DEAN JOHNSON & ERIN RAE at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub!
Date and Time
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Location
FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB
6615 W Roosevelt Road
Berwyn, IL 60402
Artists / Performers
Event Details
FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:DEAN JOHNSON & ERIN RAE at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub$20 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available DEAN JOHNSON:Not long after crossing beyond the neon into Als Tavern, one might catch murmurs drifting up and down the bar during Dean Johnsons bartending shifts nudges and whispers that he might just be the best songwriter in town. Wait til you hear him sing. Just dont ask him to do it, because he wont. He might do another show this year, but probably not. Als regulars, howsoever biased, speak of his talent like a family secret Seattle folklore. How many times, and for how many years, has Dean elusively replied to some variation of the question, When will there be a record?The phrase hidden gem would seem appropriate here, but its a misnomer when talking about Dean Johnson. He shines bright, in plain sight, and it was only a matter of time before people stopped to take a look. Deans gentle and passionate approach to songwriting has inspired many, and his work provides the listener the opportunity to believe once more that a song can be more than the sum of its parts. If you catch even a phrase of his melodies or the sobering tone of his voice, it waltzes its way into your heart like a letter written, signed, sealed, and delivered just for you.ERIN RAE:Three years after the release of her critically acclaimed debut, Putting On Airs, Nashville-raised singer-songwriter Erin Rae shares an intimate, honest, and playful version of herself through her sophomore album Lighten Up. Produced by Jonathan Wilson, and recorded in the musically hallowed grounds of Californias Topanga Canyon, the album represents a sonic and inner shift for Rae. In it, she embraces more of her influences, like baroque-pop, cosmic country, and indie-folk songs while mirroring a more compassionate self-view she calls accepting my humanness.Although she grew up in a musically oriented family, Raes pursuit of music happened by accident. After being gifted a Martin acoustic guitar on her 18th birthday, Rae decided to drop out of college after just one semester. Her goal at the time had little to do with making music into a career, and everything to do with spending more time and energy with the community of musicians and writers she knew back home. Looking back on those days, she recalls the initial high of playing live at an open mic during winter break and realizing, this is how I connect with people. I have to pursue this. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open. ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, minors admitted with guardian
Important Event Information
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Thank you for purchasing a ticket to FITZGERALDS! If you selected Will Call, you'll check in at the entrance when doors open for the show. Please have an ID ready. If the event is General Admission, there is no Reserved Seating. Under 21 ok if accompanied by parent or guardian. Tickets are NOT mailed to you unless you select delivery. All Tickets are Non-Refundable. All Tickets are Non-Transferrable. A NON-REFUNDABLE service charge will be added to the purchase price of each ticket - in the instance of a show cancellation, this fee will not be returned. Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters; DO NOT park in business or mini-mall lots or you will be towed. NO Filming or Audio Recording without written consent from the performing artist Outside food and/or drink is not allowed. Enjoy dinner at our restaurant BABYGOLD BARBECUE before the show or inside both The Club & Sidebar. Place a reservation here: https://resy.com/cities/brwy/babygold-barbecue - view the menu here: https://www.babygoldbbq.com/
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