
Friday Night in the SIDEBAR w/ BRIAN KRUMM & HIS BARFLY FRIENDS!
FITZGERALDS PRESENTS:BRIAN KRUMM & HIS BARFLY FRIENDS Brian Krumm and His Barfly Friends is a project led by Brian Krumm, front man for Chicagos Americana-noir group The Great Crusades. The bands debut album, Just Fade Away, was recorded with members of his regular band as well as a whos who of Chicago music scene notables, with Crusader Christian Moder producing. Just Fade Away was released by Chicagos Pravda Records. Influences like Robyn Hitchcock, the Jayhawks, Warren Zevon, and Dylan shine through all the material on Just Fade Away with Krumms storytelling at the forefront. The single City That Care Forgot, an ode to New Orleans, debuted on Pravda Records in May 2025. The lineup of the Barfly Friends includes Jessie Hotaling (vocals), Brian Hunt (bass), Brian Leach (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Krumm, and Christian Moder (drums, vocals), with a rotating cast of special guests from the Chicago music scene sitting in frequently. FREE SHOW! Click Book Now to RSVP for guaranteed entry Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
📅 Date & Time
Friday, April 24, 2026
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
🚪 Doors open at 5:00 PM
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