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The Reunion of John...

Johnny Justice and the Southside Railroad Johnny Justice & the Southside Railroad has been rockin’ the Chicago area since 1997. Armed with multiple lead singers and a full array of instruments, the band covers 5 decades of pop...

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featured events

The Abbey’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Schedule 8 a.m.- GAA Games LIVE from Ireland 9 a.m.- Bus transportation to Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12 p.m.- O’Hare School of Irish Dance 1 p.m.- Larry Nugent & Guests 6 p.m.- The Great Whiskey Project 9 p.m.- O’Hare School of Irish Dance 10 p.m.- Shannon Rovers Bag Pipers 11 p.m. The Sandcarvers The Sand Carvers The Sandcarvers have been hailed as one of the best Celtic rock bands in the country. The raucous six-piece hits the stage going ninety to the dozen, and their exuberant live show coupled with exhilarating fan interaction earn them rave reviews wherever they perform. Combining strong solo voices and vocal harmonies with equally strong instrumental skill, The Sandcarvers write original songs that brilliantly tell stories from real life. They also put a wicked spin...

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Terrapin Flyer – Melvin Seals – Mark Karan – This Must Be The Band

Terrapin Flyer Terrapin Flyer is a Grateful Dead inspired band from Chicago who has toured with Vince Welnick, Melvin Seals, Tom Constanten and Bob Bralove. Terrapin Flyer began in 1999 as the house band for the Sunday Grateful Dead Jam at the Boulevard Cafe. Through the many musical associations developed there and the many that have continued since then, the Jam concept has overridingly become the staple of the band’s history and influence. The band draws from the vibrant Chicago music scene utilizing band members from a variety of local bands. The band also performs with legends of the music world such as Grateful Dead keyboardists Tom Constanten, Bob Bralove and formerly Vince Welnick (RIP). The band has also toured with Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals. Artist...

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Full Court Press (All Star Jam featuring Chicago’s MVP’s)

Line Up The Starters: Team: Family Groove Company Janis Wallin- Bass Family Groove Company Mattis Blanck- Drums Strange Arrangement Jim Conry- Guitar Digital Tape Machine Marcus Rezak- Guitar Old Shoe Joe Day- Keys Off The Bench Team: Land of Atlantis Kevin Davidson- Saxophone Strange Arrangement Steve Sinde- Drums The Coop Joe Re- Keys Family Groove Company Adam Lewis- Guitar Groovatron Tony McCullough- Saxophone Land of Atlantis Josh Hanchar- Bass Governor Switch Mike Mirro- Drums The Coop Jacob Barinholtz- Drums, perc Groovatron Nick Ferrer- Guitar Fresh Hops Joe Marcinek- Keys Jaik Willis- Guitar Family Groove Company Family Groove Company is a four piece band from Chicago that is turning heads and catching ears with a sound that is uncannily fresh, and live performances that simply envelop audiences in the...

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Alex Hoffer – Dear Electric Family – OD Joe

Alex Hoffer Still trying to release the EP Being Human, I’ve finally found a distibutor. Seacoast Records will be helping me to get my EP out and ready to buy. Centering more towards online and radio as it is an EP and not a fullength album yet. I’m taking a new approach at the recording side of things. Instead of going in, laying down some songs acoustic, and having the guys come in individually and lay tracks down, I realized pretty quickly I need to be doing this with everyone at the same time. As planned, it works FAR better and you get a more live sound, which is what I’ve always really wanted to have. I alwasy seemed to forget about that because I primarily never played with a band when I recorded. A bad habit for me I hope I’ve quit. Bill Furlong and I have been working on ideas for how this...

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about us

Since 1973, The Abbey has been Chicago’s home for live music, good food and great times. The Abbey has live music most nights, featuring local, regional and national acts from indie rock to traditional Irish music. The Abbey serves dinner nightly and brunch on Saturday and Sunday featuring Irish and American food. Make a dinner reservation before any show and get preferred VIP seating! Watch all major sporting events on our 15-foot projector and on 14 flat screens. We feature live international sports telecasts (rugby, soccer, Gaelic) as well as all major American sporting events.

Purchase your tickets in advance! Tickets are available online or at our box office which is open weekdays from 3 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Call 773.478.4408 today to make your reservation!

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