It’s been a busy spring for Big Sadie, including a great sold out show last weekend at the American Legion Post in Evanston opening for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers. We have some exciting duo, trio, and full-band shows coming up later this spring and summer and hope to see some of you out there! Please visit our Shows page or see below for dates, details, and some additional updates.
Sunday, May 15th | The Hideout (Joe Adamik Record Release Show)
Thursday, May 26th | Fitzgerald’s
Friday, June 24th | Honky Tonk BBQ
Saturday, August 6th | Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival
Saturday, August 27th | Skokie’s Backlot Bash
Jess has been hard at work on a handful of other projects. She spent the first part of the year on the road with Al Scorch. They’re heading out again soon for a good part of the summer, but we’re excited to have her home for a little while and back on stage with us for a couple dates in May. Jess and Al put on a thoughtful and energetic live show, so be sure to catch them if they’re playing near by (Chicago folks: Al’s record release show is on May 28th at The Hideout). Jess also recently released a lovely set of recordings of the songs she composed and co-wrote for the play “The Revel.” Take a listen here.
We’ve been having a blast playing with Andy Malloy on banjo. He adds a nice dynamic to the group and will be joining us for several upcoming trio and full-band performances. Fiddler and frequent Big Sadie collaborator, Matt Brown, will also be making a few appearances. If you haven’t had the chance to see either of these lineups yet, we’re excited for you to hear these talented gentlemen play!
We’ll be announcing additional dates soon, including a few Thursday evenings at The Charleston Bar in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood, so keep your eyes peeled for an update!
photo by Emma Malloy