I had a lot of fun at last night's #ChicagoFarmer and #ClusterPluck show in Bloomington IL.
Here are the links to my audio recordings of their sets.
Check out ClusterPluck's The Ballad of Danny Tavern:
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and Chicago Farmers poignant cover of Todd Snider's Train Song:
Setlist in a notebook. There is a pen on the page.
2026-03-28 - The Castle Theatre
#LiveMusic Bloomington, IL
#ClusterPluck
#ChicagoFarmer
11:15 pm.
Lights go on.
Hippies go to home.
I’ll be posting my audio recordings of all the sets to the Live Music Archive sometime in the next day or so.
Singer and guitarist with a drummer in the background.
2026-03-28 - The Castle Theatre
#LiveMusic Bloomington, IL
#Bluegrass #Slamgrass
#Homeaid
#ChicagoFarmer & The Fieldnotes
I: Tina Hart’s Mustang
Theater marquee: CHICAGO FARMER & THE FIELDNOTES ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
2026-03-28 - The Castle Theatre
#LiveMusic #Bloomington
#ClusterPluck
#ChicagoFarmer
Chicago Farmer's new album, "Homeaid", brilliantly blends folk, country, roots rock and americana. If you love authentic storytelling, relatable songs and quality music, you'll love this record. #ChicagoFarmer #Homeaid #AlbumReview
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#NowPlaying #NewMusicFriday #NewAlbum #Indie #Country #Alternative Homeaid - #ChicagoFarmer tidal.com/album/472181...
Spring Tour 2026 poster. Text: CHICAGO FARMER AND THE FIELDNOTES 3/6 DAVENPORT, IA 3/7 DES MOINES, IA 3/8 KANSAS CITY, MO 3/12 APPLETON, WI 3/13 BANGOR, WI 3/14 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 3/19 NEWPORT, KY 3/20 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 3/21 ANN ARBOR, MI 3/27 SAINT LOUIS, MO 3/28 BLOOMINGTON, IL 4/3 CHICAGO, IL 4/4 CHICAGO; 1L 4/11 KALAMAZOO, MI 4/17 EFFINGHAM, IL 4/18 CARBONDALE, IL 4/24 CLEVELAND, OH 4/25 COLUMBUS, OH 5/8 WEST BEND, WI 5/9 STOUGHTON, WI SPRING 2026
Today's mail brought the new album by #ChicagoFarmer - Homeaid.
It is really good and I highly recommend it. Besides streaming it or ordering the album on line, you can pick up a copy on their album release tour...coming soon to a Midwest venue near you!
#Americana #Folk
In 6 days or so, the new #ChicagoFarmer album, Homeaid, drops and the band kicks off an album-release tour.
I was fortunate enough to score an early copy and can whole-heartily recommend it. Having heard the songs live many times, I can tell you that the album maintains that live vibe.
Check it out.
Here is the link to last night's #ChicagoFarmer show at the Backroom Lounge in Riverton, IL.
A small intimate room, excellent sound, and enthusiastic audience made for two of the best shows of the year.
Music, story-telling and sing-alongs; I strongly encourage you to give both shows a listen.
2025-12-21 - Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
8:00 pm
Lights go on.
Hippies go home.
Another magical show.
I’m uploading my audio recording to the Live Music Archive right now. I’ll post the link tomorrow.
Photo of venue with guitar player on stage. The lighting is red.
2025-12-21 - Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
I: City of New Orleans
#ArloGuthtie
Entryway to the listening room. “The Backroom Lounge”
A black teeshirt that says “while you’re here LISTEN & shit the fuck up”
2025-12-21 - Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
The Backroom Lounge is a wonderful venue in Riverton Illinois. Great ambience and acoustics. A multitudes of beverages. And no chompers!
Guitar player singing. The lighting is green.
2025-12-21 - Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
I: Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down
#JohnnyCash
Guitar player singing on stage. The lighting is red.
2025-12-21 - Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
I: April 7, 2020
#JohnPrine
Here is the link to last night's #ChicagoFarmer show in Riverton, IL. The Backroom Lounge is wonderfully intimate with excellent sound, leading to a night of sing-alongs and storytelling.
There were many #ToddSnider covers and stories.
Check out Horseshoe Lake, Skateboard Song, and For Dad (Pool).
2025-12-20 - The Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
9:35 pm.
Lights go on.
Hippies go home.
A wonderful show in an intimate venue.
I should have my audio recording up on the Live Music Archive tomorrow.
Guitar player also playing harmonica.
2025-12-20 - The Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
II: Angel From Montgomery
#JohnPrine
Guitar player singing on stage.
2025-12-20 - The Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
I: Horseshoe Lake
#ToddSnider
Guitar player on stage. Pinkish purple lighting.
2025-12-20 - The Backroom Lounge
#LiveMusic
#ChicagoFarmer
I: Peshtigo
Live music this weekend, two sold out shows with #ChicagoFarmer at The Backroom Lounge in Riverton, IL just outside of Springfield.
If you have a ticket, see you there!
#LiveMusic
My audio recording of last night's #ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes show is up on the Live Music Archive.
For some of that Folksgiving spirit, check out these songs:
- Great River Road
- Hallelujah
- Dirtiest Uniform
- Homeaid
#LiveMusic #Peoria #KennysWestside
2025-11-28 - Kenny’s Westside
#LiveMusic #Peoria
#ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes
11:20 PM
Lights go on.
Hippies go home.
Since we will be snowbound tomorrow, I'll have plenty of time to track out and upload my audio recording tomorrow.
From left: guitar player, guitar player, and bass player.
2025-11-28 - Kenny’s Westside
#LiveMusic #Peoria
#ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes
II: Peshtigo
“Never give the devil a chance to reload”
Guitar player singing.
2025-11-28 - Kenny’s Westside
#LiveMusic #Peoria
#ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes
II: Alright Guy
#ToddSnider
Five piece, from left: guitar player, guitar player, drummer, bass player, and mandolin player.
2025-11-28 - Kenny’s Westside
#LiveMusic #Peoria
#ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes
I: I’m Still Here*
#JohnHartford
* a 1970’s song for our times. Check out the lyrics.
Guitar player singing.
2025-11-28 - Kenny’s Westside
#LiveMusic #Peoria
#ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes
I: Backseat
Five piece, from left: guitar player, drummer, guitar player, bass player, and keyboard player.
A young child’s drawing of the band, from left: guitar player, drummer, guitar player, bass player, and keyboard player.
2025-11-28 - Kenny’s Westside
#LiveMusic #Peoria
#ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes
Soundcheck: Peshtigo
The daughter of the FoH engineer drew a picture of the band and taped it to the wedge monitor.
Concert poster by Jon Griffin depicting a pair of turkeys sidled up to the bar at Kenny's Westside enjoying their drinks. The scene is surrounded by circles of pumpkins, acorns, wheat stalks, and other associated crops. Text: FOLKSGIVING 2025 CHICAGO FARMER & THE FIELDNOTES Friday, November 28th Kenny's Westside - Peoria, IL
Tonight is the top slice of bread on this Thanksgiving #LiveMusic sandwich.
At #KennysWestside in #Peoria it's #ChicagoFarmer & the Fieldnotes.
Doors at 7 pm and music at 8 pm.
The good news is that the massive snow storm isn't forecast to start until 3 am.
See you there!
The High Hawks closed Friendly Valley's season with a fine show yesterday - a chilly evening, but the Valley was hot.
Here is the link to my audio recording of their set.
Check out Cripple Creek>Waugh Paugh with Chicago Farmer guesting.
#LiveMusic #Peoria #HighHawks #ChicagoFarmer #JohnHartford
