Concerts

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

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

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.

Bella Cain is a high-energy Top 40 Country Band with a musical twist adding popular hits to their shows!

Showtime: 9:00 PM

Presale: $15

Day of Show: $20

Tables for 4 with admission: $100

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

The Cave Dwellers started as a garage rock band in Chicago in 1965.

This show is on the Mezzanine and includes "tickets to Brass from the Past" playing afterwards in the band room down below.

 TICKETS: $10

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

Brass From The Past, A tribute to the Legends of Rock & Soul Music Brass From The Past is the hottest horn band in the Midwest, known for their energetic performances and soulful music. Playing the biggest hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Doors: 730 / show 8-11 pm

Tickets $10!!!

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

7th heaven with opening band The Beautiful Disaster

7pm- 12am 

TICKETS :

Tickets for 7th Heaven and The Beautiful Disaster | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

2025 marks a major milestone for 7th heaven, as they celebrate 40 years as a band.  They started 7th heaven in 1985, when they were too young to drive.  In the past 40 years, they have written and released over 1,000 original songs.  Played thousands of shows to millions of people.  Seen on worldwide TV numerous times.  Played on major radio around the world.  Charted on the Billboard charts numerous times.  Played around the world, including over 20 international cruises. Been in tons of newspapers, magazines and articles.  Created a ton of cool merch items/products.  Created a cartoon on the band and are mentuoned in the rock and roll hall of fame.

TICKETS:

Tickets for 7th Heaven and The Beautiful Disaster | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

Tickets $7  Tickets for Pat McCurdy on the Mezz | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US 

 Milwaukee icon Pat McCurdy has been entertaining audiences in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the nation for decades. He brings his unique style of improvisational comedy, music and audience interaction to venues large and small. Pat consistently fills up venues and festivals with his fans, known as "Patheads. They are very enthusiastic, and many know every word of his songs. "Patheads" are fans that have seen him dozens of times, singing and dancing along to every song. It's a fun show for all. Pat did not let the pandemic slow him down. In March 2020, Pat began his weekly virtual "Shelter in Place" shows from his living room and garage. Fans wrote in requests, birthday greetings, and anniversary acknowledgements to keep the shows interactive. Pat's Shelter in Place shows have been seen by nearly one million viewers from as far away as Paris, the UK and Australia. The pandemic inspired Pat to write a new song every week. He put these all together in his latest CD, Now is Not the Time for Sad Songs: A Pandemic 2020 Souvenir. The CD hit #1 on the Worldwide Radio Indie Alliance Album of the Year charts. Tickets: 

  Tickets for Pat McCurdy on the Mezz | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

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!!!

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

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

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.

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

TICKETS: 

$12 advance / $18 Door / $40 (4-pack)

Tickets for The 1985 - Totally 80's Mixtape LIVE | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US 

 Break out your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and dust off your best neon threads — The 1985 is bringing the ultimate throwback party to town! This high-energy cover band delivers all the biggest hits of the '80s, from synth-pop classics and hair metal anthems to unforgettable dance jams that defined a generation.

Whether you're a child of the '80s or just love the era's iconic sound, you'll be singing along to favorites from artists like Prince, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Journey, and more. With spot-on vocals, killer guitar solos, and retro vibes for days, The 1985 guarantees a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun.

Tickets for The 1985 - Totally 80's Mixtape LIVE | TicketWeb - Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub in Palatine, US

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!

TICKETS: 

PHYSICAL GRAFFITI - LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE | The Ticketing Co.

PHYSICAL GRAFFITI - LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE | The Ticketing Co.

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!

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.