Previous events

Join Tim and Cathie with Jim O’Donnell for happy hour and one porch-sittin’ set!

We’re excited to be playing again on the beautiful patio at Eris Brewery! Thanks to John Arena for organizing this event.

Tim is thrilled to feature the talented singer-songwriter Shane Reilly

Because of the American Music Fest, we’re moving happy hour to the next Friday! Our friends The Handcuffs headline the Patio Stage at 7 pm, so come early for dinner at BabyGold Barbeque and make an evening of it?

Grab a free reservation closer to the show date. Photo by A Shot of Honky Tonk

This will be a special show with our full band, details to come! Photo by Tierza Scaccia, MusenPet

Tim welcomes the incomparable drummersongersingwriter Gerald Dowd

The full band at our happy place … happy hour with you on the patio! Grab a free reservation closer to the date.

Tim and Cathie are excited to be back at Cary’s Lounge. The place is dripping in art and cool people, there’s a lovely patio in the back, an art gallery upstairs, and delicious Indian and Pakistani restaurants abound in the neighborhood. Please join us for an intimate show.

Join us for an event celebrating the incomparable Gretsch guitar, featuring a host of notable local musicians familiar to the Fitzgerald’s community. Now in its fourth year, Puttin’ On The Gretsch is the inspiration of Tim Menard, who has invited some Gretsch players and fans to perform a blend of original and cover songs. This year’s gathering will feature: Naomi Ashley Paul Bivans Rachel Drew Michael Krayniak Tim Menard Jim O’Donnell Jon Williams Terry White

Enter to win a Gretsch this Saturday! In support of the event, the fine folks at A Sound Education (Brookfield) have donated a brand new Gretsch guitar valued at $1,000 to be raffled off that day.

Purchase a $10 cash raffle ticket at the show for a chance to win an Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single-Cut Quilted Maple with Bigsby (Mariana green, pictured above). Must be present / have a representative present during the show to win.

Come early to stake out a great spot and enjoy some Babygold Barbeque. Make a free reservation here:

Our favorite neighborhood haunt. The best people, art and attitude. Chicago’s favorite goat- and dog-friendly bar. Never a cover. Join us! Photo by Tierza Scaccia, MusenPet

Cathie and Tim are looking forward to being back at Cary's. They make you feel at home, everyone there is so nice, the place is seeping in artwork, there's an incredible mask collection, a beautiful patio in the back and an art gallery upstairs! Please come by for a friendly, intimate experience (with amazing sound). Free show, tips greatly appreciated!

The best volunteer-run arts and music fest in the city! Lineup to come. The Menards play on Saturday, August 26.

In August, the ELO tribute returns, featuring the Flying Nowakowski Brothers and other special guests. DO. NOT. MISS. Stay tuned for details! Listen to the Brothers' originals here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lSQgKPaiI2KjDjB0hY39a

Full band on the patio! Enjoy refreshing beverages (try the frozen Paloma!) and delicious food from Babygold BBQ. We'll have coloring pages and crayons for the kids (of all ages), free stickers, CDs and t-shirts. Free show, tips greatly appreciated! Photo by A Shot of Honk Tonk: https://ashotofhonkytonk.com/home

Andon Davis & Tim Menard are "Puttin' on the Gretsch" on the FitzGerald's Patio — honoring the mighty Gretsch guitar — with Jim O'Donnell, Kevin James on bass and Paul Bivans on drums. Let's get our twang on. #whammyforthewin

Andon Davis & Tim Menard are "Puttin' on the Gretsch" — honoring the mighty Gretsch guitar, with special guests. Stay tuned for more details.

Indie/Alternative women-led rock by diverse artists from the 80s through today. Personnel: Mary Jo Costello: Vocals | Phil Costello: Bass, Backing Vocals | Tim Menard: Guitar, Backing Vocals | Frank Sassetti: Drums | Free show, tips greatly appreciated!

Join Tim on the third Friday of every month for originals and carefully curated covers — this month featuring Rich Klevgard and These Peaches! Listen to their music here: https://thesepeaches.bandcamp.com/album/almost-heard-the-ocean Free show, tips greatly appreciated!

Full band on the patio! Enjoy refreshing beverages (try the frozen Paloma!) and delicious food from Babygold BBQ. We'll have coloring pages and crayons for the kids (of all ages), free stickers, and — NEW TO US, MERCH! — t-shirts! Wow, that's a lot of exclamation points. I guess we're excited as always to be back on the patio with you all.

We're honored to be playing again at this amazing festival. Tickets are sold out for all four days. See all the lineups here: https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/american-music-fest/