Concerts

OPEN ART JAMZ event photo

OPEN ART JAMZ

Tuesday October 28th

Every Tuesday

SUBURBAN SOUND SYNDICATE & THE BACK ROOM PRESENT 

WEEKLY TUESDAY SERIES tix:  OPEN ART JAMZ

-Each week we will feature a headlining band 

-To start off each night we will have a 2-3 hour open jam led by Anthony Friedli of broken Robots and members of Earth Radio. ALL are welcome to bring your gear and join the mega-jam-sesh powered by the best funktion-one sound system in the midwest powered by sub valley sound and the III Studios

- OPEN ART PIT: we will have art supplies on deck, we encourage you to bring your arts and crafts and co-create! 

- $7 mac and cheese special! 

FREE UNTIL 8PM THEN $10

TICKETS:

Tuesdaze Open Art Jamz

07:00 PM - 12:00 AM

OASIS KARAOKE event photo

OASIS KARAOKE

Wednesday October 29th

Every Wednesday

OASIS KARAOKE IS BACK! 

On the pub side!

Free!

every wednesday from 10-close!

Free tea + drink specials!

Themed nights! 

Good vibes! 

10:00 PM - 02:00 AM

Community Thursdaze event photo

Community Thursdaze

Thursday October 30th

Every Thursday

Introducing Community THURSDAZE

A weekly, open-format series built by and for the community, hosted at Durty Nellie’s a massive venue with four unique spaces, room for 30+ vendors, a rooftop patio, and space for 500+ people to vibe, move, and connect.

We’re picking our lineups weekly from community submissions - giving local DJs, visual artists, performers, and makers the stage they deserve. Shows are affordable, vendor spots are accessible, and the atmosphere is built on creativity, not competition.

FIRST HOUR ALWAYS FREE!

This is your space.

Bring your skills, your passion, your weird, your wonder.

Let’s build something unforgettable — together.

07:00 PM - 12:00 AM

MODERN DAY ROMEOS and BON JOURNEYED + $500 costume contest! event photo

MODERN DAY ROMEOS and BON JOURNEYED + $500 costume contest!

Friday October 31st

Happy Halloween! we've got two local favorites on top of a $500 costume contest !!!!

MODERN DAY ROMEOS

For over 23 years, MDR has remained one of the top drawing bands in Chicagoland because of their high-energy, interactive show. They uniquely mix many musical genres from Led Zeppelin and Luke Combs to 90's Boy Bands and Harry Styles.

BON JOURNEY!

THE FIRST AND ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO BON JOVI and JOURNEY SINCE 2006

TICKETS:

Tickets for Modern Day Romeos and Bon Journey | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

07:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session 013: Honeycomb + More! event photo

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session 013: Honeycomb + More!

Saturday November 1st

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session 013: Halloween Edition November 1st / Durty Nellies Palatine IL / 6-pm- 230am Free Parking / Full bar + restaurant / Next to Metra Station $25/$35/$45/$50

TICKETS: 

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session #013 

 Lineup:

 -main stage-

Honeycomb

Oddly Eazy

Chachuba 

Carnage the Executioner

 Nebulas 

Manthom Phenace 

ONE.

-rooftop stage-

 Yuri Basho Lane

J-rose Loops 

August Sky

 Zombie Manana 

 Production:

Funktion-One Sound Powered by Sub Valley Sound + The III Studios LED wall provided by Birdsigh Lasers Provided by Deep Frequency Corp TV wall by Nuvotion Lighting provided by Durty Nellies Videography by ChicagoAMP Photography by Olivia Morgan Graphics Mushroom Forest by We Make Things 3D Fire performances by Celestial Ember Collective Robot Stilt Walker by Rebel Productions Flow Performances Chicago Flow Collective Free tea from Tipped Tea Live Glass Blowing by Jester's Glass Projection Mapping On Rooftop by Zpacetree

VJ's / LIVE PAINT / VENDORS TBA

TICKETS:

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session #013

07:00 PM - 02:00 AM

The spotlight is calling… are you ready for your Big Break? event photo

The spotlight is calling… are you ready for your Big Break?

Monday November 3rd

Every Monday

Big Break Productions, in partnership with Durty Nellie’s, is hosting a multi-week singing competition like no other. Singers from all over will battle it out for a grand prize of $10,000 in cash – and it could be YOU standing in the winner’s circle!

Here’s what makes Big Break unforgettable:

No fee to enter – just your voice and your passion Registration deadline: 12:00 PM on Monday, September 15th Competition runs Mondays: September 15 – November 17 at Durty Nellie’s Audience decides the winner – bring your friends to cheer you on! Exciting theme weeks keep the competition fresh. A special night with a live backing band to showcase your star power!

Don’t wait – registration closes soon, and spots fill fast.

Register now & see more details: https://bigbreakproductions.net

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hairbanger's Ball event photo

Hairbanger's Ball

Friday November 7th

Whether you’re looking to bring back the memory of a favorite concert seen in 1985 or seeking a true-to-life representation of what a rock concert was like in the 80’s, Hairbanger’s Ball provides both the music and the mayhem for young and old alike, bundled together in a 6-piece, high octane lineup. Featuring powerful male and female lead vocals, some serious ax grinding and renditions of classic songs so much like the original you’d swear you’d gone back in time, Hairbanger’s Ball leaves nothing to be desired after seeing and listening to them live, which is why they’ve been named “Best Rock Band” in Chicago by their throngs of adoring fans.

doors: 7pm / show 8-1130pm

TICKETS: $12 presale $15 day of 

TICKET LINK:   Tickets for Hairbanger's Ball | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

08:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The Jazz Consortium Big Band event photo

The Jazz Consortium Big Band

Sunday November 9th

Durty Nellies 180 N. Smith St. Palatine, IL 

 $10.00 // All Ages 

 The 17-piece Jazz Consortium Big Band features swing and jazz-rock favorites from such Big Bands as Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Maynard Ferguson, with a brassy mix of 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, and rhythm section.

  www.jcbigband.com 

 Doors: 5:00 PM 

Show: 6:00 PM 

(Cover at 6:30 for Jazz Consortium) 

 SPECIAL GUEST: TBA 

 17 AND UNDER WITH ID CAN BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW FOR $5!

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Downers Groove / Broken Robots / Covington Groove / Aaron Paul Williams event photo

Downers Groove / Broken Robots / Covington Groove / Aaron Paul Williams

Friday November 14th

Join us for an awesome night of original jam rock from some of our favorites on one STACKED bill. 

$10 presales / $20 at door

Downers Groove:

A formation of close friends, Downers Groove has been harvesting their sound and reputation since 2012.  From their home base in Downers Grove, they have become well known for blending their influences into a collective, new sound.  Heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, high-energy improvisation and a sense of humor weave together a seamless musical experience full of style only old-time friends can brew.  Downers Groove is “well-versed in variety, with a live performance [style] that showcases their skill in onstage communication and intuitive improvisation” (The Daily Herald).  Performing in Chicago since 2012 at such venues as Martyrs’, Reggie’s, The Cubby Bear, aliveOne, Bourbon on Division, and Phyllis’ Musical Inn, they have appeared at a number of music festivals including Homegrown Music and Arts Festival, Dunesville Music Festival, Grateful Bear Campout, Bridgeview Shakedown, Eyes to The Skies, and Summer Camp: On the Road Tour.  The DG flame is catching fire and burning it's way around the Midwest circuit. 

Broken Robots:

Broken Robots is a genre-blending band fusing alternative rock, indie, and electronic sounds with raw, emotionally charged lyrics. Known for their gritty, futuristic edge and introspective storytelling, the band explores themes of survival, identity, and transformation. Their brand new album, "the great American Struggle" dives even deeper—offering a powerful collection of tracks that capture the chaos, beauty, and resilience of the human experience.

Covington Groove:

Covington Groove is an on-the-rise Blues Rock Fusion Jam Band with a solid Funk Rock Rhythm section that grabs new fans wherever they play.

Lead by powerhouse guitar player Ben Bollero and the next big name behind the keys Samuel Wyatt, Covington brings you a sound that you won’t soon forget! Can’t put your finger on it, but you gotta grab a handful. Covington Groove is a new sound that pushes the envelope while giving a sense of nostalgia. Drawing from the influences of bands such as Gary Clark Jr., Dr. John, Lettuce, Jimi Hendrix, Umphrey’s McGee, At The Drive In, Bernhoft, Deep Purple & The Beatles; Covington Groove is the new sound.

Aaron Paul Williams

Entrepreneur, songwriter, performing & recording artist, producer, and festival promoter from Chicago IL who lives in both Chicago and Nashville TN. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago Aaron performed nationally, recorded original music in some of the country's most prestigious studios, and contributed original music/interviews to feature films, documentaries, and television. Founder of Local Nation Enterprises. Local Nation hosts multiple showcases and events elevating ORIGINAL musicians around the country including Chicago, Nashville, and New York.  Local Nation also hosts the famous annual Homegrown Arts and Music Festival in Chicago's west suburb of Lisle.  

TICKETS:

Tickets for Downers Groove / Covington Groove / Broken Robots / Aaron Paul Williams | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

Tickets for Downers Groove / Covington Groove / Broken Robots / Aaron Paul Williams | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

06:00 PM - 01:00 AM

Soul'd Out Events Presents: Hybrid Sessions 001: Primus + Doors Tribute + More! event photo

Soul'd Out Events Presents: Hybrid Sessions 001: Primus + Doors Tribute + More!

Friday November 21st

TICKETS:  

PRIMUS + THE DOORS NIGHT W/ LIZARD KINGS, JELLIKIT, ARNICA MONTANA, THE OMNITIONES, LIZ SAXOPHONE DJ | The Ticketing Co.

Friday Nov 21st 2025 Soul'd Out Events w/ Suburban Sound Syndicate AT DURTY NELLIES IN PALENTINE ILLINOIS featuring Funktion-One Sound for the 

#hybridsessions

We will be creating an immersive Jam/Electronic Evening for the Chicagoland/Suburbs.

This first edition will Include.. 5 Acts (over 5 hrs of Live Music Entertainment)

- Talented Saxophone DJ - Ëmilý Bælassome aka @LiZ! Music performing in the middle of the Event in between Switching over from

- Original Local Music from Arnica Montana + The Omnitones to the

- Jellikit - A Tribute to Primus, The Lizard Kings Chicago A tribute to The Doors

We are very excited to bring to you a production that will be out of this world and nothing you have seen yet from Soul'd Out Events!

Tickets are $20 and go on sale today at 11am. First 25 tickets will be $15 off So get your deal today!!!!!  ~A lot is going into this and please support early~

TICKETS: 

PRIMUS + THE DOORS NIGHT W/ LIZARD KINGS, JELLIKIT, ARNICA MONTANA, THE OMNITIONES, LIZ SAXOPHONE DJ | The Ticketing Co.

06:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Brother Tim event photo

Brother Tim

Saturday November 22nd

BROTHER TIM!

Brother Tim plays covers from Cake to U2 to The Beatles to the Talking Heads. It's music you forgot you remembered and music you just heard on your way to the show. We're guaranteed to get you moving and keep you rocking!

4PM-630 PM

TICKETS:

Tickets for Brother Tim | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

The Generations event photo

The Generations

Saturday November 22nd

The Generations are back and they are ready to rock!

 doors are at 630! 

 set time is 8 to 10! 

 stop by at 7 for a meet & greet and merch signing.

 proceeds from merch go to The Autism program and Easterseals.

 Come check out Brother Tim performing beforehand at 430! 

 Enjoy a some fine food and music @ durty nellies! 

 for more information check out 

robstepenmusic.com

TICKET LINK:

Tickets for The Generations | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

 

06:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Mike & Joe with Face the Music! event photo

Mike & Joe with Face the Music!

Saturday November 29th

Mike & Joe:

Mike & Joe is a modern rock cover band widely regarded by its peers and the industry as one of the very best sounding cover bands in the nation.  The bulk of the setlist includes popular rock from the 90’s through today, but occasionally they’ll throw in some tunes from the 70’s and 80’s as well.  Bring your shoes, bring your glasses. 

Some of the artists Mike & Joe cover are: Blink 182, Maroon 5, U2, Fallout Boy, Fleetwood Mac, Justin Timberlake, Third Eye Blind, Mumford and Sons, Sublime, Dave Matthews Band, Weezer, Train, Keith Urban, Ed Sheeran, The Eagles, Jimmy Eat World, Goo Goo Dolls, Foo Fighters, Florida Georgia Line, OAR, The Cure, Pearl Jam and many more!

Face the Music:

Face The Music is your ultimate sing-along party band, with one of Chicagoland’s most dynamic setlists, no two shows are ever the same. From the wild antics of frontman Mikey, to the powerhouse vocals of Marina, every performance is high-energy fun!

TICKET LINK: Tickets for Mike & Joe with Face the Music | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

07:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday Night Rocks: Bad Ass Radio 4 Year Annaversary event photo

Friday Night Rocks: Bad Ass Radio 4 Year Annaversary

Friday December 5th

Get ready for a night of the best chicago land rock & grunge music! 

Cheap Presales Available now for $10!!

Tickets:

Tickets for Friday Night Rocks: Bad Ass Radio 4 Year Annaversary Show | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

Lever:

Hailing from the Chicago area, Lever fuses alternative rock, grunge, and pop sensibilities into a sound they sometimes call “bipolar grunge pop.” They’ve appeared on stages like Metro, House of Blues, Vans Warped Tour in Chicago, and even Whisky a Go Go in L.A. Their catalog includes full-length albums like Hover Bored (2015) and Douse (2019), as well as EPs like Ms. Lead.  Recognized locally, they’ve earned nods like “Best Rock Band” in the Chicago Reader poll and “Best Rock Entertainer” at the Chicago Music Awards.  On this bill, expect them to anchor things with driving rhythms, soaring choruses, and that tension between grit and melody.

https://www.facebook.com/LeverBand

Sloth :

Sloth brings a darker, more atmospheric edge to the lineup. With heavy riffs, moody textures, and a sense of controlled aggression, they’ll push the energy into cavernous territory, giving the audience moments to both move and reflect. They occupy the space between crushing heaviness and haunting ambiance, setting the perfect contrast and depth in a multi-band bill.

https://www.instagram.com/real_sloth_page?igsh=YXJ3ZG5jb2h0ajdr

Siin:

  expect experimental soundscapes, vocal layering, and shifting dynamics that keep you on your toes. Their music leans into the emotive side of alt/indie, combining brooding passages with bursts of intensity. They’re the kind of band whose atmospherics make you lean in — and whose climaxes make you jump out of your seat.

https://www.facebook.com/SIINROCKS

Now In Dark :

 Their approach leans toward the heavier end of the spectrum, with aggressive riffing, powerful rhythms, and bold vocal delivery. They’re here to drive the momentum home — tight, intense, and unrelenting. Expect a finale that leaves ears ringing and adrenaline high.

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNowItsDark

TICKETS:

Tickets for Friday Night Rocks: Bad Ass Radio 4 Year Annaversary Show | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session 014 event photo

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session 014

Saturday December 6th

Suburban Sound Syndicate Session 014:

$25/$35/$45/$50

Lineup:

Govinda 

Goosebumpz 

Snilk 

Duper 

Grayskale 

Zonik 

Dub of Kush

Production:

Funktion-One Sound Powered by Sub Valley Sound + The III Studios

 LED wall provided by Birdsigh Lasers Provided by Deep Frequency

 Corp TV wall by Nuvotion 

Lighting provided by Durty Nellies 

Videography by ChicagoAMP 

Photography by Olivia Morgan Graphics 

Mushroom Forest by We Make Things 3D 

Fire/ flow performances by Celestial Ember Collective

 Robot Stilt Walker by Rebel Productions 

Free tea from Tipped Tea

Fire performers / cultivators / live paint / vendors / VJ's TBA

TICKET LINK:  Suburban Sound Syndicate Session #014

07:00 PM - 02:00 AM

Physical Graffiti, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin event photo

Physical Graffiti, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

Sunday December 7th

Soul'd Out Events x Durty Nellie's presents Physical Graffiti, A Tribute to Led Zeppelin Two Sets , Sunday Dec. 7th 2025 6pm Doors / 7pm Music See you there $15 ONLINE/$20 DAY OF SHOW 180 N Smith Palentine IL

TICKETS: 

PHYSICAL GRAFFITI - LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE | The Ticketing Co.

PHYSICAL GRAFFITI - LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE | The Ticketing Co.

06:00 PM - 12:00 AM

JEPPSON

JEPPSON"S MALORT FEST

Saturday December 13th

JEPPSON"S MALORT FEST

6pm-1am / Durty Nellies

$20 

Chicago's legendary liquor paired with the most infamous heavy metal bands around.

LINEUP:

Malort Drink Specials ALL NIGHT!

Malort shot / Malort Sunshine / Malort Collins / Chicago Handshake / Malort Margarita / Malort Cosmo

TICKETS:

Tickets for MALORT FEST | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, USTickets for MALORT FEST | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

06:00 PM - 01:00 AM

The Jazz Consortium Big Band event photo

The Jazz Consortium Big Band

Sunday December 14th

Durty Nellies 180 N. Smith St. Palatine, IL 

 $10.00 // All Ages 

 The 17-piece Jazz Consortium Big Band features swing and jazz-rock favorites from such Big Bands as Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Maynard Ferguson, with a brassy mix of 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, and rhythm section.

  www.jcbigband.com 

 Doors: 5:00 PM 

Show: 6:00 PM 

(Cover at 6:30 for Jazz Consortium) 

 SPECIAL GUEST: TBA 

 17 AND UNDER WITH ID CAN BE ADMITTED TO THE SHOW FOR $5!

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

A Very Tuffcurls Christmas! event photo

A Very Tuffcurls Christmas!

Friday December 19th

Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press is not just a cover band- its an experience. With a focus on bone crushing 3-part harmonies, laser sharp musicianship, and a top tier light show, Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press is a live performance powerhouse!

Doors: 7:30pm Show: 9:00pm 21+ https://www.ticketweb.com/event/a-very-tuffcurls-christmas-nellies-gastropub-concerthub-tickets/13943664?pl=durty

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Think Floyd USA event photo

Think Floyd USA

Sunday December 28th

Soul'd Out Presents:

THINK FLOYD USA

presale $15 / $20 day of 

THINK FLOYD USA IS America's FAVORITE Pink Floyd Tribute since 2004. TFUSA has been celebrating the music of one of the greatest bands of all time, Pink Floyd, for over 20 years! All across the country, in front of record breaking crowds at fairs, fests, and sold-out theaters, Think Floyd USA has brought their engaging show to fans and critics alike to rave reviews. Come see and share what the excitement is all about.

TICKETS:

THINK FLOYD USA @ DURTY NELLIES | The Ticketing Co.

06:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Resolutions event photo

Resolutions

Thursday January 1st

Ticket link: 

SSS RESOLUTIONS

Suburban Sound Syndicate Presents:

Resolutions Art & Music Festival 

Jan 1-3 / 2026. 

LINEUP:

Chris Karns

 kLL sMTH

 Lone Drum 

 SPECIAL GUEST TBA

 Chachuba (Chachipper & Friends Set)

 Droplitz

 Dolo (Foxy Dope x Phlo Debut Det)

 Smokestax 

 Toybox

 Rsrch Chmcls 

 Headnod 

Indobeats

 A New Bus

 Dewpoint

 Bismyth 

Macro 

Wolf'd

 Arcadian Sound 

Foxy Dope 

Phlo 

Mr Truman

Sound & Visuals: 

 Funktion-One Sound Powered by Sub Valley Sound + The III Studios

  LED wall provided by Widdershinz Managment Group

 Lasers Provided by Deep Frequency Corp

 CRT TV wall by Nuvotion 

 Visual team curated by Birdsigh

 Lighting provided by Durty Nellies 

 Videography by ChicagoAMP 

 Photography by Olivia Morgan Graphics

 Written media by Electroscribe 

 Mushroom Forest by We Make Things 3D

 Fire/ flow performances by Celestial Ember 

 Robot Stilt Walker by Rebel Productions 

 Free tea from Tipped Tea

LIVE PAINT / VENDOR / VISUAL / FLOW DANCER / CULTIVATOR LINEUOPS TBA

TICKET LINK:

SSS RESOLUTIONS

04:00 PM - 02:00 AM

HARD ROCK TRIBUTE NIGHT! event photo

HARD ROCK TRIBUTE NIGHT!

Friday January 9th

FRIDAY DEC 9 2025 at DURTY NELLIES in PALENTINE Enjoy...

RIDE THE LIGHTING (Metallica) 

 ROOSTER (Alice in Chains) 

 MAIDEN 81(Iron Maiden)

FUNKTION ONE SOUND 

 6pm doors

$15 Online $20 DAY OF SHOW DURTY NELLIES 180 N SMITH ST. PALENTINE IL

TICKETS: 

METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS , IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE NIGHT | The Ticketing Co.

TICKETS:

METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS , IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE NIGHT | The Ticketing Co.

06:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Rage Against the Machine & System of a Down Tribute Night event photo

Rage Against the Machine & System of a Down Tribute Night

Saturday January 24th

Saturday Jan 24th 2026 180 N Smith Rd Palentine Illinois Durty Nellies

SHELTER LINE - Chicago’s Rage Against The Machine Tribute PLUCK - System Of A Down Tribute

6pm Doors 7pm Show $10 Adv / $15 Day Of Show Presented Soul’d Out Events & Durty Nellies

07:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Decade of Decadence Hair Band Night! event photo

Decade of Decadence Hair Band Night!

Saturday March 21st

PALATINE — ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!

For the FIRST TIME EVER, the ULTIMATE 80s Rock Party hits Durty Nellie’s!

Join Decade of Decadence on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 for a full-blown, high-energy night packed with the BIGGEST, BADDEST anthems of the decade! 

Crüe • Leppard • Poison • Ratt • Van Halen • Whitesnake • Guns N'Roses • Journey • Bon Jovi • and more!  

  Durty Nellie’s – Palatine, IL  Saturday, March 21st |  Doors 7PM | Show 8PM Tickets on sale soon at 

www.durtynellies.com

It’s our FIRST TIME at Nellie’s — let’s blow the roof off this place!

TICKETS:

Tickets for Decade of Decadence Hair Metal Night! | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, USTickets for Decade of Decadence Hair Metal Night! | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

07:00 PM - 11:00 PM