SATURDAY NIGHT BLUES ARE CALLING! Join Kevin Purcell & The Firebirds for an evening of Chicago blues, bluesy rock, and swamp boogie grooves at MSO Pub in Wauconda! Kevin brings the harp fire and soulful vocals, backed by a lineup of seasoned musicians who know how to find the groove and let the music take over.

Expect great songs, great players, and the kind of live moments you can only get when musicians are truly listening to each other.

📍 MSO Pub - Wauconda, IL 🗓️ Saturday, Aug 8 | 7:00 PM

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready for the blues! 🎸🔥

CAN’T-MISS LIVE MUSIC NEXT SATURDAY! 🎶🔥 If you love real-deal, head-turning Americana, Blues, and Roots music, this is your official invitation. Rob Anderlik and the Andertones are bringing together some of the absolute finest players in the Chicago scene for one epic night at Sew Hop’d! Featuring the killer combination of Rob Anderlik’s lap steel, Kevin Purcell’s legendary harp work, Mike Church laying down guitar fire, and a rhythm section (Jim Richardson & Jim Nelson) tighter than a drum. Good beer. Incredible musicianship. Pure energy. 📍 Sew Hop’d Brewery – Huntley, IL 🗓️ Saturday, Aug 1 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM Come thirsty, leave happy. Let's roll!

Kevin Purcell and The Firebirds heat up the afternoon with rockin' blues on Durty Nellie's Rooftop in Palatine!!! Stay for round two — Wall of Denial hits the rooftop at 4PM.

Kevin Purcell and The Firebirds roll into Craigstock in North Barrington for a night of red-hot, rockin' blues. Come out and boogie with us!!!

Rose Hill Revival — the Ultimate Allman Brothers Experience. Join us for an afternoon of southern rock when Rose Hill Revival takes the stage at The Broken Oar to pay tribute to one of the top bands of the '70s, The Allman Brothers.

Kevin Purcell and The Firebirds play Primo Steak & Seafood for a night of dinner and live blues on the Terrace!

Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners bring the rockin' blues to Alpine Fest at Main Street in Lake Zurich — come out and boogie with us!!!

What began in the summer of 1942 has evolved into Alpine Fest as we know it today.

There are three days of carnival rides, games, food, family events, live entertainment, and more.

Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners are performing at Sew Hop'd Brewery & Taproom in Huntley, Illinois, on July 10th. They’re bringing their high-energy blues sound to Sew Hop'd in Huntley from 6–9 PM, and it’s the perfect way to spend your Friday evening. Great music, great drinks, and a great crowd — what more do you need? Grab some friends, come thirsty, and let the Nightburners turn up the heat!

Mark your calendars for Island Lake’s annual Lake Fest, a vibrant community celebration filled with 3 days of carnival rides, live music, and fun for all ages under the water tower!

Chicago’s red-hot, rockin’ swamp boogie blues outfit returns to the river with harmonica in hand and a backline that could shake the barge loose from the dock. The Broken Oar is where the Nightburners do what they do best... burn it down and build it back up with a blues groove so thick you’ll need waders.

Get ready to ride the groove this Saturday, May 22nd at 8PM as The Salty Dogs return to The Toadstool in Highwood.... bringing their rowdy, rootsy, horn-laced blues revue with a twist of soul and a whole lotta stomp.

And back in the mix as special guest, the one and only Kevin Purcell, delivering the harp-driven fire and gravel-lined vocals that keep the night honest.

Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff - An authentic Americana powerhouse, Kevin Purcell & The Root Doctors fuse the storytelling of bluegrass, the soul of Delta blues, and the sway of Appalachian folk into one irresistible live set. Led by Purcell’s electrifying harmonica and vocals, the trio’s intricate guitar, upright bass, and dobro interplay turns every venue into a front‑porch jam session. Expect barn‑burning rhythms, haunting ballads, and a communal energy that celebrates the living spirit of roots music.

Hey Everyone, really excited about this new place in Wauconda, lots of room, great stage, great food too!! Cmon out and see Rosehill Revival performing all of your favorite Allman Bros hits, including Jessica, One Way Out, Blue Sky, Ramblin Man, and so many more!!! And all performed with our new slide player, the amazing Mr. Zach Avery!!!! He’s amazing at nailing the nuance and tone of the great Duane Allman, and he joins Dean G, Dave Swaney, Bill on keys, Kevin singing, Tony on Bass, and Mike on drums for a memorable show played by hard-core Allman Bros fans!!!! We’d love to see you there!!!

ARCTIC WINTER BAR IS BACK at Broken Oar! Step inside the snow-covered wonderland, grab a winter cocktail, and settle in for wall-to-wall live music all season long as Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners return to the Broken Oar for an unforgettable night of rockn' blues and raw groove. Expect the full Nightburners energy augmented by our Back Burner horn section, soaring fiddle lines, and special guest Stevie Kraig on guitar, delivering some blazing solos. Come early for a great seat and stay late for the kind of set that only this crew can deliver.

Kevin's Birthday Bash

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