀🍓🥖

Now you can enjoy a delicious selection of meats, cheeses, and tasty accompaniments while soaking up some of the BEST live music in Wichita! 🎷🎶

And because every great night deserves a sweet ending…

🍰 YES! WE’LL ALSO HAVE OUR DELICIOUS CHEESECAKE AVAILABLE FOR DESSERT! 😍

Whether you’re joining us for jazz, blues, soul, or funk, we’ve got the perfect pairing for your evening!

🎶 Incredible LIVE music
🧀 Delicious charcuterie boxes
🍰 Cheesecake for dessert
🍸 Your favorite cocktails
❤️ An unforgettable night at Walker’s!

Available at ALL Walker’s @ Works shows!

📍 Walker’s @ Works | Somewhere Works
235 N. Emporia | Downtown Wichita
🚗 Free parking
🎟️ Check out our upcoming shows and grab your tickets at walkersjazzlounge.com!

Great music. Great food. Great drinks. Great company. THAT’S WALKER’S! 🎷🍷

10/22/2026

🎶🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT, WE’VE GOT THE BLUES, THE SOUL & THE GROOVE AT WALKER’S @ WORKS! 🔥🎶

WICHITA, ARE YOU READY?! 🎤💃

This Friday, October 23rd, we’re bringing you a powerhouse night of LIVE MUSIC with MS LADY DEE & THE SHADOW DADDYS! 🎸🎶

Led by Wichita’s very own blues legend Deanna Custard, aka Ms Lady Dee, this incredible band knows how to bring down the house!

With her powerhouse vocals, undeniable stage presence, and a band that knows how to lay down some SERIOUS groove, you’re in for a night filled with BLUES, SOUL, CLASSIC R&B, AMERICANA & a little JAZZ! 🎷🔥

Whether she’s belting out a blues classic or getting down with some soulful R&B, Ms Lady Dee knows how to make you FEEL the music!

🍸 AND THE BAR IS OPEN! Come enjoy some of your favorite cocktails, fantastic service, and an incredible night of live entertainment in downtown Wichita!

📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
📍 Walker’s @ Works | Somewhere Works
235 N. Emporia | Downtown Wichita
🚗 FREE parking
🎟️ Tickets: $15 + fees
🔞 21+ to purchase tickets

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
👉 walkersjazzlounge.com

Let’s pack the house, raise a glass, and show some love for these amazing LOCAL musicians! ❤️

10/21/2026

Grady Nichols Band at Walker’s @ Works this Saturday! 🎷

Grady Nichols performs his song "Livin' The Life" at Utica Square ...

10/21/2026

🚨🎷🔥 STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING RIGHT NOW AND LISTEN, WICHITA! 🔥🎷🚨

GRADY NICHOLS IS THIS SATURDAY AND HE’S BRINGING HIS ENTIRE BAND!

And let us tell you, THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE HECK OF A SHOW! 🎶

We are SUPER EXCITED to welcome award-winning, Billboard-charting saxophonist GRADY NICHOLS and his incredible band for an unforgettable night of LIVE MUSIC!

Grady has been called a “great singer on the saxophone” because he makes his instrument sing! His music crosses genres, blending jazz, soul, pop, rock, and Motown into a sound that connects with EVERYONE!

In fact, one of the things he hears most often is, “I never liked jazz until I heard you!”

With over two decades of performing, TEN acclaimed albums, and music heard on SiriusXM Watercolors, Grady has built an incredible career!

He’s shared stages with legendary artists including:
⭐ Ray Charles
⭐ Al Green
⭐ Luciano Pavarotti
⭐ Wayman Tisdale
⭐ The Beach Boys

From his own original music to familiar pop, rock, and Motown favorites, Grady and his band know how to put on a SHOW!

🎷 Grady Nichols | Saxophone
🎸 Chuck Tottress | Bass
🎹 Mike Wilson | Keys & Vocals
🥁 Joe Watkins | Drums
🎸 David Johns | Guitar

🍸🍹 BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE EXCITING NEWS!

Come check out our NEW BAR, enjoy a delicious cocktail, catch up with Zach and Lexi, and settle in for an AMAZING night of music!

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
⏰ Show starts at 7:30 PM
📍 Walker’s @ Works | Somewhere Works
235 N. Emporia | Downtown Wichita
🚗 Free parking

🎟️ DON’T WAIT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
👉 walkersjazzlounge.com

❤️ We can’t thank you enough for continuing to support Walker’s Jazz Lounge and the incredible LIVE MUSIC scene here in Wichita!

LET’S PACK THE HOUSE FOR GRADY NICHOLS & HIS BAND! 🎷🍸🎶