Geneva
A suburb in the Chicago area
EvenFlow Music & Spirits has anchored downtown Geneva's live-music scene since 2012, operating out of the former State Bank of Geneva building, with the original vault door still in place. The three-level venue runs three bars and books jazz, blues, and rock acts on a full-sized stage, hosting an open jam on Tuesday nights and ticketed shows on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular programming includes live-band karaoke on the first and third Thursday of each month, plus tribute acts covering everything from 80s rock to classic rock and oldies. Preservation, on South 3rd Street, programs live music seven days a week with no cover charge. Music runs six nights on the year-round heated outdoor patio, booked by Tess Bondavalli, who has handled the live-music calendar for more than a decade. The mix spans country, jazz, Chicago blues, and Americana, along with a Monday open mic. The Front Lounge inside lets patrons request jazz artists spun on a turntable. The James also appears among Geneva's live-music bars, though specific programming details are limited. Overall, Geneva's downtown 3rd Street corridor supports a consistent week-round calendar of live music across multiple formats and price points.
Venues3
- EvenFlow Music & Spirits302 W State St, Geneva
- Preservation513 S 3rd St, Geneva
- The James317 S 3rd St, Geneva
Upcoming shows63
Today · Saturday, July 18 · 2 shows
Acoustaholics
Fun and lovable band covering rock to reggae, 60s to current hits
Tomorrow · Sunday, July 19 · 2 shows
Equals: Michael Marsden and Liv Antoinette
Fantastic musicians and entertainers with New Orleans sound and Americana
Monday, July 20 · 1 show
Open Mic/Open Jam
Open mic for musicians to perform live
Tuesday, July 21 · 2 shows
Sean Skyler
Covers and original songs with diverse influences
Wednesday, July 22 · 1 show
Jim Green
One of the best musicians with new material from Colorado
Thursday, July 23 · 3 shows
Friday, July 24 · 2 shows
Jake Mack
Fox Valley superstar with good will, eclectic covers and mad skills
Saturday, July 25 · 2 shows
The Shoop Dogs
Rock and blues with soulful vocals, energetic guitar and driving rhythm section
Sunday, July 26 · 2 shows
Anthony Padilla & Co
Musician with collaborators performing summer afternoon set
Monday, July 27 · 1 show
Open Mic/Open Jam
Open mic for musicians to perform live
Tuesday, July 28 · 1 show
Wednesday, July 29 · 1 show
Andrew Hoyt
Singer/songwriter in lane of John Mayer, Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson
Thursday, July 30 · 1 show
Aidan Burke
Rising star blending country/folk/rock with originals and covers
Friday, July 31 · 2 shows
Aaron Kelly & friends
Country, bluegrass and Americana with musician friends
Saturday, August 1 · 1 show
Dave Ramont & Dave Nelson
Dynamic duo with long history in Fox Valley; originals and covers
Sunday, August 2 · 1 show
Aidan Burke
Country/folk/rock originals and covers with Sunday sidewalk jam
Tuesday, August 4 · 2 shows
Doug Feltz
Grungy heartland rock with blues roots
Wednesday, August 5 · 1 show
Kristin Rose Kelly
Eclectic range from classic rock to current hits
Thursday, August 6 · 1 show
Brandon Reisdorf
Songwriter and fiddler with heartfelt originals and covers
Friday, August 7 · 1 show
Infunktious
Original blues rock fusion guitar & keys jam-band with funk rock rhythm section
Saturday, August 8 · 2 shows
Sticky Gumbo
New Orleans sound with crowd favorites and originals
Sunday, August 9 · 1 show
Joey Wilbur
Young performer with college music training; Sunday sidewalk jam finale
Tuesday, August 11 · 1 show
Thursday, August 13 · 1 show
Friday, August 14 · 2 shows
Los Dudes
Rock covers reimagined; Stones, Zeppelin, ZZ Top to Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, The Police
Saturday, August 15 · 2 shows
The Shoop Dogs
Rock and blues with soulful vocals and energetic guitar
Sunday, August 16 · 1 show
Dan Colles
Campfire singer/songwriter with 50 years of music
Tuesday, August 18 · 1 show
Friday, August 21 · 2 shows
Saturday, August 22 · 3 shows
Thursday, August 27 · 1 show
Friday, August 28 · 1 show
Aaron Kelly & friends
Country, bluegrass and Americana
Saturday, August 29 · 2 shows
Saturday, September 5 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 8 · 1 show
Open Jam
Free
Thursday, September 10 · 1 show
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
Saturday, September 12 · 1 show
Sunday, September 13 · 1 show
Friday, September 18 · 1 show
Saturday, September 19 · 1 show
Sunday, September 20 · 1 show
Fall into Folklore with Burning Red • Taylor Swift Tribute
Alternative metal · Groove metal · Hard rock
$13
