Upcoming Churchill events
Nov. 7th
JOE PUG
w/ special guest Dillon Warnek
A singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style, Joe Pug dropped out of college and moved to Chicago where he worked as a carpenter before breaking into the city’s music scene. Since 2008 he has released a string of critically-acclaimed albums and toured heavily in the U.S. and abroad. Paste Magazine wrote of his music: “Unless your surname is Dylan, Waits, Ritter or Prine, you could face-palm yourself to death trying to pen songs half as inspired.”
He has toured with Steve Earle, Levon Helm, The Killers, Justin Townes Earle, Sturgill Simpson, and many others. He has appeared at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and The Newport Folk Festival. His music has appeared on NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion” and “Mountain Stage”. His music has been released by Lightning Rod Records, which features an alumni roster of Jason Isbell, Billy Joe Shaver, and James McMurtry.
With the seal of approval of Nashville’s coolest couple Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey, Dillon Warnek has emerged as one of Music City’s most skillful new songwriters, writing with all the verve and attitude of Warren Zevon. Rolling Stone raved that his debut album Now That It’s All Over was full of “wry character studies about con artists and dead men.” That’s true: Warnek — a construction worker by day, piano balladeer at night — revels in such tales. He immerses himself in reckless evenings of spending other people’s money, in hazy mornings waking up in a strange woman’s trailer, and in fantasies about keeling over with far too many secrets to reveal. Onstage, Warnek holds court at his keyboard, mixing wry anecdotes in with his subversive lyricism. Some say there are no good piano men like Randy Newmananymore. But they just haven’t seen Dillon Warnek.
Tickets $25 advanced $30 at the doors
*$5 off for Seniors, Vets & Students* Students ages 16 to 21 only. Seniors 60 and older. Vets all retired and active service members
*Kids 15 and under FREE with a ticket holding adult*
sponsored by BELLA Main St. Market, Saint Alphonsus & Wilson Family Foundation
**Advanced ticket sales end 1 hour before all shows**
Food available from MC Taco Bus
Nov. 18th
Robbie Fulks is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. His current release, Bluegrass Vacation on Compass Records, returns him to his bluegrass roots, with a large group of masterful musicians including Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Justin Moses, Ronnie McCoury, Alison Brown, David Grier, Tim O’Brien, Todd Phillips, John Cowan, Brennen Leigh, Randy Kohrs, Sierra Hull, Stuart Duncan, Shad Cobb, and Chris Eldridge. Across 11 new original songs (and one freewheeling interpretation of the Delmore Brothers), Robbie covers themes like small-town blues, the endurance of childhood memory, inebriation, love, divorce, the role of music in strengthening family bonds, losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s, and bluegrass itself.
Blending Americana, folk, and roots music, Lucas performs with guitar, kick drum, tambourine, harmonica, and vocals. His live shows feature a mix of original songs and covers, delivered with energy and authenticity.
Lucas has toured extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, performing at breweries, listening rooms, festivals, and live music venues. His performances are known for their engaging atmosphere and ability to connect with audiences of all sizes.
Tickets $20 advanced
$30 at the Door
*$5 off for Seniors, Vets & Students*
*Kids 15 and under FREE with a ticket holding adult supported by BELLA Main St. Market*
**Advanced ticket sales end 1 hour before all shows**
Food available from MC Taco Bus
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