Upcoming Dates
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
Private Wedding
5 PM
Watervliet Michigan [map]Crossing state lines on a sentimental journey to play the cocktail hour for a private wedding in a cool rustic setting.
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
Forge Pub
Romin Chariots Car Club Presents! - 7:30
3400 127th St. Blue Island IL [map]My friends in the Romin Chariots Car Club are the cats putting together this show (vintage cars AND music). The Heavies open the show, yours truly with Fiddlin' Rick Veras from 9 to 10, and the Soda Jerks wrap up and rock out a mighty fine evening of summer fun!
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair at Lake County Fairgrounds
Opening Day - 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake IL 60030 [map]I'm back again to entertain the creative and crafty. I'll be outside at the entrance so you can hear me for free, but the admission to the fair is $10 per day or $25 for all three days.
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Reggie's Music Joint
Kent Rose Duo - 8 PM
2105 South State Street Chicago (312) 949-0120 [map]Middle of the week in the middle of the summer, it's time to swing at Reggie's. Catch us at 8 p.m. and stay for Wayne Hancock.
Sunday, July 1st, 2012
Portage Park Farmer's Market
Music in the Morning at the Market - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5419 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago 60641 [map]The market is anchored in the northwest corner of the park near Central and Berteau. Find info at www.friendsofportagepark.org.
Sunday, September 16th, 2012
Portage Park Farmer's Market
Music in the Morning at the Market - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
5419 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago 60641 [map]The market is anchored in the northwest corner of the park near Central and Berteau.
Past Dates
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Woodstock Farmer's Market gazebo on the square
Woodstock was voted the #1 farmer's market in Illinois for 2011 and I am delighted to help kick off the 2012 season.
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Lovell's of Lake Forest
Kent Rose with multi instrumentalist Rick Veras - 8 to 11:30 p.m.
915 S. Waukegan Road Lake Forest IL 60045 [map]Monday, January 30th, 2012
Reggie's Music Joint
A great show at an excellent venue: I'm opening the show with Fiddlin' Rick Veras, so you can expect a high-energy honkytonkin' kind of set followed by Charlie Parr, a fine country blues songwriter from Minnesota. I've dug his stuff on Youtube and look forward to doing a show with him. There is a ten dollar cover for this night of original roots music. Put it on your calendar!
Saturday, December 24th, 2011
Hoosier Mama Pie Co
Pie Line Troubadour Tradition Continues! - 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. weather permitting
1618 1/2 Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60622 [map]If you are in line for a Hoosier Mama pie on Christmas Eve morning, I'll be there again this year with live country music for you.
Planning to show the sights of the city to visitors? The Christmas Pie Line and me singing and strumming acoustic country in celebration of its patience outside Hoosier Mama's is one of them. Drive by for an eyeful and earful.
Monday, November 28th, 2011
Reggie's Music Joint PRIVATE PARTY
PRIVATE PARTY at Reggie's - 8 PM
2105 South State Street Chicago IL 60622 (312) 949-0120 [map]Cool party at Reggie's, I'll open the show with Fiddlin' Rick Veras followed by the excellent Hot Rod Hucksters.
Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Hoosier Mama Pie Co.
I'm starting out Thanksgiving in my favorite way, singing for the lines of people picking up pies.I hope my music is even half as tasty as the dessert!
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Hoosier Mama Pie Co.
Last year was my first time playing as the lines of pie-seekers gathered in the morning outside this wonderful pie shop.
I'm back again, hoping for good weather, and looking forward to making your time in line go by in a hurry!
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Food Film Festival Chicago
It's a low country oyster roast at this spectacular event lasting 3 days. I'll be playing on Saturday night and I'm so delighted to be invited!I've got Fiddlin' Rick Veras joining me for the show.
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Norwood Park, IL Metra Station
Friday Night Love Songs - 7:30 to 9:30 PM
6088 N. Northwewt Highway Chicago IL [map]I'm delighted to be back for one of my favorite gigs with the Friendship Presbyterian Church sponsoring the Friday Night Love Songs at the Norwood Park Metra station. I'll have Ken Champion displaying his mastery of the pedal-steel guitar and I'll be singing your favorites and mine. A great show for a great cause, don't miss it!
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
I'm back for a Wailing Wednesday with Fiddlin' Rick Veras with music to move you and BBQ to groove you!
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Cal's Bar
I'm opening the show for the headlining Siderunners and the Mediums. My first time at this bar, and I'll be joined by members of the Siderunners during my set. A great show to catch!
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Reggie's Music Joint
Kent Rose Opens For Goddamn Gallows - 8 PM
2105 South State Street Chicago IL (312) 949-0120 [map]Reggie's Music Joint presents a spectacular Friday Night Special, with me, Kent Rose, opening the show solo,followed by the Kodiak Farm Boys, the Gravetones, and the stage-shaking sounds of Goddamn Gallows. A great warm-up for Halloween!
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Costume Closet Wednesday - 6 to 8 pm
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago 60608 312 226 7427 [map]I wear costumes all year but you've got to get cracking for Halloween. Let me inspire you over dinner regarding rhinestones.
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
Red Barn Farm Market
Pumpkin Festival - 1 to 4 pm
3500 S IL Route 47 Woodstock IL 60098 [map]This is worth the drive, folks. Ken Champion will be joining me with his steel guitar.
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Saturday Evening Special - 7 to 9 pm
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago 60608 312 226 7427 [map]Treat your date to a genuine Chicago BBQ experience with authentic Americana live music, supplied by yours truly.
Saturday, October 15th, 2011
Cole's Bar
Kent Rose and Fiddlin' Rick Open The Show - 9:30 PM
2330 N. Milwaukee Chicago IL 60647 773-276-5802 [map]Fiddlin' Rick and I will be tearing it up as the opener for Erin Edmister and Three Tons. We played this bar on the same show before and had a great time, this time, even better!
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Woodstock Farmers' Market
Swingin' on Saturday - 9 to 10 am
Gazebo on the Square Woodstock IL [map]My last Woodstock Farmers' Market this year so I'll be playing all the favorites that fit into sixty minutes.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
See You in September - 6 to 8 pm
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago 60608 312 226 7427 [map]It's a school night but you can still have dinner with a lively live music show at HTBBQ.
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Bash on Wabash
Sweet Corn Chicago - 1:40 to 2:10 p.m.
Wabash and 13th Place Chicago IL 60605 [map]Reggie's stage at 1:40 pm to see me, The Voice that Remembers, perform a family friendly show with Ken Champion on pedal steel and Professor Todd Hill on stand up bass.
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Woodstock Farmers' Market
Melodies in the Morning - 9 to 10 am
Gazebo on the Square Woodstock [map]Make this a September to remember with a visit to the Woodstock Farmers' Market and dig my music as it soars through the air around the Woodstock Square.
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
It's Wednesday - do you know where the honky tonk music is swinging? That's right! It's Kent Rose and Rick Veras at Honky Tonk BBQ, so why not come out on this Wednesday for a great show, a great meal and a great time.
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Reggie's Music Joint
Wild Country Monday at Reggie's - 8 pm
2105 South State Street Chicago IL 60613 US (312) 949-0120 [map]A special Monday night hillbilly happening at Reggie's. I'll be opening with the wizard of the pedal steel, Ken Champion, followed by the excellent Lawrence Peters Outfit with the mighty Bob Wayne headlining the show. What a show, what a price, what a night!
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Kent Rose and Fiddlin' Rick Veras return for a musical parade of roots music and Americana to go with the always delightful food at the Q.
Sunday, July 31st, 2011
Portage Park
The Voice that Remembers with Ken Champion on pedal steel for the market crowd. Take a trip in time to the golden age of country music, plus hear a few new Kent Rose originals.
The market is anchored in the northwest corner of Portage Park near Central and Berteau. www.friendsofportagepark.org
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Deuces are Wild Wednesday - 6 pm to 8:30
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago 312 226 7427 [map]Kent and Fiddlin' Rick Veras create a streak of fast moving American roots music. The award winning barbecue arrives pretty quickly, too.
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Reggie's Music Joint
I'll be opening this fantastic show solo before I swing over and join the Remedies at Bernice's. Also on the bill at Reggie's are Cheating Hearts, Mad Bread, and headliners Hellbound Glory. Reggie's is great music room with excellent sound.
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Bernice's Tavern
Kent Rose and the Remedies are back featuring pedal steel guitar wizard Ken Champion and Professor Todd Hill on stand up bass. Don't miss this show!
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Honky Tonk Transportation Wednesday - 6 pm to 8:30
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago 312 226 7427 [map]Is it the 1950s? Is it the future? It's not very 2011, in a good way. Kent Rose the Voice that Remembers and Rick Veras on his fiddle and mandolin make American music for your barbeque dinner and drinks.
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011
Woodstock Farmers' Market
Start the morning off right with musical dynamite.
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Summer in the City Wednesday - 6 pm to 8:15
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago 60608 312 226 7427 [map]Make the most of summer in the city by feasting midweek on comfort food while catching a set of smokin' Kent Rose music. Saucy Rick Veras supplements with some fine fiddlin’.
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Lake County Fairgrounds
Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair - sets at 2 and 3 p.m.
1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake IL 60030 [map]I’ll be wearing fine fibers and singing my American music for you in the air conditioned comfort. This is one of my favorite events and am delighted to entertain you once again.
Navigator's tip: Mapquest 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, or go to http://www.fiberandfolk.com/map.htm instead of using the embedded map.
Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Portage Park
Farmers' Market Father's Day - 10:30 to 1:30
5419 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago 60641 [map]We'll be pulling out all the stops for all the swingin' pops! Kent Rose and Ken Champion celebrate dads by serving up hillbilly deluxe tunes with a side of pedal steel virtuosity.
The market is anchored in the northwest corner of the park near Central and Berteau.
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Rick on the fiddle, Kent in the middle. Music will be hotter than a griddle.
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Woodstock Farmers' Market
Kent Rose in the Gazebo on the Square - 9 to 10 am
121 West Van Buren Street Woodstock IL 60098 [map]A Tuesday morning on peaceful, historic Woodstock Square and you are buying locally grown foods and listening to Kent Rose. Some traditions are never stale.
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Metra Norwood Park station
The Friendship Presbyterian Church sponsors Friday Night Love Songs featuring Kent Rose The Voice that Remembers with Ken Champion, pedal steel wizard. Come on out for a great show.
Donate to support Friendship's Night Ministry to the homeless and hungry on the streets of Chicago. Visit www.fpcchicago.org
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Kent Rose and Fiddlin' Rick Veras - 6 pm to 8:30
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago IL 312 226 7427 [map]Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Hoosier Mama Pie
While picking up your pie at Hoosier Mama Pie enjoy the songs and sounds of Kent Rose. I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Woodstock Farmers' Market
Kent Rose in the Gazebo on the Square - 9 am to noon
121 West Van Buren Street Woodstock IL 60098 [map]Opening Day! Woodstock is masterful at putting on a farmers' market. You can hear the music all over the square thanks to their virtuoso sound engineers.
Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Hoosier Mama Pie
Easter Sunday Singing on the Street - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1618 1/2 Chicago Ave. Chicago IL [map]Easter Sunday at Hoosier Mama Pie where the pies are the prize.
Kent Rose will be singing at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Kent Rose with Fiddlin' Rick Veras - 6 pm to 8:30
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago IL 60608 [map]The semester is starting to steam toward finals but Kent and Rick continue to mix American Roots with up to the minute musical inspiration.
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Blue Bayou
Fiddlin' Rick Veras and the legendary Ken Champion join Kent for this excellent evening at a cool Cajun restaurant and bar.
Friday, April 15th, 2011
Bernice's Tavern
Big Night at Bernice's - 10 pm to 1 am
3238 South Halsted Street Chicago IL 60608 US 312 907 1580 [map]It's always a good time at Bernice's. Mike, World's Best Bartender and all-around great guy, is celebrating his birthday. Kent Rose and the Remedies will be on hand to help the celebration. It's a wild guess, but a drink or two may be consumed!
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Honky Tonk BBQ
Kent Rose with Fiddlin' Rick Veras - 6 pm to 8:30
1213 W. 18th Street Chicago IL 60608 [map]Does a two-step go with the Dinky Dunkers and a ballad with the brisket, or is it the other way around? Come out and exercise your right to opinions on American meats, American music, and sassy sauces.