A huge thanks to everyone who helped make 2011 such an amazing year for Chicago Farmer. We kick off 2012 performing shows with TODD SNIDER, GREENSKY BLUEGRASS & STRANGE ARRANGEMENT at venues including a debut at PARK WEST along with returns to THE FARMHOUSE, CASTLE THEATRE & CANOPY CLUB!
The DOCUMENTARY has been sent to be packaged and will be released very very soon! Thanks to everyone who Pre-Ordered the DVD and keep your eyes out for official Release Dates and Performances. Happy New Year!

THE CASTLE THEATRE Bloomington, IL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011 Featuring:
Dan Hubbard and the Humadors, Chicago Farmer,
Jaik Willis and a midnight performance by Herbert Wiser Band!
SHOW PRICE: $50.00 (Includes Open Top Shelf Bar, Buffet Table and a Champagne Toast to Ring in the New Year!)
SHOW TIME: 7:30PM / 21+ Show

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2011
The Castle Theatre Bloomington, IL
THE 6TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY JAMBOREE
The biggest names in local talent come together to support Share the Music, a joint venture of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Pratt Music Foundation, and The Music Shoppe located in Normal. Share the Music accepts instrument donations (primarily violin, viola and cello); the Music Shoppe refurbishes them, and the Pratt Music Foundation loans them on a complimentary annual basis to music students in need.
Featuring The Steepwater Band, Chicago Farmer, Ed Anderson/Scott Tipping & Friends, Inktrail, and Anders Edison
SHOW PRICE: $15.00
SHOW TIME: 8:00PM (Doors Open at 7:00PM) 21+ Show
ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY!

A November to Remember as Chicago Farmer performs in OH, IN & IL with MOUNTAIN SPROUT, BACKYARD TIRE FIRE, PAUL THORN and THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS! I’ll be sticking close to home and back in the studio this Winter…but I’m very happy to announce some great shows!
11-11 The Cantina Pekin, IL W/ Mountain Sprout. 11-12 Chicago St. Pub Joliet, IL. 11-18 Double Door Chicago, IL W/ Backyard Tire Fire (This will be Backyard’s last performance in Chicago) 11-19 Canopy Club Urbana, IL W/ Paul Thorn. 11-23 Thanksgiving Eve Six Strings Bloomington, IL. 11-25 Mayne Stage Chicago, IL W/ Henhouse Prowlers (Thanksgiving & Chicago Food Depository Show) and 11-26 The Farmhouse Delavan, IL!

Many Fall Tour Dates have been added to The “Shows” page including support for GENE WEEN, Greensky Bluegrass, Great American Taxi and festival appearances at FARMFEST, WHISPERING BEARD FOLK FESTIVAL, PUTNAM COUNTY, SHOE-FEST, TALL TREE LAKE and many more. Hope to seeya at the shows…

As the Summer Rolls on Chicago Farmer is very excited to announce several new shows and festivals including The Farmhouse Street Dance in the Hometown of Delavan, IL on June 11th, The Universal Rhythm Assembly on the Peoria Riverfront June 24th with Cornmeal, The Schwag featuring Melvin Seals and Brainchild, and RIBCO OUTDOORS on July 2nd with William Elliot Whitmore!
Click on the “Shows” button for these shows, many others and all things Chicago Farmer.

Chicago Farmer will be heading to Colorado this week, performing in Fort Collins on Thursday and Denver on Friday. Our last trip out West was a huge success and we’ve been looking forward to returning.

Thursday’s show in Fort Collins will be at Hodi’s Half Note and I’ll be sharing the evening with Oakhurst and The Longest Day of the year. 8pm $5 Oakhurst www.porchmusic.com

Friday’s show in Denver will be at Pete’s Monky Bar sharing the evening with The Fallen Pines. 8pm $5
The Fallen Pines www.reverbnation.com/thefallenpines

As the Spring Tour rambles on I’d like to thank everyone for their support at recent shows and of the new EP “Somethin’ Else.” Our show at Martyrs’ in Chicago was a great success, WXRT 93.1 gave us some airplay, Chicago Farmer’s sessions at Daytrotter.com were released and many more tour dates have been announced!
Thanks for your Support!!

I’m pleased to announce a three day run with my good friend and fellow troubadour Jaik Willis! We’ll be gearing up for Festival Season and performing in Urbana, Bloomington & Pekin, IL. Hope to seeya at the shows!!
Thurs. 5-12-11 Canopy Club Urbana, IL 8pm $7
Fri. 5-13-11 Six Strings Bloomington, IL 8pm $5
Sat. 5-14-11 Bottoms Up Lounge Pekin, IL 9pm $5

CD Release month rolls on this week as we gear up for our BIG SHOW at Martyrs’ in Chicago! The Chicago CD Release will be this Thursday with special guests Ed Anderson of Backyard Tire Fire, Jaik Willis and Dave Hamilton of 56 Hope Road! Doors Open at 7pm with the show at 8pm. We love Martyrs’ and hope ya can make it, tickets are only a lousy $8 at the door. This show will also be dubbed a Songwriter’s of Summer Camp Showcase to promote the new Singer/Songwriter stage at The Summer Camp Music Festival, Memorial Day Weekend!

WHAT: Chicago Farmer CD Release Party & Songwriters of Summer Camp Showcase
WHEN: Thursday April 28th Doors 7pm Show 8pm
WHERE: Martyrs’ 3855 N Lincoln, Ave. Chicago, IL www.martyrslive.com

The new 5 song EP “Somethin’ Else” is now available on-line for purchase and/or download via the link below! This collection features Chicago Farmer’s usual songwriting antics backed by one of the countries finest bluegrass outfits The Henhouse Prowlers!

www.cdbaby.com/cd/chicagofarmer5