Author Archives: Chicago Farmer

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

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 [...]

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

The new 5 song Ep from Chicago Farmer “Somethin’ Else” will be released at Martyrs’ in Chicago on Thursday April 28th!! Joining us on the album is The Henhouse Prowlers and our good friend Chris Harden who also recorded, mixed and sang background vocals! Joining us for the April 28th show will be Ed Anderson [...]

Check out the “Shows” page for a complete list of 2011 shows in IL, IA, KY, OH, MO & More! New EP Coming Summer 2011!!

Chicago Farmer will be performing a special New Year’s Eve Show at Chicago St. Pub (75 N Chicago St. Joliet, IL) I’m pleased to be sharing the night with fellow singer/songwriter and amazing picker Ernie Hendrickson! Show time is 9pm and tickets are only a lousy $10 which includes a Champagne toast at Midnight! Bring [...]